[s-cars] Coupe Quattro Stereo Wiring

[Steve Powers]

one word: fuses

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On 5/23/07, Ben Swann <benswann at comcast.net> wrote:
> I agree with the wiring to the back of the car - BTDT, but the routing to the
> batter sounds like a dead short waiting to happen.
>
> Ben.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Matt twentyV [mailto:matt_20v at yahoo.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:41 PM
> To: s-car-list at audifans.com
> Cc: 'Ben Swann'
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] Coupe Quattro Stereo Wiring
>
> Ben- the install on my '91cq is very similar.  I ran
> the power wire down the passenger side, just tucked
> under the trim along the floor under the door.  I
> think I routed it under the rear seat by going under
> the carpet behind the B-pillar.  To reach the engine
> bay I routed up along the front edge of the door
> opening, then cut a small slit in the rubber bellows
> to the passenger door.  I would have to look to
> remember exactly how I got the wire past/ under the
> door gasket but I vaguely remember it being fairly
> obvious. I think I picked up that tip on the 20V list.
>
>
> I now have the battery in the trunk so the power amp
> connects directly to the battery and the 00? gauge
> main power lead now follows the above path.  I just
> mounted the amp to the floor of the trunk (back of a
> rear seat is a bit cleaner) and the sub is held to the
> floor with an "L" bracket I fabricated.
>
> I can snap a couple pics tonight if you like.
>
> -Matt
> --- Ben Swann <benswann at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> > I am adding a power AMP to my '90 Coupe Quattro and
> > the amp will need fair
> > size + wire (10 Guage is what I am installing) to
> > the battery.  Battery will
> > ultimately be moved to the trunk for AAN engine
> > install, but for now would
> > like to route to existing battery, but not good
> > access through the firewall.
> > When I install the battery in the trunk I will need
> > to run a #2 or 0 wire
> > somehow, but this will be easier to do when the
> > engine is out.
> >
> >
> >
> > So wondering if any other good places to tap into
> > with the #10 wire - fuse box
> > is easy to get to, but did not see a spare
> > connector, but may be there if I
> > pull the box out.  I know on some other cars there
> > is usually one spare large
> > spade connector good for 40 AMP.
> >
> >
> >
> > Or is there a good place to route through tre
> > firewall that I am not seeing,
> > and can get too without too much trouble.  Any BTDT?
> >
> >
> >
> > The AMP will likely go in the trunk with the
> > Subwoofer, as there is not good
> > room under the seat(would be nice) and even if I
> > made a cutout, the cooling is
> > not good under the seat.  Any hidden areas behind
> > panels?  Amp is about 9" X
> > 12" Kenwood with Front, Rear and Center channels.
> >
> >
> >
> > TIA
> >
> >
> >
> > Ben
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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