Rear speaker connection options - again

ppvfan · Oct 27, 2024

I've done a lot of searching and can't find a solution to connect the rear speakers. My speakers are connected to the wires in the rear doors. The radio connectors have the correct color wires for the rear speakers. Somewhere in between there's a problem.

The only option I can see is to run new wires. It doesn't look that easy, but I'm out of ideas. Has anyone found a better way? Thanks.

89Suburban · Oct 27, 2024

I'm following this

PPV_2018 · Oct 28, 2024

You say the wires in the radio harness are the correct colors; have you confirmed that the wires or more specifically the pins that are supposed to be in the harness connectors are in tact and not broken or missing ?

Do you know for sure the rear speakers work and they are not broken or blown? I feel like an issue in between the radio and speaker harnesses would pretty much be the wire itself, which would be pretty unlikely, but even the smallest issue with a wire could cause some gremlins so it is possible. Also, have you checked the fuses?

SACK_U · Oct 28, 2024

you can test the wires from the deck harness to the speaker with a 9v battery

89Suburban · Oct 28, 2024

SACK_U said:
you can test the wires from the deck harness to the speaker with a 9v battery

Thanks for posting this

Joseph Garcia · Oct 28, 2024

It does seem improbable that both rear speakers would not work as a result of a wiring issue, unless it is in a connector that has both rear speaker wires running through it.

Even though it is a PIA to remove the rear door inner walls/trim, just to check the speakers, it appears to be the next logical step approach for you. As @SACK_U recommended above, you should test the speakers themselves to ensure that they are in fact operational.

ppvfan · Oct 28, 2024

I installed new rear speakers a few months ago so they should be good.
The pins in the connector were there and in good shape.
I'll try that 9v battery test and see how it goes. Thanks.

ppvfan · Oct 28, 2024

I tried the battery test, but no luck. I plan on installing a new radio and amp, so I'll run some new rear speaker wires.
Thanks for the ideas.

89Suburban · Oct 28, 2024

ppvfan said:
I tried the battery test, but no luck. I plan on installing a new radio and amp, so I'll run some new rear speaker wires.
Thanks for the ideas.

I am assuming there are no rear audio or climate controls on the console?

ppvfan · Oct 29, 2024

89Suburban said:
I am assuming there are no rear audio or climate controls on the console?

No, nothing there. Bare bones PPV equipment.

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