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Expert: - 12/23/2009


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Kind of a hard one, but i'm reaching here. I'm trying to run a 4 gauge power wire from the battery to the trunk of a 96 buick regal. I cant find any holes or anything in the firewall to get it into the car. My previous cars had Precut holes with rubber plugs, or i went thru the steering hole. Is there a spot i can come thru or a safe place to drill?  

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If you really can't find a place to squeeze it through (the steering column can sometimes accommodate it if you enlarge the opening or squeeze real hard) then I recommend that you run it under the car. There is plenty of space along the frame members where it can be attached and brought up through some opening in the trunk area.  Or, you can easily find a place to drill a hole through the trunk flooring.

Hope you find a suitable place.  

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Audio Design Engineer; systems, loudspeakers, cd/dvd players, etc. I am knowledgeable in all high end audio equipment and installations. MAKE SURE YOU GIVE A MAKE AND MODEL NUMBER AND CAR IF IT IS AN AUTO QUESTION. Note: I am getting some who ask good questions that take a lot of time to research but then the questioner fails to read the answer. Please don't ask questions unless you are seriously looking for an answer. If you find an answer to your question otherwise then let me know with your reply. Thank you.

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Have been associated with audio design, standards, testing and component systems for over 40 years.

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