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Expert: - 8/30/2009


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I have a 99 ford contour. bought it used. the speakers did not produce sound when I bought it. only one time did i get one speaker to work. havn't since. I was under the impression it was the radio. I put an after market radio in and still no sound. I traced the wires back to an amp. is there a fuse for the amp? am I not getting power to the amp? The radio was in a 98 contour for more than a year and had no problems. any advise would be helpful.

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because the amplifier is so low in the vehicle , it always gets water or soda and gets damage
most likely the amplifier is bad, go to any car audio store and buy the ford amplifier bypass kit
it is only $15.00 and it will let you remove the amplifier and connect the plugs back together

good luck

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Please year and model of the vehicle i need all the details I'am a car electronics installer with 23 years of experience. I'am very familiar with installations of in-dash head units,factory head units, factory car audio, hands-free phone kits, auxiliary audio inputs and iPod iPhone interface integration and security systems if you need any help with your factory stereo, or how to add auxiliary audio or listen to your ipod android in the vehicle I currently have a MECP Master Installation Technician certification. My answers are based on my experience in vehicles and my knowledge of automotive electronics I don't put much emphasis on brand names; you won't often find me putting down a brand or pushing one on dont send me a list of what brands i like better sorry i can not help you with aftermarket or vehicles that are not in the u.s.a also video and security

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