Subwoofer Randomly Went Out

dpilat8588 · 07-01-2015, 05:07 AM

I was driving yesterday listen to music at a moderate level, and all of a sudden, I started to hear nothing but distortion from my driver side subwoofer under the seat. Keep in mind that the music wasn't really turned up to a level that would blow any of the speakers. Upon hearing the distortion, I immediately turned down the music, and then slowly turned it back up. After slowly turning it back up, I realized that the subwoofer had completely stopped working. Any thoughts on this? Since I first heard distortion, I figure the subwoofer is blown and not the amp? Very strange since I did not have the volume turned up too high when I began hearing the distortion. I do have the enhanced premium sound FYI.

WickedE93 · 07-14-2015, 03:20 PM

Blew your woofers.

EJT86 · 07-14-2015, 03:45 PM

I had a similar problem took the sub out and found a broken wire. Like my case if the wires broken way in the housing it's nearly impossible to splice. If it's broken closer to the plug you probably have a chance at soldering it. Take it out have a look

dpilat8588 · 07-14-2015, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by EJT86

I had a similar problem took the sub out and found a broken wire. Like my case if the wires broken way in the housing it's nearly impossible to splice. If it's broken closer to the plug you probably have a chance at soldering it. Take it out have a look

I took it out this past weekend and, like you said, one of the wires snapped. Unfortunately, it did not snap at the lead so it was very difficult to fix. I already installed a new woofer and everything is good to go. Below is a pic of the damaged woofer. Look familiar?

EJT86 · 07-15-2015, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by dpilat8588

I took it out this past weekend and, like you said, one of the wires snapped. Unfortunately, it did not snap at the lead so it was very difficult to fix. I already installed a new woofer and everything is good to go. Below is a pic of the damaged woofer. Look familiar?

Familiar? No...lucky me I had it break way tucked in there so I couldn't get at it...my replacements will be in today tho...good for you you got it fixed tho

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EJT86 Brigadier General 2383 Rep 3,726 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0) Garage List [0.00] 2018 BMW M2 [0.00]	I had a similar problem took the sub out and found a broken wire. Like my case if the wires broken way in the housing it's nearly impossible to splice. If it's broken closer to the plug you probably have a chance at soldering it. Take it out have a look
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