Amp replacement on 2008 300 SLX

[dsm1212]

The rear 4 speaker amp is blown on the premium sound system. I picked up a new one but I'm two hours away. I'll take a bunch of tools with me on saturday, but if there is anything special I need to take please speak up. I"m assuming the amp is behind the panel where the stereo is inside the starboard helm cubby. What I don't know is if I get at it from inside the cubby or by opening the seat in front of it somehow. I know that seat doesn't flip up easily. I'm sure I'll figure it out but I fear getting there and not having the tool I need . I've only had the boat for a few weeks. Any tips on how to get at the amp?

Also how can I find the correct fuse near the batteries? My replacement amp has the same power specs but the battery side fuse it calls for is a little higher I think. I need to check what is there.

thanks for any tips

steve

 

[Wylie_Tunes]

My replacement amp has the same power specs but the battery side fuse it calls for is a little higher I think?

How much more? The fuse size doesnt concern me but the cable gauge does.

 

[dsm1212]

Yes, I understand. I can find the cable gauge at the amp so I didn't ask about that . It's finding the cable with the right fuse at the battery end I'm not sure how to locate. I guess I could power the line and then pull fuses I find near the battery until the line is broken. I'm an EE and have a good meter. I guess that's the way to go.

I can't find the full spec on the old amp anywhere so I won't know till I get to the boat if I need a fuse and/or wire. Actually I'm not 100% sure what model the amp is. I think it's a panasonic EAA046B based on what I'm reading about other boats. This is 4x50 rms I believe but I can't find a spec for the safety fuse. It's probably 40 to 60 amp on either 8 or 6 gauge wire. I'm not taking a new fuse with me anyhow since I don't know what type of holder is on there so I'll have to test the setup at low volume and then pick up what I need next trip.

steve

 

[Stee6043]

Have you considered the "sure thing" approach of installing new wire and a new fuse w/holder with the new amp? Depending on where you locate the amp this may not add significantly to the project.

 

[sheehyjo]

Did you find the amp yet? I have a similar problem and would think it is behind the radio, but would like to hear what you found.

 

[freestyle18]

Did you ever locate the amp? Need to replace mine as well...I know this thread is old but there's literally nothing about this anywhere I can find.