Amplifier Location?

[infinity923]

Does anyone know the exact location of the factory-installed amplifier in a 1997 or 1998 Explorer? I'm trying to find it and bypass it to improve my sound quality. Thanks for any response.

[tecrules]

the amp should be located in the pass. side rear 1/4 panel. you either have to take panel off or you might be able to reach it through the storage cubby that ford put back there. if you are running a nonstock deck then you will need a bypass kit. you just unplug the two sets of wires going into the amp and put this jumper in between. i had the same problem when i put in a deck and a subwoofer, this fixed the problem. hope this helps

Mike

[infinity923]

Hey thanks a lot Mike, I guess I'll give that a shot. It should be fun trying to get to the amp. If I may ask, what problem did you experience when trying to run a nonstock deck with the factory amplifier?

[tecrules]

i was not getting any sound at all. once i plugged in the bypass kit it worked great. hope this helps

Mike

[MACKYA]

Where Did U Get That Bypass Connector

[MACKYA]

Where Did U Get That Connector