On the factory am/fm casette unit,is an amplifier used? If so, where is it located? --------------------- GeezerD

 

One was not used on my 01. I can't imagine the audio is that different between the two

 

I believe the limited models came with an infinity amplified system, and a far as I know were the only ones to have an amplifier outside of the actual headunit itself

 

The reason I ask is the Haynes wiring diagram shows an amplifier for 97 and later.-------------------GeezerD

 

Mine was a sport and didn't if that helps.

 

On those with the factory Infinity (CD/cassette, six speaker) system, the amplifier is located under the rear seat on the driver's side.

 

OK, Thanks for the info.-------------GeezerD

 

Are you planning to change the head unit or speakers? Let us know, there are many tips on this that will save you lots of time. Thank you. JB

 

The bass sounds ALOT Nicer with the infinity amp. I had two 1997 xj's. One with the amp and other with no amp.

 

When I bought my 2000 xj it had a Kenwood HDfm/Satellite/Bluetooth/CD/USB unit installed.
Along with an amplifier and subwoofer. Way too much to think about for somebody my age. So,I am going to replace it with a factory am/fm casette.
The original speakers and wires are still in it.------------GeezerD

 

Can you post some pics? If you really want to use the OEM head unit, which I do, you may still be able to use the amp and sub. It really depends on what the PO did. I have seen some good installs, and some really bad ones. In any event, you may want to consider upgrading the speakers. Do a search on speaker wires to fix the front ones before they break, if they have not already. If you do not have the original head unit, there are many on ebay. BTW, I am an old guy too. The Jeep is my daughter's.

 

Factory speakers and wires have already been upgraded. Sold the amp and sub to a neighbor and will probably put the Kenwood on ebay.----GeezerD

 

Sorry if this is obvoius, but be sure to remove the + power wire to the amp. It should have been run all the way up to the battery. You don't want it shorting out on you.

 

Already took care of that. The power cable was bigger than my battery cable.------------------------GeezerD

 

Great - did you find a factory head unit?