1997 sub issue

[moonshinehd]

I just purchased a 1997 limited with the factory sub. I have no sound coming from the sub, is this a sub or amp issue? it also sounds like there is no bass coming from any of the speakers . Any info. appreciated.

 

[1996BLKBauer]

I just purchased a 1997 limited with the factory sub. I have no sound coming from the sub, is this a sub or amp issue? it also sounds like there is no bass coming from any of the speakers . Any info. appreciated.

I have the exact same problem with my 96'. I have yet to find a reason why it does not work. I have been told it is the amp, but I am not 100% sure about that. I have the Ford/JBL System though, so the problem could be completely different. If you find out any info be sure to let me know. right now my stereo is horrible.

 

[moonshinehd]

Figured out problem

The sub had a small tear causing it not to work, was able to find a aftermarket sub in a 97 at a junk yard. Most of the subs there were missing or torn. The aftermarket sub I got sounds much better. I also bought a factory amp for the sub but don't need it will sell for $20.00 plus shipping if anyone needs it

 

[1996BLKBauer]

The sub had a small tear causing it not to work, was able to find a aftermarket sub in a 97 at a junk yard. Most of the subs there were missing or torn. The aftermarket sub I got sounds much better. I also bought a factory amp for the sub but don't need it will sell for $20.00 plus shipping if anyone needs it

I will buy it!!!!!!!!!

 

[xSgtRenegadex]

I have had 3 subs and they all broke. Also bass with not come from any speakers that are in the doors. Dont know why

 

[1996BLKBauer]

The door speakers sort of have bass, it's just very faint. A slight upgrade to something like cheap 6x8 Pioneer speakers from Walmart would have tons more bass. I am buying some Infinity 6x8's for my Explorer.

 

[xSgtRenegadex]

No I just did the test yesterday. I took a speaker from a door and plugged it into the back and it only had a lot of bass. And took the subs I had and plugged into door and they only had sound.

 

[1996BLKBauer]

No I just did the test yesterday. I took a speaker from a door and plugged it into the back and it only had a lot of bass. And took the subs I had and plugged into door and they only had sound.

Wow, that is odd. I don't understand what Ford, and JBL where thinking to just make one speaker have all of the bass. I am sure they did not know that the amp, or subwoofer would die as quickly as they did. I wonder if there is some sort of way to make the factory amp have some sort of lowpass filter to make the bass better?

 

[xSgtRenegadex]

A bunch of people don't me to just bypass the amp