How To Test Factory Amp?
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How To Test Factory Amp?
Title says it all. How do I test the factory amp (Uq7).
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Re: How To Test Factory Amp?
Here is the diagram from the 1984 service manual if it helps. I'm planning on bench testing mine too since I remember seeing smoke in the location of the amp at one point. I'm going to put back the original head unit and find a set of OEM speakers to replace the dryrotted originals.
You can find out what each pin is on the connectors by matching the wire colors. The two wires on the separate connector go to the power switch, I believe.
You can find out what each pin is on the connectors by matching the wire colors. The two wires on the separate connector go to the power switch, I believe.
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Re: How To Test Factory Amp?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1986-PONTIAC-FIREBIRD-SERVICE-SHOP-REPAIR-MANUAL-/121362914241?hash=item1c41cb1bc1&vxp=mtrThe one I have has about 2000 pages for 86 Firebirds only!
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Re: How To Test Factory Amp?
I have a very similar one. Its the 86 Firebird preliminary service manual.
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Re: How To Test Factory Amp?
Is it 2000 pages thick??
I also have the product service book,but that's for ALL 86 Pontiacs.
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Re: How To Test Factory Amp?
yes, its about the same size as your books.
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Re: How To Test Factory Amp?
my only goes up to 8A-150-0-3 radio wise. This is the one i have: http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/141554260345?lpid=82&chn=ps
weird that they would make two different versions for the same car
weird that they would make two different versions for the same car
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Car: 1 Owner 1986 TA with a WS6 package
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Transmission: THM700R4
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Re: How To Test Factory Amp?
Probably a different Publisher, mine was printed by GM.your cover color is different also.If I'm not mistaken 86s were all Red
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Re: How To Test Factory Amp?
Here's a great deal! I paid more than that for just one book.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1986-Pontiac-Firebird-Trans-Am-Service-Shop-Repair-Manual-Set-W-Publications-Bk-/351210138639?hash=item51c5c16c0f&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1986-Pontiac-Firebird-Trans-Am-Service-Shop-Repair-Manual-Set-W-Publications-Bk-/351210138639?hash=item51c5c16c0f&vxp=mtr
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