How to fix your dead MSP subwoofer

[TooleBox]

same here jflo

i want that JL

 

[jflo]

hmm i found out why my sub wasn't working...i'd post a picture but my gf has my digi cam. anyway, one of the wires leading from where the connectors connect is ripped out of the white glue kenwood used to keep the wire in...hopefully i can reinsert this wire so the sub will bump again

 

[jflo]

okae...quick question. how r these wires on the part right below the cone attached ? r they just touching this part or are they actually touching another part inside this thing ?

 

[jflo]

ANSWER !!!

 

[jflo]

well guess what people...i fixed my subwoofer all by myself...yup ! didn't need no stinkin' help hhehehe after a couple of hours of struggle and a few scratches here and there, i finally got the lil' black wire that was connected to the thing beneath the cone (black paper-ish type cylindrical object). i had to use hot glue and a lil' scraping of the crap on the original soldering point. had i had solder, this would've been a ton easier since i just had to spread a good amount of the part of the wire that would make contact with the original soldering or just melt it again and stick the wire in there. it took forever, but i'm glad it works now. the leads that hook up to the subwoofer on the terminals i temporarily remedied by using pliers to shrink it a lil', width and height wise (using the pliers to make the leads curled ends to come in contact w/ the flat surface on it and then forcing them onto the subwoofer terminals). they held on pretty tight, but i'm probably going to change them later like shown in this thread. i hope that none of you have the same problem as me because it was truly a b**** to try to keep that wire in place

 

[InsidiousMSP]

Took mine apart last night (been waiting on the replacement sub for a few months). Connections were fine, but I soldered them anyway. Still doesn't work. Might as well get a JL sub...

 

[kevducridr]

Anyone got a link for JL products?

Also Craig how would you mount the AMP correctly? Any help would be appreciated.

 

[TooleBox]

yeah... im leanin towards a nice JL sub... im sick of this POS in here

 

[muohio]

I said screw it today and invested in a nice new shiny JL 8W3 D2. It was $120 plus tax and will be here next week. The dealer had to order it since they typically don't carry that size, but they are an authorized seller. Now, how do I go about flipping the amp over? Is it as easy as unbolting the support and then flipping it, or do I need a custom mount?

 

[kevducridr]

Anyone got a link to someone that retails JL? Please.

 

[1sty]

JL has zero internet retailers. They also shut down any that try and remove there source as a dealer.

www.jlaudio.com

you can find some basic BS infor on www.tweeter.com as far as prices go. Or just ask me.

 

[jflo]

i think the way you're supposed to mount the amp is to flip it over and get some long screws to be able to keep it upside down...guess that means i'll have to get some extra wire so that the speaker wires will reach to the other side.

 

[TooleBox]

thats exactly it jflo...

flip the amp so that the heat is disipated more efficiently

no neet to extend wires though... you just flip the amo... not spin it!

 

[1sty]

THe amp needs to be relocated. I would suggest under the front seats or screwed to the back of the rear seats. PLacing under the factory mounting position will only let all the heat cook it.

 

[jflo]

i've seen someone put an amp on the back of their rear seats. how would i do that ? is there like a wood board back there that i could use screws to hold down the amp ?

 

[1sty]

Its a metal backing although its not toaly solid. Just be sure your screwing into metal and with a resonaable screw, say 1" at max!

 

[jflo]

kewl socks ! the wires will reach right ? there's a lot of extra wire in the enclosure, so it shouldn't be a problem correct ?

 

[1sty]

SHould be fine. I would personaly put it under the front seat though. If you use some very serious velcro witha really tough tape side, then you can velcro down a 1/2" thick board under the carpet, to the floor so there is no need of screws. THen screw the amp into the board and just pull back what wires you need. The ground will have to be redone but its no big deal.