Where is the factory amp in a 2013 Jeep Wrangler?
The stock amplifier is located directly behind the left speaker enclosure. There is very little room so an aftermarket amp is unlikely to fit. The speaker has to be removed to access the amp. The picture JTB is not correct for a 2013 JK so don’t use it as a guide.
Do you need an amplifier on a Jeep Cherokee?
Jeep Cherokee, Chrysler 200, and Maserati: These vehicles must be equipped with a factory amplifier as the AP4 cannot reprogram the factory radio to think that an amplifier is present. Compatible with all data-bus controlled amplified systems, no matter the screen size (including the new 12″ screen).
How can I tell if my Jeep has a factory AMP and wired for?
That looks like aftermarket speaker wire tied into the stock wiring. Stock sub would have wires that look like the other stock wires and a plug. You can pull the cover off that is under the steering wheel and see if there is an amp in there. It lives on a metal plate under the steering column.
How to tell if I have a factory amplifier?
There was no HK in 2011. Nor was there an HA or Summit-as-a-separate-trim. I’m going to wire up the aftermarket radio for a Factory Amp, this likely will not cause any damage, if I’m wrong. It would just send pre-amp voltage signals to the speakers and I won’t be able to hear anything. I’ll figure it out from there if I don’t get any sound.
How can I tell if my car has an amplified system?
To identify these systems, look for logos on door speakers, tweeters, dash speakers or the subwoofer to confirm if the vehicle has a compatible amplified system: Alpine, Beats or Harman Kardon. Some vehicles may not always have branded compatible systems.
That looks like aftermarket speaker wire tied into the stock wiring. Stock sub would have wires that look like the other stock wires and a plug. You can pull the cover off that is under the steering wheel and see if there is an amp in there. It lives on a metal plate under the steering column.
Is the Jeep AP4 compatible with factory amplifiers?
Compatible with both amplified and non-amplified factory systems. Jeep Cherokee, Chrysler 200, and Maserati: These vehicles must be equipped with a factory amplifier as the AP4 cannot reprogram the factory radio to think that an amplifier is present.
How many Watts Does a 4 channel Jeep Wrangler speaker have?
The 4-channel amp powers 75 watts RMS through your Jeep’s speakers with low distortion, and offers studio-grade signal processing with high- or low-pass 12 dB/octave filters per channel pair.
There was no HK in 2011. Nor was there an HA or Summit-as-a-separate-trim. I’m going to wire up the aftermarket radio for a Factory Amp, this likely will not cause any damage, if I’m wrong. It would just send pre-amp voltage signals to the speakers and I won’t be able to hear anything. I’ll figure it out from there if I don’t get any sound.