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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 01:10 AM
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Speaker problem

I've been noticing that my driver side speaker isn't playing when I use my tape or CD deck...however it plays just fine with the radio. Could this be a connection problem? Would it be to the speaker or into the actual stereo? I'm assuming it's not a problem with the speaker cause it really does play totally normal when I use the radio. I'd appreciate any advice.

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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 01:38 AM
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I have the same problem. Its a pain is the A**. I think the head units done?
 
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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by RyanFow
I have the same problem. Its a pain is the A**. I think the head units done?
I'm thinking it's a connection problem with the unit cause it doesn't make sense that my audio is fine when I play the radio.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2009 | 09:29 PM
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i am having the f****ing same prob. and i agree it is a pain in the a** specially when you have a new cd you want to listen too
 
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 11:50 AM
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hey guys the more you search the more answers you'll find... alot of guys have been just tapping the side of the radio to remedy that. basically it's a loose solder point inside the radio. if you still have warranty get it fixed for free, if not time for a new deck.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 02:49 AM
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Originally Posted by TroysG
hey guys the more you search the more answers you'll find... alot of guys have been just tapping the side of the radio to remedy that. basically it's a loose solder point inside the radio. if you still have warranty get it fixed for free, if not time for a new deck.
Is there a way that I can fix it myself??
 
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by TroysG
hey guys the more you search the more answers you'll find... alot of guys have been just tapping the side of the radio to remedy that. basically it's a loose solder point inside the radio. if you still have warranty get it fixed for free, if not time for a new deck.
One thing I forgot to mention that used to work for me is just slamming on the brakes. I guess it kind of moved something from the pressure and it would always work...but it doesn't anymore. Again my original thought was that it's a loose wire or something connecting to the speaker or the unit, but perhaps I just need to replace the unit itself.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by vipers
One thing I forgot to mention that used to work for me is just slamming on the brakes. I guess it kind of moved something from the pressure and it would always work...but it doesn't anymore. Again my original thought was that it's a loose wire or something connecting to the speaker or the unit, but perhaps I just need to replace the unit itself.
That would work for me sometimes. Not it seem it is getting worst day by day
 
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 12:54 PM
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Your problem is something inside the radio. A connection would go in and out when you hit bumps in the road or shut the door.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by sleev-les
Your problem is something inside the radio. A connection would go in and out when you hit bumps in the road or shut the door.
So do you think I need a new one or there's maybe a wire or something that's the problem?
 
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 01:58 PM
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So do you think I need a new one or there's maybe a wire or something that's the problem?
You will need a new radio. Do you have the Bose system, or the standard system? If its standard the only fix is replacing the radio. If it is Bose, it could actually be a problem at the amp or the stereo. Either way, in the bose system, you would have to replace the stereo and possibly bypass the bose amps.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 01:25 AM
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Originally Posted by sleev-les
You will need a new radio. Do you have the Bose system, or the standard system? If its standard the only fix is replacing the radio. If it is Bose, it could actually be a problem at the amp or the stereo. Either way, in the bose system, you would have to replace the stereo and possibly bypass the bose amps.
Yeah I have Bose...I'm gonna replace the stereo and see what happens.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by vipers
Yeah I have Bose...I'm gonna replace the stereo and see what happens.
im having the same BS problem!!! Any luck???
 
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by g_rated87
im having the same BS problem!!! Any luck???
Not yet...it's such a strange glitch. I'm going to either look for a used one in the marketplace or a buy a new radio. I have to listen to music when I drive.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 05:06 PM
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For what its worth, I am having the same problem. I'll be watching this thread closely in the hope someone comes up with a fix.
 
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