Need Info on factory Amp

NoRockUnturned · 03-27-2006, 12:13 PM

I have a 97 Explorer. I just put a new Head Unit in, and speakers in the doors. When I was putting the wiring harness on I matched color to color and capped off the non useable wires. When I went to turn it on after it was wired I didn't get any sound. After some quick deduction and a look at the wiring harness diagram I noticed that the factory head unit was wired to an amp somewhere. Once I connected the amp wire to the hot I got sound. My question now is where is that amp located? Id like to replace it as well as add a sub in the near future.

Any help would be appreciated.

P.S. I don't think I have the premium sound package.

Gatorblazer · 03-27-2006, 12:47 PM

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=155516

same prob here. amp is located behind the jack

NoRockUnturned · 03-27-2006, 03:31 PM

is that the electrical box where the code to my door is taped on?
when I pulled the plug out of that box to view the wires my alarm went off.

*Mbrooks420* · 03-27-2006, 03:51 PM

No, the amp is on the opposite side as the computer with the door code on it. You can either bypass the amp, and run the speakers off the power of the new HU, or you can run new +,-, remote and rca's and add another amp. None of the factory wiring is up to the task.

03-27-2006, 12:13 PM	#1
NoRockUnturned Wannabe Elite Explorer Memphis Tn 97 Explorer 4wd Xlt Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 9 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Need Info on factory Amp I have a 97 Explorer. I just put a new Head Unit in, and speakers in the doors. When I was putting the wiring harness on I matched color to color and capped off the non useable wires. When I went to turn it on after it was wired I didn't get any sound. After some quick deduction and a look at the wiring harness diagram I noticed that the factory head unit was wired to an amp somewhere. Once I connected the amp wire to the hot I got sound. My question now is where is that amp located? Id like to replace it as well as add a sub in the near future. Any help would be appreciated. P.S. I don't think I have the premium sound package. __________________ Ringo 97' 4 door XLT Sporttrac 4 Wheel Drive. Panasonic CQ-C1333U Head Unit with 4 5X8 2 way 100W Memphis Audio Speakers

03-27-2006, 12:47 PM	#2
Gatorblazer Wannabe Elite Explorer Moody, AL Looking for another SUV Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 767 Vehicle Specs	http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=155516 same prob here. amp is located behind the jack __________________ Remember, some people are alive simply because it is illegal to shoot them. www.birminghambassclub.net

03-27-2006, 03:31 PM	#3
NoRockUnturned Wannabe Elite Explorer Memphis Tn 97 Explorer 4wd Xlt Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 9 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	is that the electrical box where the code to my door is taped on? when I pulled the plug out of that box to view the wires my alarm went off. __________________ Ringo 97' 4 door XLT Sporttrac 4 Wheel Drive. Panasonic CQ-C1333U Head Unit with 4 5X8 2 way 100W Memphis Audio Speakers

03-27-2006, 03:51 PM	#4
Mbrooks420 High Voltage. Erie, Pennsylvania 1998 Mountaineer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 5,088 Vehicle Specs	No, the amp is on the opposite side as the computer with the door code on it. You can either bypass the amp, and run the speakers off the power of the new HU, or you can run new +,-, remote and rca's and add another amp. None of the factory wiring is up to the task. __________________ 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