"Andrew VK3BFA" wrote in message
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Ralph Blach wrote in message
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How do I run an extra power cable through a 1996 dodge caravan's fire
wall? I really do not want to drill a hole through the file wall for
obvious reasons. I have looked all over the firewall
and cant seem to find an obvious place to run the power cable.

I want to run a high power ham radio and other equimement.

Thanks

Chip Blach

Its not normally a problem, except for running your drill through
something important - go to your auto parts store and buy the
appropriate size grommet to fit the hole you are drilling, and at the
same time buy a blank grommet so you can fill the hole when you sell
the vehicle.

There is probably some legal reason why you shouldnt do this
(structural integrity of motor vehicle regulations) but, hey, does it
really matter?

73 de VK3BFA Andrew

Never been an issue - with all the cars I have installed radio equipment
into I can't remember any that I couldn't get power and antenna cables
through an existing hole just by adding another 'hole' to the grommet.
There's usually plenty of space in existing holes for wiring, etc, to add a
few more cables - hardest part is getting the cables through the grommet but
a little common sense and this isn't a problem.

Although I'm sure that if all else failed your suggestion would be the next
best option - if you use a blank grommet as you suggest upon removal, I
doubt anyone would even know the hole wasn't meant to be there.

Cheers

Martin, VK2UMJ