06-08-2004, 05:37 AM | #1 (permalink) |
I aim to misbehave!
Location: SW Oklahoma
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Buzzing speaker problem
I'm having a problem with the radio in my 454 SS Chevy pickup. It's a 1990. I know that several of you younger folks are much more into sound systems than I am so I was wondering if you could give me some help.
It has the stock radio and, gasp, cassette player. It is a four speaker system and the left rear speaker buzzes and hums so bad that I don't use the radio. For me, traveling without tunes is like not breathing. Before I start tearing out the plastic trim to get to the speaker or start pulling bits and pieces out from under the dash I was wondering if any of you had any ideas. Any help would be appreciated.
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06-08-2004, 08:19 AM | #3 (permalink) |
Junkie
Location: Northern California
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A blown speaker is a possibility, but I found a interesting problem recently.
Check the panel around the speaker. If it's come loose and is in contact with the speaker, the panel can vibrate which causes a nasty buzz. A little insulation (foam or something similar) can fix it up quickly. Good luck!
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06-08-2004, 09:29 AM | #4 (permalink) | |
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Location: Kingston, Ontario
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06-08-2004, 10:00 AM | #5 (permalink) |
I aim to misbehave!
Location: SW Oklahoma
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Well, the sound seems to be electronic but I will start by checking the speaker. 14 years is a good while for it to be hanging in there.
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06-09-2004, 09:31 AM | #6 (permalink) | |
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Location: Kingston, Ontario
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06-10-2004, 11:39 PM | #7 (permalink) |
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Also check the speaker wires. Just helped a friend with a 91 C1500 and his front speaker wires were rubbing behind the dash and the insulation wore away so the speaker was shorting. Made a buzzing sound when the radio was on. Didn't help either that his dash was all loose and cracked from sun damage.
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06-11-2004, 04:30 AM | #8 (permalink) |
In transition
Location: north, no south abit, over to the right, getting warmer...there!
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Ide say definetly blown speaker. Pull off the grill, and just take a look at it. I trust that it is paper, so you will easily be able to tell. Could also be a nasty rattle, or some sort of electrical problem.
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06-11-2004, 09:28 AM | #9 (permalink) | |
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Location: Kingston, Ontario
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