Blown/ Rattling subwoofer
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Blown/ Rattling subwoofer
Well seems that the sub in my 08 has finally blown. It sounds horrible and rattles.
I have read through a lot of old threads but no concrete info. I know you can not simply replace it with any old sub so does anyone recently know of a sub that can be used safely with the factory ML amp?
I would rather not add an aftermarket amp/sub combo, I already have that in my work truck and its not what I would like in this car. Is my only option replacing it with a new sub from Lexus?
I have read through a lot of old threads but no concrete info. I know you can not simply replace it with any old sub so does anyone recently know of a sub that can be used safely with the factory ML amp?
I would rather not add an aftermarket amp/sub combo, I already have that in my work truck and its not what I would like in this car. Is my only option replacing it with a new sub from Lexus?
#4
Your best option is replacing your blown sub with a new sub from Lexus. You're taking a chance with a used one.
#5
I believe a member or two here have been able to replace it with something aftermarket. The thing is the sub design used is very shallow while most subs are deeper. So finding a shallow sub that fits and draws roughly the same amount of power could be a challenge. I'd suggest searching the forum though, I bet you'd find that specific thread.
Otherwise your best bet would be to go OEM. I believe mine was replaced from Lexus for slightly over 1k including labor. I can double check the work order for you a more concrete answer.
Otherwise your best bet would be to go OEM. I believe mine was replaced from Lexus for slightly over 1k including labor. I can double check the work order for you a more concrete answer.
#6
Mine was showing the same symptoms. I got a bottle of rubber cement and applied it to the torn surround. After 5 or 6 hours of curing, I tried the system. No more rattling! Cheap and easy fix, didn't even need to remove the speaker.
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Lol, no rap, although I do occasionally put it on today's pop hits, which has bass that gives rap a run for its money I'm sure.
Still, just a cautionary tale and something that I'll be mindful of for sure.
Still, just a cautionary tale and something that I'll be mindful of for sure.
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Anyway, you can look into the aftermarket sub that Dr. Jekyll is talking about. Not sure how similar the setup of the LS40 is with the LS430 but it's worth a look into.
Otherwise in my case the sub was 799.44 plus 391.50 labor. So if you can get the sub from ebay for $500 that's a pretty good savings.
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Thinking I will replace with a oem sub, not willing to chance blowing my ML Amp. I wouldnt even begin to know of where to find Sub specs to try and find an aftermarket replacement.