Rear speaker connection options - again

[ppvfan]

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]

I'm following this

 

[PPV_2018]

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]

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

 

[89Suburban]

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

Thanks for posting this

 

[Joseph Garcia]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

No, nothing there. Bare bones PPV equipment.

 

[ppvfan]

I decided to do it the easy way. Also, I don't care how it looks, so that helps.

I cut a small hole in the bottom of the rubber boot on the door side. I didn't want to mess around with the plug connector in the pillar so I drilled a hole instead. From there, it was easy enough to run the wire along the door sill and up to the front. I may put a bit of RTV or similar in the grommet eventually.

I already have 4 Kicker 6.5" speakers installed. Next up will be the Kicker 47KEY200.4 amp and probably the Kenwood Excelon KMM-X705. Any opinions or tips about those are appreciated.

 

[Doubeleive]

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.

On the PPV's typically the rear speaker wires are cut inside behind the plastic pillar trim between the front & rear seats

 

[89Suburban]

I decided to do it the easy way. Also, I don't care how it looks, so that helps.

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I cut a small hole in the bottom of the rubber boot on the door side. I didn't want to mess around with the plug connector in the pillar so I drilled a hole instead. From there, it was easy enough to run the wire along the door sill and up to the front. I may put a bit of RTV or similar in the grommet eventually.

I already have 4 Kicker 6.5" speakers installed. Next up will be the Kicker 47KEY200.4 amp and probably the Kenwood Excelon KMM-X705. Any opinions or tips about those are appreciated.

What head unit are you going with?

 

[ppvfan]

What head unit are you going with?

Probably the Kenwood Excelon KMM-X705. I don't need a touchscreen, just something that will provide good sound from FM radio and Spotify.

 

[89Suburban]

Probably the Kenwood Excelon KMM-X705. I don't need a touchscreen, just something that will provide good sound from FM radio and Spotify.

Wow what kind of mounting kit fits that into our double DIN dashes? What does it look like installed into the bezel? Is there a custom bezel?

 

[Fless]

I have a KMM-X503 in my '04 and it's okay, sound-wise. But the buttons are too small for my tired old eyes and I'm thinking about putting a double din Kenwood Nav in its place.

 

[ppvfan]

Metra makes a single DIN adapter with a shelf thing under the radio.

 

[Fless]

Wow what kind of mounting kit fits that into our double DIN dashes? What does it look like installed into the bezel? Is there a custom bezel?

www.crutchfield.com is your friend.

 

[89Suburban]

Good stuff guys