'00 Cherokee Speaker problem

yes it is a common issue and the best way to fix it is replace the door
harness which is a costly thing but the right way
there is splices in the harness that work loos3e over time

Mort wrote:

> The speaker in the drivers side door has stopped working. Actually, it
> still works, but something is preventing it from working.
>
> Here is what I have done so far:
>
> Removed affected speaker and tested it - WORKS
> Removed stereo head unit and checked connections, and output for this
> speaker - WORKS
> Attempted to check the wires running from the head unit to the door but
> was unable to follow them.
>
> The is a stock Chrysler CD head unit.
>
> Is this a common problem? Is there an easy or semi-easy way to fish a
> new wire through without ripping the whole dash apart?
>
> Any ideas on fixing this would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks
> Mort

My 2000 Cherokee had the same problem with the stock radio and speakers,
same speaker too, drivers side. I installed an aftermarket AM/FM/CD player
and speakers. I had to run a wire directly from the head unit to the speaker
to get it to work.

I tried pulling it thru with the existing speaker wire, didnt work, wouldnt
go thru the door bushings. I started on the radio end, with the radio out of
course. I ran under the dash and towards the driver side kick panel. You
have to remove the kick panel to get to the rubber door bushing/sleeve that
the wire go thru. Fed it thru there and to the speaker and buttoned
everything up.