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Best path to run wires?

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Post by HJBondar » Mon Jul 26, 2021 3:25 am

Re doing the sound system and need to run rca cable from new head unit to new amp in battery well. What is the best path to do so?

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Post by HJBondar » Mon Jul 26, 2021 4:47 am

HJBondar wrote: Mon Jul 26, 2021 3:25 am Re doing the sound system and need to run rca cable from new head unit to new amp in battery well. What is the best path to do so? — e85

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Post by DMike » Mon Jul 26, 2021 10:33 pm

Certain some of the forum audiophiles can help you. Which model do ypu have?
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Post by HJBondar » Mon Jul 26, 2021 11:41 pm

2006 e85 3.0si with DSP sound system

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Post by DMike » Tue Jul 27, 2021 6:40 am

Ok, E85 is easy. First remove panel under the climate control buttons, remove ashtray. Remove boot carpet and under the rear wall carpet, in the middle, you’ll find a hole in the rear wall. From there you can feed a wire snake to either left or right side of the centre console to find a route to the ash tray area.
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Post by HJBondar » Tue Jul 27, 2021 7:09 am

Thank you!

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