Running Power Cables
#2
I would recommend the same way they run it with the factory optional sub.
I have attached a link to the install directions from trdsparks.com
http://trdsparks.com/install/PTS20-21050inst.pdf
Also try searching DIY amp install on SL.
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...iy+amp+install[/url]
I have attached a link to the install directions from trdsparks.com
http://trdsparks.com/install/PTS20-21050inst.pdf
Also try searching DIY amp install on SL.
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...iy+amp+install[/url]
#4
There's a spot cables are run through on the right side of the block and down... probably about 6 inches. I put a coat hanger through it, taped my wire to it and pulled it through. You can see it easily on the inside if you look up under the dash on the driver side near the steering wheel linkage.
#5
Originally Posted by Zebman
Outside leaves too much a risk of that wire getting snagged or cut.
That's my car from the rear looking forward, with 4awg run under it. Nice of Toyota/Scion to provide a place for it, as you can see. If that cable snags on something, I'd say there's a lot more to worry about then just the audio system, such as the brakes and gas.
And running them inside doesn't guarentee no problems, as we saw in the thread where one guy ran his power cable in paralell with his RCAs, yet wondered why he had noise.
Either way is fine, it just has to be done right.
#7
if you cant lift your car go for under the car that looks impressive but i did mine in 5 mins by just pushing it through under the dash on the driver side just grab a pen or something and push the wire thro and grab it under the hood
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Originally Posted by Rabid_Lemming
Originally Posted by Scott8
I drilled a new hole and put a gromet in to protect it.
#11
Originally Posted by Scott8
I drilled a new hole and put a gromet in to protect it.
drill the stock gromet to a bigger size so that you can run 0awg through the driver side of the car.
And since you do not want RCA cables on the same side as the power cable, you can run them on the passenger side.
This is generally how many shops would install a system in a car.
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