Bose Stereo Repair

93LegendSedan · 06-09-05, 10:59 PM

Last week I had my standard Bose OEM stereo on a 93 L taken out by a local audio shop. I was having them see if they could repair the display being too dim to see, I've read many people have had a similar problem. They said they would take a look at it and get back to me. Today I called and was told that to repair it would take 3-5 weeks and cost about $298! It would have to be sent to California. What should I do? The guy asked what else was wrong with the stereo system and I told him the left front speaker was not as loud and the right and that the right front speaker often sounded fuzzy especially with bass. I told him I read it could be the amp. He reccomended replacing the radio, but (correct me if I'm wrong), that would entail not only replacing the head unit but all the speakers and that would be very expensive. I like the Bose radio and would like to keep it, plus I just spent $220 on a CD Changer for it. Please help, any advice or reccomendations would be greatly appreciated, sorry about the length of the post.

899sei · 06-09-05, 11:07 PM

Try http://www.willmanselectronics.com/
They repair any BOSE system

93LegendSedan · 06-09-05, 11:35 PM

Yeah I looked at them before I had mine sent to the local place. I didn't want to send it away really. They didn't even mention the display light. I looked at another Bose repair place from a link on here, but thought I could get it fixed locally. Thanks for the help, but now that I'm in this mess what do I do?

nasriaz · 06-09-05, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 93LegendSedan

Yeah I looked at them before I had mine sent to the local place. I didn't want to send it away really. They didn't even mention the display light. I looked at another Bose repair place from a link on here, but thought I could get it fixed locally. Thanks for the help, but now that I'm in this mess what do I do?

I will sell you my BOSE premium for $75 plus shipping. Is that fair?

stir_fry_boy · 06-10-05, 01:12 AM

get a new one (used) off ebay for cheaper.

imaginasian vboy · 06-10-05, 01:21 AM

that sounds more like an AMP problem to me than the headunit.

But wait, i see that you have an L model which do not come with amps. So yes it is a head unit problem. The amplier are built into the headunits on the L models.

stir_fry_boy · 06-10-05, 01:27 AM

there is a place in FL that specializes in Bose stereo repairs for Acuras... Go to google.com and look up bose stereo repair. It is one of the first ones, you can call them and they can give you a price..

nasriaz · 06-10-05, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by stir_fry_boy

get a new one (used) off ebay for cheaper.

Dude, I wasn't trying to rip him off. Did you notice when I put fair afterwards. I don't really know what the fair market value is of the head unit. I was merely throwing out the the insignificance of this stereo cause I have another so next time please don't try an insult me. I apologize if you take this the wrong way.
B.T.W 93 Legend sedan, if it so happens you need the stereo let me know, just make a donation to this forum and its yours for the shipping cost.

93LegendSedan · 06-10-05, 11:17 AM

Does your Bose Premium work ok, and will it work in my car? I can buy it for the cost of shipping? I think I'm confused. Also, are you guys suggesting I keep the Bose system regardless. So should I get mine back from the audio place I have it now and send it somewhere that specializes in Bose instead of paying $298 to be sent to Cali.
Thanks

hondaman23 · 06-10-05, 01:30 PM

There was no sound coming out of the radio, every once in a while there was fuzz on the speakers but no other sound.
I took the radio apart, every board separated from another. Cleaned all the contact points. That seemed to help for a while, but did not improve the screen brightness.

I pulled it back apart and went over the boards very carefully and located some little square items on one of the boards that had shifted and were not soldered down on the board any more. They must have shifted when the radio got hot or over time since the board was mounted vertically in the radio. Pull the innumerable screws out of the radio and keep up with where they came from. There is one solder joint that needs to be desoldered when you pull the radio apart so locate that when you begin the disassembly. I removed the original solder with a solder wick and then replaced the square whatcha-macallits with new solder and put everything back together. I sanded the post connectors with a little 2000 grit sandpaper and put grease back on every connector before sliding all the boards together.

Now the thing works like a charm and the display is readable. It dims when you turn the lights on and the CD changer part is fully functional. If you dont know how to solder, this will be a very hard task, but still do-able. If you don't like complexity, this may no be the first job like this I would try, but if you take your time, this is a very easy job. I did not take pictures and I do regret that, but may be if one of you would like to send me your radio, I can fix it and take some pictures for you. Nominal fee plus shipping would be in order, but then the rest will know how to fix it.

VCANTU · 06-10-05, 09:18 PM

[quote=hondaman23] That seemed to help for a while, but did not improve the screen brightness.

I removed the original solder with a solder wick and then replaced the square whatcha-macallits with new solder and put everything back together. I sanded the post connectors with a little 2000 grit sandpaper and put grease back on every connector before sliding all the boards together.

