amplifier voltage

[csthews]

I bought a new stereo for my '94. During installation, I noticed 5V going to the factory amp (which I didn't know existed). I only have a 10V output from the new stereo. Will this blow the factory amp??

 

[pband599]

Most likely not, it should say up to 10V output.

 

[aldive]

I would think that you would want to by pass the factory amp.

 

[MrExplorer]

I agree on eliminating the factory amp. I did it over the weekend and was suprised how crappy that amp actually is!
Pain to get to and splice but worth the effort.

 

[csthews]

Thanks for the advice. I went ahead and bypassed the amp. Even ran new wire from the stereo to the amp output wires. System sounds great!!

 

[fordtruckin]

Factory Amps

Where are the factory amps in a 1999 ford explorer sport. i want to bypass them to my amp

 

[VairKing]

They are in the side panel, passenger side, in the cargo area. Its the panel that either has a speaker grille for the subwoofer or a little cargo pocket thingy. You will need to remove all the trim clip thingys and the rear seatbelt bolt, then it should come right off. Good luck man!

 

[fordtruckin]

does this mean that basically i have to take off the entire side panel from front to bak?

 

[MrExplorer]

I think 1999 has the amp built into the factory radio as opposed to an external amp.

 

[aldive]

Yes in '99 the power is built into the HU.

 

[fordtruckin]

i know this has nothing to do with this section, but can u have 3 amps running 2 subs??

 

[Pimpin Yoda]

Why would you want to use three amps for two subs?

 

[MrExplorer]

Howabout using 2 amps for 3 subs???... hehe. No i dont see using 3 amps for 2 subs.

 

[fordtruckin]

i dunno

is it possible to run the speakers in the doors factory or aftermarket to an amp that i have. if the truck has a facotry amp, would installing my amp sum how screw it up??

 

[Pimpin Yoda]

You would have to bypass the factory amp...which if you have a aftermarket HU is always a good idea. You need a 50T (Torque rench) to take off that back plastic piece that covers the amp. Good luck!

 

[fordtruckin]

does anyone know how to remove the speaker covers in the front in the doors? in the 99 explorer sport?

 

[B94Sport]

They don't come off... You have to remove the whole door panel.