How to get power to the trunk - Page 2

ducatilover · 02-05-2007, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Qshooter151

not sure... if it is there, its hard to spot so you're gonna need a flashlight. you have to look above the gas pedal to the right where the insulation is. you will need to pull back about a 3x3 piece of the insulation to expose the plastic factory grommet.

it can be seen from the engine compartment as well. that's how i spotted it. again, use a flashlight and look for a plastic circle about 1/2'' in diameter.

good luck and keep us posted

I have an LX (07) and it doesnt have it. You will have to drill through the firewall. That was a B*&%H to do. Its hard to get a good angle for the drill bit.

***GGEX*** · 02-05-2007, 11:23 PM

^^^ is there no other way

ducatilover · 02-06-2007, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GGEX

^^^ is there no other way

Im sure there are but that was the easiest way for me. You can remove the gas pedal and you will have more room to work with when drilling. I would suggest you get a 45 degree drill and use a center punch to start the hole. This will help make drilling easier.

gus738 · 02-10-2007, 05:25 PM

will a 0 guage fit thro the door sills ? what other ways can i tuck in the cable besides the sills and the center console? and i cant find the damn hole around the accelarator a better zoomed up pix plz??

also i heard that the stock preimum sound system ( the one with 7 spkrs n sub) has a internal amp under the center console or something and i cant run a 4 ch amp til i unplug it is it true? , right now i would like to just install my kicker zx1500.1 mono amp with my l5s i got the amp kit but where and how do i run the cables? power from battery to amp ground from amp to any metal (chip off paint i know) but what about the blue wire the 12 + rev? (remote wire?) where that one goes?

Emong3 · 02-11-2007, 11:42 PM

I ran my power cable not through the firewall but through the inner fender. the firewall is tucked in under the dashboard so I found an alternative.

right behind the side markers there's a gromet where the harness went inside the car. This is also where the hood release cable and foglight harness went through. I removed the fender liner and pricked a hole through the gromet using a screwdriver.

Then ran the cable as you would normally do...

Here's a pic of my install...
http://www.clubae.proboards104.com/i...ead=1166428579

gus738 · 02-12-2007, 12:09 AM

ok im getting ready to install my aftermarket sound system guys , im getting this kit http://cgi.ebay.com/2006-2007-HONDA-...QQcmdZViewItem

It has the wireharness the ant adaptor and the dash kit ,

signde · 02-21-2007, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hamm

Here is the hole where I routed my power cable. There is a small plug that comes out easily, which is located above the accelerator.

And here it is, ran through:

i have an 07' si and i could not find this hole pictured in the firewall. there is a perfect hole in the insulation but it appears to be a dead end. i even took out the air filter in the engine compartment to make sure.

i could be wrong (or blind) but i ended up having to go through the main factory gommet above the accelerator and let me tell you it was not fun

if you have to go this route do what someone suggested earlier and use a long screwdriver to punch through the grommet.

**Qshooter151** · 02-22-2007, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by signde

i have an 07' si and i could not find this hole pictured in the firewall. there is a perfect hole in the insulation but it appears to be a dead end. i even took out the air filter in the engine compartment to make sure.

i could be wrong (or blind) but i ended up having to go through the main factory gommet above the accelerator and let me tell you it was not fun

if you have to go this route do what someone suggested earlier and use a long screwdriver to punch through the grommet.

running power wire is never fun

***GGEX*** · 02-22-2007, 08:32 AM

im thinking that the 07s dont have this hole. 2lx's and 1si. can we get some 07 to check this out.

slohnda · 02-25-2007, 11:17 AM

2007 LX sedan. the hole isn't there. there's a cutout in the insulation, but no actual hole.

i went through the same grommet as the main hiring harness. it was a bit of a pain, but once you get a slit on both ends big enough to slide your power cable through, just attach the cable to a straight end of a coat hanger and punch it through.

if you get too much resistance pushing through, STOP. remember the main wiring harness for your car is running through here also.

