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Old Jan 10, 2021 | 10:02 PM
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Brought my 17 R convertible into Dealer for my 4th annual service. Told service advisor the annoying right door speaker rattle/buzz when cranked up to mid level volume. Music sounds ok, but male announcer's voice at mid volume level creates a buzzing/rattling distortion sound. Very annoying.
Advisor says it's a trim part & since speaker's not blown, it's not covered under warranty. Says it'll cost over $400 for them to open up door panel to check it out.
Doesn't sound right to me.
Any advice...?
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Old Jan 11, 2021 | 12:09 AM
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Had a similar thing happen on my hellcat but they warrantied swapped out the speaker for me wo a hassle. That messed up they wont warranty a buzz.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2021 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by NavyBlue
Brought my 17 R convertible into Dealer for my 4th annual service. Told service advisor the annoying right door speaker rattle/buzz when cranked up to mid level volume. Music sounds ok, but male announcer's voice at mid volume level creates a buzzing/rattling distortion sound. Very annoying.
Advisor says it's a trim part & since speaker's not blown, it's not covered under warranty. Says it'll cost over $400 for them to open up door panel to check it out.
Doesn't sound right to me.
Any advice...?
Thanks,
The dealer is probably right. More likely a panel rattle than a blown speaker.
 
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