I am planning on just removing the stock amp - it sux and is only taking up space now anyways - does anyone know if taking it out will in any way interfere with the security system or any other electrical systems on the car? Thank you---Brian

 

1) The stock amp isn't too bad. It's the speakers that really blow.

2) The amp does not affect the security system...only the headunit does.

 

Thanks - I don't like the fact that:
1) only has ~25 watts rms, and
2) has crossovers built into it

But, thank you for the reply - Happy Holidays. Brian

 

Gpump,

Are you use the crossovers are built into the amp vs. the head unit?

Jon

 

People in the know here have told me that the crossovers are built into the amp - my speakers work fine with full range so far as I can tell thus far after bypassing the amp...

 

Brian,

So, you removed the stock amp and replaced it with what? Where is the amp located? Is it a 4 channel amp?

Jon

 

Trying to make a write up with pics - having issues with some Microsoft products....I took the signal from the headunit to my trunk (RCA cables spliced directly into signal from HU) where I also ran power cable and all new speaker wire - got some old amps in there - 4 channel and subwoofer - works well so far. Also replaced all the speakers (except the 6X9 - they are just sitting there now).