Symposer Defeat
If you're like me (don't feel bad if you're not: not many are) you don't like the sudden change when sound suddenly gets pumped into the cabin by the "symposer" system. I like to hear the engine sounds coming from the front and the exhaust sounds coming from the rear. The directionless noise that appears when I hit the right RPM and load is annoying to me.
Here's how to defeat it, and it takes only a few minutes and pennies worth of material. Remove the engine top cover by pulling it straight upwards. There are four grommets that secure it. Here's the fitting that connects the top of the symposer to the tube that pumps sound into the cabin. Remove the indicated bolt. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.jag...e21dd027f9.jpg Wiggle that elbow as you pull upwards on it. It should come loose like this: https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.jag...13cf9eec4c.jpg At this point, I rolled up some ensolite insulation left over from a sound-deadening project a couple of cars back and blocked the passage. If you don't have that, perhaps a cork could be carved to fit: Maybe from some Tattinger or a nice claret. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.jag...cc4315e5fc.jpg Reassemble and drive. I'm probably going to try putting a ball valve into the hose, not because I think I'll ever want to re-enable it but so that I can from time to time as a reminder of why I don't like it. |
Just popped the bonnet to take a look-see as I didn't believe that the convertible had this fitted...to my surprise, it does, however thankfully you can't hear it even with the hood up!
Here's the culprit... https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.jag...0ceb4231c7.png |
Lizzardo, some questions re: the symposer:
1. What do you mean when you say that it "pumps" sound into the "cabin"? How? 2. To what location (endpoint, outlet) in the cabin is the sound "pumped"? 3. What activates it (turns it on and off). RPM? Thanks. |
I'll refer to the diagram posted above by Tel:
Originally Posted by Frenchy
(Post 1553759)
1. What do you mean when you say that it "pumps" sound into the "cabin"? How?
Originally Posted by Frenchy
(Post 1553759)
2. To what location (endpoint, outlet) in the cabin is the sound "pumped"?
Originally Posted by Frenchy
(Post 1553759)
3. What activates it (turns it on and off). RPM?
I hope this helps. It really does take only a few minutes to try this out. |
Here's a description of how the V8 Symposer works, no doubt the V6 would work in a similar if not identical way:
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.jag...e980642201.jpg Although it doesn't explain what the "targeted frequency range" or the "certain conditions" are. |
Originally Posted by OzXFR
(Post 1553805)
Although it doesn't explain what the "targeted frequency range" or the "certain conditions" are.
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Has anyone tried this method besides me?
I got a valve and some clamps to make mine switchable, but haven't been motivated to put it in because I've yet to convince myself that I ever want it back. |
Thank you!!!
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I'd rip it all off if it was easy to do.....
Dave |
Save some weight :)
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What do think that contraption adds to the cost of the car, including engineering? $1k?
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Originally Posted by DPelletier
(Post 1584400)
I'd rip it all off if it was easy to do.....
Originally Posted by MaximA
(Post 1584407)
Save some weight :)
Originally Posted by jaguny
(Post 1584533)
What do think that contraption adds to the cost of the car, including engineering? $1k?
"I know, let's add disembodied drone that switches on like a light switch!" "Brilliant!" |
I do still wonder if anyone else has tried my 5-minute symposer defeat. Anyone? I'm pretty sure you all know how I feel about that thing, and about the sound without it.
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It's on my list, I'll try it within the week,
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I want to do this, but I don't know what fire-safe material to stuff in there.
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Originally Posted by jfranks
(Post 1590033)
I want to do this, but I don't know what fire-safe material to stuff in there.
If you're still worried, some header-wrap material would surely be fire-safe. Something like this: Thermo-Tec : Exhaust Insulating Wrap I even have some, but didn't think about it for this use given the materials of the system upstream of the plug I added. |
Exhaust wrap is a great idea, thanks!
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Originally Posted by jfranks
(Post 1590124)
Exhaust wrap is a great idea, thanks!
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I wonder if the XE V6 has this also? Where is this on the motor exactly, rear or front of engine?
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Originally Posted by BigCat09
(Post 1590622)
I wonder if the XE V6 has this also? Where is this on the motor exactly, rear or front of engine?
Dunno if the XE V6 has it though. |
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