Standard audio amp delete

[John_B]

Hi folks, sorry if this has been asked before - I have searched, but any sub-4 letter words, such as 'amp' are omitted from the query

I am currently stripping my interior to rectify some soggy carpets, and while I'm at it, I want to investigate the RH footwell speaker not working. I have already replaced the speaker itself and the new one doesn't work either, so I am thinking wiring! I am planning on doing a continuity check on the wire from the amp connector to the speaker, and if that checks out, concluding that it is the amp, or something further upstream that's the issue.

I just came across this video on youtube (

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2hWoAt5emE
), describing an amp bypass. This guy has gone pretty gung-ho and chopped off the amp connector, crimping some spade connectors on to the wires instead, I was going to take the (slightly) more sophisticated approach of using jumpers instead, making my attempt completely reversible if need be - but before I do, has anyone done this before (or similar)?

I'm admittedly an audio noob, but am a little confused about why there is even an amp there if it's not needed with the standard audio, perhaps it was just to simplify construction in the factory??

Cheers

 

[Richard29]

I had same issue' i got a replacemeny amp off ebay for £10. Speaker worked after

 

[Daz7401]

Not my photo but this is how mine is bypassed. I now have a CD43 headunit with a Bluetooth adapter, Vibe ISO Amp and Audison speakers.

 

[John_B]

Thanks both, I can't find any amps available on eBay or Marketplace, so I think I'll have a go with the 'reversible bypass' idea first

 

[t-tony]

Have you tried any of the guys on here who break cars?

Tony.

 

[Zephyr]

Maybe reading this thread can give you some insight. (Also alternative amp suggestions there).
cheers

How To Guide - Z3 Single Component Speakers Upgrade

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[Richard29]

Try searching for near side or left side speaker.
This may be the item you need.

BMW Z3 E36 N/S Passenger Left Side Speaker 8410689 | eBay

PART NUMBER: 8410689. Removed from BMW Z3 E36 1.9 Petrol Blue ( see on last picture ). ITEM SPECIFICS :N/S Passenger Left Side Speaker.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[John_B]

Try searching for near side or left side speaker.
This may be the item you need.

BMW Z3 E36 N/S Passenger Left Side Speaker 8410689 | eBay

PART NUMBER: 8410689. Removed from BMW Z3 E36 1.9 Petrol Blue ( see on last picture ). ITEM SPECIFICS :N/S Passenger Left Side Speaker.

www.ebay.co.uk

oh yeah, that is a good idea Thanks Richard!!

 

[John_B]

Maybe reading this thread can give you some insight. (Also alternative amp suggestions there).
cheers

How To Guide - Z3 Single Component Speakers Upgrade

My 2001 Z3 has the single component hifi system, meaning that it was the cheapest basic available back in the day. (Option S658). The Cd/radio is Blaupunkt CD43 called Business (because calling it basic seemed to cheap ) and has RDS as a feature. This unit itself has a very low output (just a...

zroadster.org

Awesome thread, you are describing exactly the situation I am in and the journey I was contemplating too. Thanks!!