Hey hondaman23 this sounds like my problem with my premium sound stock stereo unit. The screen is very dim. Which square whatcha-macallits are you talking about? Or on which circuit board? Or do think that by sandpapering the connectors the screen will light up again? I have taken apart the front face of the stereo to get to the screen display and I remember disconnecting a flat plastic wire, I wonder if cleaning those copper leads will improve the display. When it is real dark, at night, I can barely read the frequency display.

stir_fry_boy · 06-11-05, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nasriaz

Dude, I wasn't trying to rip him off. Did you notice when I put fair afterwards. I don't really know what the fair market value is of the head unit. I was merely throwing out the the insignificance of this stereo cause I have another so next time please don't try an insult me. I apologize if you take this the wrong way.
B.T.W 93 Legend sedan, if it so happens you need the stereo let me know, just make a donation to this forum and its yours for the shipping cost.

I am sorry you took it like that. I totally think that 75 bucks for a bose system is more than fair. I actually made that post at the same time you did I belive and I honestly didn't see your post only after I posted mine. But I have seen them go on ebay for over 100 bucks. At any rate, I am sorry bro for the confusion. That is a good deal and you are for sure not ripping him off.

93LegendSedan · 06-11-05, 11:16 AM

Would Bose Premium work in my 93 L that has Bose standard or not?

imaginasian vboy · 06-11-05, 11:42 AM

no it will not, unless you rewire ur whole car for the speaker wiring and amp wiring. The non-premium has an amp already built into the head unit whereas the Bose premium has an amp in the back seat.

nasriaz · 06-11-05, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stir_fry_boy

I am sorry you took it like that. I totally think that 75 bucks for a bose system is more than fair. I actually made that post at the same time you did I belive and I honestly didn't see your post only after I posted mine. But I have seen them go on ebay for over 100 bucks. At any rate, I am sorry bro for the confusion. That is a good deal and you are for sure not ripping him off.

I 2 apologize. I was very frustrated after I saw your post. The reason is because I see people comparing e-bay to anyone trying to sell something here, sometimes it's not even a fair comparision but they are just looking at the price. Its insane we posted at the same time so I completley understand where the misunderstanding came from. Take care Bro!

06-09-05, 10:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
93LegendSedan UGA VII Join Date: May 2005 Location: Over the Hills and Far Away Posts: 6,459 Car 1: 1993 Legend Sedan Car 2: 2002 LS430 Car 3: 2008 Highlander iTrader: (20)	Bose Stereo Repair Last week I had my standard Bose OEM stereo on a 93 L taken out by a local audio shop. I was having them see if they could repair the display being too dim to see, I've read many people have had a similar problem. They said they would take a look at it and get back to me. Today I called and was told that to repair it would take 3-5 weeks and cost about $298! It would have to be sent to California. What should I do? The guy asked what else was wrong with the stereo system and I told him the left front speaker was not as loud and the right and that the right front speaker often sounded fuzzy especially with bass. I told him I read it could be the amp. He reccomended replacing the radio, but (correct me if I'm wrong), that would entail not only replacing the head unit but all the speakers and that would be very expensive. I like the Bose radio and would like to keep it, plus I just spent $220 on a CD Changer for it. Please help, any advice or reccomendations would be greatly appreciated, sorry about the length of the post.

06-10-05, 01:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
imaginasian vboy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So Cal/Bay Area Posts: 974 Car 1: 00 RL \| 95 Legend (RIP) iTrader: (0)	that sounds more like an AMP problem to me than the headunit. But wait, i see that you have an L model which do not come with amps. So yes it is a head unit problem. The amplier are built into the headunits on the L models. __________________ Link to cardomain (My old Legend): http://www.cardomain.com/id/imaginasianvboy

