Jim Satterthwai

Sorry for the stupid question,but where is the Bose amp (physically) located on my 02 CLk 430 Cab? Thanks..Jim

falls profet

On the driver side, behind the lining, by the wheel well, you'll find it.

Jim Satterthwai

Thanks, that's what I thought but it is not there. I have Command if that makes any difference..Jim

neilbo75

It might be different on cabs, but on the coupes look behind the trunk lining on the driver's side. The amp has heat sinks but otherwise is dinky - and light weight.

A1EK

Sorry to jump in here, but for us in the UK the amp is positioned on the rear left side behind the trunk lining in front of the wheel?

Also is there anyone who knows if theres is much benefit from upgrading just the amp, with factory speakers?

Jim Satterthwai

Thanks for all the replies. It is definatly not in the L/R. On the cab that whole aera is cut short by the top well. It must be somewhere else...Jim

MarcusF

If you mean using a non-BOSE aftermarket amp with BOSE speakers, there is a well known problem in doing that. Every BOSE speaker I’ve seen has an impedance of about 1 ohm. Most non-BOSE car audio components are rated at 4-ohm. If BOSE speakers are connected to a standard 4-ohm amp, and the amp can’t handle the 1-ohm load (it can’t), it’ll fry the amp. The speakers will be ruined as well. BOSE uses their own proprietary specs for speakers and amps. If another manufacturer’s speakers or amps are used, the signal is usually kept separate from the BOSE speakers and amps.

neilbo75

Marcus is right (as usual). Besides, the speakers are not very good. Upgrade both.

BOSE = Buy Other Stereo Equipment

Elzin

i have a clk 98 mod and cant find my amp! there is an amp or? i have no idea if there is an amp in my car!

i have checked the trunk, nothing there, also fornt by the drivers side, cant find it! any ideas?

there goes thick wires from my rear sub speakers to my cd player, thats about all i know.

need help! got to deliver the car to fix my exhaust tomorrow morning!

Elzin

any stickers anywere so that i will know if i have bose? and that i have an amp? i have no idea if i have one. and tracing the wires is impossible!

Elzin

i see no replys so ill try again, is there anyone who knows how i can find out if i got any amp? and were it could be located?

jkomar18447

It's an old post but I notice no response to the last post and a image is much easier.
This is the Bose AMP location on a 2000 CLK430 Coupe, rear trunk well- left side.
Only if you have a BOSE premium sound system.



Bose AMP -Trunk left side CLK430 coupe