Bose door speaker amp question
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Melting Slicks
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From: Winchester Ontario
Bose door speaker amp question
I have searched the archives and other than throwing it out (not my first option) and changing the capacitors from 16V to 35V, I have another question.
I got my speaker and amp out. PITA!!!! I had to take the amp box apart while it was in the door cuz I couldn't get it out otherwise. I did unbolt the aluminum window frame on the inner door and slid it aside, but still didn't have quite enough room. Close, but no cigar as the saying goes.
I took a look and saw rust, yes rust on the bottom of the amp. WTF? Anyways, I took a shot of it with my webcam (cheap and crappy quality, but you can still see the rusted areas).
Is this amp fixable, cuz both door amps don't work. I tested the speakers and they work fine. If not, could I just wire the speaker up somehow without the amp in place?
First thing, I want to see if changing caps will work or not. If they do, I will. IF they won't, how can I wire the speaker up to work without the amp?
****EDIT**** Rust is on the bottom of the amp boards.
[Modified by black_89_vette, 7:45 PM 6/2/2003]
I got my speaker and amp out. PITA!!!! I had to take the amp box apart while it was in the door cuz I couldn't get it out otherwise. I did unbolt the aluminum window frame on the inner door and slid it aside, but still didn't have quite enough room. Close, but no cigar as the saying goes.
I took a look and saw rust, yes rust on the bottom of the amp. WTF? Anyways, I took a shot of it with my webcam (cheap and crappy quality, but you can still see the rusted areas).
Is this amp fixable, cuz both door amps don't work. I tested the speakers and they work fine. If not, could I just wire the speaker up somehow without the amp in place?
First thing, I want to see if changing caps will work or not. If they do, I will. IF they won't, how can I wire the speaker up to work without the amp?
****EDIT**** Rust is on the bottom of the amp boards.
[Modified by black_89_vette, 7:45 PM 6/2/2003]
Instructor
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From: Delanson NY
Re: Bose door speaker amp question (black_89_vette)
I'm am also looking to replace my front door speakers, how bad was the removal and exactly what did you have to remove to get them out? Going with a set of aftermarkets, along with the stereo and rear speakers, which were cake to remove. Thanks!
FRED
P.S., I suggest going with aftermarket equipment, cheaper and better quality. I coundn't hear my stereo with the top off on the highway, now I can..... Good Luck
FRED
P.S., I suggest going with aftermarket equipment, cheaper and better quality. I coundn't hear my stereo with the top off on the highway, now I can..... Good Luck
Heel & Toe
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From: North hills PA
Re: Bose door speaker amp question (black_89_vette)
Well i just finished the installing of my cd player it was not as hard as you think it is but you do need to take out those factory amps inside the housing of the speakers and thats all you need to do to make it work all i did was cut the wires going to the amps and took the two other wires beside the black and orange wires if you look at the amp closely it will say + & - just take those wires to the positive and negative on the stock or aftermarket speakers trust me it works with any speakers stock or not. the cd player sounds great no hiss or wistles either sounds perfect only if i had better speakers than the stock bose just take your time and if you have any questions just email.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Winchester Ontario
Re: Bose door speaker amp question (vettemd)
Hey all, I just got back from Radio Shack and they didn't carry anything even remotely similar to the 1000uF, 35 WVDC, electrolytic capacitor, radial leads. I realy was looking forward to the real cheap easy fix, heh.
ONEBAD89, I had to remove the speaker grille, and the speaker. Then , I removed the door skin and unhooked any connections (power lock, power window, blah blah). Then I took off the transparent plastic lining (vapor barrier?) and proceeded to undo the screws holding the aluminum window frame piece. I tried moving it backwards by sliding it , but could not slide it enough to get it out of the way.
First, the armrest bracket was in the way. Moved it so it wasn't, then the door handle was in the way. GRRR. I just ended up removing the screws that held the speaker box together, so it was in 2 pieces when all screws were removed. I then took the part with the amp on it out of the door frame. The speaker box had a white glue type substance on it holding it to the inside of the door which you will need to apply a little bit of pressure to release it.
ONEBAD89, I had to remove the speaker grille, and the speaker. Then , I removed the door skin and unhooked any connections (power lock, power window, blah blah). Then I took off the transparent plastic lining (vapor barrier?) and proceeded to undo the screws holding the aluminum window frame piece. I tried moving it backwards by sliding it , but could not slide it enough to get it out of the way.
First, the armrest bracket was in the way. Moved it so it wasn't, then the door handle was in the way. GRRR. I just ended up removing the screws that held the speaker box together, so it was in 2 pieces when all screws were removed. I then took the part with the amp on it out of the door frame. The speaker box had a white glue type substance on it holding it to the inside of the door which you will need to apply a little bit of pressure to release it.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Winchester Ontario
Re: Bose door speaker amp question (ONEBAD89)
If she was pristine, there wouldn't be rust on the amp board, lol. Still trying to figure out how it got there.
I think I might try cutting the wires to the amp and just running the positive and negative wires to the actual speakers themselves. If it works, great..If not, I don't have sound coming from the door now, so it's the same thing.
I will replace sound system in the future when I have the available cash to do so. In the meantime, if I can get sound from the doors by snippin' a few wires, I'm in.
I think I might try cutting the wires to the amp and just running the positive and negative wires to the actual speakers themselves. If it works, great..If not, I don't have sound coming from the door now, so it's the same thing.
I will replace sound system in the future when I have the available cash to do so. In the meantime, if I can get sound from the doors by snippin' a few wires, I'm in.
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From: Portage Mi
Re: Bose door speaker amp question (black_89_vette)
If she was pristine, there wouldn't be rust on the amp board, lol. Still trying to figure out how it got there.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Winchester Ontario
Re: Bose door speaker amp question (Black 'n Blue)
Well I cut the wires to the amp, and spliced them in to the speaker. So, basically I bypassed the amp.
Turns out I can hear the speaker, just it's very very quiet.
Since Radio Shack didn't carry anything remotely similar to the capacitors I needed, any suggestions where I can get some?
By the way, is there any way to test the amp board to see if it's just the capacitors that need replacing, and to tell me what all is wrong with it?
[Modified by black_89_vette, 2:31 PM 6/3/2003]
Turns out I can hear the speaker, just it's very very quiet.
Since Radio Shack didn't carry anything remotely similar to the capacitors I needed, any suggestions where I can get some?
By the way, is there any way to test the amp board to see if it's just the capacitors that need replacing, and to tell me what all is wrong with it?
[Modified by black_89_vette, 2:31 PM 6/3/2003]
Heel & Toe
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From: North hills PA
Re: Bose door speaker amp question (black_89_vette)
well every thing worked out for me and i did it exactly how you did it taking out the screws and the speaker small boxes by the way the stock radio (bose) does not have a built in amp thats why you can barely here anything and thats why there is external amps.what you need to do is buy a aftermarket radio and it will work fine and dont hook up any of the black and orange wires trust me it will blow your speaker Good luck.
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