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01-19-2013, 06:18 PM | #1 |
Drives: 2009 Yaris 1.5 litre 5 door Join Date: Jan 2013
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Access from dashboard to engine compartment
My Yaris has no temperature gauge. I want to run a cable to an "outside" sensor. Any tips?
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01-19-2013, 09:01 PM | #2 |
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On the Left Hand Drive Yaris there is a giant (~3") grommet that goes through the firewall to the left of the steering column and comes out behind the battery (which is mounted to the left side, under the hood). I am not sure if the Right Hand Drive ones have the grommet in that same place on the left side, or if it moves to the right side, like the steering wheel. Put your head on the floor and shine a flashlight up along the firewall to see if you can find it.
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01-19-2013, 11:47 PM | #3 |
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^ I am doing the same project this coming Wed.. was thinking to drill a bunch of holes. this thread came very handy )))))
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01-20-2013, 01:57 AM | #4 | |
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01-20-2013, 07:32 AM | #5 | |
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I suggest going the opposite way - Instead of dismantling the dash, remove the wiper arms, cowlings, and tray to get at the engine bay side. If you are feeding something from the inside, poke through from the engine bay side, and then electrical tape the wire to the poker, by reaching up under the dash, and pull it through.
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01-20-2013, 10:40 PM | #6 |
Drives: 2009 Yaris 1.5 litre 5 door Join Date: Jan 2013
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Thanks again. The grommet is to the right of the steering wheel. The battery is on LHS of car. I'll get onto that ASAP. Kind regards, Brian
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