halik

I would imagine the only way to these gears get broken is if there's a foreign object stuck in there while the tweeters close.

You can probably leave the tweeters propped up also.

mishar

Actually weight of tweeters brakes the gear. Same as MMI screen. Constantly bouncing on the same gear brakes it when plastic gets a bit brittle.

The.aviator2

Actually, the gears are almost sealed from any outside debris. The lifting and dropping of the relatively heavy speaker causes the teeth to break over time.

I realize I could just keep them up all the time. However, I find myself in love with their artistic motion

WScott8

@mishar

I know this is somewhat of an old thread, but you mentioned disconnecting the motors that raise and lower the speakers - could you (or anyone) advise as to which leads or connectors operate these speakers?

My plan was to disconnect them (if possible) and leave the speakers raised fulltime. Thank In Advance!!

-WS

audigy187

you will see once you take the tweeters out. theres is an electric motor in there and it has a wire that directly connects to the circuit board in the tweeter. sounds more complicated than it is. there are 2 metal rods that guide the tweeter up and down. i put a small amount of jb weld on the metal bar so this way the tweeter doesnt come down. very easy to do. dont overthink it. remember.... when removing the tweeter you have to twist (rotate) it or it wont clear the front windshield. there are some youtube videos on it. check em out.

WScott8

Thanks bro, I recently picked up some star wrenches to reach inside the tweeter cavity. I'll post a new thread with pics of each step of removal and re-installation.

Thanks again!

mixja23

Can somebody kindly confirm if this is the complete tweeter including the motor, ready to just plug up and install please...??
Thanking you...

https://www.audiusaparts.com/oem-par...LXYxMC1nYXM%3D

mixja23

ture is a bit vague, is the reason I ask, just wanna make sure I get the right part...!!
Thanks...

Sci-fi_Wasabi

hmm, the distributors phone number is on the website, they will help you verify... because you know returning this stuff is pain, so may as well get the right item and if not, blame it on their advice if it is not what you need.
So you don't hear the motor moving or anything? If you hear it, it may just be a stripped gear.

mixja23

It's hit and miss tbh, the driver side works perfect every time but the passenger side sometimes makes a bit of an effort, sometimes doesn't bother, sometimes gets halfway up then falls down again and once, it even made it all the way up and stayed there...!!!
I've given it poke and a prod here and there and I can get it up so to speak but it won't stay there under its own steam at all now... )':

There's actually quite a few for sale on ebay but they're really expensive for pre-owned so I'd rathe just bite the bullet and buy the new one...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/AUDI-S8-A8-...oAAOSwHYpaS3WL

At least their photo has confirmed the part number that I will receive from audiusaparts..