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I've got a 2000 SVT.
This weekend I'm getting a new headunit (Sony CDX-M620) and speakers (Boston FX8) installed. I have the amp bypass wire from Crutchfield and when I told the shop that I had it, they looked at me funny and said they probably wouldn't need to or that I would want to bypass the amp.
Should I have the bypass installed or should I go through the amp?
1st Car: '78 Buick LeSabre - Da Boat
2nd Car: '93 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Bebe aka BlackBox
Current Car: '00 SVT Contour - CJ aka Connie Jay
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Before anybody else says it...Bypass the factory amp. If the shop can't figure out what to do with the bypass harness, include the instructions and explain it very slowly 
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Quick draw, Brian.
He's right, you want to bypass the factory amp. It will be the most sound improving thing you can do. It's very easy to do with that harness from Crutchfield. The amp is located behind the glove box and I'm sure the instructions are very thruough.
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If you take it to a reputable shop, they will know exactly what to do. Trust me, you will want to by-pass the factory amplifier! If the shop you have chosen can't figure out how to by-pass the factory amplifier (with the instructions you have provided), then take it to another shop.
1998 Contour SVT H&R, Koni's, 17" Team Dynamics DTM Upgraded Stereo System My 98\' SVT
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How do i order one of those amp bypass plugs?
'99 SVT, Black,Tinted 30% in front,limo in the back 3, Pioneer 8400MP, Pioneer 3-way 6x8's, clear front corners and a custom SVT banner. It's ready to smoke the competition! #291 of 2760, Shsflyguy@yahoo.com
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"You can call toll-free 1-888-955-6000, 8am-midnight Eastern Time, to speak to a sales advisor."
-www.crutchfield.com Contact us page.
You have to call to get it as it is not listed on their web site.
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just curious, why bypass the amp, im installing a alpine 7875 head unit, should i also bypass the amp? i have a pioneer head now & just installed Blapunkt 4 way 6x8's in all the doors but im not to pleased with the sound. please help
1998.5 silver frost svt
resonator removed,
Alpine 7875 h.u. (sweet),
4 Blaupunkt 4 way 6x8's
clear sidemarkers,
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I'm getting a new HU soon, and I'm going to be bypassing the factory amp. Is there a model # for the type of harness used in the contour?
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I just told them I had a contour with "premium stereo" and said I needed an Amp Bypass thing or something. Less than a week later, I got this wire harness in the mail. We'll see how it works when I get installed tomorrow.
1st Car: '78 Buick LeSabre - Da Boat
2nd Car: '93 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Bebe aka BlackBox
Current Car: '00 SVT Contour - CJ aka Connie Jay
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