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Front speaker issue - '98 XJ

My front (door panel) speakers are acting-up. They don't work unless I slam the (driver's) door after power is "on". Then, they'll work - for hundreds of miles. If I switch off the power to the radio/CD/casette, I need to re-slam the driver's door to "reactivate" them. I've changed-out the speakers front-to-rear and the problem persists. Also re-checked wire connections and grounding. It's not like a loose wire that comes & goes. It is consistently as I described above. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

jim

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Jjsegr
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This is truly weird. Are **both** left and right (front) speakers affected ? Are you using an external amp, which might have a componment problem or a loose plug on the input or output connections ?

I know you said you have checked the wires at the speakers, but have you wiggled the speaker connections while the radio is on, to see if you have a hidden bad connection ?

Have you checked all of the connections to your car radio itself ?

I am just wondering if it is a speaker problem at all. May be another component in the stereo system.

Good Luck !!

--James--

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James Nipper

The system is pure-stock ("Classic" trim level w/AM/FM/CD/Casette, but no aux. amp.)

Originally it was only the LF speaker, now it's both. The fader/balance control in the dash works fine. I can replicate the condition with the door panel removed by unplugging/re-plugging the speaker connection. It happens with any speaker connected there. I changed the wire & connector and soldered all wire connections. I have been chasing this all summer. I'd try going farther upstream with my wire substitutions, but again, I can always replicate the problem by disconnecting/reconnecting the speaker connection. (It "pops", as if it's just receiving power.) Pressing the Power On switch on the dash doesn't make it work. Neither does wiggling any of the wires. Thanks for your thoughts.

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Jjsegr

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mic canic

I began to run into lots of splices/connectors when I was planning to pull a new wire. I suspected that the wire had failed at the door "flex" point - probably still is the case. I had thought that the wiring harness would be too expensive from the Dealer, and have been watching the U-Wrench-It lot for an XJ. Your suggestion that I at least check the dealer's price is a good one. Thanks again to all.

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Jjsegr

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