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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 04:02 AM
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so i have spent a whole lotta time searching and i still need help.

im wiring some foglights and it going great but my question is whats the easiest way to put the wires through the firewall for the switch...
Old Jul 27, 2008 | 04:04 AM
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if u have to go threw the firewall there are already holes made, there is one right under the steering wheel. u have to force it threw the black rubber grommet.
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oh ok cool
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You can tape the wire to a clothes hanger and stick it through to make it a little bit easier.
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Originally Posted by ricexizxgood
You can tape the wire to a clothes hanger and stick it through to make it a little bit easier.
that's what i did for my amp power cable it helped a lot.
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^^I used a longer than normal screwdriver with the wire taped to it.
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nice guys thx for the input. ill tell you how it goes
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depending on how you want it wired... you don't have to even route any wires thru the firewall..

just utilize the stock wiring harness that has wires there for the factory fogs.
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Coat Hanger FTW!!!!!!!!!!
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well me and a buddy of mine did the fogs today and after about 15 min of figuring the current hole. we found the one grommet that has a lot of wires going through. i just tucked it through that.... was a pain to get to though... any way they look great and it looks clean.... i shall post pics soon. thanks again!
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