I just installed my drawtite trailer hitch and wiring harness.....well almost..
I ran the power wire that goes to the battery under the carpet and got it to under the dash. The problem is, I can't find an access hole to run the wire to the engine compartment. I just quit because it's late and will finish it in the morning. Anyone know if a good access spot to run the power wire? I believe it is a 12g wire. Figured I would ask here to see if anyone ran into this problem. This is the first car I could not find a access spot.
Also, the drawtite hitch hangs a lot lower than I thought... Not to happy with design.
Thanks,
Geo
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Passing wire through firewall 2000 legacy
Started by
Rpm90001
, Dec 26 2011 10:46 PM
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Posted 27 December 2011 - 12:37 AM
The 96 - 99 cars had a good spot right where the fuel lines come into the fire wall behind the drivers strut tower. There are 3 lines, but a plug in the firewall with 4 "nipples". Poke a hole in the empty one and feed the wire through.
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Posted 27 December 2011 - 07:44 AM
The 96 - 99 cars had a good spot right where the fuel lines come into the fire wall behind the drivers strut tower. There are 3 lines, but a plug in the firewall with 4 "nipples". Poke a hole in the empty one and feed the wire through.
Man,had i known about that spot i would of stopped poking a hole through the grommet for the clutch (or brake) when i would run power for the Amps..
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Posted 27 December 2011 - 07:18 PM
I found a spot. Just below the clutch cylinder was an empty rubber plug. Poked a hole in it and ran the wire there. Ended up above the gas pedal. Worked perfect. I will tow with the Subaru for the first time tomorrow. Still very unhappy with how low the drawtite hitch sits. I have seen way better fitting hitch systems.
Thanks for the help.
Geo
Thanks for the help.
Geo
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Posted 27 December 2011 - 10:34 PM
as long as it is tight and does not wiggle it will be fine. you are not hauling the queen mary.
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Posted 28 December 2011 - 09:40 AM
Right on, near where the clutch is/would be there is a nice large plugged hole. In the Subaru service manual, I did see one time where they mentioned using this hole as part of a diagnostic procedure. I think it was to run a transmission pressure gauge through it to be able to watch it while driving on the auto trans. Maybe that was the hole for the clutch pedal I am thinking of since mine's an auto.
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Posted 28 December 2011 - 12:30 PM
I know Im not towing the Queen Mary, but it just looks horrible compared to other systems I have seen.
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Posted 28 December 2011 - 12:40 PM
Hm...yah it does kind of leave all its junk hanging out there doesn't it. Perhaps a small set of gold colored truck nuts would dress it up? 
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Posted 28 December 2011 - 02:08 PM
I think the the truck nuts would dress it up nicely..!
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Posted 28 December 2011 - 02:39 PM
RE: truck nuts
i saw a large diesel pick up the other day with connecting rods and pistons hanging down off the hitch. it was a first for me.
i saw a large diesel pick up the other day with connecting rods and pistons hanging down off the hitch. it was a first for me.
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Posted 28 December 2011 - 07:35 PM
I think the the truck nuts would dress it up nicely..!
I completely agree!
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Posted 29 December 2011 - 09:53 AM
No that is a set of danglers...
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