Jstone624 · 02-25-2007, 08:51 PM

guess I lucked out, my 06 civic had a hole above the pedal just as in the photos, took some looking but it was hiden there. Then I slipped a metal coat hanger through the hole (after placing a gromet purchased from home depot, they'll have all the sizes you'd need for less than the stereo shop or autozone)toward the engine compartment, taped the power cord to it and pulled it right through. I find fishing wires is always easier with a hanger or as I use for door speaker wire, heavy duty hydraulic grade zip ties, flexible but strong enough to get the cable where you want it to go...

petro · 05-28-2007, 11:01 PM

Is anyone running an amp with subs off the factory head unit? I want to put my subs in my new SI and run them off the head unit. Anyone have any recommendations?

gus738 · 05-29-2007, 12:33 AM

hey can someone do a zoomed out pic and edit with paint saying here it is
because damn it i cant find the whole near the gas or brake area , and i have a 06 civic ex 2dr

e3donald · 06-07-2007, 08:45 PM

It doesn't look like anyone has replied to this for you yet. I'm getting ready for my subs and amp install still maintaining the factory head unit. There are a couple parts out there to choose from, but I've found that the SVEN4 by Peripheral (google it for the best price) is the best.
It's a line-output converter for OEM integration. It attaches to the stock harness and creates the RCA jacks you need.
Hopefully that helps.

***KB1IOQ*** · 06-08-2007, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by petro

Is anyone running an amp with subs off the factory head unit? I want to put my subs in my new SI and run them off the head unit. Anyone have any recommendations?

please

Jstone624 · 06-10-2007, 04:28 PM

I used a Scosche line out converter and wire tapped the harness using trailer wiring taps as not to cut the factory wiring. I find it's a good quality and also has adjustable gains for all channels allowing easy hook up. I did the same thing in my 2004 accord coupe and it works fine. I picked up the line out converter at walmart for around $25 dollars.

Kid Red · 06-21-2007, 05:49 AM

Actaully for LOCs, I've only ever seen high end types recommend David Navone LOCs. http://www.davidnavone.com/adaptor_products.htm

It's what I used to run an amp to my stock unit in my mazda 5 and what I was planning on getting and using in my new civic. I just got the car so I'm trying to figure out where people are wiring the amp to? Are you taking out the dash to get to the back of the HU in order to get the speaker level out?

Jstone624 · 06-21-2007, 08:58 PM

I did, and I mounted the loc under the pop out panel under the radio in the little pocket in front of the shifter, it was a pain taking everything out, but I hate hack work. mounting it upside down in the space under the radio allows me to pop the little panal out in the pocket and use a small screwdriver to adjust any gains if I every have to with out ripping my dash apart again. I never cut any wires either, use trailer wire taps to splice into the factory harness, helps later too, when you take everything out to sell it, you dont have to repair anything.

petro · 06-27-2007, 08:23 PM

Thanks for the tips. Right now I am looking for a line output convertor, still not sure which one to buy, theres so many. For an enclosure I'd like to have one made for the side of the trunk to save space. Where is everyone mounting their amps?

Kid Red · 06-30-2007, 02:16 PM

I'm in my garage right now trying to instal my entire system in my week old sedan and I can't find that hole! I have 1/0g wire and I'm not sure if I can run it. Everything I have is for 1/0 so I'd have to buy all new fuses, cable, grommets, etc for 4g if I can't figure this out.

Also, where is a walkthrough for the center console and rear seat removal?

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02-05-2007, 11:23 PM	#22 (permalink)
*GGEX* Its really a Si Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: the real O (k) C Age: 23 Posts: 2,483 k!rk3r iTrader: 6 / 100%	^^^ is there no other way

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gus738 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 286 iTrader: 0 / 0%	will a 0 guage fit thro the door sills ? what other ways can i tuck in the cable besides the sills and the center console? and i cant find the damn hole around the accelarator a better zoomed up pix plz?? also i heard that the stock preimum sound system ( the one with 7 spkrs n sub) has a internal amp under the center console or something and i cant run a 4 ch amp til i unplug it is it true? , right now i would like to just install my kicker zx1500.1 mono amp with my l5s i got the amp kit but where and how do i run the cables? power from battery to amp ground from amp to any metal (chip off paint i know) but what about the blue wire the 12 + rev? (remote wire?) where that one goes?

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Emong3 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manila, Philipines Posts: 13 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I ran my power cable not through the firewall but through the inner fender. the firewall is tucked in under the dashboard so I found an alternative. right behind the side markers there's a gromet where the harness went inside the car. This is also where the hood release cable and foglight harness went through. I removed the fender liner and pricked a hole through the gromet using a screwdriver. Then ran the cable as you would normally do... Here's a pic of my install... http://www.clubae.proboards104.com/i...ead=1166428579

02-12-2007, 12:09 AM	#26 (permalink)
gus738 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 286 iTrader: 0 / 0%	ok im getting ready to install my aftermarket sound system guys , im getting this kit http://cgi.ebay.com/2006-2007-HONDA-...QQcmdZViewItem It has the wireharness the ant adaptor and the dash kit ,

02-22-2007, 08:32 AM	#29 (permalink)
*GGEX* Its really a Si Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: the real O (k) C Age: 23 Posts: 2,483 k!rk3r iTrader: 6 / 100%	im thinking that the 07s dont have this hole. 2lx's and 1si. can we get some 07 to check this out.

