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Hey folks, I hope one of you wonderful and very knowledgable people can help please. A couple of years ago I had a new Pioneer DAB stereo unit fitted to my Z. All was well until just before the warranty ran out when the unit failed. I took it back to the fitters (A big national chain) and they replaced it with a new unit. However, I wasn't too happy with the fitting at the time as I had to go back and get them to redo it as half my dash was out! Long story short, that was in Feb 2025. Roll forward to a couple of weeks ago and the sound just cut out completely, no warning, no crackles, no fading, nothing. I went back today to get it looked at and they said the head unit was fine (duh!) but the amp had "gone". I've called several places who said it would cost £k's to get it fixed as it would have to be removed or bypassed (?), that it was a very difficult job to repair the existing amp if not impossible, and that fitting a new system might not even be possible. I found an amp on eBay from a 350Z (didn't say what year) but am now advised that even that might not work because of it might have different software to my one. Can anyone advise me of what I can do please. I'm not techie and the audio places around near me only seem interested in trying to sell me a new system.

Still trying to get you guys a piccie, but having photo size upload problems. Watch this space!

You guys are great. Thanks for all the help and advice, I'll certainly be checking it all out.

Sorry Guys, having a little difficulty getting the piccies up. And... hubbie just got back for tea. Will make sure you get a look at her before the weeks out though. Thanks again for all the recommends.

OK, hold on. I'm just getting some with the phone. BRB.

Hi All, Many thanks for all the replies, much appreciated. Last time I had her serviced I went to Crawley Down which was where I bought her from and they seemed to be reasonable. But as they also deal with other motors I'm looking for someone that really know the Z's inside out. So, I'll be checking out all your recommends with great enthusiasm to keep my baby well. Just as an aside, sinner that I am, I haven't got any piccies of her yet!! Must remedy that one. For info though, she's on 54 plate, low mileage for her age around 30K, black, factory fitted BOSE etc. with no mods other than a bluetooth adapter. (oh, and "Z" valve covers). Would love Gull wing doors (or is that a bit tacky? )

Hi All, nice to meet you and great to find a forum like this. Now, I must apologise if this isn't the right area for this request but does anyone out there have any recommends for garages/dealers/mechanics/specialists etc. who could keep my Z running in tiptop condition? I'm in Hampshire but happy to travel a reasonable distance to find someone who is really good and reliable and knows these cars well. Thanks for your help guys and gals.