spdfile1
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I recently purchased a Yaesu FT-8900R. Does anyone know the best place to run the power cable thru the firewall of a 2014 Chevrolet Impala (Tenth Generation)?
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Installing FT-8900R power cable in Chevy Impala
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spdfile1
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So with some more research I figured it out. For anyone who has a 10th generation (2014-present) Chevrolet Impala and your looking to run a power cable for a mobile ham radio or anything else from the battery thru the firewall into the cabin there is a rubber gasket looking thing just behind and a little above the brake pedal. A wire harness sits just to the left of it. It is a perfect spot to run wires thru the firewall and is not to difficult to access. I'm sorry I don't have pics at this time but I will try to add some within the next few days for reference purposes.
jim202
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On most vehicles, there are a number of gaskets under the dash on the drivers side. The brake pedal, the shift lever from steering column shifting, some even have unused gaskets. Sometimes there is enough space beside the electrical wire feed through gaskets.
Just make sure that when you make the hole, that you don't damage any wiring that may be close. In some cases, it may be required to use a drill because of the type of material and thickness of the gasket.
Just make sure that when you make the hole, that you don't damage any wiring that may be close. In some cases, it may be required to use a drill because of the type of material and thickness of the gasket.
spdfile1
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Good info jim202!!!! This gasket was decent in size and free of anything such as wires. It was almost to easy. I cut the hole using a knife and I cut it a slight bigger to one side than needed. The plastic loom that I wrapped around the wires fit snug and so I just have to seal up the small opening to the side and were golden!!!!!
That’s probably where the clutch petal would feed through on a stick shift car.
spdfile1
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That sounds about right JeffDS3. I'm just glad it was there cause it just made my life a whole lot easier!!!!
Year it’s going to save me a bit of work here soon when I wire up my inverter and auxiliary power ports in my car. I was worried about it until I popped my hood, looked down and it was right there.
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