Running a cable from 12V battery to inside

TheSmith · May 15, 2016

Hi folks,

I recently bought a 1500W inverter. It runs great from the LEAF 2015, I was even able to weld using my MIller welding machine. Now I'd like to install it permanently inside the car for convenience and longevity. So, do any of you know where I can run the wires? I had a look but there doesn't seem to be any obvious holes leading to the inside.

Regards,

Smith

Firetruck41 · May 15, 2016

I've done it on a bunch of my other cars, not on the Leaf yet. It seems there is always a grommet at the firewall you can run it through, on the driver side and passenger side. Leaf is not home for me to look right now. Make sure the wire is the appropriate gauge and be sure to fuse the cable/circuit within 6 inches or so of the battery.

TheSmith · May 21, 2016

Hi, thanks for the reply. Would it be this thing?

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_TuF8sgKAKtaXNIM2tzNnE1dUk/view

I'd like to know what I am doing before dismantling everything.

RePo · May 24, 2016

There's a unused rubber grommet that's perfect for this application. It's located on the passenger side in front of the glove box. In engine compartment it's directly behind the wheel well. You can feel it easily, even though it's hard to see.

This long discussion covers the entire topic.
http://mynissanleaf.com/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=13097

grandizer52 · May 27, 2016

TheSmith said:
Hi folks,

I recently bought a 1500W inverter. It runs great from the LEAF 2015, I was even able to weld using my MIller welding machine. Now I'd like to install it permanently inside the car for convenience and longevity. So, do any of you know where I can run the wires? I had a look but there doesn't seem to be any obvious holes leading to the inside.

Regards,

Smith

Thought I was going to get to post I was the first to use the Leaf to weld while making a Hitch Reciver...you one upped me Mr. Smith

tim59 · Feb 24, 2017

I just added some Hella fog lights but I am also having difficulty finding a way to run wires through the firewall. I am quite happy with the way my mounting scheme works the lights seem to solve my visibility problem but that is with the wires running through the window. Now I need to finish this up. I don't see the grommet you guys are talking about. Does anyone have a picture?

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