Where is the stock amp?

[MattStarr]

I wanna get a new HU. Im reading that you have to bypass the factory amp. I have a 97 XLT with the stock bottom of the line system. NO sub, but I do have a 6-disc changer. Do I have a stock amp the rear cargo area.. I dont know!

 

[rydinhigh]

I believe all 2nd gens have a factory amp. If you pull the panel were the little cubby is in the back of the vehicle you should see it there.

 

[RFR2212]

Originally posted by MattStarr
Do I have a stock amp the rear cargo area.. I dont know!

You answered yer own question.....

 

[Bushw@cker]

Yes its back there. I just left mine in and used an amp bypass harness to connect the two connectors going in and out of the amp. Now to really amplify my speakers .

 

[MattStarr]

RFR2212~ Ive read that that is where it is located, even if I do have it, why is it mounted way the F back there? Thanks... Is it hard to bypass when installing a new HU. B/c i want to put in the mp3/cd player by pioneer P850.... which has a fold down flap, and how would I go about hooking that up?

 

[expo5.0]

i wrote up how to do it

try searching for

amp bypass how

 

[MattStarr]

expo~ thanks man

correct i DO want to bypass the amp with an aftermarket HU, right?

 

[MattStarr]

--- found your thread expo..... is it really worth all that work to bypass it??

<----unexperienced installer here

 

[rydinhigh]

Originally posted by MattStarr
--- found your thread expo..... is it really worth all that work to bypass it??

<----unexperienced installer here

If you dont bypass it you can blow it and your speakers (I speak from experience)