Re: Do I keep, or replace, the Infinity Amp and radio in a 1997 Sebring?

LOL - I decided to take a look at the Infinity amp board under the 
passenger's
seat before throwing the radio & amp in the trash.

Upon careful examination of the board, I found a cap that had a broken
lead. I carefully soldered the cap, tested, and cleaned the board.

After powering up the system, the old Infinity cranked out the Big Bopper
just fine.  Everything worked like new.

I was a bit surprised with the quality - it's really not that bad.  Senior
citizens can't hear all that well anyway - think I'll just keep it for a 
little
while more, then get one with MP3/IPOD and woofers, fla****ng lights,
etc...

Conclusion:
the Infinity amps are installed in a place where they can get wet from
time
to time & corrode at the end of the board.  The good news is that the
board
is pretty easy to work on & looks like it is well made.  It's worth the
time 
to
rip it open & clean the board - if you do it right & get it 100% dry
before
applying power - I would give most defective boards a 60% chance of 
recovery.

Hint: gently wiggle each component (especially near the end of the board).

You
could have a component that has a lead completely corroded away.  It's 
through-hole,
so no big deal to solder at low temperature, just take your time.

Later,
Gene







"Gene" <genes@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message 
news:pdFri.31$En1.159901@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Vehicle:
> 1997 Chrysler Sebring Convertible JXI 2.5L,V6, Gas, FI, VIN "H", EEB,
JXI
>
> I think that the Infinity Amp under the passenger seat is bad.
>
> What's the best option?
>
> 1. Replace the radio, amp, and speakers with the latest and greatest? 
If 
> so, with what?  Will I need special
> cable adapters?
> 2. Buy a used amp & see if the radio will work?
> I'm guessing that my existing radio will not power on
> without the amp installed and working?
>
> 3. Buy a 3rd party replacement amp & use the existing
> speakers and radio?  If so, who makes a replacement amp?
> Will I need special cable adapters?
>
> 4. I have a brand new Sony radio that I could install. Will it
> work with the Infinity Amp and the Infinity speakers?  I assume that I 
> will need special cable adapters to connect that new Sony
> radio/CD to the connectors that were plugged into the old Infinity
> radio/CD box?
>
> THANKS,
> Gene
>
>
>