Front left speaker cutting out
 

When I go over a bump, the front left speaker sometimes cuts out. Turning
up the volume will sometimes bring it back. Same for CD, tape and radio.
Changed front speakers - made no difference. Can't find a fault with the
head unit (though I haven't tried a different unit yet). Any ideas??
I've a horrible feeling there's a loose connection somewhere
inaccessible.... Thanks! Alex

Sorry, forgot to say: it's a 97 XLT

alexandlol wrote:
> When I go over a bump, the front left speaker sometimes cuts out. Turning
> up the volume will sometimes bring it back. Same for CD, tape and radio.
> Changed front speakers - made no difference. Can't find a fault with the
> head unit (though I haven't tried a different unit yet). Any ideas??
> I've a horrible feeling there's a loose connection somewhere
> inaccessible.... Thanks! Alex
>
When I hit a big pothole in my 97 xlt the sound from all the speakers
cuts out but it will quickly come back on moments later. Sometimes one
speaker will shut off completely like you mentioned but the sound
returns 10-15 minutes later. Wish I knew more about what causes this
problem.

I had this problem/have this problem regularly with after market speakers
installed in my Explorer.

I took it in a couple of years ago for this issue, and the stereo-installer
reported that my speaker was barely hanging on the mounts anymore. He
re-tightened all of the various connections, and the sound sounded awesome
again.

It seems that this happens about every two years with my car. I do ride on
rutted beach roads occasionally, which probably puts some undue stress on
stuff like this. When I get some free time, I plan to take the time to open
the door panel and see how things are hooked up, and work on a more
permanent solution.

Paul


"alexandlol" > wrote in message
lkaboutautos.com...
> When I go over a bump, the front left speaker sometimes cuts out. Turning
> up the volume will sometimes bring it back. Same for CD, tape and radio.
> Changed front speakers - made no difference. Can't find a fault with the
> head unit (though I haven't tried a different unit yet). Any ideas??
> I've a horrible feeling there's a loose connection somewhere
> inaccessible.... Thanks! Alex
>

As with any vehicle that goes over roads that aren't perfectly smooth (that
would be tax dollars put to proper use....yeah right), your vehicle
undergoes constant shaking.

This is an easy fix.

Pull off the door panels, easy to do a few screws and a couple of snap clips
around the perimeter of the door panel. (Careful it is not too cold outside,
this could crack the plastic)

Your speaker will be completely visible, and all you have to do is remove
the 4 screws holding it to the door frame, and check the harness to see if
it is secure, if not; plug it in again replace the speaker and door panel,
turn up volume and enjoy.

My recommendation while you have the panels off it to pop in a pair of three
way speakers. You would be amazed at the sound difference. Take a peek at
what I have in mine.the url is under my name.


--
-Andy
99 Ford Explorer XLT
www.cardomain.com/id/andylabelle
"alexandlol" > wrote in message
lkaboutautos.com...
> When I go over a bump, the front left speaker sometimes cuts out. Turning
> up the volume will sometimes bring it back. Same for CD, tape and radio.
> Changed front speakers - made no difference. Can't find a fault with the
> head unit (though I haven't tried a different unit yet). Any ideas??
> I've a horrible feeling there's a loose connection somewhere
> inaccessible.... Thanks! Alex
>