TSB - Flash: Audio Speaker Popping-Like Sound During Audio Play

December 21st, 2007 | Category: Jeep JK TSB & Recalls, Electrical TSB

NUMBER: 08-030-07
GROUP: Electrical
DATE: December 21, 2007

SUBJECT:
Flash: Audio Speaker Popping-Like Sound During Audio Play

OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Audio Amplifier with new software.

CAUTION: If this flash process is interrupted/aborted, the AMP will be damaged beyond repair and will require replacement.

MODELS:
2008 (JK) Wrangler

NOTE: This bulletin applies to the above listed vehicles equipped with a Premium Infinity audio system (sales code RC9) built before December 10, 2007 (MDH 1210XX).

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The vehicle operator may experience a popping-like sound from the audio speakers. The condition may be more noticeable when the audio source is the radio tuner.

TSB 08-030-07

4 Comments so far

  1. Brian March 5th, 2008 2:47 pm

    Had this TSB performed….problem worse. Sound now poor, lower volume of bass and much deteriorated sound quality across frequencies.

  2. Scott March 29th, 2008 4:06 pm

    I have the problem as well, but only when I use AUX for my IPOD. it pops, but then seems to go away. I notice it on certain songs with more bass too, but I’ve inspected the speakers and none are damaged.

  3. BEN LEE March 30th, 2008 9:01 pm

    i’m having this same issue…..i don’t want to bring it to the dealership just to be disappointed with crappy sound quality after it’s done….what should i do?? is there another alternative fix? or is that just 1 case where sound quality was compromised

  4. John May 5th, 2008 10:23 pm

    i had the same problem and i just took it in for an oil change and told them my issue. there was a software update for the amplifier and it actually worked. i was very surprised. i would recommend taking it in and having them update the software. all i listen to now is the hdd.

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