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Why Is My Car Subwoofer Not Working?

Sheetal B
By Sheetal B. Updated: January 20, 2017
Why Is My Car Subwoofer Not Working?

So you have installed a subwoofer in your car to give you that amazing sound. Subwoofers are like any other loudspeakers, just that this one is solely for the purpose of amplifying the bass or low pitched audio frequencies. It adds that depth to the music and can really improve the sound of your existing car audio. If your car subwoofer stops working, you might think that this means a visit to your local car audio specialist, but before spending on professional help, there are a few things you could do to figure out and fix the problem on your own. If you're asking yourself: why is my car subwoofer not working? At OneHowTo we give you all the possible options.

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Check the Connections on Your Car Subwoofer

The first and the simplest thing to do to know why your car subwoofer isn't working, is to check all the power cables to make sure your subwoofer is properly connected. Connectivity issues are often the culprit and easiest to handle. Disconnect the system from the battery and open the panels to check that there are no loose ends and everything is in place. Next, check if the terminals are connected properly to the right ports. If you do not have experience in this, you can look up few instructions online, specific to your car audio system model. It won’t be hard to find. Even the user manual will be good enough guide. Also double check that the head unit is connected to the battery source. This is where all the power from battery is transferred to the audio systems.

Why Is My Car Subwoofer Not Working? - Check the Connections on Your Car Subwoofer
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You Might Need Some Professional Intervention

If none of the above checks solve the problem, you might need to take it to a car audio shop. The specialist there can further assess situation and fix the problem. It is possible that there’s something wrong with the car subwoofer internally. Hardware could have given away due to poor quality or some short fuse possible due to voltage/ power flow from the battery. The speaker can also be damaged by external physical elements like accidental water or other liquid spills right on it. The professional can give you the season why your car subwoofer isn't working and how to fix it or whether it would need to be replaced completely.

In most cases, subwoofer issues can be handled on your own. So do go through the user manual and get some help online to save you time and money making a trip to the car audio shop.

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