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Old 12-25-10, 02:41 PM
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Installing new speakers...issue

I'm installing new speakers all around. On the stock system, the rear two speakers worked, but the front two did not. I removed the driver side rear speaker and wired in the new one, but now there is no sound. I double checked everything, and the wiring is good. I checked the wires with a multi-meter and it is getting voltage, but only 2v. Shouldn't it be 12? I'm fairly certain the old speaker worked, but even plugging that one in now, it does not. Any ideas?

edit: both sides are getting roughly the same voltage, and the passenger side works fine with the new speaker. Anyone got any ideas what the issue could be?
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doesn't the joy stick in middle console control power to the back & front speakers
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Yes. Is there a way to bypass it without actually taking it out? I'm only getting sound on the rear passenger speaker.
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The speaker wires will not have a lot of voltage on them. it would be down in the millivolt range. You need to check continuity in each line.
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How would one do that?
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Here's a copy paste for you, hope it helps.

Continuity tester: A continuity tester consists of a battery in a housing, with a test probe connected to one end of the battery housing and a test wire with an alligator clip connected to the other end. It is used with the current turned off to determine whether a particular electrical component is carrying electricity and to pinpoint the cause of a problem.

Fasten the clip of the tester to one wire or connection of the component, and touch the probe to the other wire or connection. If the component is receiving electricity and transmitting it, the tester will light or buzz; this indicates that the circuit is continuous. If the tester doesn't light or buzz or it reacts only slightly, the component is faulty. Caution: Do not use a continuity tester unless the appliance is unplugged or the power to the circuit is turned off.


(I normally just use a battery + test light, myself. cheaper and has the same effect)
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