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threading wire thru the door... 850 1995

posted by  steve s on  Mon Mar 17 16:46 CST 2003
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how do i get the wire (speakers) past/thru the harness that's basically "shrunk wrapped" with the rubber grommet?








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    threading wire thru the door... 850 1995

    posted by  benglar on  Mon Mar 17 18:11 CST 2003
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    1. Take the existing wire bundle out, thread your wire through it, and replace the bundle;
    2. Lube the wire ("pulling compound" is available at electrician's supply stores or Home Depot -- it is basically electrically-insulating slime) and try to snake it through the bundle in place; or
    3. Poke new holes through the door metal (or rubber grommets) and just run the wires wherever they can fit.

    Chain-type stereo stores (Circuit City and the like) will use method #3. A really good stereo store will use method 2 or perhaps 1.

    You might be lucky and find the bundle already contains unused wires for the speakers. Get a wiring diagram (call 800.25-volvo, or ask your dealer for a photocopy).

    Hope that helps. Good luck.

    -- Bruce
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    -- Bruce / '82 244 (315k miles!), '86 745, '87 760Ti, '94 854







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