[Ebox4]

I have an 09 Element EX and I want to install a Yaesu FT-7900 Ham Radio. The instructions state to connect the power directly to the cars battery. I cannot find any access through the firewall. Any suggestions on connecting the power source?

Thanks in advance

 

[Dom.five]

There have been several threads on How to. Let me see if I can find one for you.

Try this one.

Also put in a lager battery!

Dom

 

[Wally]

I have a Kenwood TK-790 installed in my Element as use these tapped straight into the rear accessory fuse slot, which is always hot.

It has been over a year since I did this, and have not had a single problem with the battery.

 

[MikeQBF]

Also put in a lager battery!

Yes, because the stock battery is a pilsner and isn't nearly as satisfying.

 

[BigAl205]

Yes, because the stock battery is a pilsner and isn't nearly as satisfying.

It took me a minute, but :lol::lol::lol:

 

[Yoda E SC]

pop the little diamond shaped cover on the firewall behind the emergency brake out and pop a hole there. it is where the manual clutch pedal goes and there is clearance enough there for your wires.

 

[Dom.five]

It took me a minute, but :lol::lol::lol:

Too funny!

I need to proof read the posts before posting.

Dom

 

[Bowzer]

Too funny!

I need to proof read the posts before posting.

Dom

And miss the opportunity to see that response? Never...great job MikeQBF! I truly did LOL.

 

[Ebox4]

Got through the firewall using YODA E SC suggestion. Drilling the hole at his suggested spot was the perfect place. I have power now I need to decide where to place the radio and antenna.

Thanks all for the great suggestions

 

[Csquared]

Got through the firewall using YODA E SC suggestion. Drilling the hole at his suggested spot was the perfect place. I have power now I need to decide where to place the radio and antenna.

Thanks all for the great suggestions

When you figure it out, i would like to know what you came up with.

 

[gregstoll80]

Ebox -

I just installed an Ft-7900R a few days ago. I used the wire routing suggested through the clutch pedal area. Got any pics of your install?

Greg
KF7EEE

 

[punkgeek]

I need to decide where to place the radio and antenna.

I placed my radio just above the subwoofer - suspended on the bracket facing up. Works well.