Best way to run a power wire..., ...from battery to console area? Options

[Rick986]

Upgraded my speakers to Infinity Kappa 62IX mounted in 914 Rubber's pods. Massive upgrade in sound...but would still like a little more low-end "punch". I'm going to install a Recoil SL1708 subwoofer inside the console cavity (no holes in console, it just sits inside there!) and need to run a power wire.

What is the "easiest" way to get this through the car? Sorry if this is a silly question but I haven't messed with any electrical stuff yet and can't see how the current wires from the battery enter the vehicle. Seems like they come in behind the seats so maybe there's some kind of "sealed" pass-thru through the firewall? My lift is not in yet so I have somewhat limited access to the bottom of the car and would rather not take the seats out if I don't have to!

Thanks! - Rick

[Puebloswatcop]

Upgraded my speakers to Infinity Kappa 62IX mounted in 914 Rubber's pods. Massive upgrade in sound...but would still like a little more low-end "punch". I'm going to install a Recoil SL1708 subwoofer inside the console cavity (no holes in console, it just sits inside there!) and need to run a power wire.

What is the "easiest" way to get this through the car? Sorry if this is a silly question but I haven't messed with any electrical stuff yet and can't see how the current wires from the battery enter the vehicle. Seems like they come in behind the seats so maybe there's some kind of "sealed" pass-thru through the firewall? My lift is not in yet so I have somewhat limited access to the bottom of the car and would rather not take the seats out if I don't have to!

Thanks! - Rick

Hi Rick,

The bad news is that the power supply wires go into the interior of the car through the main wiring harness through the snorkle tube and then run along the tunnel up under the dash. If you are looking to run a power wire to the sub woofer, I would look at running off of the fuse panel so that it is a protected circuit.

Kevin

[Rick986]

Hey Kevin - Thanks for the response...but how do you "run it off the fuse box"? Just tap it into one of the empty circuits? (I think I have a couple).

If you'd rather PM me, I'd appreciate it. Thanks!

Upgraded my speakers to Infinity Kappa 62IX mounted in 914 Rubber's pods. Massive upgrade in sound...but would still like a little more low-end "punch". I'm going to install a Recoil SL1708 subwoofer inside the console cavity (no holes in console, it just sits inside there!) and need to run a power wire.

What is the "easiest" way to get this through the car? Sorry if this is a silly question but I haven't messed with any electrical stuff yet and can't see how the current wires from the battery enter the vehicle. Seems like they come in behind the seats so maybe there's some kind of "sealed" pass-thru through the firewall? My lift is not in yet so I have somewhat limited access to the bottom of the car and would rather not take the seats out if I don't have to!

Thanks! - Rick

Hi Rick,

The bad news is that the power supply wires go into the interior of the car through the main wiring harness through the snorkle tube and then run along the tunnel up under the dash. If you are looking to run a power wire to the sub woofer, I would look at running off of the fuse panel so that it is a protected circuit.

Kevin

[Puebloswatcop]

Hey Kevin - Thanks for the response...but how do you "run it off the fuse box"? Just tap it into one of the empty circuits? (I think I have a couple).

If you'd rather PM me, I'd appreciate it. Thanks!

Upgraded my speakers to Infinity Kappa 62IX mounted in 914 Rubber's pods. Massive upgrade in sound...but would still like a little more low-end "punch". I'm going to install a Recoil SL1708 subwoofer inside the console cavity (no holes in console, it just sits inside there!) and need to run a power wire.

What is the "easiest" way to get this through the car? Sorry if this is a silly question but I haven't messed with any electrical stuff yet and can't see how the current wires from the battery enter the vehicle. Seems like they come in behind the seats so maybe there's some kind of "sealed" pass-thru through the firewall? My lift is not in yet so I have somewhat limited access to the bottom of the car and would rather not take the seats out if I don't have to!

Thanks! - Rick

Hi Rick,

The bad news is that the power supply wires go into the interior of the car through the main wiring harness through the snorkle tube and then run along the tunnel up under the dash. If you are looking to run a power wire to the sub woofer, I would look at running off of the fuse panel so that it is a protected circuit.

Kevin

Hello again Rick,

I got to thinking about it last night and it would really depend on how much power it pulling. It might be better to run it stright off the battery as it probably will require more amps than you will have at the fuse panel. While it is a PITA to run the wire through the snorkel, it is doable just be vrey patient and plan on spending a day to do it. You'll need a wire to push through from the interior of the cat and then use wire lube to get everything back through. Just make sure you put an in line fuse near the battery so if something were to short it won't fry your wiring harness. I'm just not sure the old fuse panel has any available amperage to drive a modern Sub like the one you are installing