Hey all,

I'm in the middle of a stereo install here(been going on for two weeks now) and I'm trying to find a place to go though the firewall on a 96 Civic. I have to get a power wire from the battery to the head unit. Does anyone have any good places to go through that is predrilled/plugged from the factory that you have run wires/hoses through for gauge installs, NO2 installs, or other applications?

Mods, I know this probably belongs in the Audio/Electronics section, but I figured I'd ask here first because everyone on this board is familar with the 95-98 Civics firewall more so then everyone in the Audio section. If you feel the need to move it, that's fine too!! :thumbup:

Thanks in advance!!

Pics would be a HUGE help as well!! :cheers:

 

you don't get power for the h/u directly from the battery normaly, but, there's a plug on the drivers side near the master cylinder

 

I always thought the power wire was ran from the amp to the battery, why you running one from the HU?

 

If you need a constat for your head unit, use one already behind the dash. Why run extra wires when it's already there for you? :dunno:

 

I'm running a high current deck. It's the Alpine 7894 with the V-drive amp in it. It needs it's own power wire directly from the battery to the deck. Pain in the a$$? Yes, but it sounds a lot better and puts less stress on my factory harness.

Sorry I didn't include that in the first post, my bad.

 

look under or beside the battery box. there should be a black rubber plug in the firewall there.

 

Cool!! :thumbup: Thank you!!

 

I'm sure you know this, but be sure to protect the wire from wear. Someone here on HAN was recently having electrical problems (battery dying) and I believe it turned out to be a wire running through his firewall causing the short. Just lookin' out for ya bro!

 

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Thanks for the thought!! I'll have to scope out the hole and find a rubber grommet or plastic bushing.

 

that was me

yeah, put electric tape and shit around where it goes through. Make sure the insulation won't be shredding.