06-10-05, 01:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
hondaman23 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NC Posts: 429 Car 1: 95 Legend GS (Main Baby in Garage) & 94 LS Cpe 6 Speed (Main Driver & Fun) Car 2: 93 Legend LS 2dr 6sp iTrader: (2)	I have fixed mine before...... There was no sound coming out of the radio, every once in a while there was fuzz on the speakers but no other sound. I took the radio apart, every board separated from another. Cleaned all the contact points. That seemed to help for a while, but did not improve the screen brightness. I pulled it back apart and went over the boards very carefully and located some little square items on one of the boards that had shifted and were not soldered down on the board any more. They must have shifted when the radio got hot or over time since the board was mounted vertically in the radio. Pull the innumerable screws out of the radio and keep up with where they came from. There is one solder joint that needs to be desoldered when you pull the radio apart so locate that when you begin the disassembly. I removed the original solder with a solder wick and then replaced the square whatcha-macallits with new solder and put everything back together. I sanded the post connectors with a little 2000 grit sandpaper and put grease back on every connector before sliding all the boards together. Now the thing works like a charm and the display is readable. It dims when you turn the lights on and the CD changer part is fully functional. If you dont know how to solder, this will be a very hard task, but still do-able. If you don't like complexity, this may no be the first job like this I would try, but if you take your time, this is a very easy job. I did not take pictures and I do regret that, but may be if one of you would like to send me your radio, I can fix it and take some pictures for you. Nominal fee plus shipping would be in order, but then the rest will know how to fix it. __________________ I'm the one with the Limited Slip Differentials (LSD). We can build what you need!Users of LSDs: Newest Customer - sr79labrat Third - Me!! Second Customer - Kenso First Customer - LEgEnD4LiFe 95 Legend GS w/Koni shocks, all else stock 94 Legend LS Cpe 6-Speed w/Konis, Race Brakes, braided lines, AND the 3rd LSD built by us but the first to be installed!!!!! New - 86 CRX w/D16A Conversion Now with TURBO!!

06-11-05, 11:42 AM	#14 (permalink)
imaginasian vboy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So Cal/Bay Area Posts: 974 Car 1: 00 RL \| 95 Legend (RIP) iTrader: (0)	no it will not, unless you rewire ur whole car for the speaker wiring and amp wiring. The non-premium has an amp already built into the head unit whereas the Bose premium has an amp in the back seat. __________________ Link to cardomain (My old Legend): http://www.cardomain.com/id/imaginasianvboy

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06-09-05, 11:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
899sei Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 16 Car 1: 1994 BMW 325is iTrader: (0)	Try http://www.willmanselectronics.com/ They repair any BOSE system

06-09-05, 11:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
93LegendSedan UGA VII Join Date: May 2005 Location: Over the Hills and Far Away Posts: 6,459 Car 1: 1993 Legend Sedan Car 2: 2002 LS430 Car 3: 2008 Highlander iTrader: (20)	Yeah I looked at them before I had mine sent to the local place. I didn't want to send it away really. They didn't even mention the display light. I looked at another Bose repair place from a link on here, but thought I could get it fixed locally. Thanks for the help, but now that I'm in this mess what do I do?

06-10-05, 01:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
stir_fry_boy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: utah Posts: 168 Car 1: 93 Camp Sedan 5 speed 4 door iTrader: (0)	get a new one (used) off ebay for cheaper.

06-10-05, 01:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
stir_fry_boy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: utah Posts: 168 Car 1: 93 Camp Sedan 5 speed 4 door iTrader: (0)	there is a place in FL that specializes in Bose stereo repairs for Acuras... Go to google.com and look up bose stereo repair. It is one of the first ones, you can call them and they can give you a price..

06-10-05, 11:17 AM	#9 (permalink)
93LegendSedan UGA VII Join Date: May 2005 Location: Over the Hills and Far Away Posts: 6,459 Car 1: 1993 Legend Sedan Car 2: 2002 LS430 Car 3: 2008 Highlander iTrader: (20)	Does your Bose Premium work ok, and will it work in my car? I can buy it for the cost of shipping? I think I'm confused. Also, are you guys suggesting I keep the Bose system regardless. So should I get mine back from the audio place I have it now and send it somewhere that specializes in Bose instead of paying $298 to be sent to Cali. Thanks

06-10-05, 09:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
VCANTU Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: FRESNO Posts: 30 Car 1: 1994 ACURA LENGEND GS iTrader: (0)	[quote=hondaman23] That seemed to help for a while, but did not improve the screen brightness. I removed the original solder with a solder wick and then replaced the square whatcha-macallits with new solder and put everything back together. I sanded the post connectors with a little 2000 grit sandpaper and put grease back on every connector before sliding all the boards together. Hey hondaman23 this sounds like my problem with my premium sound stock stereo unit. The screen is very dim. Which square whatcha-macallits are you talking about? Or on which circuit board? Or do think that by sandpapering the connectors the screen will light up again? I have taken apart the front face of the stereo to get to the screen display and I remember disconnecting a flat plastic wire, I wonder if cleaning those copper leads will improve the display. When it is real dark, at night, I can barely read the frequency display.

06-11-05, 11:16 AM	#13 (permalink)
93LegendSedan UGA VII Join Date: May 2005 Location: Over the Hills and Far Away Posts: 6,459 Car 1: 1993 Legend Sedan Car 2: 2002 LS430 Car 3: 2008 Highlander iTrader: (20)	Would Bose Premium work in my 93 L that has Bose standard or not?

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