TAC Tech => Audio => Topic started by: TimBarb on January 31, 2025, 12:24:39 PM

Title: Audio Boost Amplifier Removal
Post by: TimBarb on January 31, 2025, 12:24:39 PM
Hello All. I am sending my 1981 Formula stereo to Wags Klassic Electronics for service work and Bluetooth upgrade. This car has the audio boost amplifier with the audio boost switch in the dash. I am wanting to send the amplifier for service too. I have not removed the items from the car yet. It’s my understanding that the amplifier is located in the dash where the single center speaker is located in earlier year models. I’m looking for the best method to remove the amplifier, hopefully without having to remove the dash. Thanks in advance for your help. I’ll Add the diagram from the 1981 assembly manual showing the wiring, and general location of the amplifier in a 2nd post due to size of the file. Thanks!
Title: Re: Audio Boost Amplifier Removal
Post by: TimBarb on January 31, 2025, 12:34:41 PM
Well, I guess my diagram pic is too big. System won’t add to post.
Title: Re: Audio Boost Amplifier Removal
Post by: b_hill_86 on January 31, 2025, 01:40:26 PM
I’m unfamiliar with the size of that amp but I suspect it could be removed on the passenger side like the radio
Title: Re: Audio Boost Amplifier Removal
Post by: Wallington on January 31, 2025, 02:17:06 PM
Is it the 1980 Assembly Manual, or you actually have the 81 version too?
Title: Re: Audio Boost Amplifier Removal
Post by: TimBarb on January 31, 2025, 02:27:17 PM
It is the 1981 Pontiac assembly manual.Thanks
Title: Re: Audio Boost Amplifier Removal
Post by: TimBarb on January 31, 2025, 02:36:41 PM
Diagram