Electrical troubleshooting please help

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jeff

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So im having a few minor( hopefully) electrical issues.

1st) when i push the button for driver seat heater it stays on for 3 seconds and then turns off? any ideas.....

2nd) rear speakers are rattling like they are blown or loose at times, almost like too much power for them to handle (Really annoying) this one is all you Busa help please before i go buy new speakers when i don't need too.

3rd) about a week ago my iphone was playing music at a decent level then it dropped the iPhone connection and went to a radio station and no buttons on the entire interface would work leaving the radio blaring.. until i recycled the key. if that makes sense
 

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1. Probably a burnt heating pad there is a big thread on it

2. There is a TSB for speakers sounding awful I don't know number off hand. I'm not sure it might only cover the front speakers.

3. I don't know if this is your issue but my sync is a PITA if I don't restart it every couple of days. My syncs will cut out and not work whenever I restart my phone things work.
 

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speaker rattles can be a pain. you need to try to see if it is a certain frequency, or an amplifier issue. best thing to do is pull your door panel and use another speaker to see if the problem persists
 
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speaker rattles can be a pain. you need to try to see if it is a certain frequency, or an amplifier issue. best thing to do is pull your door panel and use another speaker to see if the problem persists

Thanks busa! i will start taking it apart after finals are over, i may be in the speaker market soon:emotions33:
 
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so the seat heater went on the other day for one drive and heated normally, could this be a loose wire ? note that after i shut the truck off and re tried the problem occured.
 

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check the connection under the seat for the heater it might be loose causing it to go in and out.

busa you're definitely gonna have to post up that system when you get it all done! i have the MTX sub in the rear but i do want to upgrade the door speakers for better sound in the mid's and highs can't wait to see what you got in mind!
 

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so the seat heater went on the other day for one drive and heated normally, could this be a loose wire ? note that after i shut the truck off and re tried the problem occured.

my heated seat did the same thing. the heating element essentially shorts out (breaks) and so when you hit the button it senses the open circuit and shuts off. maybe when you're sitting a certain way you close the circuit again so it works but it's likely going to happen again. i know mine worked on and off a few times then it ended up burning my seat foam.
 
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