Wire into cabin

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andei
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Post by andei »

I'm planning to install a Defa blockheater and a Defa heater in the cabin. Have anyone done this before? I'm wondering where in the firewall I should run the wire through - drill a new hole or use existing hole- the wire is about 1,5cm in diameter. Model J11

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gloucester
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Welcome to this forum.

Something totally new to us!
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Post by DaveBerlin »

Andei, welcome to the QQ Forum ! Where are you based ? It would appear somewhere Cold.
I have also never heard of this DEFA Blockheater, but I am assuming it is an Engine Warmer for the Winter much like the Webasto / Eberspaecher Systems - Dave 😉
Just looking at the example a Big Hole is needed which you might not find.

Engine heaters • Solutions designed for every car • DEFA : https://www.defa.com/electrical-preheat ... e-heaters/

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andei
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Post by andei »

I live in Norway and winter can be really cold. It's not unusal with tempratures below - 20. I understand that most of the users on this forum are not familiar with this thing. My question is therefore the possibility of getting a 1,5cm thick cabel through the existing hole which is located behind the air filter.
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Post by Deleted User 10757 »

Personally , and working for an OEM manufacturer , I would not drill any holes in a structural part of the car.
If there is an existing blanked off hole , I would recommend using this as strength considerations have already been taken into account.

Maybe this is a bit too careful , but safety is number 1
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Post by RiveriaMan »

This video may help let you see how big the existing hole is and if this can be used or not.
Qashqai J11 2017 1.5 dci N-Connecta - Upgraded Horn - Upgraded Boot Lights - Bonnet Gas Struts - Hard Wired Dash Cam (Front/Rear) Dynamic Turn Indicators (Front/Mirror), Twin Exhaust Muffler, LED Interior, Reverse, Glove Box, Footwell, Puddle Lights.
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