wiring to boot

[techbotics]

hello

how is the wiring routed from the main body to the boot? I followed from the lights to the passenger side then it goes by the filler neck and down out if reach. Don't really want to remove carpet where I don't have to so a clue as to where it enters the tub would be appreciated.? I'm thinking behind the passenger seat somewhere but its not wanting to move forward at the moment..

cheers

Damian S3

[phillpot]

It goes over the wheel arch into the cabin area. There should be a slit in the carpet sort of behind the seat back, this gives access to the loom, the interior light connections and the targa pivot bolt.

From there it goes through the sill to the front of the car.

On my S3 the cills are hollow, I was able to "fish" a cable through when I put the battery in the boot, on Chimaeras they are filled with expanding foam making things a little more difficult.

[techbotics]

Thanks mate.. Got rear speaker wire sorted just struggling to get centre console back in.. Doesn't want to go all way forward esp on drivers side.. Oh and passenger window switch stopped working doh..

on the up side found and removed old alarm..

Damian

[phillpot]

techbotics said:

passenger window switch stopped working doh..

Mines got separate wires to each terminal, very easy to dislodge one. Later cars may have "multiplugs" ?

[techbotics]

separate wires here too the top yellow one has dropped and I need to fish it out..

any tips on getting the console back in seem to have 1/2 an inch to go. Think the dash has dropped a little..

[phillpot]

Have you got the radio out?

Fit console then you can (just about) get a hand through the radio hole to re-fit the pipes to the eyeball vents which will probably have come off, then shove all the wiring out the way and radio should slip back in !

[v8s4me]

The problem with fitting a standard radio is that there is barely enough space for it and the mess of wiring that lives in that area. You just have to squash all the cabling up as best you can to get everything to fit back together. Alternatively, do what I did and fit a compact radio to allow more room behind. I also swapped the fresh air ducting for hoover hose. These are much more flexible and easier to fit onto the “eyeballs” when re-fitting the console. They are also a bit smaller in diameter which helps too.

http://www.clasohlson.co.uk/Product/Product.aspx?i...

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Good value at £34.99 and only 88mm deep, and with a USB & memeory card insert. Works a treat – when you can hear it.