Stock Amplifier / Booster issue

[G8GT]

The dealer diagnosed a battery drain on my car to my amplifier. It has been disconnected but now I need a new one. The Model number for my 2001 Monte Carlo SS amp is 10309547. I have found that there are many different model numbers. Does anyone know were I can get one cheap since this is my third car and I do not want to pay 250-400 dollars for a new one. Anyone have one that has been disconnected for aftermarket sitting around wanna sell me theirs?

HELP!!

[krunchss]

You have some options, but depending on the option you choose, will determine the cost (if any). Hence...

1.) It has been talked about for years here, there is a way to bypass the amp completely. I'm not sure if you can do this with all Montes or not. Most people reported when doing this, the sound quality actually IMPROVED. Again, you'll have to research this. There used to be a "How to" on this on www.impalahq.com but it seems that website has died.

2.) The part number you posted for your amp is $216.25 if you buy it from www.gmpartsdirect.com

3.) I also recall people talking about "103" amps and "104" amps years ago. Basically your amp is a "103" amp. (The part number starts with 103). Again, you'll have to research here, but I KINDA remember discussions where maybe a "104" amp MIGHT be able to be used in it's place, and IIRC, it was the superior amplifier. Can't remember if it was more powerful, or just seemed to be less likely to fail.

4.) If you want, I have the OEM amp I pulled from my 2002 Monte SS. It has model number: 10449234, which oddly enough is not a valid part number on www.gmpartsdirect.com which is weird. I dunno. It has been sitting here in my closet for about 5-6 years and was functional when I removed it. I will sell it to you for $100 USD including shipping if you want, but I can't guarantee it is a direct replacement for your amp. If it doesn't work, I will let you return it to me and I will refund your money less shipping costs (and my paypal costs if we use Paypal.) I figure it could cost me $20ish to ship this to you if you're in the US, I am in Canada.

Good Luck!
Krunch

[G8GT]

currently I will research the bypass option, thank you for the option you mentioned, I will keep it in mind.

Steve

[krunchss]

If you need the schematics for the amp harness in your car, pm me your email address and I'll email them to you.

Krunch

[KCFITZ78]

For trying to bypass the amp check out this post (not sure if this is the same on our Montes) http://impalahq.naioa.com/HowTo/Amp_bypass.html

For the 104 ans 103 amp differences look at this link, look for "Q: What is the story behind the 104 and 103 amp?" http://impalahq.naioa.com/HowTo/RadioFAQ.html

Link to Impala HQ How To site : http://impalahq.naioa.com/

Also you could send a pm to BBEngineer on this site (2000MonteCarlo.net). He knows alot of the electrical on the Montes.