mach999

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I just got finished running my power wire (4ga) and I ran it along the large split loom above the fender liner and through the large firewall grommet. Once inside the wire is near the all of the car's electrical wires. This my be a stupid question but will the power wire cause any interference with the car's electrical system where it is? I don't think there is any other place to run it.

For all of you who run 4ga or bigger, how do you make it fit under the side sills? Mine is barely under there and I haven't even started running the speaker wire.

The car is an '02 Maxima. Sorry for such a noobish question, this is my first time doing this and I want to make sure it's right.


Thanks.

mendon99

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No.

run it just underneath the carpet, doesnt have to be right under the sill..

dejahn23

Hey MACH999 that large firewall gamett where is it. did u have to go under the car or can U do it from just under the hood?

mach999

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It's behind the fender liner. There are two ways to access it from under the hood; one is a small hole on the driver side right in front of the firewall inside the engine bay, the other is a white plastic opening right next to the battery that has the large split loom full of wires running through it. You will have to remove the fender liner no matter what to get to the grommet. It would be easiest to have the wheel off when doing this but I just jacked the car up a bit to give me more room.

I used this guy's instructions as a guide. Very helpful.

http://www.vqpower.com/v2/readarticle.php?article_id=9

viperxiv

I'm confused on this. What exactly is that a picture of in step 4, and how did he get the wire there from step 3?

mach999

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The picture in step 4 is a the large rubber grommet that is on the inside fender on the driver's side. The wires for this come out right above the driver's side kick panel. If you remove the fender liner you can't miss it.

I didn't use the opening in step 3. I used the opening right next to the battery. A large piece of black conduit runs into this opening, just follow it. I'm at work right now but I can take some pictures when I get home.

burnurass

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I have 1/0 gauge under the carpet....WITH rcas/speaker wires with it too. I'm alright..it's about to explode but it fits under there for sure.

mach999

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Here is a very poor quality pic of the opening I'm talking about.

viperxiv

Ah, got it. Thanks!