Rear speakers and sub not working

[Russ2345]

I've noticed that my rear speakers and sub have stopped working altogether. Does anyone know if this is a common problem and what to check/ how to fix?

I have a 2001 A3 1.8t. It has the standard concert sound system with the sub built into the left boot compartment.

Many thanks,
Sean

[davemk]

have you checked the fuses mate?

[Russ2345]

Hi davemk, yeah I have checked the fuses. I have also had a quick look at the wiring going into the sub for a loose connector.

The strange thing is, at first the RL speaker stopped working but was making a quiet popping sound. (RR was working fine) Then the RR stopped working. I'm not sure when the sub stopped working :(

After giving the connector going into the sub a wiggle I could hear some intermittent sound coming out of the RL speaker.

[davemk]

where was u wiggling the cable from? front or back?

[rambodinio]

loss wire mate, just kep hunting till you find it

[Ronnie Tutton]

Did you ever get to the bottom of this. Been frustrating me for a while on my wifes car

[Aaron Phipps]

dodgy solders on the Amp inside the sub box going hot and cold all the time causes them to crack and not work! have this problem on my A3 also!