E36 M3 Evo saloon - where is the stereo amp?

[miller1899]

Afternoon

Does anyone know where the amp is in this car? I had a new head unit put in last week (after some v helpful advice on the stereo forum). It turned on okay but no noise. This was the problem when I took it in (which perhaps I should have mentioned). Apparently modern head units don't need the amp so I just need to find where it is to by-pass it. If it is under loads of trim any tips on how to reach it?

Thanks

Miller

[Hill Hunter]

You must be the HK factory option (two speakers per front door card) as I'm fairly confident that the standard (one speaker per door card) setup doesn't come with a separate amp.

HK layout here.

http://2009.bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/E36/Sedan/E...

What that doesn't show is the FM amplifier which is hidden behind the passenger side c pillar trims, this is if when you sort speaker issue you experience poor fm radio reception. Check these boxes and replaced before forking out for a new rear screen; radio antenna is contained within the vertical lines and look like heating elements.

[miller1899]

Thanks. Been out and checked and I do indeed have two speakers per door card. I will now try to pull the trim off above the nearside rear wheel, hopefully without breaking anything. Fingers crossed that the amp will be revealed.

Miller