q2quest

The test showed: Loudspeaker(s): Front 36-10- open circuit-intermittent.

Does this help me diagnose anything or is this just stating the obvious? Trying to figure out if the problem is in the wiring/connection, amp or head unit. Both upper and lower speaker are going out intermittantly. Thanks

Canadia

I'm actually suffering from the same symptoms on a 98 2.8 with a concert headunit - my drivers door speakers periodically skip out. I've been unable to come up with any type of pattern to it, some days I'll have no problems and yet others it may happen two or three times within the hour.

I debated taking the door panels off to check the connection to the speakers themselves. I already removed the HU to make sure all the connections back there were snug. At this point, I'm grasping at straws.

q2quest

I've read of so many complaints of this. I'm tempted to guess it's the electronics inside the head unit. How could a wire or connection come loose on so many people's vehicles all on the right front? I have yet to hear of how others have solved the problem.

timps

and it cured mine I know of two other people this has helped its worth a try. The headunit & back of speaker connectors were ok just the A pillar conector was not right.


TSB: 910513
Audio System - Door Speakers Intermittently Inoperative

Group: 91

Number: 05-13

Date: Sept. 8, 2005
Subject:
Door Speakers, Intermittently Inoperative

Model(s):

See Table 2002 > 2004

Condition

Sound from door speakers in one door intermittently stops operating.

This condition may occur while driving (especially on rough road) or in cold weather when opening/closing the doors.

This condition may be corrected by increasing radio volume.

May be caused by intermittent electrical contact of door speaker wiring harness terminals due to grease in electrical connector at A-Pillar.

- Disconnect door electrical connector. Clean door connector using one of the following methods.

- Wipe away grease with towel.

- Remove grease using suitable solvent

- Blow out connector with air pressure.

- Connect door connector and assure proper wiring and harness end connection.

q2quest

Thanks for that. But where, exactly is the connection? Is it behind the kick panel? Do you remember wire color, etc? Thanks

timps

the door to the car which you can see when you open the door is where the conector is located.
This rubber housing pulls out where it meets the car body A-Pillar (squeeze together). Once you remove this housing it reveals just one connector plug, unplug this connector you will have a male & female end & on mine the female end was full of grease I cleaned it out and have had no problems since.

q2quest

Thanks, I'll give it a look-see. If it works it will be about the one millionth time that Audi World has been worth its weight in gold.