Questions
I'm aware that I'm reviving a very old thread where the last post is almost 6 years ago.
I'm also aware that I posted on this same thread in 2008.
I had a different MKV then, (a 2007) and that was almost 9 years ago. Original warranties were still in effect then. I no longer have any real warranty left.
And I don't have a factory radio any more either.
I do, however, have the issue with the amp clipping. And something resembling the bass flare, but not near as bad as the first time I experienced this. It appears the previous owner(s) never bothered to get the software updates for the radio/amp.
At this late stage in the game, am I better off trying to replace the amp? How difficult is that to do? As it happens, I have an extra (after-market) amp available to possibly replace the factory amp with, if that's really even a good idea. Do I get a harness to preserve the factory harness and then plug that into my amp? (I'm picturing pig-tails.)
There's also a factory radio available for sale in the classifieds right now. Would that be a better option?
I guess what I'm asking is what quality is the factory amp vs what's available on the market right now. Moreover, is it worth trying to save the factory amp or am I really better off trying to replace it with aftermarket parts?