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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by Rensen, Jan 26, 2022.

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  1. Rensen

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    #1 Rensen, Jan 26, 2022
    Hi guys,

    Could anyone give me a hint where they would usually install a Blaupunkt BQA amplifier back in 1986?

    I can see the wire going downwards from the radio slot towards the passenger side seat.

    Thanks,
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  2. jgmblair

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    #2 jgmblair, Jan 26, 2022
    Hello Rene, when I cleaned up my 86 Testarossa and removed all the aftermarket electronics, I found the amp under the passenger seat :). Not sure if you’re aware but the cars never came with a stereo or amp from the factory. When I reinstalled an amp and a more modern stereo, I was able to tuck the amp under the spare tire.
     
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    #3 Rensen, Jan 27, 2022
    Thanks for your reply…. Will check tomorrow. Yes, I‘m aware the TR‘s never came with a factory fitted radio. But mine got equipped with a Blaupunkt SQR-06 and the amplifier prior to delivery by the dealer. And I just want to know where the amplifier sits.


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  4. Rensen

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    #4 Rensen, Jan 27, 2022
    Did you need to remove the seat to see it?



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    #6 Rensen, Jan 28, 2022
    Thanks, mate.

    But where was it placed then? Underneath the seat only or even underneath the carpets or panel?


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    #7 Rifledriver, Jan 28, 2022
    That was only true for the USA. Ferrari installed a radio and amplifier in non USA cars.
     
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    #8 Rifledriver, Jan 28, 2022
    If it is a USA car your radio and any associated components were put wherever the radio shop chose. There was no real pattern to that. If your car was not a USA version from looking at the parts manual it is probably either under the console between the foot boxes or in the bay beneath the passengers feet.
     
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    #9 jgmblair, Jan 28, 2022
    Thanks Brian didn’t know that! Did Ferrari install Blaupunkt equipment?
     
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    #10 Rifledriver, Jan 28, 2022
    Not that I have seen.
     
  11. Rensen

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    #11 Rensen, Jan 28, 2022
    Hi Brian, no it’s a Swiss car…. That’s why it has the Blaupunkt equipment. Quite THE go-to in Europe back in the days.

    And you‘re right at least I couldn’t see anything underneath the seat.

    I can only see that the cable for the amplifier goes downwards from the middle console and then towards the middle tunnel somehow?!?


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    #12 Rensen, Jan 28, 2022
    Where do you mean "bay beneath“?


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    #13 Prova85, Jan 29, 2022
    Pull out the carpeting from the passenger side footwell. You will see a kick panel that can be removed.
     
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    This one, right?



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    #15 Prova85, Jan 30, 2022
    Yes. 4 outer screws in the corners remove it. The 4 screws in the middle of it are likely how the amp is mounted to it on the other side of it.
     
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    #16 Rensen, Jan 30, 2022
    Thanks, mate. Will check next weekend [emoji1303][emoji41]


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