Where to run wires on a 2nd gen camry

[bobs]

Hey its me again with some questions...i recently purchased a pioneer deh-3700mp used from a friend who got a new deck. he also gave me a free pair of 8's and a box...they arent the best subs, but will do for the amount of bass i want (not much)...i also got a lightning audio 600watt peak 2 chan amp for 20bucks (REALLY low budget system here ) now i just have a problem with the wiring. where do i hide the wiring? i read the basic amp install sticky, but i dont know what trim pieces to remove to get the point where i could hide the wires. any help would be great! thanks

[LiquidClen]

remove everything under the doors that you usually step on to get in your car, you will see other wires running through there as well.

You are going to probably have to drill a hole in your fire wall too so you can connect to the battery.

[cam2Xrunner]

Yeah remove the door sills, then run them under the carpet, or under the door sills if there is room.

You shouldn't have to drill a hole in the firewall, there should already be one there you can access.

If I recall correctly, from one of 88 LE's post, the hole with the grommet is actually in the Fenderwell. Not sure though, do a search.

[LiquidClen]

I couldn't find a hole in the firewall of my 05 Tacoma PreRunner...you know where it is Cam?

[Tommy]

just drill a hole for the power wire...getting it through the fender is a pain in the ass.

[cam2Xrunner]

Originally Posted by LiquidClen

I couldn't find a hole in the firewall of my 05 Tacoma PreRunner...you know where it is Cam?

Near the brake master cylinder. don't run the power wire with all the other wires, it probably won't fit, instead, cut a small hole next to the bundle in the same grommet.

[cam2Xrunner]

Originally Posted by Tommy

just drill a hole for the power wire...getting it through the fender is a pain in the ass.

If that's what it takes, make sure to get a rubber grommet to use.

[Tommy]

Originally Posted by cam2Xrunner

If that's what it takes, make sure to get a rubber grommet to use.

if you're runnin 8 gauge its fine, but i had 4 and that shit doesnt go through tight places well. 2 seconds with a drill is all it takes, throw a gormmet on it and run the wire under the carpet. If you're running speaker wires and RCA's with it, its a lot easier to take the front seats out too.

[88 LE]

[ModifierMR]

In my Gen2 1990 Camry the main wiring harness for the car goes through a large gromet behind the glove box that goes through the firewall. If you take out the glove box and open the gromet up a bit you can see light through there where u can stick a wire through

[bobs]

thanks for alll your help guys! you guys are all so helpful to n00bs versus some other forums i go to where i flame them

[atobe]

i ran mine through the driver side fender too... it was easy... run it with the hood release cable

[bobs]

2 hours later and i still cant get the 8guage power wire through the cabin into the engine compartment ...i find an orange rubber thing where some wires are going through right behind the driver side dash speaker, but cant seem to get the wire through nor find where the hole in the engine compartment is. im thinking about going through the fender, but how do i reach it? got any step by step instructions for a noobie here? thanks

[88 LE]

^ Refer to the pic I posted above.


You have to remove the front drivers side wheel well liner (black piece of plastic). Its held on with bolts, screws, and clips.

You'll then see that big orange grommet. Cut a slit in the grommet and run your wire through. The wire will come out underneath the drivers side dash.

[Tommy]

OR...like i said, 2 seconds with a drill and your done.