Non-Bose audio question

[Mr.Echo]

I have been having trouble with the audio in my '02. It is the base system non-bose. The drivers side speakers only work 5% of the time. If I adjust the fader to full driver's side only the A-pillar tweeter responds (barely). I pulled the head out checked the harness and grounds to the doors and checked the connections at both door speakers all are in great shape. I have heard that the amp is in the rear driver's cargo area for non bose systems but after pulling the panel I found nothing. I figure it has to be a loose connection somewhere and wanted to check the amp, but can't find the damn thing. Also could it be the head unit itself causing intermittent signal failure. I don't have an extra to test it out.

[HitMan]

I had this happen to mine as well. I don't have a bose system either and I ended up finding out that the plastic plug itself that plugs into the back of the stereo unit can go bad. I ended up having to replace the plug, but then shortly after the same thing happened again. The speaker would not always get power, exactly as you described it. So, I ended up actually cutting all the wires on the back of the stereo and soldering them directly to the unit. Haven't had a problem since. I would try just replacing the connection wire to the unit itself first if you don't feel comfortable soldering.

[DanAK]

Pretty sure you don't have an amp on the base line system (outside of your head unit that is). Anyway I thought mine was the bottom of the line, I don't even have tweeters. You can always run new wire if you have to.

Edited July 15, 2010 by DanAK

[skulptr]

get an aftermarket head unit?

[Mr.Echo]

Yup it was the head unit. I replaced it with a JVC xr810 and alpine type s speakers much better now. The head unit brackets were balls to remove I had to hit them with pb blaster to move them with out stripping them. The JVC double din fits perfect no need for installation kit to fill gaps. Thanx for the help guys.