Need Help Troubleshooting.
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Stage IV
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Need Help Troubleshooting.
Let me start by saying I am a novice when it comes to audio, but I want to learn.
I have a 2014 Ultra Limited with Stage I Boom Audio. So I have a 4 speaker one amp setup. The speakers I have are HD 7600320 2ohm Boom Audio. When riding last year, my wife complained the right rear speaker didn't sound right. I would fade the speakers to the front and she would be happy. I started investigating the issue yesterday and found that the right rear speak was bad. That speaker tested as being open on the multi-meter and if I moved a different speaker to that channel, it work. So for that I believe I need a new speaker.
While investigating the rear, I found front right speaker was also not working. However, that speaker ohm'd out correctly and if I moved it to another channel, it worked without issue. So, I have the following questions:
1. How do I determine if the issue is a dead channel vs a wiring issue?
2. Can it be a dead channel in amp, or would the problem be in the head unit?
3. If it is a dead channel in the HU, what are my options.
My goal is to get the system that I have working again. My budget is whatever (within reason) it takes to get it working again.
Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.
Mark
I have a 2014 Ultra Limited with Stage I Boom Audio. So I have a 4 speaker one amp setup. The speakers I have are HD 7600320 2ohm Boom Audio. When riding last year, my wife complained the right rear speaker didn't sound right. I would fade the speakers to the front and she would be happy. I started investigating the issue yesterday and found that the right rear speak was bad. That speaker tested as being open on the multi-meter and if I moved a different speaker to that channel, it work. So for that I believe I need a new speaker.
While investigating the rear, I found front right speaker was also not working. However, that speaker ohm'd out correctly and if I moved it to another channel, it worked without issue. So, I have the following questions:
1. How do I determine if the issue is a dead channel vs a wiring issue?
2. Can it be a dead channel in amp, or would the problem be in the head unit?
3. If it is a dead channel in the HU, what are my options.
My goal is to get the system that I have working again. My budget is whatever (within reason) it takes to get it working again.
Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.
Mark
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From: Black River Falls, WI.
Let me start by saying I am a novice when it comes to audio, but I want to learn.
I have a 2014 Ultra Limited with Stage I Boom Audio. So I have a 4 speaker one amp setup. The speakers I have are HD 7600320 2ohm Boom Audio. When riding last year, my wife complained the right rear speaker didn't sound right. I would fade the speakers to the front and she would be happy. I started investigating the issue yesterday and found that the right rear speak was bad. That speaker tested as being open on the multi-meter and if I moved a different speaker to that channel, it work. So for that I believe I need a new speaker.
While investigating the rear, I found front right speaker was also not working. However, that speaker ohm'd out correctly and if I moved it to another channel, it worked without issue. So, I have the following questions:
1. How do I determine if the issue is a dead channel vs a wiring issue?
2. Can it be a dead channel in amp, or would the problem be in the head unit?
3. If it is a dead channel in the HU, what are my options.
My goal is to get the system that I have working again. My budget is whatever (within reason) it takes to get it working again.
Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.
Mark
I have a 2014 Ultra Limited with Stage I Boom Audio. So I have a 4 speaker one amp setup. The speakers I have are HD 7600320 2ohm Boom Audio. When riding last year, my wife complained the right rear speaker didn't sound right. I would fade the speakers to the front and she would be happy. I started investigating the issue yesterday and found that the right rear speak was bad. That speaker tested as being open on the multi-meter and if I moved a different speaker to that channel, it work. So for that I believe I need a new speaker.
While investigating the rear, I found front right speaker was also not working. However, that speaker ohm'd out correctly and if I moved it to another channel, it worked without issue. So, I have the following questions:
1. How do I determine if the issue is a dead channel vs a wiring issue?
2. Can it be a dead channel in amp, or would the problem be in the head unit?
3. If it is a dead channel in the HU, what are my options.
My goal is to get the system that I have working again. My budget is whatever (within reason) it takes to get it working again.
Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.
Mark
1&2 are the same answer. You need to test the audio out from the head unit before the amp. Again not sure with the Rushmore bikes but a service manual if you have one will help out there. Hang in there and some of the others will help out.
3. I have not seen much for failure with thos HUs. What HU is it? I know its stock but there are a 6+ inch and a 4+ inch. Sorry I know this isn't the best of answers but if we can narrow it down for the others a little, that will help.
Kris
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Stage IV
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The head unit has the 6+ screen on it. I am thinking that it may be a shorted/broken wire between the amp and the speaker. I tested both poles from the amp plug to the speaker plug. I was able to show connectivity on one pole, but not the other. I will have to take the wiring harness a part and look for the break. Is there a "best way" to deal with the loom? Can I cut it and zip tie it back together, or is there a better way?
Thanks again for the help.
Mark
Thanks again for the help.
Mark
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 2,625
Likes: 129
From: Black River Falls, WI.
The head unit has the 6+ screen on it. I am thinking that it may be a shorted/broken wire between the amp and the speaker. I tested both poles from the amp plug to the speaker plug. I was able to show connectivity on one pole, but not the other. I will have to take the wiring harness a part and look for the break. Is there a "best way" to deal with the loom? Can I cut it and zip tie it back together, or is there a better way?
Thanks again for the help.
Mark
Thanks again for the help.
Mark
Kris
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From: Black River Falls, WI.
And if your game for hearing some cool systems, look at the June 8-10 post.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/audio...-falls-wi.html
Kris
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/audio...-falls-wi.html
Kris
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