(Wiring) JL audio C5-525-XO : Component issue with tweeter.

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JL AUDIO C5-525-XL

Sorry in advance don’t know all technical terms. Issue with the tweeter.: See that little plug thing that lets you choose what level to have. It works fine for the main speaker - I can choose anything. however for the tweeter I can only get it to work with +2 which isn’t ideal. I only discovered this is I had intermittent sound cutting out which I couldn’t figure out. The white block far right (capacitor?) seems a bit loose but don’t fancy dismantling any more - either way fiddling with tiny movements on that didn’t seem to make any difference. Any ideas?
Thanks so much. Simon.

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[Jimi77 5,000+ posts]

White blocks are resistors. They control the output level of the drivers. If one were broken or had a bad solder connection, that would explain the issue you're having.

 

[1aespinoza 10+ year member]

Any ideas?

Try bridging the selection terminals with a metal object, maybe the jumpers have gone bad. If no change, unsnap the circuit board from the housing to inspect the solder side. Wiggle things as you scrutinize solder points.

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

You may be able to locate another set of Xovers like from CDT Audio that will give you some options with tweeter settings and working properly. There should be a nice selection for the Labor Day Sale

 

[Wildthing]

SORRY TO BUTT IN
Where do I wire the cables from the cross over in to ?

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

SORRY TO BUTT IN
Where do I wire the cables from the cross over in to ?

UUUGH WHAT?? LOL

 

[1aespinoza 10+ year member]

SORRY TO BUTT IN
Where do I wire the cables from the cross over in to ?

The first two screws (IN+ IN-) go to the amp/radio. Second pair of screws (W+ W-) go to the woofer.
Third pair of screws (T+ T-) go to the tweeter.