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Running cables from frunk to cabin?

Discussion in 'Model X: Interior & Exterior' started by Sandman1962, Jul 1, 2018.

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    Hello! Those in the know, please chime in!
    I am working on a couple different projects which require running some cabling from the frunk of the Model X to the cabin. If you could advise me, I would certainly appreciate it as I could not figure out an easy way. I am probably missing something....

    Thanks in advance
     
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    Also,,,, is there a simple way to get 12 volt power in the frunk. I have pondered "add a fuse" but I am unsure of where to ground.
    Help?
     
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    There is an old dashcam installation method that runs down the A pillar and jumps the gap into the frunk. Only way I've heard about that doesn't involve drilling through the firewall.

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    any update on this issue. I'm looking for a soultion my self
     
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    Hey sandman don’t use that point for power! That feeds your fuse box and is fused upstream. Instead, look at where the connection is on the battery terminal (upstream) and use that point.

    cheers,

    PS. Wish I saw this earlier to give you a hand, I’ve done the same thing
     
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    The reason I say don’t use it is because, whatever you’re installing, if the device shorts to ground your power to the fuse box will be lost and then you’ll be dead in the water
     

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