I repositioned some wires behind the speaker area. It helped.
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Any problems w/ premium audio speakers?
In April I bought a 2018 Wrangler JL leftover Sahara with premium audio. It has two 2 decent sized speakers up front on the dash. The left one vibrates, giving a buzzing noise but only when females are talking on talk-radio. It is noticeable only every now and then but is super-annoying. The dealer replaced the speaker, but the problem persists.
Anyone else out there having any speaker problems? Anything similar to this?
Anyone else out there having any speaker problems? Anything similar to this?
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Loose wires/connection
I am having the same problem... after a bit of research, it looks like there is a wire harness under the steering wheel which vibrates. It causes a "charlie brown" effect from certain sounds - notably talk radio. I am going to try and remove the panel under the steering wheel, insert a bit of foam, and wrap in electrical tape to cure... I believe there is also a dealer alert, but am unaware of the number. If you do take it in, don't let the dealer tell you its the speaker...
I am having the same problem... after a bit of research, it looks like there is a wire harness under the steering wheel which vibrates. It causes a "charlie brown" effect from certain sounds - notably talk radio. I am going to try and remove the panel under the steering wheel, insert a bit of foam, and wrap in electrical tape to cure... I believe there is also a dealer alert, but am unaware of the number. If you do take it in, don't let the dealer tell you its the speaker...
Thanks to you both for your replies. Unfortunately I already took it to the dealer - three times. The first time I reported it. The second time they replaced the speaker to no avail. The third time they forgot #1 and #2 and that they were supposed to ask Jeep if there is a service alert for it. Now they say it is radio station dependent - it is not. I'm taking it in again this week and I fear they are going to take the dash apart and screw things up forever.
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Hi robfoley123,Thanks to you both for your replies. Unfortunately I already took it to the dealer - three times. The first time I reported it. The second time they replaced the speaker to no avail. The third time they forgot #1 and #2 and that they were supposed to ask Jeep if there is a service alert for it. Now they say it is radio station dependent - it is not. I'm taking it in again this week and I fear they are going to take the dash apart and screw things up forever.
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I sincerely regret to hear of the trouble you are experiencing with your Wrangler. Given your situation and that you're taking the vehicle back to the dealer this week, I would like to escalate a case on your behalf. This will allow us to have your situation formally documented, as well as connect you with a case specialist who can provide you with an additional layer of assistance as you work with your dealer. Please follow up with us via private message to proceed in this manner. Hope to hear from you soon!
Mark
Jeep Social Care Specialist
Any resolution to this problem? I’m experiencing it too. I am about to take my JL to the dealership for radio/Uconnect related issues and am wondering if I should add this to the list. Thanks.
There’s excessive vibration from the speakers under the driver’s side. I wondered why it was so much worse than other vehicles I’ve owned, then realized it’s because they couldn’t place speakers in the removable doors.
The brake and gas pedals on mine vibrated to the point of annoyance. I added gtmat on the flat surfaces under there, and around the metal part of the brake pedal. The stereo sounds much better, too. I don’t know if this will resolve your problem, but it didn’t cost much (you only need about one square foot total) and it vastly improved mine.
The brake and gas pedals on mine vibrated to the point of annoyance. I added gtmat on the flat surfaces under there, and around the metal part of the brake pedal. The stereo sounds much better, too. I don’t know if this will resolve your problem, but it didn’t cost much (you only need about one square foot total) and it vastly improved mine.
My only problem with the Alpine audio is that it doesn't sound anywhere remotely close to what $1,300 above and beyond the stock system should sound like.
I get this too on morning FM talk shows. Front speaker vibrates when people talk with a certain voice tone. Never when listening to music.
And the sound is the most amazing I've ever heard from a Jeep. Bass is true and punchy and treble is very sharp.
I'll dive under the dash and see what I can find.
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And the sound is the most amazing I've ever heard from a Jeep. Bass is true and punchy and treble is very sharp.
I'll dive under the dash and see what I can find.
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I have this same problem. The dealership sent my radio out for repair it did have other issues but during diagnostics they fried out both my batteries. Cost me $300 to drive it home and they won’t replay the aux battery. After I got the radio back it still has that voice doubling and vibration. I have the esp warranty do you think that’s coveredwHi robfoley123,
I sincerely regret to hear of the trouble you are experiencing with your Wrangler. Given your situation and that you're taking the vehicle back to the dealer this week, I would like to escalate a case on your behalf. This will allow us to have your situation formally documented, as well as connect you with a case specialist who can provide you with an additional layer of assistance as you work with your dealer. Please follow up with us via private message to proceed in this manner. Hope to hear from you soon!
Mark
Jeep Social Care Specialist
Welcome to the Forum, from Cave Creek AZ.I have this same problem. The dealership sent my radio out for repair it did have other issues but during diagnostics they fried out both my batteries. Cost me $300 to drive it home and they won’t replay the aux battery. After I got the radio back it still has that voice doubling and vibration. I have the esp warranty do you think that’s coveredw
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