Blown IS350 ML subwoofer repaired
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Blown IS350 ML subwoofer repaired
So I was listening to some music on the way to work the other day and suddenly the subwoofer started rattling like crazy. After some investigation on here and another site I found that this is a common problem.
There are 3 options, 1. buy a new ML sub for around $300, 2. install a seperate sub/amp unit (lots of wiring hassle) or 3. repair the blown sub. After reading about someone using a hot glue gun to repair theirs, I decided to give it a go.
All in all it took me about 1.5 hours to complete and the sub sounds as good as new. The most time consuming part was removing the rear seat.
Here are some before and after pics.
Before
You can see where the plastic surround has seperated and this is the part that rattles.
After
By the way, it's kinda difficult to get the nozzle of the glue gun in there but I made it work and as you can see I added an extra bead all the way round for good measure. (not very neat but it works!)
I'm trying to find the source from where I got my information, I'll post a link as soon as I do.
There are 3 options, 1. buy a new ML sub for around $300, 2. install a seperate sub/amp unit (lots of wiring hassle) or 3. repair the blown sub. After reading about someone using a hot glue gun to repair theirs, I decided to give it a go.
All in all it took me about 1.5 hours to complete and the sub sounds as good as new. The most time consuming part was removing the rear seat.
Here are some before and after pics.
Before
You can see where the plastic surround has seperated and this is the part that rattles.
After
By the way, it's kinda difficult to get the nozzle of the glue gun in there but I made it work and as you can see I added an extra bead all the way round for good measure. (not very neat but it works!)
I'm trying to find the source from where I got my information, I'll post a link as soon as I do.
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I can put that money towards more mods!
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The middle bracket on the upper portion of the seat was a little tight so you may have to wiggle it some.
Good luck and message me if you get stuck!
Just found this too, hope it helps
http://my.is/forums/f159/replacment-...woofer-394490/
Last edited by ISFHEMS; 05-24-13 at 03:20 PM.
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My speaker sounds blown, however it is not so much a rattle, it is more of a blown out sound as in a hole or tear. Is there any other location I should check or glue on the speaker?
Here is someone else's video, my sub sounds like this:
http://youtu.be/JDHoM1Os3yU
Thank you
Here is someone else's video, my sub sounds like this:
http://youtu.be/JDHoM1Os3yU
Thank you
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