Routing wires to dashboard -
Routing wires to dashboard -
hi Folks,
What is the quickest way to route some small wires from engine bay to dash? I have not looked (or remember) if we can stuff through a crack in the side panels or whatever. I am asking because I received my KC HiLites and I want them on ASAP so I can show off to you all hah ha but also cause I want to know if I made a wise purchase or not ...
I think I will put them in on Sunday as Saturday is filled with appointments.
Keith if you read this, does your lights mounted in the grill bounce? I guess worst case for me is if they bounce to fabricate some plates later
97' Safari AWD SLT - Nicknamed "Princess" cause of all the TLC she begs from me!
Location: West Coast, B.C., Canada eh?
Photos and Specs of "Princess"
Location: West Coast, B.C., Canada eh?
Photos and Specs of "Princess"
Re: Routing wires to dashboard -
Through the steering shaft grommet / foam proctor thingie.
98 Safari RWD. Stock.
Do you smell what Barack is cookin ?!?!
Do you smell what Barack is cookin ?!?!
Re: Routing wires to dashboard -
Scratching head ... I think battery was in the way right? Or is that simple just slip it through with some grease? LOL
97' Safari AWD SLT - Nicknamed "Princess" cause of all the TLC she begs from me!
Location: West Coast, B.C., Canada eh?
Photos and Specs of "Princess"
Location: West Coast, B.C., Canada eh?
Photos and Specs of "Princess"
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Re: Routing wires to dashboard -
I think I ran wires thru the E-brake grommet.
Just use an ice pick or similar tool and poke a hole in the grommet.
Fast
Easy
Clean
Just use an ice pick or similar tool and poke a hole in the grommet.
Fast
Easy
Clean
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1990 Astro (Z motor) mostly original @ 343,584 miles (552,944.8488960001 Canadian) (03/2008). Bad startup puff. Starting to spray for skeeters. Gone 06/07/08.
1993 Astro with a bad W motor. Parked next to a chicken coop in Talking Rock GA
I'm 'tween Canton and Holly Springs (North NorthWest of Atlanta GA)
I haul bottled water everyday- between 500 and 2500 pounds (226.796185 and 1,133.980925 Canadian) INSIDE the van.
1990 Astro (Z motor) mostly original @ 343,584 miles (552,944.8488960001 Canadian) (03/2008). Bad startup puff. Starting to spray for skeeters. Gone 06/07/08.
1993 Astro with a bad W motor. Parked next to a chicken coop in Talking Rock GA
I'm 'tween Canton and Holly Springs (North NorthWest of Atlanta GA)
I haul bottled water everyday- between 500 and 2500 pounds (226.796185 and 1,133.980925 Canadian) INSIDE the van.
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Re: Routing wires to dashboard -
No, the lights ( are not heavy) and seemed to stay solid when tightened down,never noticed any bounce or flicker with them while driving.phr1$k37 wrote:
Keith if you read this, does your lights mounted in the grill bounce? I guess worst case for me is if they bounce to fabricate some plates later
Are you going to power them direct from the batt with a decent gauge? if so (don't forget your fuse) and then fire them from the dash switch through a relay? Wire them properly and you'll be much happier with the results,lookin forward to the pics
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You bet dude! Power coming off battery, relay switch from an ignition wire so I do not get in crap from the local law enforcement, on/off switch in cabin and then another relay to have it come on with hi-beams even if on/off switch is off.
I think I will mount them today I hope but wiring maybe tomorrow as I am busy but that is no excuse muahhaha
97' Safari AWD SLT - Nicknamed "Princess" cause of all the TLC she begs from me!
Location: West Coast, B.C., Canada eh?
Photos and Specs of "Princess"
Location: West Coast, B.C., Canada eh?
Photos and Specs of "Princess"
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Re: Routing wires to dashboard -
I ran a wire for my trailer brakes - I posted a photo on the old board - give me a minute..... Um yes there it is - I drilled a new hole heres some links to photos
Drill Hole for Grommet
I thought I had more but cannot find them - hope this helps - don't forget to seal it up good!
Drill Hole for Grommet
I thought I had more but cannot find them - hope this helps - don't forget to seal it up good!
2001 Astro LT AWD - SOLD @ 180,200KM
Now I got a 2006 Ford Expedition King Ranch 4 x 4
to pull a Hybrid RV - 2006 Kodiak 235
Calgary, Alberta
Now I got a 2006 Ford Expedition King Ranch 4 x 4
to pull a Hybrid RV - 2006 Kodiak 235
Calgary, Alberta