Thread: access to front left hand door speaker (D4)

Originally Posted by Ghost-Who-Walks

Agreed. I more found it 'funny' (sarcasm!) that I thought it was an intermittent problem specific to me, and then see the repeats on this post!
It hasn't been a major issue for me - when I notice it, i just crank the volume up, and it comes on, then turn it back down to reasonable listening levels!!!
I'd assumed maybe a loose connection, but haven't (yet) had the time to pull the door apart.

As an aside, I had the rear door panels off recently to replace an actuator motor/lock mechanism. There's a couple of minor tricks, but fairly straightforward. Youtube is invaluable. And I assume the fronts would be similar.

Thanks.

Rob

My gut feeling is it’s not a loose connection. The connectors are rock solid on the speakers. I suspect it’s an source/amp/channel issue. I don’t think I’ve heard the issue on Bluetooth but only on the radio, but can’t confirm.

Driver’s side door speaker needs a whack sometimes if no volume. If low volume a whack or turning up the volume above a certain level fixes it. I’m thinking loose connection.

I have experimented on three occasions now with the 'turn it up loud' approach if my front left speaker was taking the day off. So far, it has worked every time and the left speaker has remained working for the rest of the drive (15+ minutes). That said, I have not been for along drive yet. All very peculiar.

Anyone had a crack at fixing this yet? It’s driving me bonkers having to hit the speaker or fiddle with the volume.

One day, after giving it so much physical abuse, you'll break the bloody thing proper like, & then you'll be in more strife than Ned Kelly with a huge parts bill.

Don't know the electrical connections LR use but mine has the simple Spade Terminals & has never had this problem. Typical, no problem exists so LR come up with a "better" method of connection & now one does.

My 2012 D4 SE used to lose sound output on the drivers door about 2 years after I bought it. The dealer and an indie had a go at fixing it over a couple of years but could not find anything wrong, it would come good for a couple of months then stop working for a while. No pattern to it, used to annoy the hell out of me. I don't have my D4 now. Good luck fixing your problem.

2011 D4 with same problem passenger side front. Took it to a car sound specialist for a morning. They found a loose or shonky connection at the amp under the front seat. Cost $30. No further issues. If only all problems could be resolved so easily.


Mario

Originally Posted by mkalpokas@mac.com

2011 D4 with same problem passenger side front. Took it to a car sound specialist for a morning. They found a loose or shonky connection at the amp under the front seat. Cost $30. No further issues. If only all problems could be resolved so easily.


Mario

Sadly I don’t believe this is my issue else me bashing the door shouldn’t improve it, but it does. I also don’t believe it’s the connector as they’re in good condition. I suspect a voice coil issue however I’ve run some electronic contact cleaner across the amp connections and speaker and we’ll see.