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What?s going in with my audio system? A bunch of cut cables 😬

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I was cleaning the front battery compartment/drain holes, and discovered that one of the previous owners cut out a bunch of audio cables when (I assume) installing the current aftermarket Clarion CZ309A media unit.
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Also, does this mean I might run into trouble when deciding to install something like the PCCM+ in the future?
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I was cleaning the front battery compartment/drain holes, and discovered that one of the previous owners cut out a bunch of audio cables when (I assume) installing the current aftermarket Clarion CZ309A media unit.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Going down my list of to-do�s with my new-to-me �99 996.. I was cleaning the front battery compartment/drain holes, and discovered that one of the previous owners cut out a bunch of audio cables when (I assume) installing the current aftermarket Clarion CZ309A media unit. The audio otherwise works perfectly fine in all 4 speakers. The car didn�t have any audio upgrades from the factory, when I look at the build sheet. Also in the trunk space, there�s nothing like an amplifier that I�ve seen some other cars (behind the spare tire). Any idea what these cut cables are, and what purpose they must�ve served before? Also, does this mean I might run into trouble when deciding to install something like the PCCM+ in the future? Thanks in advance!

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I would guess that there used to be an aftermarket amplifier in the frunk and the previous owner cut the cables and removed it. The 3 sets of 4-wires were likely for the speakers in the dash, doors, and rear. If it was my car, I'd trace those wires to see where they lead and remove them all. If removed properly, there would be no impact on installing a PCCM (or any head unit) in the future.

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