Aftermarket stereo issues

[OldGeek]

Hello All,

I have a 1996 Pathfinder with a newer Sony aftermarket stereo. It isn't an expensive unit but still has a good number of features. My problem is the sound (I dare not call it music) coming out resembles a pair of cats hung by the tail. The small tweeters that are in the front windsheild support post just screech! I've ran the fade so that I have 80% of the sound coming out the back speakers (back doors) and even that doesn't cure the problem. I saw a post somewhere that said there may be an amp (in the drivers door), but I'm not sure. No original owners manual, so I'm not sure what stereo this thing had in it originally. My temptation is to find and cut the wires going to the tweeters and replace all 4 door speakers. I thought I'd ask if anyone had a better idea. Thanks in advance for any help.

Steve

[edicer2]

well if it were me i always rewire my 4 speakers ( the front door ones and the rear ones) with thicker better cable. plus u know where the problem is then. idk i would do that if i were you.

[GrimGreg]

Quick fix is to pop off the pillar cover and unplug the tweaters.

[edicer2]

that is true! in the long run if u get time rewire it. espieally if you are getting new speakers someday!. but yeah try unpluging them like grimgreg said

[OldGeek]

I was afraid to just start prying on the pillars or tweeter covers. I'll give that a try as they are the source of most of the screeching.

Thanks

Steve