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Old 12-21-03, 06:56 PM
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Unknown Electronics Below Glovebox

Can anyone tell me what the two units are, that are located below the glove box on a '88 GXL. They are attached to the plastic trim panel containing the speaker. One is long and surrounds the speaker. The other is a small silver box between the speaker and the center of the dash. It looks like a control unit of some sort. Maybe for the automatic transmission? I've never seen so many electrical units on one car, they're everywhere! Thanks. Dave C.
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I think they're the amps for the front speakers. But I'm not sure.
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Truespin is right. It's an amp for the speakers in the doors.

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I know the one in the black box with the speaker is an amp, I recognized the circuitry when I was installing a new speaker.
However, the other one (silver) I didn't dismantle to see what it was, but it's not connected in mine so I'm assuming it was an amp.
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is't the freaking anti-theft box up in there?????
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On series 4 cars the factory security is located below the glove box
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Thanks guys. I think it is an amp, and I think Mark is right about the other being the security system box. Mark, I want to thank you again for the wiper switch! You Da' Man! Dave C.
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Thanks, Glad I can help!
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