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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 11:30 PM
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speaker problems

I have this 87 IROC that I bought about 4 months ago. When I bought it the dome light, horn, radio etc would not work. Today I finally found the fused that needed replaced and fixed it. Everything now works but the music only plays out of the rear driver side speaker. So I went back there and from the looks of things it looks as though the electrical had been out for 5+ years as the speakers had a fair amount of dirt caked on them. So is there anyway I can get them to work again? Also the speaker that does work can only be turned up half way and then it starts to make a crackling sort of sound as though there is interference. Plus even with it up halfway it sounds like a whisper. So... any suggestions?
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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 12:31 AM
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Re: speaker problems

Ive seen this before. It could be 2 things. (1) The radios speaker channel on its internal amp is going bad (new radio time) or (2) The speakers voice coil is going out. Id suggest just throwing a new deck and speakers in there. You'll not only get functional sound.. But way better sound.

Whats in there now? all stock?

Originally Posted by '87IROCZOWNER69
I have this 87 IROC that I bought about 4 months ago. When I bought it the dome light, horn, radio etc would not work. Today I finally found the fused that needed replaced and fixed it. Everything now works but the music only plays out of the rear driver side speaker. So I went back there and from the looks of things it looks as though the electrical had been out for 5+ years as the speakers had a fair amount of dirt caked on them. So is there anyway I can get them to work again? Also the speaker that does work can only be turned up half way and then it starts to make a crackling sort of sound as though there is interference. Plus even with it up halfway it sounds like a whisper. So... any suggestions?
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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 04:05 AM
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Car: 1985 Trans Am
Engine: 305 Carb
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: Borg Warner 3.27
Re: speaker problems

try out a new set of speakers and a cd player, i have both u can have if u live close to 61364. its 2 "6x9" and 2 "4x6"
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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 07:41 PM
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Re: speaker problems

right now there is a newer deck but I still think it is atleast 5-10 years old and the speakers are pioneers but they also look to be 5-10 years old as well. What brand of deck and speakers do you guys recommend because I was thinking alpines because they have a nice sound and I know they will fit.
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