Need Speaker for 2000 Avalon JBL

[Cherrybark]

I didn't see this longer thread before posting to a newer one. Hope no one is irritated by my repeating information here.

My wife's car had this problem about a year ago. Fortunately the speaker is fairly simple to repair yourself.

As speakers age the foam supporting the cone deteriorates and needs to be replaced. It's a simple matter of removing the old foam, cleaning a bit of residue and gluing a new foam ring in place. Visit Speaker Works Northwest - Speakers Repairs Woofers Parts to see a video of the process.

Removing the speaker from the car is the hardest part of the job. The speaker cover pops off the rear deck. Measure the speaker, get confused about which kit to order, email them the dimensions, order their recommended kit for around $20-25 bucks, repair, install, enjoy.

Carl

[l51roberts]

Thanks for the information. I found a Kicker speaker that worked for me. Rated at input range 40-175 watts, with a higher sensitivity 89db. The installation took about 15 minutes. Did not have to remove the seat like some said. After removing the third brake light as described before, I removed the 10mm bolts and lifted the assembly out without having to remove the seat. There is enough movement in the rear deck up to one half an inch, and you can easy it out. Once out the speaker I found fit nicely in the old slot and I used the plastic ring and covering to clamp in the new speaker. Was able to use the old plugs too. I have a speaker for sale now if anyone is interested. I plan to post it on ebay for about $45 including shipping and handling. I had to buy a pair and have no use for the second speaker. It is Kicker SS8MB and it works very well. It is a free air speaker, mid range 30-500hz. Any interest?

[383magnum]

i fixed our woofer for a buck of ge's 100% silicone 2 sealant just put a good bead around edge of surround where the foam edge has torn after removing plastic trim ring which actually holds brake light assembly .lay a bead up to the ribs, lay a good bead around edge of brake light mount ring. reassemble and enjoy let it cure for twenty four hrs then enjoy, even rob zombie could not take it down. joe

[bhw]

My first "fix" of this problem was to cut the wires in the trunk, right at the solder points on the speaker. Now the other speakers work fine without the rattle. My next task will be to remove the woofer and either fix it, or replace it. On another forum, everyone who replaced the JBL with a new JBL from the dealer, eventually lost it to the same problem. That back window and the sun, will cook any speaker you put back there if it gets enough sunlight on a regular basis. I would highly recommend against buying a new one from a dealer.

[FL Avalon]

Originally Posted by Ventolar

Thanks. I'll give it a try.

Did you successfully replace your Avalon subwoofer? I can not figure out how to remove the retaining screws from the bottom side of the black plastic mounting ring. Can you help me out with any info? Thanks, DH