2010 F150 XLT with single CD and Sync Problem
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2010 F150 XLT with single CD and Sync Problem
I've got a 2010 XLT with the basic stereo with a single CD player and Sync. It's basically stock, but I did upgrade the factory speakers with some 4 new Rockford Fosgate speakers last winter. For the last 18 months or so, the driver's side front door speaker has been having a static sound, and dropping out frequently. That's the main reason I replaced the speakers, figuring it was blown, but the symptoms persisted. About 2 weeks ago, I totally lost any sound in the rear speakers also.
Figuring the factory stereo was dying, I went ahead and ordered a Pioneer AVH-1330NEX stereo from Crutchfield, complete with the iDatalink Maestro controller, so I could retain my steering wheel controls and Sync. I went to install it last night, and of course, Crutchfield's help line was closed by the time I was ready for the install. Once I finally figured out (I thought) how to wire it up, I installed it, hooked the battery back up, and I still had the same speaker issues. The stereo also didn't turn off with the key, but I figure that's a simple wiring thing i missed. So I took everything back out and reinstalled the factory radio so I could drive it today.
After I put everything back together, I got on the Google Machine to research my problems. I think I discovered that the cause of my problems with the front door speaker was addressed with a TSB saying to replace the wiring harness in the door. But I couldn't find anything on the rear speakers. So my question is, what's causing my rear speakers issue. Is there a bad amplifier in the truck that I don't know about? Is it a problem with Sync? Is there a bad control module somewhere causing my issues? HELP, I don't know what to do.
Figuring the factory stereo was dying, I went ahead and ordered a Pioneer AVH-1330NEX stereo from Crutchfield, complete with the iDatalink Maestro controller, so I could retain my steering wheel controls and Sync. I went to install it last night, and of course, Crutchfield's help line was closed by the time I was ready for the install. Once I finally figured out (I thought) how to wire it up, I installed it, hooked the battery back up, and I still had the same speaker issues. The stereo also didn't turn off with the key, but I figure that's a simple wiring thing i missed. So I took everything back out and reinstalled the factory radio so I could drive it today.
After I put everything back together, I got on the Google Machine to research my problems. I think I discovered that the cause of my problems with the front door speaker was addressed with a TSB saying to replace the wiring harness in the door. But I couldn't find anything on the rear speakers. So my question is, what's causing my rear speakers issue. Is there a bad amplifier in the truck that I don't know about? Is it a problem with Sync? Is there a bad control module somewhere causing my issues? HELP, I don't know what to do.
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I've got a 2010 XLT with the basic stereo with a single CD player and Sync. It's basically stock, but I did upgrade the factory speakers with some 4 new Rockford Fosgate speakers last winter. For the last 18 months or so, the driver's side front door speaker has been having a static sound, and dropping out frequently. That's the main reason I replaced the speakers, figuring it was blown, but the symptoms persisted. About 2 weeks ago, I totally lost any sound in the rear speakers also.
Figuring the factory stereo was dying, I went ahead and ordered a Pioneer AVH-1330NEX stereo from Crutchfield, complete with the iDatalink Maestro controller, so I could retain my steering wheel controls and Sync. I went to install it last night, and of course, Crutchfield's help line was closed by the time I was ready for the install. Once I finally figured out (I thought) how to wire it up, I installed it, hooked the battery back up, and I still had the same speaker issues. The stereo also didn't turn off with the key, but I figure that's a simple wiring thing i missed. So I took everything back out and reinstalled the factory radio so I could drive it today.
After I put everything back together, I got on the Google Machine to research my problems. I think I discovered that the cause of my problems with the front door speaker was addressed with a TSB saying to replace the wiring harness in the door. But I couldn't find anything on the rear speakers. So my question is, what's causing my rear speakers issue. Is there a bad amplifier in the truck that I don't know about? Is it a problem with Sync? Is there a bad control module somewhere causing my issues? HELP, I don't know what to do.
Figuring the factory stereo was dying, I went ahead and ordered a Pioneer AVH-1330NEX stereo from Crutchfield, complete with the iDatalink Maestro controller, so I could retain my steering wheel controls and Sync. I went to install it last night, and of course, Crutchfield's help line was closed by the time I was ready for the install. Once I finally figured out (I thought) how to wire it up, I installed it, hooked the battery back up, and I still had the same speaker issues. The stereo also didn't turn off with the key, but I figure that's a simple wiring thing i missed. So I took everything back out and reinstalled the factory radio so I could drive it today.
After I put everything back together, I got on the Google Machine to research my problems. I think I discovered that the cause of my problems with the front door speaker was addressed with a TSB saying to replace the wiring harness in the door. But I couldn't find anything on the rear speakers. So my question is, what's causing my rear speakers issue. Is there a bad amplifier in the truck that I don't know about? Is it a problem with Sync? Is there a bad control module somewhere causing my issues? HELP, I don't know what to do.
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I know my left front speaker going in and out is caused by a bad connection of the wiring harness. A replacement wiring harness costs about $125, and the only thing affected by the bad harness are the 2 pins that power the speakers. Would I be better off just running new speaker wires to all 4 speakers, and saying the hell with the wiring harnesses?
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Both rear speakers went out at the same time, and when I installed the new head unit, they were still out. If it was a moisture problem, I would think one would be affected before the other. There was no sign of moisture when I replaced the speakers last winter. If there is not an amp (and I didn't think there was one, but had to ask), is there a control module somewhere in the dash that could be causing the problem? When I first googled it, I saw something about having to reprogram an audio control module, but can't find that now.
I know my left front speaker going in and out is caused by a bad connection of the wiring harness. A replacement wiring harness costs about $125, and the only thing affected by the bad harness are the 2 pins that power the speakers. Would I be better off just running new speaker wires to all 4 speakers, and saying the hell with the wiring harnesses?
I know my left front speaker going in and out is caused by a bad connection of the wiring harness. A replacement wiring harness costs about $125, and the only thing affected by the bad harness are the 2 pins that power the speakers. Would I be better off just running new speaker wires to all 4 speakers, and saying the hell with the wiring harnesses?