Firewall Access

[3intheBack]

I'm getting ready to install the Jaycar IEBC and DFA and a switch for the IC fan, so I need to run a 5 core cable thru the firewall somewhere. Plus I would like to reroute the Boost guage piping so it doesnt have to run across the door rubber.

Has anyone got any ideas of a way thru the firewall without resorting to hacking a new hole?

Or has Nissan actually planned ahead and put spare wires in the main loom?

[CruiseLiner]

I'm getting ready to install the Jaycar IEBC and DFA and a switch for the IC fan, so I need to run a 5 core cable thru the firewall somewhere. Plus I would like to reroute the Boost guage piping so it doesnt have to run across the door rubber.

Has anyone got any ideas of a way thru the firewall without resorting to hacking a new hole?

Or has Nissan actually planned ahead and put spare wires in the main loom?

hey mate u have 2 options to use.

hole 1 is the one the main engine harness goes through and is located under the abs unit mounted on the passenger side . and hole 2 is on the drivers side under the gaurd (behind the undergaurd cover panel, and has the headlight wiring through it, which is probably the easier of the 2 to access.

hole 1 is a pain to get too i might add.

hope it helps

Brad

Edited April 8, 2006 by CruiseLiner

[3intheBack]

Cruisey...you da man!

This sounds like the advice of someone who has had their engine out before. Yes, I had tried the main wiring harness (just annoyed that after having half of the dash and a/c unit apart I now have left over screws - however I did manage to make and fit a filter for the a/c recirculating intake). While I was there I even tried poking the wire thru the A/C drip drain outlet. (there is space there with lots of foam around it).

Casual observation: Why is it that on the drivers side of the motor you have a total of 3 things - brake booster, plenum and oil filter. While on the turbo side you have everything else, most of which are affected by heat. What were they thinking???

[AlexCim]

I like using the one on the driver side.

Jack the car up and pull the inner gaurd back, then push a coat hanger through into the car then pull the wires through.

Might add this isnt a very big hole, alarm wires + stereo power wire and mines pretty full.

The one under the ABS unit has my boost gauge wires in it.... i cant get the grommet back on.