[BIOA108]

Couldn't find this topic in search. I want to run wires from accessory fuse block into cab for a HAM radio. Has anyone run wires through the firewall into the cab or does anyone there is a capped opening in the right side of the console for another cig lighter or accessory, but it does not seem to have any direct channel to the engine compartment. I can also run it down from the engine compartment, under the cab and up through a grommeted hole into the cab, if I need to. Thanks,
BIOA

 

[mustard23]

there is a big rubber gromet on the driver side to the left of the brake pedal

 

[BIOA108]

Running Wires into Cab

Thanks, I'll look for that grommet. That will make the installation a lot cleaner.

 

[mustard23]

yeah I ran my CB antenna threw there. All my the wiring for my light and my ABS bypass.

 

[BIOA108]

Running Wires into Cab

Good to know it can be done w/o drilling holes, thanks again.

 

[Zero Six LE]

If you have a 2nd Gen, here are the grommets.

I ran my temp sensor wire for my rearview mirror through the small one. I put black RTV around the hole after running the wire through.

 

[BIOA108]

Running Wires into Cab

If you have a 2nd Gen, here are the grommets.

I ran my temp sensor wire for my rearview mirror through the small one. I put black RTV around the hole after running the wire through.

Pardon my ignorance, but what is RTV? Thanks

 

[Zero Six LE]

Pardon my ignorance, but what is RTV? Thanks

RTV (Room Temperature Vulcanizing) silicone.

http://www.ssrfanatic.com/forum/att...et-7-pieces-permatex-ultra-black-silicone.jpg

 

[BIOA108]

Running Wires into Cab

That's really cool stuff. That will be great for sealing all of my openings around antenna cables and wires.

 

[Zero Six LE]

That's really cool stuff. That will be great for sealing all of my openings around antenna cables and wires.

Yes, it will seal out water and other outside sources of contamination. Just make sure you have a drip loop in whatever cables you run through the firewall.

 

[BIOA108]

Running Wires into Cab

OH right. I did that with antenna wire in another vehicle after noticing dampness where it had run along the antenna cable at the top of the door, DUH!. I had obviously forgotten that important principle of physics- water runs downhill. Thanks for the reminder, I'll do that and try to commit it to memory.

 

[Devius1]

If you pull the PS fender liner there are a couple more plugs at the kick panel... if you don't want to route across the engine bay

 

[mustard23]

also there is a vent in the back of the cab that people have used

 

[AngeloUCF]

also there is a vent in the back of the cab that people have used

Thank you! didn't know about this, your pic helped me out a ton

 

[Wrecker426]

just make sure there is a grommet of some sort, i made myself a nice fire one day

 

[UncleG]

Zero Six LE, this may be a dumb question but does the grommet that you ran your temp sensor through serve any purpose other than to fill a hole? I also want to use it to run some wiring between the engine compartment and cab and just want to make sure nothing is on the cab side before I start tearing things apart. My plan is to remove it and replace it with a grommet that is large enough for what I need. Thanks.

 

[Zero Six LE]

Zero Six LE, this may be a dumb question but does the grommet that you ran your temp sensor through serve any purpose other than to fill a hole? I also want to use it to run some wiring between the engine compartment and cab and just want to make sure nothing is on the cab side before I start tearing things apart. My plan is to remove it and replace it with a grommet that is large enough for what I need. Thanks.

Just fills a hole. Probably used in some applications other than my truck or maybe not.

 

[UncleG]

Just fills a hole. Probably used in some applications other than my truck or maybe not.

Thanks!

 

[Zero Six LE]

Thanks!

You're welcome

 

[whistler]

Good to know it can be done w/o drilling holes, thanks again.

There are quite a few advantages in drilling holes. Placement is the biggest advantage and not determined by where existing holes exists. Another is being able to choose the size of the hole and the grommet for the purpose intended.
Had to drill a lot of holes to accomadate all the electronics in the truck. Two gps( with outside antennaes )gauges, race radio, intercom, auxiliary switches for lights, Parker Pumper etc.
Photo is friend doing the wiring.
No way could this have this been done without drilling holes.