jlsgotzmud

There's an easy way to fix a blown ML Sub. I did mine not too long ago and it sounds just like new. Take it out (yes you do have to take out the rear seats, C-pillars and rear deck to get to it). Once you got it out it only takes about 10 min's to fix it. I used Liquid Tape - bought it at Walmart. Applied two even coats all the way around the perimeter (this is where mine was busted) and then dried it with a heat gun. Reinstalled and boom boom boom. If you need help doing this I don't mind to walk you through it. I got the idea from someone on here but can't remember the link. They used a glue gun. I thought the liquid tape would be more flexible and would last longer. Let me know if you need help.

Good luck.

sakataj

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it will eventually tear again. it is just a band-aid for this problem not a correct fix

lexi4darin

Kubs & Milellie11,

Was the JL sub a direct bolt in? How did you get it installed since the ML sub seems to have a strange mount shape?

milellie11

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Thanks man, glad i could help
Oh yeah, my sub is still going strong. Still sounds as good as it did day 1. Actually, it sounds a little better as the cone has been loosened from the continuous play. I forsee no problems with this sub

milellie11

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lexi4darin,

From what i can remember, the sub was a direct drop in. My mechanic (who is not an audio guy) installed it for me. He pulled out the stock sub and i believe he tore the outside ring away from it. I'm not absolutely sure whether or not he put that ring around the new JL sub or not, but give it a try either way to see which works. It's a piece of cake

ALeX300

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did someone actually buy the new ML sub for $280? thats nuts imo. Even the sq10 with any 100-200w amp will beat the ML for its lunch money.

For the mounting the replacement sub - just make some O and D rings outta MDF, if you're crafty with a dremel/drill you can even line the rings up to the original mounting holes.


Also does anyone search the forums these days? i feel like similar threads are up every 2 weeks :/

COOLIS

A little hot glue fixed my sub. I just took the cover off although I broke 2 of the clips. Im sure it will blow again but Ill fix it the same way.

cerumo

Does anyone know the size spec for 2nd GS ML center speaker? Thanks.

sakataj

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lol u blow that? lexus wants like 259 for it....i used a diamond d662 tweeter i had and hot glued it into the oem ML mount so it would fit and butt connected it so i could use the oem harness, be careful removing the oem grille as it tends to be brittle and break. luckily it was only like 49 from sewell as when i bought my car mine was broken

here's a pic for you

guccijon

does anyone know were i can order the jl 10IB4 i cant seem to find it anywere.
I called my local audio shop and they told me that the jl w1v2 has the same bolt patter and will work? is this true? please help!

Iocca

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i ordered a eD 11kv.2 and will be installing it tomorrow. ill let everyone know how it turns out once i get it installed.

guccijon

wut amp will you be running?/ will you be needing the IB plate?

Iocca

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I was told you can run the ml amp with the 11k, so i will be doing that for the time being. i am going to use a plate as well.

biggieTX

Were you able to get it to work?

shvc1991

I want to take out my stock sub, but the third brake light... How do I unplug it. It's like my arm is too short or something lol.

Please don't flame; excuse my ignorance.