veejaay24

Hey guys,

I know I haven't posted anything in a while but nothing interesting was done with my IS350 since my last post :P

Anyway, I have a 2007 IS350 and my ML subwoofer blew . And i did a LOT of research regarding this issue. No rips unfortunately.

I took it out already. Here are some pics.





I noticed that weird blue stuff near the centre.

What is the problem with the sub? What are my options? Thanks for your time in advance.

PS I don't think sending the sub to simplyspeakers.com is a good an option for me, since I'm in Canada and I don't think customs and shipping will be easy and cheap.

Cali2is

Check to make sure the woofer didn't separate from the center cone. That's what mine did. Push down on the woofer in the area around the center piece. You may be able to re-glue it, but I ended up replacing mine.

veejaay24

Thanks for the input! I just checked, and no separation. Everything is still attached .

ISFHEMS

I had the same problem, clink the link below to see how I fixed mine.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=693815

veejaay24

Thanks for the input. Your thread was one of the first I checked for this issue. The entire sub is solid, nothing loose or broken. I was hoping to use the hot glue fix.

I'm starting to think that the voice coil is burnt. And of course I wouldn't be able to tell by pushing the woofer due to it's design, and how the voice coil is positioned.

Shervin350

U can go aftermarket it will require modification of spend 300 and get one from sewells

vapid2323

Just send it into these guys and get it fixed. http://www.simplyspeakers.com/lexus-...er-repair.html

No need to go aftermarket or buy a new one

dong888

iTrader: (1)

I had the exactly same thing happened to my ML sub. There are no visible rip at the edge of cone or crack at the crown. The sub looked just fine. The blue stuff you had shown in the picture is normal as I have it on my old and new sub as well.

I also looked into the simplyspeaker solution and was going to order the surround kit. I did cut open the top side of the sub (thru the soft foam) just to check the surround and have found the surround to be intact as well. I ended up buying brand new subwoofer from Lexus dealer. After swap, it works again.

I actually have another brand new one as spare since dealer sent me 2 subs by mistake. pm me if you are interested.

Jake

http://www.simplyspeakers.com/lexus-...er-repair.html fixed mine when I had my 06 350 with ML. It lasted about 6 months and it started going bad again. It just depends on how much bass heavy music you listen to.

veejaay24

I'm considering the aftermarket route. $300 plus shipping and taxes for the ML doesn't seem worth it anymore.

Thanks guys for the input. Simplyspeakers can't work for me, shipping and customs from and to Canada will be too much of a pain, won't be worth it I think.

Thanks for the offer. I don't think shipping to Canada will be a pleasure for me, taxes and shipping will sting quite a bit. I really do appreciate the offer though.

veejaay24

Overall, here are my options:

I've decided not to buy a new ML Subwoofer, just too costly for that puny thing.

I can go with the aftermarket route, I'm just a little short on cash flow though. I see myself starting off with the MTX TNP212D2 set for the time being, and upgrading when I get the chance.

I can run to a local scrapyard and see if I can pull out an ML subwoofer or an entire setup (I got this idea from a friend).

Thoughts?

Cali2is

Lexus updated the ML Sub, not sure what year, but I would look at a 2010 or newer model. Good luck.

veejaay24

Alright, I will. Thanks for the info.

CCJ22

iTrader: (26)

I have a non-ML sub for sale in the classifieds.
Plugs right in and it's the same dimensions. I think the ML system has an upgraded amp but the subs are the same. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

veejaay24

The ML Sub is different for sure, but yeah it should fit in place. I don't know about the connector though. Anyone know about this?