Buzzing center dash speaker (2012 A6, bose system)
12-03-2016, 05:47 PM
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The grille over the speaker is actually in two parts. The inner section with small perforations and then the outer part including the demist vent. The inner part is attached to the outer part by a bunch of plastic tabs. The outer part attaches to the dashboard with some very substantial spring clips and two machine screws.
This was not obvious when I started to try and get at my speaker - should have researched more - and I broke the outer part where the machine screws go through to the dash while trying to pry it away from the dashboard. I separated the parts after they came out in one piece and have order a new outer part, but I am not convinced I could have separated them in place anyway - the plastic tabs on the inner part are pretty stiff.
If you want try then you need to get a thin flat tool between the inner and out part along the front edge and then try to lever it up gently - there are six tabs along the front edge.
One disclaimer - my experience relates to a 2013 S7 and I've already discovered that at least some aspects are different from the A6 as described in this thread.
Good luck!
12-04-2016, 04:15 AM
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12-14-2016, 07:56 AM
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I came across this thread while trying to solve the same buzzing center speaker problem in my 2013 S7.
I bought the Kenwood KFC-1065S speakers, but when I removed the trim and the PoS Bose speaker I discovered that the installation space was not deep enough by at least 1/2".
Of course the A7/S7 dash could be different, but wanted to check if you had to modify the space at all to fit in your A6.
I bought the Kenwood KFC-1065S speakers, but when I removed the trim and the PoS Bose speaker I discovered that the installation space was not deep enough by at least 1/2".
Of course the A7/S7 dash could be different, but wanted to check if you had to modify the space at all to fit in your A6.
FWIW the stock speaker measurements are:
Top mount depth: 28 mm = 1.1"
Diameter : 100 mm
Distance between mounting holes: 115 mm
Simple resistance as I am unable to measure impedance : 3.8 Ohm.
P/N: 4G0 035 453
Note: For anyone attempting...you definitely need a replacement with removable mounting tabs as there is only room for 2.
12-14-2016, 08:01 AM
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Harness or Splice?
Is there a specific harness you guys used for this?
Or will I be stuck splicing? Any great advice specifically for this application if so?
Thanks for the awesome guidance guys. I have a 2012 A6 going 95K miles strong and my speaker gave out last week. Took the front dash speaker grill out and pulled out the speaker. And purchased a set of the Kenwood 1065S.
The issue here is now that when I disconnected the Bose speaker it seems like it's a propritary plug. I really did not want to get into splicing or soldering. I searched high and low for a harness and came upon Metra harnesses. Specifically this one
It does not fit. The conenctor pins are too flat for the bose plug coming from the car.
Or will I be stuck splicing? Any great advice specifically for this application if so?
Thanks for the awesome guidance guys. I have a 2012 A6 going 95K miles strong and my speaker gave out last week. Took the front dash speaker grill out and pulled out the speaker. And purchased a set of the Kenwood 1065S.
The issue here is now that when I disconnected the Bose speaker it seems like it's a propritary plug. I really did not want to get into splicing or soldering. I searched high and low for a harness and came upon Metra harnesses. Specifically this one
It does not fit. The conenctor pins are too flat for the bose plug coming from the car.
04-02-2017, 12:13 PM
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Is there a specific harness you guys used for this?
Or will I be stuck splicing? Any great advice specifically for this application if so?
Thanks for the awesome guidance guys. I have a 2012 A6 going 95K miles strong and my speaker gave out last week. Took the front dash speaker grill out and pulled out the speaker. And purchased a set of the Kenwood 1065S.
The issue here is now that when I disconnected the Bose speaker it seems like it's a propritary plug. I really did not want to get into splicing or soldering. I searched high and low for a harness and came upon Metra harnesses. Specifically this one Metra 72-7400
It does not fit. The conenctor pins are too flat for the bose plug coming from the car.
Or will I be stuck splicing? Any great advice specifically for this application if so?
Thanks for the awesome guidance guys. I have a 2012 A6 going 95K miles strong and my speaker gave out last week. Took the front dash speaker grill out and pulled out the speaker. And purchased a set of the Kenwood 1065S.
The issue here is now that when I disconnected the Bose speaker it seems like it's a propritary plug. I really did not want to get into splicing or soldering. I searched high and low for a harness and came upon Metra harnesses. Specifically this one Metra 72-7400
It does not fit. The conenctor pins are too flat for the bose plug coming from the car.
04-03-2017, 07:46 AM
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I have a B&O system and my center grill or speaker rattle a bit. I wonder if people with B&O have done the upgrade themselves as well.
I will try to take the grill out as well as per En Avant's instructions, but not sure if there is more to it or not yet.
I will try to take the grill out as well as per En Avant's instructions, but not sure if there is more to it or not yet.
