Bose Woofer Cut Off Problem for 2001 Maxima
#164
#165
4 months on the paper trick and still working great. My previous comments about the bass not having the same punch were incorrect. I have to turn the volume down on some songs as they have a little too much bass. I guess it's just the poor quality of some of my MP3's.
#168
Why couldn't a small hole be drilled into the top of the relay case and then spray into it with some contact cleaner. It must have contacts in it and temp or ware seems to effect the clearances of the make and break gaps.
I think this relay only turns on the power to the small amp.
#170
I just registered so I could post in this thread. I stumbled across this while researching my wife's sub problem in her 2004 I35. This lead me down my own road of investigating an exact replacement relay. I ran across Mouser part number 769-CQ1-12V. This is an exact replacement. What I mean by that is the pins are in the same location and the physical dimensions are the exact same as the relay on the cross over board. I replaced the existing relay with this one and it works like a champ! Just thought I would pass this along.
#172
Thanks. I may be new here, but I am far from new on car bulletin boards. I've been doing this before they became "forums" instead of BBS!
One thing I also noticed when removing the old relay is that the pins came loose very easy inside the relay as I was trying to get it released from the board. This is probably the source of the failure. If they came lose with just a small amount of wiggling, then they probably were lose already to begin with. Also, instead of searching for an exact part number, you can search for the type of relay it is, which is "CQ1-12V". I found them everywhere from ebay to Amazon. I opted for Mouser because I had just purchased a bunch of parts to make an attenuator from them and knew how much shipping would be and how long it would take. In other words, it was EASY!
One thing I also noticed when removing the old relay is that the pins came loose very easy inside the relay as I was trying to get it released from the board. This is probably the source of the failure. If they came lose with just a small amount of wiggling, then they probably were lose already to begin with. Also, instead of searching for an exact part number, you can search for the type of relay it is, which is "CQ1-12V". I found them everywhere from ebay to Amazon. I opted for Mouser because I had just purchased a bunch of parts to make an attenuator from them and knew how much shipping would be and how long it would take. In other words, it was EASY!
#175
It'll need to be about 3/16" thick. An 1/8" will probably work, but you want it to press on that relay. I did mine about a month ago and it's been perfect ever since. I used a heavier cardboard type paper and just cut pieces to layer on each other and then wrapped it in some 3M Super 33+ (Real electrical tape)
#176
so i did the 3 cent fix as we seem to call it lol, got the sub working now the only problem is it cuts out, so im guessing its a problem with the soldering points? would i be better off going with a whole new stock relay or a relay from the taiwan manufacturer earlier in the thread?
#177
so i did the 3 cent fix as we seem to call it lol, got the sub working now the only problem is it cuts out, so im guessing its a problem with the soldering points? would i be better off going with a whole new stock relay or a relay from the taiwan manufacturer earlier in the thread?
The "3 cent fix" wont always work because the vibrations from the sub can knock it loose. The problem is inside of the relay and has nothing to do with the solder points or "cold solder points" as some may call it. I still have the blue relay if you are interested email me bvmp4@yahoo.com
#178
THANKS!
Gotta love the internet. Re-solder didnt work for me but the penny trick did. Im going to order a new relay (I have issues with duct tape fixes) but if the penny trick holds then I may just leave it. I had a rear speaker out and this issue with the sub. Fixed them both at the same time... BIG difference in the sound system.
#180
Gotta love the internet. Re-solder didnt work for me but the penny trick did. Im going to order a new relay (I have issues with duct tape fixes) but if the penny trick holds then I may just leave it. I had a rear speaker out and this issue with the sub. Fixed them both at the same time... BIG difference in the sound system.
Ordered the relay from the post above and soldered it in today... works like a champ... hope this one holds up for a while.
#183
My Blose hasn't worked in cold weather for the past 5 years or so. No screen anytime, rain or shine, only my steering wheel buttons work, and only the power button on the head unit work.
FML
#184
if anyone is interested i found a few of the blue relays, they had 5 in stock when i ordered mine for 89 cents. it looks to have all the same numbers as posted by biren41888. i will try to install it this weekend.
http://www.surplus-electronics-sales...roducts_id=580
http://www.surplus-electronics-sales...roducts_id=580
#185
ripping apart the sub and busting out the soldering iron can be a fun project untill you solder the **** out of every connection you see and it still doesnt work... Do what I did.. find an Infinity Bass Link on craigslist and wire it up using the bose sub stock wiring.. better bass and no cutting out! and you can find them for like 100 bucks now.. Plus my idiot friend thought I was running 2 10's back there after that..
Last edited by 2000MaximaSE; 06-08-2012 at 10:46 AM.
#189
I got tired of the cut out and i had already replaced the relay once before and the cut out happend again so i came to the conclusion that the relay was a POS and must go. so this is the end result remove relay and jump the circuit works perfect no problems whatsoever
#191
Just throwing in my $.03 ...
My sub was cutting out constantly, tried the .03 cent trick about a week ago and it hasn't cut out once since.
I'll probably order the new relay redrocker posted (Mouser part number 769-CQ1-12V) anyway just to get it fixed right but the work around has been great so far...
My sub was cutting out constantly, tried the .03 cent trick about a week ago and it hasn't cut out once since.
I'll probably order the new relay redrocker posted (Mouser part number 769-CQ1-12V) anyway just to get it fixed right but the work around has been great so far...
#192
I got tired of the cut out and i had already replaced the relay once before and the cut out happend again so i came to the conclusion that the relay was a POS and must go. so this is the end result remove relay and jump the circuit works perfect no problems whatsoever
#193
#194
Also, I am CONVINCED that biren had a source for those relays for less than a buck, and was selling them for $15, kept making new accounts to come on this thread and say how great they were.
I dont know how long the site keeps track of MACs and IP's, but if all of those can be linked to the same MAC (provided this fellow is not too smart), then he needs a ban. I just read through 5 pages of this thread and at least a page of it was either his or his troll accounts spam.
#195
here it is...if any one wants a relay like that and if you want your sub to work for sure...send me $15 to my address so i can drive 1 hour to dayton and get it ..and then i can mail it to you....if you would like to do this...email me at bvmp4@yahoo.com
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#196
See this thread:
http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...-once-all.html
#199
There is a detailed how-to in this thread:
http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...-once-all.html
#200
I am going to try the .03 fix, and if that doesnt work, I will do this. This is brilliantly simple.
Also, I am CONVINCED that biren had a source for those relays for less than a buck, and was selling them for $15, kept making new accounts to come on this thread and say how great they were.
I dont know how long the site keeps track of MACs and IP's, but if all of those can be linked to the same MAC (provided this fellow is not too smart), then he needs a ban. I just read through 5 pages of this thread and at least a page of it was either his or his troll accounts spam.
Also, I am CONVINCED that biren had a source for those relays for less than a buck, and was selling them for $15, kept making new accounts to come on this thread and say how great they were.
I dont know how long the site keeps track of MACs and IP's, but if all of those can be linked to the same MAC (provided this fellow is not too smart), then he needs a ban. I just read through 5 pages of this thread and at least a page of it was either his or his troll accounts spam.
I sold them for $15 because I took time out of my busy schedule to drive an hour to the warehouse and but the relay...also pay for the bubbled envelope and shipping, I also gave detailed instructions on how to install it! For the people who bought relays off of me...how is the sub working for you??