need help audio system failed

have 93 J30...whole audio system does not work
any suggestions...think it might be a relay or a fuse??

The Bose system is notorious for going bad. You could try the fuse, disconnecting the battery overnight, etc. Mine in my 94 J30t stopped a year or so ago and had a place pull it out. It was a bad soder. If you are experienced then go ahead and pull out out an check it out. If not leave it to the experts...unfortunately not much choice!

Jeff

My Bose audio system crapped out a while back too... needless to say the Dealership fixed it for about 200 bucks. Went without music for a couple weeks. The speakers have custom amps or something like that, so buying a new head unit required replacing all speakers!!!

Originally posted by NoMotive
My Bose audio system crapped out a while back too... needless to say the Dealership fixed it for about 200 bucks. Went without music for a couple weeks. The speakers have custom amps or something like that, so buying a new head unit required replacing all speakers!!!

I believe it's just that Bose isn't compatible with anybody else.

You might want to watch eBay also, if you can determine which component is bad. Many times I have seen whole or part of J30 audio systems for sale.

I had this problem with my old J-30 and it cost me about $125 to get fixed. Luckily I have a local stereo guy that is real cool and found a guy in California that could rebuild the unit for a flat fee of $75+S&H. I wish I still had those records, I would have been able to give you his information.

These guys fixed mine for just under $200 (not including s/h) http://www.carstereohelp.com/ - they also give you 1 yr warranty - excellent place to deal with

Where is the Switching Relay and fue? for the 93 J30?

I have CD player seem to be working, attenna fine, everything ok but all of a sudden this morning. all the speakers has no sound.

Where is the Switching Relay and fue? for the 93 J30?

I have CD player seem to be working, attenna fine, everything ok but all of a sudden this morning. all the speakers has no sound.

I have the similar problem with my 93 J30 Bose system as well. In extreme summer heat the audio system works intermittently. All components work normally but there is no sound. Any clue as to what may be the root cause. My dealer wants $250 to diagnose the problem. Also, some of you have suggested a relay that turns the individually amplified speakers. How does one find this relay?Thank you in advance.

I have the similar problem with my 93 J30 Bose system as well. In extreme summer heat the audio system works intermittently. All components work normally but there is no sound. Any clue as to what may be the root cause. My dealer wants $250 to diagnose the problem. Also, some of you have suggested a relay that turns the individually amplified speakers. How does one find this relay?Thank you in advance.


I had the exact same problem a few months ago. Took it to a local repair shop. It was lose components, cost $90. I had too many problems with my J30, so I finally traded it in for a Camry.

This may help some of you I had the same problem with Bose system. Bose only manufactures the speakers Clarion makes the unit itself. I bought a Bose 6 disc changer that was in a 2004 350zx for 150.00 bucks off Ebay-just a few inexpensive adapter switches and you would have thought you driving in a brand new Infinity again. It required a little work but was well worth it fits back like the old one did-Good Luck