Blown center speaker ML
#16
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^ I think I told you that. LOL
assumption is when things can go wrong... but anyway, in this case it's not a big deal.
I read somewhere that paper also can handle high temperature better than anything else. Metal can handle the temperature but that will make it worst for the glue that have to hold it together. Anyway, paper works fine imo. Metal is needed to make the higher pitch sound only.
assumption is when things can go wrong... but anyway, in this case it's not a big deal.
I read somewhere that paper also can handle high temperature better than anything else. Metal can handle the temperature but that will make it worst for the glue that have to hold it together. Anyway, paper works fine imo. Metal is needed to make the higher pitch sound only.
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Never got to update this threat...i removed the center speaker and the plastic cone had come off. I used crazy glued it lightly back together, let it dry overnight and put it back. It works like a charm now.
#19
dre - having the exact same issue as you. How did you remove the speaker cover? Someone mentioned credit card with pick? Service manual says screw driver, but not trying to scratch anything.. Thanks!
#21
EDIT: Tried getting to that plastic cap by lifting entire assembly and think I caused more damage (see second pic). Anxiously waiting any suggestions! Thanks!
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#22
Thanks! I was able to do it with just a CC before reading your post. Now how would I know if it's salvageable? Definitely a lose small plastic piece in the middle.
EDIT: Tried getting to that plastic cap by lifting entire assembly and think I caused more damage (see second pic). Anxiously waiting any suggestions! Thanks!
EDIT: Tried getting to that plastic cap by lifting entire assembly and think I caused more damage (see second pic). Anxiously waiting any suggestions! Thanks!
They done the repair for my friend's car (2Gen GS) for $65
VERY GOOD JOB JUST LIKE NEW!
#23
Thanks Ashley, need to find a similar shop in Northern California. I guess there's no quick fix? Was the quick and dirty glue solution for the 2nd picture part being loose?
#24
I think you're okay.... I could be wrong as I don't have the ML system or the ML center speaker....
It looks like you just opened up the surround only. Glue is your best friend here, I don't know about super glue, but look up on the subwoofer rebuild forums and you'll see which actual glue you need.
If you don't care for the mesh, you can cut it and rip it off (it is there to protect the speaker from UV rays).
The center cap seems to have fallen off and just needs to be put back on.... To check if the speaker is BLOWN, take a multimeter, put it on OHM setting, and measure the OHM load, while you're measuring, push the speaker up and down and see if you hear a scrunching sound and see if the OHM load hits 0 and back to 4 or 8 (whichever the initial load is). If it's blown, you'll need a repair, if it's not, you can salvage it with just the glue.
GL!
It looks like you just opened up the surround only. Glue is your best friend here, I don't know about super glue, but look up on the subwoofer rebuild forums and you'll see which actual glue you need.
If you don't care for the mesh, you can cut it and rip it off (it is there to protect the speaker from UV rays).
The center cap seems to have fallen off and just needs to be put back on.... To check if the speaker is BLOWN, take a multimeter, put it on OHM setting, and measure the OHM load, while you're measuring, push the speaker up and down and see if you hear a scrunching sound and see if the OHM load hits 0 and back to 4 or 8 (whichever the initial load is). If it's blown, you'll need a repair, if it's not, you can salvage it with just the glue.
GL!
#25
I think you're okay.... I could be wrong as I don't have the ML system or the ML center speaker....
It looks like you just opened up the surround only. Glue is your best friend here, I don't know about super glue, but look up on the subwoofer rebuild forums and you'll see which actual glue you need.
If you don't care for the mesh, you can cut it and rip it off (it is there to protect the speaker from UV rays).
The center cap seems to have fallen off and just needs to be put back on.... To check if the speaker is BLOWN, take a multimeter, put it on OHM setting, and measure the OHM load, while you're measuring, push the speaker up and down and see if you hear a scrunching sound and see if the OHM load hits 0 and back to 4 or 8 (whichever the initial load is). If it's blown, you'll need a repair, if it's not, you can salvage it with just the glue.
GL!
It looks like you just opened up the surround only. Glue is your best friend here, I don't know about super glue, but look up on the subwoofer rebuild forums and you'll see which actual glue you need.
If you don't care for the mesh, you can cut it and rip it off (it is there to protect the speaker from UV rays).
The center cap seems to have fallen off and just needs to be put back on.... To check if the speaker is BLOWN, take a multimeter, put it on OHM setting, and measure the OHM load, while you're measuring, push the speaker up and down and see if you hear a scrunching sound and see if the OHM load hits 0 and back to 4 or 8 (whichever the initial load is). If it's blown, you'll need a repair, if it's not, you can salvage it with just the glue.
GL!
#26
No problem buddy, glad everything worked out okay!
The middle piece is the dust cap, so it's easy to glue.
Hope you didn't use superglue though, I'd use speaker glue (I forgot what people used), but yeah... Keep an eye on it and make sure everything's good . It's a good thing you got to it before the speaker BLEW (it happens, as you're distorting the harmonic balance everytime you played beats with the dust cap flying around).
The middle piece is the dust cap, so it's easy to glue.
Hope you didn't use superglue though, I'd use speaker glue (I forgot what people used), but yeah... Keep an eye on it and make sure everything's good . It's a good thing you got to it before the speaker BLEW (it happens, as you're distorting the harmonic balance everytime you played beats with the dust cap flying around).
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Blown center speaker mark Levinson
If you order from sewell with our CL pricing its only $189 and I don't think its very hard to change out. The part number for my car is 86160D for that speaker. I don't know what year and model you have so you will have to look that up to double check that the part number is the same.
I know I am not answering your question at all, I just figured I would share the information with you since its a substantial savings over your dealer and will be much easier just to replace with OEM.
-Joe
I know I am not answering your question at all, I just figured I would share the information with you since its a substantial savings over your dealer and will be much easier just to replace with OEM.
-Joe