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SilverJL

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The following fixed my speaker rattle (alternative option, but similar to other fix listed in the post above).

Original source of info, thanks DaveK: https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/charlie-brown-audio-sound.17229/#post-426005

1. To replicate the problem visit this youtube video, plug your phone into the aux in audio port. It will play a 145 hz tone for about 1 minute. You have keep hitting replay because it is only 1 minute long.

2. In the uConnect audio setting change it to back right, back left, right front to hear how it should sound. Change it to the left front and BINGO! super rattle kicks in.

3. Next to the ODBII port, you will find a few connectors (see picture below). Tap on the cable harness coming from each one until you hear the rattle sound go in/out. Then isolate to which set of wires. Push that set of wires up slightly, hold it, rattle goes away. Get a cable tie to hold it in that position. Done!

Picture below is from DaveK.

Speaker connector rattle.jpeg

Thanks for posting! Zip tie approach worked perfectly and didn't even need to remove kick panel...sweet!
 

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Oh thank goodness you guys figured it out, after 5 months of ownership it started to rattle like crazy on talk radio.
 

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I did the zip tie fix. Working well so far.

I had it in to my dealer to apply the loud fan TSB (which they did) and asked him to apply the STAR fix shown above. They looked at it and said it didn't apply to my VIN.....frustrating so I just got under the console and in 5 minutes it was fixed. Thanks to all of those who posted above.
 

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This just started with our 2019, had it for 10 months. Placed some filter foam between the module and the connectors, seems to have stopped rattling for now. Nice to know there is an easier solution, the zip tie.
 

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Glad I found this post! Thanks to the forums for solving my issues again. Wish the dealerships used these forums more. When I mentioned to the service specialist looking at them last time I was at the dealer for a different issue they couldn't figure out, but the forums did, I think they get offended.
I've had the Jeep for 1 year exactly and this weird speaker noise just started from the bottom front drivers side speakers. Especially when listening to Howard on XM it is very noticeable. It sound like something out of a Peanuts cartoon, strange echo sound. It's been driving me nuts this week. I'll be applying the fix as soon as I have some time this week.
Thanks forums!
 

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I know theres a ton of fixes for this, and I have tried a few that worked for a while and then stopped working, but my latest attempt seems to have done the trick permanently and is the easiest cleanest solution I have seen so far so I thought I would share. I bought the high density foam wedges on amazon for only 5 bucks. The wide thin one jams in easy and stays put. Well worth 5 bucks to have some that I dont have to keep adjusting.

6pc Furniture Wedge...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006580ELQ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
 

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Same thing is happening with my 21 wrangler unlimited rubicon. I took it to keep and they "couldn't duplicate the problem" it only happens using CarPlay and I am using an Apple usbc cord. has anyone gotten anywhere with Jeep on this?
 

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Hi Guys,

I would really use some help here. been struggeling with my speakers for a while now. i have got a base model JLU with the 7inch uconnect system. Same as everyone else, i wanted a slightly more tune to my music, so i reaserched and everyone recommends either kicker or infinity refwrence speakers.

Based on my previous experience, i decided to proceed with infinity reference rather than kickers. I installed 2 pairs of 3.5inch 3032cfx 3ohm; 2 replaced the ones in the dash and 2 replaced the ones in the sound bar. I also replaced the 4inch speakers in the sound bar with the infinity reference 4032cfx 3ohm speakers.

The sound is much better and im happy with the overall performance, however; everytime i push my volume higher tha 30 one side of speakers disconnects completely and goes quite. If i switch the car off for few minutes, itll reboot the system and get it to work again till i increase my volume again.

Im honestly frustrated, dont know what to do and dont want to invest in an amp at this stage. Seen many vids online with the exact same installation with no issues.

Is it because the infinity reference are 3ohm? If i replace them with 4ohm kickers will that help? if anyone can assist me here, i would be grateful as this has been going on for almost a month and is driving me crazy.

I also tried removing all the sound bar and replacing them with the factory ones to see if the issue presists, and guess what yes it does, most probably because each of these channels are wired in parallel. When i replaced all the speakers back to facotry ones, works like a charm with no issues.

Appreciate your support.
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