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RussJ



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Location: Norwich
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United Kingdom 2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Zermatt Silver
How to get wire across behind dashboard?

I need to get a thin wire from behind the glove compartment to the light switch area on the drivers side.
Is there an easy route through or will I have to dismantle all of the dash?
Car is an SD4 '11 model if it makes a difference.
All advice gratefully received...
Russ

Post #185086 23rd May 2013 4:09 pm
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jon_a5



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United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 Dynamic Auto Santorini Black

There is a plastic panel at the right hand side of the passenger footwell and left hand side of the drivers, if you pull these off can pass the wire through there, after that you can run the wire under the steering colum.

Hope this helps

Jon Freelander 2, 2014 Dynamic SD4 Santorini Black

Post #185103 23rd May 2013 6:25 pm
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sgrich



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United Kingdom 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Lago Grey

another method is to remove the trim round the radio .
pop the the centre speaker cover , revealing four screws , remove these (tork 20 )
pull out the rubber pen tray thingy revealing 2 more tork screws to remove
carefully but firmly pull either side of the radio surround just loose and remove connecting plug
put the surround to one side and then you can access behind the sat nav screen
there are apertures either side wher you can run your cable using a piece of coat hanger wire or similar and then under the
steering wheel
you can also pop the plastic end plate by the door to give you better access
this works on my 2008 td4 hse , i hope this helps

regards sgrich geordies need love too
2008 td4 hse auto sorta gunmetal grey when its clean

Post #185150 23rd May 2013 10:20 pm
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RussJ



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Thanks Chaps, I think I know what I'll be doing tomorrow!
Russ

Post #185352 25th May 2013 7:14 pm
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Steve D



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When I used to fit car alarms years ago, I used curtain wire to get wires through dash's/bulkheads. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WHITE-NET-CURTAI...3f18af156e Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
Evoque SD4 Dynamic Lux Auto
Present: Audi A3 S Line.

Post #185353 25th May 2013 7:23 pm
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Bill Turner



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United Kingdom 2009 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Auto Santorini Black

Steve D wrote:
When I used to fit car alarms years ago, I used curtain wire to get wires through dash's/bulkheads. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WHITE-NET-CURTAI...3f18af156e


Much better to use an electricians "fish Wire" which nowadays are not wire but plastic. Another advantage is that they also have an eye on one end to attach your new wire to it.
Available from all electrical wholesalers and most DIY stores.

Bill T. Life Honorary Member of Wallasey Motor Club.
Licenced MSA Radio Operator for 35+ years.
Rallying is the only sport.

Post #185376 26th May 2013 9:53 am
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njgoldby



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Cable rod kits are good. Easy to push and pull cables through.
Look like little drain rod kits.

Post #187436 12th Jun 2013 6:32 pm
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