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Does anyone have any tips to pass through a wire on the driver's side firewall? I am trying to pass a small OBD-II wire that runs from the OBD-II port to my JB4 tuner which is mounted near the battery. I took a look there and it looks very well sealed.
I found the grommet but its incredibly tight compared to other vehicles I have owned. I was looking for some tips to negotiate through it. The link you posted is helpful, thanks!
I just want to confirm - are you saying to just poke a hole though the grommet with the hanger? Thanks
Tie the wires to a coat hanger with tape, and punch it through the grommet. Careful to not hit any existing wires when you do this. Adding a bit of grease can help it go through the grommet with less struggle.
I found the grommet but its incredibly tight compared to other vehicles I have owned. I was looking for some tips to negotiate through it. The link you posted is helpful, thanks!
There actually is a standalone nipple for passing through new wires, its just cleanly taped to the existing main bundle and hard to see. Once the tape is carefully cut with a hobby knife/scalpel, the nipple end or nipple itself can be cut. From the inside of the car there is a pretty clear entry at around 11 o'clock on the grommet.
There actually is a standalone nipple for passing through new wires, its just cleanly taped to the existing main bundle and hard to see. Once the tape is carefully cut with a hobby knife/scalpel, the nipple end or nipple itself can be cut. From the inside of the car there is a pretty clear entry at around 11 o'clock on the grommet.
I passed through a wire with a small connector and it was akin the birth of my daughter, episiotomy and all lol.
A picture would have been nice... of the grommet of course! And congratulations on the new child!
It was not possible to get a clear photo of the engine bay but on the inside of the driver's side footwell, the grommet is as pictured. At around 1 o'clock there is an empty hole to run a wire. It's currently occupied by the wire I ran. Stick some thing sharp through there like a skewer or coat hanger and you will it poke out of the spare nipple in the engine bay. It wont interfere with any existing wires.
Firewall Passthrough
And congratulations on the new child!
