JBL Amp Location on 2005 Corolla?

[Sonnie]

I want to bypass the JBL amp in my 2005 Toyota Corolla LE. The car has the 6 Disc JBL HU with 200 watt amp.

Does anyone know the location of this amp?

Thanks!

[Luc]

Can't say I know exactly, but it may be behind the glovebox, as that seems to be the common area to place all the OEM amps.

[Sonnie]

It seems this is what I'm finding... although I have not actually looked for it yet.

Now I need to get my hands on a speaker wiring diagram.

[Sonnie]

Just in case anyone ever searches for this amp and wants to know... it's under the passenger seat. I also have a wiring diagram that I will post speaker color codes for at some point in time (after I verify they are correct).

[Luc]

Interesting...that's where the OEM amp for Gen3/Gen3.5 Camry was before.

[JasonH]

Originally Posted by Sonnie

Just in case anyone ever searches for this amp and wants to know... it's under the passenger seat. I also have a wiring diagram that I will post speaker color codes for at some point in time (after I verify they are correct).

Its definitely under the seat, and I would be interested in the pinout. I'm thinking about replacing this amp or the headunit, or both. The amp seems like a cheap design that has 25W at the most per channel RMS. They say it is an "8 speaker system" but I've never found more than 6 speakers. 2 tweeters, 2 front 6.5", and the rear 6x9s.

Jason

[Sonnie]

I only thought I had the 8 speaker system... after I got to checking my sticker I realized it was only the 6 speaker system.

The amp is surely a poor design. It is supposedly rated at 50wpc but I suspect as well that the rms is a measely 25wpc or less. I replaced it with a 4 X 50wpc Phoenix Gold Octane-R amp on the fronts only and it's a world of difference. I'm not overly excited about the highs but they will suffice. The 6.5's in the bottom of the door are awesome... (for a factory speaker)... they will handle the bass x-over at 50hz rather easily and sound very good. I was concerned that I might have to replace them but I will definitely keep them and consider replacing the tweeters with a soft dome later.

The schematic on the speaker wiring was right on the money.

You really won't need the wiring diagram... here are the color codes:

*THE POSITIVE/NEGATIVE WIRES ARE STACKED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER IN THE CONNECTOR*

RED/BLUE = POWER (30AMP FUSED) (THERE ARE TWO OF THESE IN THE CONNECTOR)

BLUE/WHITE = GROUND

RED/WHITE = LEFT FRONT TWEETER POSITIVE
BLUE/WHITE = LEFT FRONT TWEETER NEGATIVE

GREEN/WHITE = RIGHT FRONT TWEETER POSITIVE
BROWN = RIGHT FRONT TWEETER NEGATIVE

PINK = LEFT FRONT WOOFER POSITIVE
PURPLE = LEFT FRONT WOOFER NEGATIVE

LIGHT GREEN = RIGHT FRONT WOOFER POSITIVE
BLUE = RIGHT FRONT WOOFER NEGATIVE

BLACK = LEFT REAR POSITIVE
YELLOW = LEFT REAR NEGATIVE

RED = RIGHT REAR POSITIVE
WHITE = RIGHT REAR NEGATIVE