Golf MK5 amp power wire install

[neoass]

Iv just got a new shape VW Golf Mk5 2005 Manual

Can anyone help me as im planning on fitting my amp in the car and i cant seem to find a hole inside the car to the firewall to feed the amp 4awg power wire to the car battery?

Everything seems to be is coverd

Somebody said there is a gromet near the foot peddles where factory harness runs through,i cant see one.

Any one done a audio install in mk5 golf/rabbit help? Any one post a pic, will be a great help

Thanks
Hope to hear from sombody who knows:thumbup:

 

[shawn0001]

Just drill one and use a rubber gromet

 

[neoass]

Your not really meant to drill the firewall if you can avoid it. Did you drill one?

There should be access point somewhere

 

[bennylenny88]

i got my amp fitted by a shop... :dunno:

 

[SpecialFX]

yes, there are factory blanks you can use, the cap just pops out if you push with your finger. reach up under the dash over the pedals. You will have to remove teh battery to get to it from the engine side

 

[SpecialFX]

oh yeah, and you will get more responses in the audio section of the forum

 

[shawn0001]

How do you think a shop would do it with out drilling a hole?

 

[Dan GSR]

i routed mine thru the factory hole in the firewall
by the pedal assembly

 

[RJS5689]

We drille dmine initially, had some issues, then used factory holes behind the pedals. There is a plastic guard you ened to unscrew, you will find the gromets by the foot AC vents... good luck i used 4 gauge wire, it was a SQUEEZE!

 

[LittleCarp04]

i always just drill my holes in all the cars ive done, often, you can allow more dirt/water in by using a hole or not properly covering a hole back up, just dril one with a bit 1 size larger than your wire, shove a grommet in there, and make sure to loom all underhood wires to avoid shorting!

 

[neoass]

Great i found that. Thanks for the helps guys

Im gonna run the 4awg wire to the back of the car. iv tried lifting the plastic door sill panels.
They dont seem to budge. iv noticed metal clips under that hold the plastic down

should i just give it a good yank? i dont wanna break the clips

with the amp wire in, will the panels fit back on

 

[capulina]

yeah just pull up on them. they are pretty tight and seem like they wont lift, but trust me they will. i just did mine

 

[RJS5689]

Great i found that. Thanks for the helps guys

Im gonna run the 4awg wire to the back of the car. iv tried lifting the plastic door sill panels.
They dont seem to budge. iv noticed metal clips under that hold the plastic down

should i just give it a good yank? i dont wanna break the clips

with the amp wire in, will the panels fit back on

Thanks for the helps guys:thumbup:

YYAAANNKKKKKK.... i made my friend do it because i thought i would break them lol.

 

[neoass]

i yanked the panels they have come off fine, good advice!

 

[Sincity]

I routed mine (10 awg) above the pedals. Straight shot to the battery.:thumbsup:

Is 4 awg really necessary? Or is it marketing hype? Look at the wiring in your house. It isn't 4 awg. Unless there is a big difference in current handling between AC vs DC. My 220v spa line is certainly not 4 awg but probably like 14 awg.