e36 318ti factory amp? location?

[Roshen 0]

Hi all.

Hoping someone could point me to the location of the amp.

I have a 1997 e36 318ti.

there are 2 rear speakers, 2 front in the kick pannel and 2 tweeters in the door cards.

Have already replced the front speakers.

I dont know if the head unit powers the speakers or if there is a factory amp.

I'd like to replace the amp, or add an amp to the system, I have a 2ch Alpine V12 that will do the job.

I dont want to rerun signal cable, prefer to use the existing cableing, thats why i'd like to work out if there is a factory amp...

cheers

[sp8s 1]

Open tailgate and look to your left

Behind that panel (carpet) is the location for the amp. Bit hard to get panel off. There should be a little plastic bin under the panel.

You should also find the wiring for the disc changer there as well.

[BM WORLD 1284]

in the left rear C pillar behind boot carpet etc

[Roshen 0]

hmm, had a look, no amp in there.

Remove the CD changer bracket and took out the carpet, no sign of an amp, the signal cable runs toward the front of the car, so i guess its just powered by the head unit.

anyway, saturday i'll be installing the amp and bluetooth unit, will just have to trace the signal cable and make a plan, then hopefully i'll have a working A2DP bluetooth driving the audio system.