MILD83

I've got the ML premium sound system. Well, about 2 weeks after owning it, I developed a nasty rattle from what I think is the sub. I've searched around a little bit, but most of what I'm finding is for the ES and LS. Any difference? I looked at replacement subs, and new ones are around $300+ on ebay. I was hoping not to spend that much.

JLAWS

The Sub is most likely ripped around the edges. A quick fix would be to add a silicone gel bead around the speaker and wait overnight for it to dry. Try not to add a thick bead, Too much prevents the speaker from moving up and down for songs with bass. Wet your index finger a little and spread the gel around. This fix was a good enough fix for my Old Ls430

COOLIS

This happened in my GS430 years ago. I used liquid electrical tape and haven't had an issue since. Much cheaper than replacing the entire sub.

Alphaman19

Real men use duct tape

Advil4u

i replaced mine with an alpine type r 10" sub got a harder deep bass

GeorgeGS4

This exactly. I gorilla glued mine over a year ago and it still works fine. I couldn't justify buying a brand new one from dealer for $$$ or a used one to have the same thing happen again. Labor isnt too bad to get out, just remove rear seat and pillars. Then you can pull out the top carpeted cover and access the bolts from there.

MILD83

Thanks for the suggestions.

Anyone have any DIY vids (I'm about inept when it comes to these kinds of things).

GeorgeGS4

I don't know about videos, but here's what I can remember from the last time I pulled it out....

1. Pull out rear seat by pulling up hard ( there are 2 clips that hold the seat portion in place )
2. After seat is out there will be several bolts along the bottom to remove the seat backing
3. There are hidden bolts for the top of the seat backing behind the 2 headrests ( raise the headrest and there will be a flap that allows access )
4. You should now be able to start pulling on the pillars ( do this carefully, I recommend some sort of retainer puller to prevent breaking the clips that hold the pillars in place )
5. Once the rear pillars are out, you should be able to slide out the upper carpeted piece that covers the sub. There may be an electrical connector you might have to disconnect in order to get it away from the sub.
6. Now you should see just plastic covering and some bolts holding the sub in place on the deck.
7. Remove the 4 bolts and pull the sub out
8. Find the tears in sub around the outside and use whatever glue/tape you have available.
9. Let stand for a bit then put it all back

MILD83

Thanks man! How long did it take you roughly?

GeorgeGS4

Should take about an hour or so....one thing I forgot after looking at my car last night, there are holders for car seats that have a plastic covering over them. You'll need to pop the plastic off and unbolt them in order to get deck off ... good luck man

SaiyanGS3

iTrader: (8)

If you use the search button, there is a very detailed DIY with pics that would be very helpful for you. I'm pondering the same situation. My factory sub still works, but now it's dead since I installed the pioneer avh 3600 double din yesterday. I'm pondering should I buy a small mono block amp to power the existing sub or buy a 10" free air sub, and 5 channel amp to power door and sub.

Just an FYI for people, any sub that DOESNT have the port hole in the magnet can be used as a free air sub. If you look at our factory sub (along with any other free air) you will notice the magnet is solid.

DosyBoy

iTrader: (1)

Replaced mine with a 10" infinity and its powered by a 1500 watt 5 channel Phoenix gold amp and a double din touchscreen, it knocks way too hard I had to turn the bass in the negatives

gsean400

Yeah the stock sub sucks. I have a write up that night be helpfull. I have a non free air Rockford fosgate t1 powered by a alpine mrp1000 and the thing hits. If you fix the sub it will rip/blow all over again. I got alot of **** on here for it, but 6 months going strong. Check my thread on it

daddyduke

Unscrew or sub cover at the bottom of the sub in the truck turn the radio on and play with the wires and get some black tape to hold the wires in place.hope this help it work for me.