02-25-2007, 11:17 AM	#30 (permalink)
slohnda Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1 iTrader: 0 / 0%	2007 LX sedan. the hole isn't there. there's a cutout in the insulation, but no actual hole. i went through the same grommet as the main hiring harness. it was a bit of a pain, but once you get a slit on both ends big enough to slide your power cable through, just attach the cable to a straight end of a coat hanger and punch it through. if you get too much resistance pushing through, STOP. remember the main wiring harness for your car is running through here also.

02-25-2007, 08:51 PM	#31 (permalink)
Jstone624 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Massachusetts Age: 28 Posts: 44 iTrader: 0 / 0%	guess I lucked out, my 06 civic had a hole above the pedal just as in the photos, took some looking but it was hiden there. Then I slipped a metal coat hanger through the hole (after placing a gromet purchased from home depot, they'll have all the sizes you'd need for less than the stereo shop or autozone)toward the engine compartment, taped the power cord to it and pulled it right through. I find fishing wires is always easier with a hanger or as I use for door speaker wire, heavy duty hydraulic grade zip ties, flexible but strong enough to get the cable where you want it to go...

05-28-2007, 11:01 PM	#32 (permalink)
petro Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canada Age: 23 Posts: 78 Andrew iTrader: 0 / 0%	Is anyone running an amp with subs off the factory head unit? I want to put my subs in my new SI and run them off the head unit. Anyone have any recommendations?

05-29-2007, 12:33 AM	#33 (permalink)
gus738 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 286 iTrader: 0 / 0%	hey can someone do a zoomed out pic and edit with paint saying here it is because damn it i cant find the whole near the gas or brake area , and i have a 06 civic ex 2dr

06-07-2007, 08:45 PM	#34 (permalink)
e3donald Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1 iTrader: 0 / 0%	It doesn't look like anyone has replied to this for you yet. I'm getting ready for my subs and amp install still maintaining the factory head unit. There are a couple parts out there to choose from, but I've found that the SVEN4 by Peripheral (google it for the best price) is the best. It's a line-output converter for OEM integration. It attaches to the stock harness and creates the RCA jacks you need. Hopefully that helps.

06-10-2007, 04:28 PM	#36 (permalink)
Jstone624 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Massachusetts Age: 28 Posts: 44 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I used a Scosche line out converter and wire tapped the harness using trailer wiring taps as not to cut the factory wiring. I find it's a good quality and also has adjustable gains for all channels allowing easy hook up. I did the same thing in my 2004 accord coupe and it works fine. I picked up the line out converter at walmart for around $25 dollars.

06-21-2007, 05:49 AM	#37 (permalink)
Kid Red Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 178 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Actaully for LOCs, I've only ever seen high end types recommend David Navone LOCs. http://www.davidnavone.com/adaptor_products.htm It's what I used to run an amp to my stock unit in my mazda 5 and what I was planning on getting and using in my new civic. I just got the car so I'm trying to figure out where people are wiring the amp to? Are you taking out the dash to get to the back of the HU in order to get the speaker level out?

06-21-2007, 08:58 PM	#38 (permalink)
Jstone624 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Massachusetts Age: 28 Posts: 44 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I did, and I mounted the loc under the pop out panel under the radio in the little pocket in front of the shifter, it was a pain taking everything out, but I hate hack work. mounting it upside down in the space under the radio allows me to pop the little panal out in the pocket and use a small screwdriver to adjust any gains if I every have to with out ripping my dash apart again. I never cut any wires either, use trailer wire taps to splice into the factory harness, helps later too, when you take everything out to sell it, you dont have to repair anything.

06-27-2007, 08:23 PM	#39 (permalink)
petro Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canada Age: 23 Posts: 78 Andrew iTrader: 0 / 0%	Thanks for the tips. Right now I am looking for a line output convertor, still not sure which one to buy, theres so many. For an enclosure I'd like to have one made for the side of the trunk to save space. Where is everyone mounting their amps?

06-30-2007, 02:16 PM	#40 (permalink)
Kid Red Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 178 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I'm in my garage right now trying to instal my entire system in my week old sedan and I can't find that hole! I have 1/0g wire and I'm not sure if I can run it. Everything I have is for 1/0 so I'd have to buy all new fuses, cable, grommets, etc for 4g if I can't figure this out. Also, where is a walkthrough for the center console and rear seat removal?