Factory Amp?

kareem · 09-21-2004, 09:03 PM

So I just got my new head unit and have it all installed. Everythings great it turns on theres just a minor problem, I dont have any sound....

Now I bought an amp bypass kit but i was wondering if that was really it and if there was a way to see if i actually had the amp without taking off that whole back panel. Any help is much appreciated i cant go without my music

*Mbrooks420* · 09-21-2004, 09:28 PM

You have the amp. All pre-98 Explorers do. It's pretty easy to get the panel off. You have to either bypass the amp, or run a power wire, and remote turn on to the harness behind the head unit.

kareem · 09-21-2004, 09:44 PM

OK so could you try that again for an audio newbie? I have the amp bypass kit so should I risk it and try it myself not knowing what to do really? Or pay someone to do it?

*Mbrooks420* · 09-21-2004, 09:50 PM

I'd look into pulling the panel. There is a thread on it in the audo forum "rear panel removal" or something similar. Or you could search for "amp bypass". You need a larger Torx bit to remove the seatbelt anchor. After that is a few screws, and some clips, and the panel is off. It's not that difficult, and shoulndn't take all that much time. Oh, and Welcome to the Site

kareem · 09-22-2004, 05:40 PM

Thanks =D. So now i have the bypass hooked up and the back panel back on but Im not sure where to run the wires to the head unit. i noticed it goes under the carpet undoubtably to the front of the car but im not sure how that goes. Should i get one of those ford explorer books that would show me how to wire it or is there an easier way?

*Mbrooks420* · 09-22-2004, 06:11 PM

Wires run to the HU? I assumed they just bypassed the amp and sent the HU signal through the factory wires. If I knew you had to run them, I would have just recommended rewiring the door speakers.

FexplorerV8 · 09-23-2004, 02:54 PM

move this threat to the AUDIO part of the forum u would get help much faster

axionplaya · 09-23-2004, 05:21 PM

Had the same exact thing happen to me just this past week when I installed my new CD player in my truck. However, when I installed it, there was a distinct spark, and I didnt have the pre-amp wires re-configured to fit my CD Player, so I took it to my local car audio place and had them do it for me.

Roy
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1996 Ford Explorer XLT
4WD
4.0L SOHC V6
K&N Filter
Flowmaster

09-21-2004, 09:03 PM	#1
kareem Wannabe Elite Explorer Williamstown, NJ '95 XLT Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 7 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Factory Amp? So I just got my new head unit and have it all installed. Everythings great it turns on theres just a minor problem, I dont have any sound.... Now I bought an amp bypass kit but i was wondering if that was really it and if there was a way to see if i actually had the amp without taking off that whole back panel. Any help is much appreciated i cant go without my music __________________ `95 XLT stock

09-21-2004, 09:28 PM	#2
Mbrooks420 High Voltage. Erie, Pennsylvania 1998 Mountaineer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 5,090 Vehicle Specs	You have the amp. All pre-98 Explorers do. It's pretty easy to get the panel off. You have to either bypass the amp, or run a power wire, and remote turn on to the harness behind the head unit. __________________ 1998 Mounty 5.0 AWD TT/Shackles/rear AirLift springs 31x10.5 Kelly TSR's 1995 Subaru Legacy AWD Sedan RIP---Killed by an suicidal deer 1972 El Camino---Project Dirty Old Chevy---Fresh Marine Longblock .060 over, Forged crank RV Cam 454/th400 swap, Hooker Headers, fresh coat of white 1999 KTM 300exc RaceTech Suspension, Rekluse Slipper Clutch, single track killer

09-21-2004, 09:44 PM	#3
kareem Wannabe Elite Explorer Williamstown, NJ '95 XLT Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 7 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	OK so could you try that again for an audio newbie? I have the amp bypass kit so should I risk it and try it myself not knowing what to do really? Or pay someone to do it? __________________ `95 XLT stock

09-21-2004, 09:50 PM	#4
Mbrooks420 High Voltage. Erie, Pennsylvania 1998 Mountaineer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 5,090 Vehicle Specs	I'd look into pulling the panel. There is a thread on it in the audo forum "rear panel removal" or something similar. Or you could search for "amp bypass". You need a larger Torx bit to remove the seatbelt anchor. After that is a few screws, and some clips, and the panel is off. It's not that difficult, and shoulndn't take all that much time. Oh, and Welcome to the Site __________________ 1998 Mounty 5.0 AWD TT/Shackles/rear AirLift springs 31x10.5 Kelly TSR's 1995 Subaru Legacy AWD Sedan RIP---Killed by an suicidal deer 1972 El Camino---Project Dirty Old Chevy---Fresh Marine Longblock .060 over, Forged crank RV Cam 454/th400 swap, Hooker Headers, fresh coat of white 1999 KTM 300exc RaceTech Suspension, Rekluse Slipper Clutch, single track killer

09-22-2004, 05:40 PM	#5
kareem Wannabe Elite Explorer Williamstown, NJ '95 XLT Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 7 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Thanks =D. So now i have the bypass hooked up and the back panel back on but Im not sure where to run the wires to the head unit. i noticed it goes under the carpet undoubtably to the front of the car but im not sure how that goes. Should i get one of those ford explorer books that would show me how to wire it or is there an easier way? __________________ `95 XLT stock

09-22-2004, 06:11 PM	#6
Mbrooks420 High Voltage. Erie, Pennsylvania 1998 Mountaineer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 5,090 Vehicle Specs	Wires run to the HU? I assumed they just bypassed the amp and sent the HU signal through the factory wires. If I knew you had to run them, I would have just recommended rewiring the door speakers. __________________ 1998 Mounty 5.0 AWD TT/Shackles/rear AirLift springs 31x10.5 Kelly TSR's 1995 Subaru Legacy AWD Sedan RIP---Killed by an suicidal deer 1972 El Camino---Project Dirty Old Chevy---Fresh Marine Longblock .060 over, Forged crank RV Cam 454/th400 swap, Hooker Headers, fresh coat of white 1999 KTM 300exc RaceTech Suspension, Rekluse Slipper Clutch, single track killer

09-23-2004, 02:54 PM	#7
FexplorerV8 Wannabe Elite Explorer Houston, TX 97 expedition Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 729 Vehicle Specs	move this to the audio part of the forum move this threat to the AUDIO part of the forum u would get help much faster

09-23-2004, 05:21 PM	#8
axionplaya Wannabe Elite Explorer El Segundo, California 96 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 124 Vehicle Specs	Had the same exact thing happen to me just this past week when I installed my new CD player in my truck. However, when I installed it, there was a distinct spark, and I didnt have the pre-amp wires re-configured to fit my CD Player, so I took it to my local car audio place and had them do it for me. Roy ______________________ 1996 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4.0L SOHC V6 K&N Filter Flowmaster