I just installed new Sony door speakers in my truck, and I’ve run into a weird issue. The speaker only works when the window is halfway down. To make it worse, the truck started smelling like fish while I was driving to work. Has anyone else had this happen?
Sounds like a loose connection. Maybe when the window moves, it jostles the wiring enough to make the speaker work. How did you connect the speaker wires?
Noelani said:
Sounds like a loose connection. Maybe when the window moves, it jostles the wiring enough to make the speaker work. How did you connect the speaker wires?
I connected the wires directly using crimps and some electrical tape. The wires are way too long, so I plan to shorten and redo them. Should I be worried about a fire?
@Sayer
It’s not super risky, but loose or messy wiring can cause trouble. Fires usually happen from bad connections, so it’s good you’re fixing it. Make sure the wires are secure and not getting caught in the door parts. When crimping, test the connection by giving it a firm pull. I’ve rushed jobs before too and ended up making more work for myself later. Take your time and do it well!
@Noelani
I took out the passenger side speaker because it wouldn’t connect properly. I crimped and covered the wires so nothing is exposed now.
Sayer said:
@Noelani
I took out the passenger side speaker because it wouldn’t connect properly. I crimped and covered the wires so nothing is exposed now.
Good move. Exposed wires can damage your radio, and those aren’t cheap to replace. It sounds like you’re on the right track now. I’ve done projects like this where I had to redo everything because I rushed, but once you slow down, it’s worth it. After I fixed mine, people thought I had it professionally installed!
@Noelani
Yeah, I rushed this one for sure. My fiancé and I were out there late with flashlights, frustrated and cursing. I’ll redo it properly this weekend during the day. Thanks for the tips!
@Noelani
It rained today, and now I’m worried water might have gotten inside the door because I didn’t secure everything properly when I reassembled it. I’m planning to take it apart again this weekend to fix it right.
Noelani said:
Sounds like a loose connection. Maybe when the window moves, it jostles the wiring enough to make the speaker work. How did you connect the speaker wires?
I connected the wires using crimps and some electrical tape to hold them together.