Why did my subwoofer stop working out of nowhere?

The most common cause of speaker failure is short-circuiting. A short circuit in the wires providing the signal will prevent the signal from ever reaching the subwoofer. A short circuit at the terminals on the subwoofer will also prevent electrical current and signal from reaching the subwoofer.

Can you repair a subwoofer?

To fix your blown subwoofer you’ll need to take it out of your car, fix or replace any damaged parts, and glue/wire it back together. This process can range from easy to very difficult, depending on the problem.

How do you tell if a fuse is blown in a subwoofer?

If the fuse is blown, the filament will be disconnected at one of it’s ends. Sometimes this is noticable, sometimes it isn’t. Look carefully and see if the ends are visible. Try tapping the fuse and quickly look to see if the filament is bobbing around like a lose wire.

Does a subwoofer have a fuse?

Fuses for subwoofers can be located in-line with the subwoofer wires, within the speaker enclosure, and if there is an amp dedicated to the subwoofer, the fuse could be located there. In-line fuses can have different looks. You would either unscrew it or pull it apart to access the fuse.

How do you diagnose a subwoofer problem?

Very lightly tap on the center conductor of the other end of the cable. If the subwoofer is powered on and adjusted properly, you should be able to hear a thumping sound on the subwoofer. If you do not hear a thumping sound then there is a possible service issue with the subwoofer.

What happens when a subwoofer blows?

Subwoofers are most commonly blown by supplying too much signal to the car audio amplifier. Too much signal results in a “clipping” which is when audio signals voltages reach amplifier’s power supply voltages. The result is a “clipped” signal and this can damage the amplifier and subwoofer.

How do I get my subwoofer to work?

Verify the subwoofer power cord is plugged into an active AC outlet and that the subwoofer is powered on. If the subwoofer does not have a power cord, then it is a passive subwoofer. In that case, you will need to purchase an active subwoofer. Set the volume on the back of the active subwoofer to the middle position.

Why is my subwoofer not working?

Cone Seal Failure. In order to produce sound,all woofers,including subwoofers,need to be able to move air at an accurate frequency.

How to repair a subwoofer?

Before You Begin Troubleshooting. Because a subwoofer is part of an electrical mechanism it is important that you verify that your system is unplugged from the electrical outlet before you

Why would a subwoofer stop working?

Reasons a Subwoofer is Not Working. Damaged cone. The usual cone movement may cause tearing of the cone materials especially if the motion is abnormal. Also, age engenders wearing; hence, it is not unusual to see scratches and cuts on the cone surface. The cone may also be detached from its surround.​.

How do you fix blown subwoofer?

The fixing process of the blown subwoofer starts by removing the speaker from the enclosure. You can do that by get rid of the mounting screws that keep the speaker on its place. After the speaker can be removed from the enclosure, you need to unplug the entire attached wires.