I have an 04 RX8... Ive noticed when i have the stereo on the speakers by your feet go on and off at will. Its whether im driving or sitting still. Ive taken the door panel off to check out connections, all seemed fine. I have the knowledge and skill to take anything needed apart, or whatever needs to be done.

Any ideas?

 

Bose system or non Bose?

 

Bose with 6 disk changer

which im looking to trade for a MP3 compatible single disk

 

Time for a new pair of speakers I think. I've got a set of door woofers for an 07, but I don't know if they changed the connectors for it. the crossover is certainly located differently (its now mounted in front of the woofer. must do wonders for the acoustics).

The dealer might have OEM replacements pretty cheap. Or a pick and pull junkyard...

 

whats the reason though? they cant be blown cause when they work, they sound great.

 

It might not be a speaker issue.... it might also be a amp issue...

 

any good way to test?

 

you could use a multimeter to check for a broken wire between the amp and the door speaker i suppose. I think forbidden may be right about the amp though. it makes a bit more sense.

 

... stupid question im sure, but if i take it to a mazda dealership, will they help me diagnose... or just make me buy new stuff to throw in there?

 

Or maybe just a connection gone loosygoosy. <-always wanted to use this word

 

when was it built.. still under warranty?

if you take it in they can trace it for you.. but they will charge for the diagnosis hours... might take it off the bill if you get the work done there tho. might be cheaper just to get a new amp and test it out. could be a short anywhere in the wires tho

 

theres one small amp in each door correct?

im pretty sure, though not positive (ill check next time im in it), but i think both door speakers go out together... so that would be a HU thing right?

 

it's the amp...had the same problem in my passenger door and now i have the problem in my driver's door...out of warranty now...they're telling me a new amp will cost me $341.82...i've contacted bose to complain about the quality...haven't heard anything back from them yet though

 

this was the same problem i had last year in my passenger door. i brought it in the dealer and got the small amp replaced under warranty.