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Expert: - 8/6/2009


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I have a 1994 bmw 325is. My stereo speakers aren't playing at all. There are wires plugged into the back of the stereo and leading to the inside of my trunk but they aren't plugged into anything in the trunk. Can you tell me where they should be plugged in?

Answer
Seems someone has removed the speakers from the back or pulled out the external amplifier.  

You must determine if there was an amp and if it is gone or disabled.

Find the speakers (door mounted in front and deck mounted in back) and see if they are in the car and if so do they have wires coming from them.

If you don't know what to look for better stop in at an install/repair shop.  They can check it out in minutes and tell you what must be done.

Good Luck,

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Audio Design Engineer; systems, loudspeakers, cd/dvd players, etc. I am knowledgeable in all high end audio equipment and installations. MAKE SURE YOU GIVE A MAKE AND MODEL NUMBER AND CAR IF IT IS AN AUTO QUESTION. Note: I am getting some who ask good questions that take a lot of time to research but then the questioner fails to read the answer. Please don't ask questions unless you are seriously looking for an answer. If you find an answer to your question otherwise then let me know with your reply. Thank you.

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Have been associated with audio design, standards, testing and component systems for over 40 years.

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