Wiring Question for PIAA lights

[hummer_metal]

Where can I put the cord through the firewall?

On the drivers side I found a group of wires going through a rubber boot. but there must be a half roll of tape around it.

Am I at the correct location?

[wpage]

You can drill a new hole. depends on what gauge you are pulling. Use a punch once you have picked the spot on the firewall. Drill it out. Usually 3/8" will do. When all is secured use some silicone to seal off the opening to wire difference. That seal will reduce the likelyhood of shorts and also keep the sounds and odors where they belong.
Just verify both sides of the firewall b4 you start drilling. However there is room to do it safely. Fear not!

[hummer_metal]

Thanks, I just didn't wanna do the drill thingy is all. But is the best way...

[timgco]

Use RTV to prevent water coming in. Also make sure to use some type of rubber gromit where it comes through the firewall.

[f5fstop]

Originally Posted by timgco

Use RTV to prevent water coming in. Also make sure to use some type of rubber gromit where it comes through the firewall.

very good advice...Make sure to use a grommet. That firewall will be as sharp as a razor and will cut the wire in no time. The grommet protects the wire from the metal, while the RTV keeps your feet dry. Also, make sure that you install the fuse as close to the power source as possible. That way if the wire shorts, it blows the fuse at the power source.

[marin8703]

Originally Posted by timgco

Use RTV to prevent water coming in. Also make sure to use some type of rubber gromit where it comes through the firewall.

May be a stupid question but whats an RTV?

[fourfourto]

Any type of silicone that get hard at room temperature.



RTV = Room Temperature Vulcanizing

[K9sH3]

I want a pair of boxers that say that on it...

RTV = Room Temperature Vulcanizing

[K9sH3]

Originally Posted by f5fstop

very good advice...Make sure to use a grommet. That firewall will be as sharp as a razor and will cut the wire in no time. The grommet protects the wire from the metal, while the RTV keeps your feet dry. Also, make sure that you install the fuse as close to the power source as possible. That way if the wire shorts, it blows the fuse at the power source.

Also, Make sure that you don't have it running hot at all times. It could drain your battery. I learned the hard way.

[lennyrebel]

Originally Posted by K9sH3

I want a pair of boxers that say that on it...

RTV = Room Temperature Vulcanizing

I've used RTV silicone for years and never knew what the letters stood for . Just new it was good around automotive applications. Went to the garage and read all the info on box of silicone doesn't say --just RTV silicone. Thanks for the info. The Rebel

[f5fstop]

Originally Posted by K9sH3

Also, Make sure that you don't have it running hot at all times. It could drain your battery. I learned the hard way.

I sure would hope there is a relay involved somewhere in the lights' circuitry. In addition, hot wire is no problem. I have my switch input for the relay direct off the battery, as well as the main power to the lights. You just have to remember to turn the darn things off.

[evldave]

Originally Posted by f5fstop

I sure would hope there is a relay involved somewhere in the lights' circuitry. In addition, hot wire is no problem. I have my switch input for the relay direct off the battery, as well as the main power to the lights. You just have to remember to turn the darn things off.

And if you are using hard plastic covers, remember to take them off BEFORE turning on the lights

[evldave]

Originally Posted by lennyrebel

I've used RTV silicone for years and never knew what the letters stood for . Just new it was good around automotive applications. Went to the garage and read all the info on box of silicone doesn't say --just RTV silicone. Thanks for the info. The Rebel

Hmmm, you have access to the internet, couldn't you have just googled it instead of going all the way to the garage and reading all the info on the box??

[hummer_metal]

Thanks