So I was driving my usual long trip home and I was getting assaulted by bugs like crazy. So I pushed my windshield washer lever to give it a little juice and clean some of the fresh bug guts off my windshield. As I do so I hear a terrible crackling and static (like a bad walkie-talkie) and then silence! So I turn off the radio and turn it back on. Still nothing. I fiddle with some settings to see if anything will get it back. Still nothing, so I turn it off and on again. Wham! it works...
So I was checking all the speakers adjusting it front left, right and rear left, right. It appears that even though it seemed like the majority of the noise (static crackling) came from the right, it now seems the left side is more muffled.
I've had speakers go in cars before, but never quite like this.
How many of you have had your speakers go in your Libby and did they act like this.
Has anyone had an electrical gremlin like this where you do a random function like wash your windshield and it affects the radio?
How many of you have replaced your speakers because you thought your speakers might be about to do something like this?
With the speakers fairly well hidden in the dash panels, are these panels easy to take on and off to replace the speakers? I've had some vehicles I've owned that I've replaced speakers on be a real pain in the @#$, so I just want to know what I'm getting into
My To Do list now: (JEEP only, the Honey-do list is MUCH longer!)
Replace Fan Blower resister
Figure out electrical gremlin/ replace speakers
finally get around to installing skid plate for T-case that has been sitting in my garage for a few months now.
Research my lift/ suspension upgrade
Decide on new tires before the white stuff comes
I have to get this done before the JEEP adds more to my list. The first two items have both been within the last couple of weeks, ugh!
EDIT:
Sorry, I should have looked at the Tech section for the specifics on the speakers. I see now there is a decent amount of info on that. However, I'd still like to know the answers to most of my questions. And mods, if this should be moved to the Electronic section, please do so. Thanks!