'97 Explorer right side speaker cutting out
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'97 Explorer right side speaker cutting out
Hello,
I've got a '97 ford explorer sport 2dr with a stereo/speaker issue. My suv has the premium sound with 6 disc changer/rear seat stereo contols/sub woofer in the back.
As long as I've owned the vehicle (going on 5 years) the subwoofer never worked. From time to time it would kick in for a beat or two and then nothing.
Over that time I've had issues with the speakers. Mainly the right front passenger side. It cuts in and out and drives me CRaZy! I thought new speakers would solve the problem. NOPE.
Now, I've got no sound coming from the right front passenger side at all with either the new speaker or the old one.
Before I take it into a local stereo shop I'd like to try to get some input from the member here as what could be the issue.
Is the speaker problem an issue with the head unit?
Or
Is the speaker problem an issue with the amp?
Could this be a fix I can do on my own or better to leave to the experts? With the economy the way it is, money always the issue. I just want everything working like it should, <NOBR style="COLOR: darkgreen; FONT-SIZE: 100%; FONT-WEIGHT: normal" id=itxt_nobr_7_0>subwoofer
</NOBR> included.
Your help is appreciated!
I've got a '97 ford explorer sport 2dr with a stereo/speaker issue. My suv has the premium sound with 6 disc changer/rear seat stereo contols/sub woofer in the back.
As long as I've owned the vehicle (going on 5 years) the subwoofer never worked. From time to time it would kick in for a beat or two and then nothing.
Over that time I've had issues with the speakers. Mainly the right front passenger side. It cuts in and out and drives me CRaZy! I thought new speakers would solve the problem. NOPE.
Now, I've got no sound coming from the right front passenger side at all with either the new speaker or the old one.
Before I take it into a local stereo shop I'd like to try to get some input from the member here as what could be the issue.
Is the speaker problem an issue with the head unit?
Or
Is the speaker problem an issue with the amp?
Could this be a fix I can do on my own or better to leave to the experts? With the economy the way it is, money always the issue. I just want everything working like it should, <NOBR style="COLOR: darkgreen; FONT-SIZE: 100%; FONT-WEIGHT: normal" id=itxt_nobr_7_0>subwoofer
</NOBR> included. Your help is appreciated!
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I would definitely check the amp. It is located underneath the passenger side rear wheel well. Also you can check the wiring that goes to the door. If the rubber boot is cut the wire to the speaker could be worn. It took me about 30 minutes to take off the interior trim to get to the amp so it is fairly easy. Hope this helps
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The rubber boot is intact and for some reason I don't believe the problem to be the speaker wire . The integrity of the rubber boot and the wiring within looks in good shape so I don't know how there could be a break in the speaker wire line (however, I've been wrong before).
After doing a search and reading through many stereo related posts, my feeling is that the problem lies with the amp in the back.
How would you suggest I check to see if the problem is the amp? Would I need a volt meter or something? What exactly would I be troubleshooting for?
After doing a search and reading through many stereo related posts, my feeling is that the problem lies with the amp in the back.
How would you suggest I check to see if the problem is the amp? Would I need a volt meter or something? What exactly would I be troubleshooting for?
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...This test is dependent on you having an aftermarket radio ..Autozone, NAPA has wire connectors that can tap into existing wires without cutting into them. They are blue side by side wire inlays that have a metal bar that closes down. Take of the interior trim on the rear passenger side of the explorer. Should be the part in the cargo compartment that goes over the wheel well, extends over the backseat window. Torx head screw driver needed to remove the coat hanger hook. Once you remove the trim you should see the amp bolted to the side of car. Unplug the two connectors to the amp. The two wires you should connect are these White/Light Green, Dark Green/Orange. Take the blue wire connector and place the wires White,light green from both connectors and splice them, same for the dark green/ orange. If the speaker works then the problem is with the amp. The amp lasting more than ten years being under a trim panel is very good. Probably is on its last leg..... Hope this helps
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