What Gauge Wire for Electric/Power Windows?
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Forum Name: Car Security and Convenience
Forum Discription: Car Alarms, Keyless Entries, Remote Starters, Immobilizer Bypasses, Sensors, Door Locks, Window Modules, Heated Mirrors, Heated Seats, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=64310
Printed Date: November 04, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Topic: What Gauge Wire for Electric/Power Windows?
Posted By: aduk
Subject: What Gauge Wire for Electric/Power Windows?
Date Posted: October 13, 2005 at 3:28 PM
hi,
what gauage cabling should i use for my power window loom, thanks
Replies:
Posted By: sneakycyber
Date Posted: October 13, 2005 at 3:29 PM
Uh I think you mean gague of wire. In wich case 12-16 guage would be fine. If you really ment wire loom use the smallest that will fit around the wire.
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Posted By: aduk
Date Posted: October 13, 2005 at 3:37 PM
so 16 gauge will be able handle the amp draw? its for the wire that goes from the battery to the switch then to the actuator.
Posted By: sneakycyber
Date Posted: October 13, 2005 at 3:53 PM
Actually I would reccomend 12 guage. I shouldnt have posted 12-16 thats my bad.
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Posted By: infinkc
Date Posted: October 13, 2005 at 4:41 PM
i would reccomend anything larger than your stock wiring guage, if you are running the 12v longer than 4 ft, i would use 12 or 10 guage min. 10 is a overkill sometimes, unless you have a 4 door with sunroof all being activated at the same time.
Posted By: aduk
Date Posted: October 13, 2005 at 6:03 PM
hi, it's only for a two door, the motors and switches are from a higher spec version of my car (Fiat Punto), the wiring that is on the door wiring loom doesnt seem to be as high gauge as 10 i would say it looks more like 12 or 14. would it be too dangerous or risky to use 16?
Posted By: profuse007
Date Posted: October 13, 2005 at 8:14 PM
14guage will be fine. remember use the appropriate fuses to protect your wirings.
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