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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: joesgti on 19 March 2008, 12:20

Title: how do i get a lead from the engine into the car???
Post by: joesgti on 19 March 2008, 12:20

been tyring for ages and its not as easy as my old cars. has anybody got a pic of where they have run a cable through?? i need to know ASAP as im fitting my boost gauge now.

Title: Re: how do i get a lead from the engine into the car???
Post by: topher on 19 March 2008, 12:30

http://awe-tuning.com/media/pdf/MK5_VW_Vent_Gauge.pdf

http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3524

couple of how-tos i've come across, second one seems better.

Title: Re: how do i get a lead from the engine into the car???
Post by: john_o on 19 March 2008, 12:34

theres a grommet runs from under passengers footwell to directly behind battery , I used that.

I also showed some pics in a previous thread
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=76689 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=76689) may help!

no need to remove battery. Just use a coathanger

Title: Re: how do i get a lead from the engine into the car???
Post by: Manu_R32 on 19 March 2008, 13:14

Joe, when u get it done, remember to post pics!  :smiley:

Title: Re: how do i get a lead from the engine into the car???
Post by: KentBladeboy on 19 March 2008, 13:35

There is also a grommet on the drivers side behind the pedal box, its easy to get to.  I used that one