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Old Jun 25, 2023 | 04:47 PM
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Default Re: OEM Amplifier Location With Pics

Originally Posted by pizzaguy
You have GOT to get under there and see what the situation is. I think you have two issues here, from the water intrusion.

1) It is likely that the 'blower motor resistor' is damaged, easy, cheap fix. I suspect the blower motor is also damaged. I'd bet you will be changing both.

2) I think it is likely the amp for the radio is water damaged. You must pull up the carpet in the passenger footwell, then remove the cover plate over the amplifier. It will be easy to yank out the connectors from the amp and see if you have corrosion on the connector pins. If you do, it's time for a new amp and new wiring. The easiest and least expensive method is to go with an aftermarket JVC/Kenwood/Clarion/etc. amp.. While doing this, you could run four more wires from the AM/FM head (if it is an aftermarket head) and provide yourself true four channel sound. This way, you do not waste months chasing OEM connectors and wiring harness. Wiring up a new head unit and amp, using the existing speakers and speaker wire runs, is not all the difficult compared to trying to restore the awful, factory two channel system.
First of all thank you very much for giving me such a comprehensive answer and taking the time, I appreciate it. As for the ventilation system, fortunately this time it is still perfectly functional, the fan spins correctly, I had already replaced it last year always for the same reason for water entering ... The only thing that has stopped working again is the air recirculation door, last year I changed a vacuum solenoid valve (a2029000178) and I had solved, I hope it's the same and not another problem... I will listen to your advice and buy direct a channel amplifier and I'll try to do the wiring, but having never done it I'm afraid I won't be able... By chance, did you recently see a video tutorial explaining the steps to make no mistake? However, given the entry of water every time it pours, even if the drains have always been cleaned with correct maintenance, I believe there was a problem with the by design and was not calculated correctly...
 
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