Speaker Problems in a 91 240

KeithDell · Post by **KeithDell** » 26 Aug 2011, 20:09

Thanks, in advance, for the support.

I own a 1991 240, and I'm having trouble with the speakers, and I'm not certain the cause. I have no sound coming from the rear speakers and only the faintest sounds coming from the front. Based on reading the other postings on this topic (specifically: https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums ... =2&t=23121), it seems as though I have an amplifier problem. Of course, my larger problem is that I don't where to proceed from here.

Any chance you can outline how I might verify if my problem is with the amplifier or speakers and then what my next steps should be?

Post by **phils94850** » 27 Aug 2011, 05:32

Keith, welcome to MVS !

I guess I need to know what all are you doing ? Are you just replacing the speakers ? Did you just all the sudden lose sound ? What kind of headunit do you have in the car and any aftermarket hooked up such as amps ?

KeithDell · Post by **KeithDell** » 27 Aug 2011, 19:12

Hi, Phils,
Thanks for the welcome and the quick reply. Simply stated, my goal is to restore sound to the vehicle. Right not I'm trying to determine the reason that I lost sound (breakdown of speakers themselves or another cause).

I'm working with all original equipment, including the factory-issued headunit. I don't think there's been any aftermarket hook ups, but I'm not certain.

I bought the car used about 4.5 years ago, and I don't remember there being any sound from the rear speakers. Over time I lost almost 100 percent sound in the front driver speaker, and recently I lost most of the sound from the front passenger speaker. It seems as though I can fade sound from left to right using the volume dial (though I was under the impression that the 240 volume fade was front/rear, not left/right).

Thanks, again, for your help--that's the Hoosier hospitality I know and love (called Indiana home for most of my childhood...and still every Christmas).

Post by **phils94850** » 28 Aug 2011, 13:10

Another hooooosier

it sounds to me like your headunit is slowly going out on you. Id replace it first and go from there.

KeithDell · Post by **KeithDell** » 29 Aug 2011, 15:47

Well, that sounds as if it'd be an easier fix than an amp issue. I'll give it a shot and let you know what comes of it. Thanks, again, for the support.