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Alan Cruickshank

New Member

• Aug 16, 2008

• #1

I have a 1996 Discovery imported from Japan. To convert to an UK spec radio I have to access the amplifier on the vehicle. To save me ripping everything apart can anyone tell me where it is located?

 

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locket

Active Member

• Aug 16, 2008

• #2

I would assume that it would be under the headlining next to the heated elements.

I dont see why you need to access the ariel amplifier to change a radio.

 

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dooroy

Active Member

• Aug 16, 2008

• #3

There is an amplifier pack in the rear (boot) door with the speakers

 

robpenrose

New Member

• Aug 16, 2008

• #4

If your talking about the amplifier for the sound system, mine is under the front passanger seat, (a Harmon Kardon job) which is a green box.

but mine is a TD5

 

darrenwall

New Member

• Aug 16, 2008

• #5

mines a 1993 model 200tdi and i got a small amp in the rear ( tailgate ) speakers , hope that helps

 

Pikey

Dummy Ejection Facilitator..

• Aug 16, 2008

• #6

darrenwall said:

mines a 1993 model 200tdi and i got a small amp in the rear ( tailgate ) speakers , hope that helps

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fink that's the subwoofer

 

discool

Well-Known Member

• Aug 16, 2008

• #7

The thread does say radio amplifier, therefore it's located behind the footwell kickpanel I think it was the drivers side.
Sorry I don't know what it looks like as this info is in the fog of time.

 

darrenwall

New Member

• Aug 16, 2008

• #8

redhand said:

fink that's the subwoofer

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tbh i aint got a clue about in car entertainment but im assuming its an amp cos isnt a sub a big speaker ? and the thing im talking about is bolted onto the back of the 2 normal speakers and looks like this -http://images.buzzillions.com/image...a400_waterproof_marine_reviews_229662_300.jpg but in black

 

Pikey

Dummy Ejection Facilitator..

• Aug 16, 2008

• #9

Yep that's for the sub woofer..

 

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locket

Active Member

• Aug 17, 2008

• #10

locket said:

I would assume that it would be under the headlining next to the heated elements.

I dont see why you need to access the ariel amplifier to change a radio.

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As he mentions radio amplifier, the amplifier is for boosting the radio signal, not to be confused with stereos, sub woofers, speakers ect,ect,

The radio signal is picked up and where there is a weak signal the amplifier does what it says on the tin.
On a Classic it is connected to the heated rear screen, or the side winows on later Classics and Discos.

Under the headlining on Classics and Discos. Black box with 3 wires from each side, £60 to buy new.

 

discool

Well-Known Member

• Aug 17, 2008

• #11

A disco exported to Japan has a different radio system, it has an additional audio power amplifier located in the footwell.