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Old 27-06-2008   #1
 
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seicento wiring through bulkhead!!

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How do I get from the cabin to the engine bay with wiring??
After 10 minutes with my feet on the parcelshelf and my head jammed under the dash, I cannot find the engine harness coming through from the engine bay.
Having removed the dash vents/speakers and heater controls I'm non the wiser; should I run it out of the window and tape it down the side of the car?!


What's the secret?
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Re: seicento wiring through bulkhead!!

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What's the secret?

It was originally designed for left hand drive.

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Re: seicento wiring through bulkhead!!

Pretty much sums it up!

There are two "outs" IIRC, one below the battery tray, one on the passenger side near the servo/clutch quadrant cover. Both need the carpet removing (partially).

Both are tight and difficult to find. A welding rod with some vaseline on it is useful.

Or drill a hole and use a grommet................
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Re: seicento wiring through bulkhead!!

this is behind the battery on a Cinq;



as has been said, the loom passes through at the other side of the car.

if you want to drill the bulkhead to run wires through, this is a good place;


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Re: seicento wiring through bulkhead!!

Thankyou arc
Thankyou fingers- you guys are a resource!!

I didn't realise the access was that low down- I'll have a look tonight...

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Re: seicento wiring through bulkhead!!

I ran mine down the passenger side of the car and then up behind the speaker and through a grommit which is just below the the ecu sits.

Uses a old coat hanger to pull the power cables through
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Re: seicento wiring through bulkhead!!

Undo the bulkhead carpet under the bonnet at the passenger side. You will see a gromet where cables come through. There is usually space for more cables there.

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Re: seicento wiring through bulkhead!!

Thanks Conway
Thanks Rallycinq!

That's seems logical enough- I'll start from the engine side- you can't see a thing for the soundproofing internally...
I couldn't see that grommit internally, but I did see an unused one next to the wiper motor from the engine side... It's so ironic; I thought this would be the easy bit! On a larger car it would be easier I suppose...

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