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How do I wire from underneath the car into the cabin?

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opihinalu

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I need to get a wire from underneath the car into the cabin. Any ideas on how to do this?
 

CarMichael Angelo

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Uhhh...drill a hole through the floor?
 

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What is the wire for and where does it need to be inside the cabin?
 
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General karthief said:
What is the wire for and where does it need to be inside the cabin?
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Yes, what size wire, where, what for, etc?
After you make or find a hole in the car body, use a grommet to prevent the metal from cutting into the insulation, and clear silicone caulking or RTV can help keep water out.
 

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One wire? What size?
 

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Stuff it through the shifter hole.

Kurt
 
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For anybody that answers here.......perfect example of barking up a wrong tree.
 

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CarMichael Angelo said:

For anybody that answers here.......perfect example of barking up a wrong tree.
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sorry man, im still learning about this kind of stuff
 

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opihinalu said:
sorry man, im still learning about this kind of stuff
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Ok,..i’ll give you that. But you didn’t answer the other questions everybody else asked you that were offering to help, and that’s why i posted the dog barking thing.
 

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Drill a hole. Use a grommet .

Use existing grommets depending on the wire
 

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Give us some info on what you are trying to do, and you’ll get the best advice. Right now, we have no idea what the wire is for, or what you are trying to accomplish. Trust me, there are people here that want to help...... but you have to help us.... help you!
 

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Rdub6 said:
Give us some info on what you are trying to do, and you’ll get the best advice. Right now, we have no idea what the wire is for, or what you are trying to accomplish. Trust me, there are people here that want to help...... but you have to help us.... help you!
revhead347 said:
Stuff it through the shifter hole.

Kurt
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Mustang5L5 said:
One wire? What size?
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7991LXnSHO said:
Yes, what size wire, where, what for, etc?
After you make or find a hole in the car body, use a grommet to prevent the metal from cutting into the insulation, and clear silicone caulking or RTV can help keep water out.
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General karthief said:
What is the wire for and where does it need to be inside the cabin?
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TOOLOW91 said:
Drill a hole. Use a grommet .

Use existing grommets depending on the wire
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Sorry guys I figured it out . Thanks for your help.
 

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