Does this car have a factory amp? if so where is it located? I am thinking about replacing it with a nice aftermarket stereo and I am not sure if it would intefere with anything. On the Lexus I owned , the amp was located under the passenger seat and stated where it was in the owners manual. How ever I cant find anything in the acura owners manual about a amp.

 

nope. our gen doesn't have one but the 2nd gen does i think. all you need to replace your stereo is an acura wiring harness.

 

No amp, our cars are VERY easy to work on. A new headunit will do wonders.

 

I have a 97 3.2 TL with an 8 speaker system. I'm pretty sure there is an amp on the rear decklid.

 

My Next questions is ..When i insert a CD into the player , I get a code . I tried cleaning it with a CD cleaner and no luck. What Acura Stereos will fit into the car , meaning do I have to look for one specific for a 1996 2.5 TL , or will other model or makes work? Thanks.

 

Any 1996 - 1998 TL player will work, 2.5 and 3.2 are the same.

 

if you have the manual, the radio code is usually recorded somewhere in there on a stereo page. punch that in and you should be good to go.

 

The Radio and tape deck work fine , its the CD thats throwing a code.

 

This is a very common age related issue. Mine did the same thing. New headunit and works great. I was lucky to have a model with the factory infinity speakers, so I haven't (so far) had to start replacing them.

 

Thanks for the replys . I will start lookin for a replacement.

 

The damn amp is located in the trunk, at the top right under where the brake light indicator is, i believe

 

We dont have an amp.

 

So Whats The Thing Under The Brake Light Indicator That Has Coils And Stuff When You Open It

 

Its the Amp teekay

 

We do not have an external amp

 

LOL are u sure thats not the amp Ken? The speaker wires are running off of it

 

Quite sure its not an amp. The 99+ TL's have an amp.