Anyone Have THIS Bose Problem?
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From: Middletown, DE
Anyone Have THIS Bose Problem?
About 6 months ago I R&R'd the head unit, got the CD fixed, and at the same time yanked the speakers and did the cone refurbishment. Everything came together and sounded GREAT -- up until about a month ago.
I am now getting the "snap, crackle, pop" sound which from my searches would suggest the amps (at least a couple) are shot. But, it only seems to happen when I hit a bump or sometimes in a hard turn.
So, my question, addressed to those who have had to deal with their amps, is -- did your problem start this way, or does it look like I have to do some sort of PITA wire trace?
Thanks!
I am now getting the "snap, crackle, pop" sound which from my searches would suggest the amps (at least a couple) are shot. But, it only seems to happen when I hit a bump or sometimes in a hard turn.
So, my question, addressed to those who have had to deal with their amps, is -- did your problem start this way, or does it look like I have to do some sort of PITA wire trace?
Thanks!
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From: Peoria Arizona.. Resident Gold Cylon
Bogus is right ! The problem is alas the Circuitry that controls the amplifier! And yes this can suddenly just occur.. followed by whines, squals, shrills and noise I cant describe. Sounds a little like marriage 
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Melting Slicks
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You need to have someone ride with you and see WHICH speaker the noise comes from (so you can figure out which amp it is) IF it is coming from ALL four speakers/amps then you may have a bad receiver module or head unit malfunction.
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From: Dayton Ohio
My dad had the same problem with both front speakers in his 92. They would squeal/pop frequently, and it was deafening. If you find out which ones are bad, you can send them directly to Bose for refurbishing (~$75 ea). It wasn't cheap, but now they work like new. 
If you're handy with a soldering iron, you could also try replacing the capacitors yourself. Unfortunately, I can't find the instructions at the moment. They probably haven't been posted in a while.
Good luck.
If you're handy with a soldering iron, you could also try replacing the capacitors yourself. Unfortunately, I can't find the instructions at the moment. They probably haven't been posted in a while.
Good luck.
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From: lincoln ri
I also had this problem, and went crazy trying to repair it. I finally yanked the whole thing for an aftermarket system. Of course, I saved the old system for when the C-4's are worth $50,000, but for now, I finally can enjoy some music in the car!!!!