ColumbusJBR Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 Hey guys, haven't been around in some time. Seeking advice. I currently have the kicker KS6.2 component speakers in my front doors, powered by an external Alpine amp. I was fiddling around with my drivers side door panel the other day and had to unhook the leads from the tweeter and midrange. After reinstalling everything I noticed that my midrange wasn't putting out any sound. Tweeter was working fine. I did all the standard trouble shooting (hooked midrange up to another stereo, speaker is good. Tried swapping the wire from the crossover mid output to the midrange speaker, no sound. Crossover is definitely getting signal since the tweeter is still working.) The crossover seems good except for the midrange outputs, I can't get any signal out of them. Here are my thoughts: While reassembling the door, I turned on the stereo and temporarily hooked up the speakers to make sure all was good before buttoning everything up. After confirming both speakers worked, I disconnected and finished putting the door on. My suspicion is that when disconnecting the midrange I may have inadvertently shorted the + and - leads together. I didn't notice anything at the time, but that's all that I can think of that would cause this. I guess my question is if this sounds plausible. Would shorting two live speaker leads fry that channel of the crossover? I'm guessing yes, but just wanted to make sure that made sense before I begin tracking down a new crossover. Any advice is greatly appreciated!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTS909 Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 Did you open the crossover up and look at the glass fuses? VM-1 Pioneer DEH-80PRS Hertz HSK 165XL Arc Audio KS 300.2 Linear Power 1002 Full Mods Fi Audio Q 10s Sundown Audio Scv 3000 Big 3 XS Power D5100 Juice Box 20AH Singer Alternator Sky High Wire <p>My Ebay feedback. http://feedback.ebay...tab=AllFeedback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColumbusJBR Posted April 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 I took a glance but didn't take note of it. I'll look again tomorrow and get back with info. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColumbusJBR Posted April 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Well I found the problem. Opened up the crossover and... The lead of that inductor (I think? Sorry it has been a while since I had an EE class) somehow became severed. Will I be able to solder that? I would think yes, but any input would be appreciated. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDrifter Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Yup, Clean the connection, solder, profit ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColumbusJBR Posted April 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Soldered it back up, works great again. Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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