Under-dash wiring...

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Ratrod312

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Clearly I wasn't thinking....i know.

I was drilling a hole through the firewall of my 92 to put in an aftermarket temp gauge. While wallowing out the hole with the drill, the drill bit grabbed some wires and ripped them up. It looks like 2 wires were tore completely apart (good sized piece pulled out) and at least a few more were damaged. These were all part of a single thick bundle just above the steering column under the dash.

Here's the thing, nothing has changed. Everything in the truck still works. Do I have a problem here?
 

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Clearly I wasn't thinking....i know.

I was drilling a hole through the firewall of my 92 to put in an aftermarket temp gauge. While wallowing out the hole with the drill, the drill bit grabbed some wires and ripped them up. It looks like 2 wires were tore completely apart (good sized piece pulled out) and at least a few more were damaged. These were all part of a single thick bundle just above the steering column under the dash.

Do I have a problem here?
Of course you do. The wires weren't installed on the truck for looks. They have a function. Inevitably you will recognize their function when something starts not working. Repair the wiring. Or don't. Those are your two options.
 
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