Why is the left speaker on my car not working?
Determining the Cause of the Problem Let’s assume our system has a head unit, a crossover, a two channel amplifier and two door speakers with only the right speaker working (the left speaker is not working). If the door speakers are behind the door panels then we want to make sure the speaker is the problem before removing the panel.
What to do with left and right speakers in a car?
Put the left speaker back on the left amplifier channel and the right speaker on the right amplifier channel. This returns the speaker wiring to its original configuration. Again, with the vehicle and stereo off unplug the RCA cables from the amplifier’s input and switch them so the left cable is in the right input and vice versa.
Where are the speaker wires in a car?
Since speaker wires are often routed behind panels and molding, under seats, and beneath the carpet, it can be difficult to visibly inspect them. Depending on your situation, it may be easier to check for continuity between one end of each wire (at the head unit or amp) and the other end at each speaker.
What kind of noise is coming from my speakers?
Noise can be static, whine, hiss, distortion, or other sound issues. Make sure to check ground wires . Check the ground wires to all of the components in your system. This may include the receiver (head unit), external amplifier, equalizers, or other components.
Put the left speaker back on the left amplifier channel and the right speaker on the right amplifier channel. This returns the speaker wiring to its original configuration. Again, with the vehicle and stereo off unplug the RCA cables from the amplifier’s input and switch them so the left cable is in the right input and vice versa.
Determining the Cause of the Problem Let’s assume our system has a head unit, a crossover, a two channel amplifier and two door speakers with only the right speaker working (the left speaker is not working). If the door speakers are behind the door panels then we want to make sure the speaker is the problem before removing the panel.
Why does my CD player not work on my car?
If the entire unit had a short, or bad ground, would the CD player also not work, so I localize it from the back of the radio to the antenna… Two problems: 1) Unit works but screen goes dark after driving for approx 2 minutes. When car is restarted, does same thing.
Where does the audio come from on a car stereo?
Verify this by turning off the stereo system, plugging the left RCA cable from the amplifier into the right RCA output of the crossover. Turn the stereo system back on. If the cables are good then you should have output from the left speaker.