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Mark Levingson Sub blew up? problems?

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Old 08-11-09 | 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by iSuxeL
Any part you modify they can void but they also have to prove what you did was the cause. There's a name for that law but I can't remember what it was LOL
Magnuson Moss Warranty Act. (more specifically, the tie-in sales provision of that act)

The wording "they have to prove what you did was the cause" is a bit optimistic. It makes it sound like there is a presumption that the aftermarket part did not cause the problem, unless proven otherwise. In practice, the burden of proof that the part didn't cause the problem may fall on you. SEMA, the third-party equipment marketing association, has a much better interpretation of the law on their website: http://www.semasan.com/main/main.aspx?id=60128

With regard to aftermarket parts, the spirit of the law is that warranty coverage cannot be denied simply because such parts are present on the vehicle, or have been used (see Attachment A).The warranty coverage can be denied only if the aftermarket part caused the malfunction or damage for which warranty coverage is sought. Disputes in this area usually boil down to arguments over facts and technical opinions, rather than arguments over interpretations of the law.

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Old 08-11-09 | 08:41 PM
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That's what I meant
Old 08-11-09 | 09:23 PM
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like on my olds i put airride on it and was told by my dealership that every item that was replaced by aftermarket was voided. but if the 1/2 shaft went bad it was covered or the wheel bearing went bad it was covered. but the struts was not covered any more
Old 08-11-09 | 11:41 PM
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Had my sub replaced.... My warranty just passed so hope I don't have to go through another one...
Old 08-12-09 | 01:56 AM
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ML for the FAIL!! lol..i swear i hear more problems w/ ML and it was something i was even debating swapping to completely but i guess i'l stay n keep my cool w/ the stock system, swap for the ML dvd (shortly) and maybe a JLw6v2
Old 08-12-09 | 07:14 AM
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My sub has blown 5 times so far since 11/06. It's absolutely ridiculous that this sub has blown that much. I listen to music louder in my E92 M3 and it's perfectly fine. Also, my dad's LX470's sub has blown at least 3 times along with several of his speakers. He is a 56YO Doctor, he doesn't listen to music loud at all
Old 08-12-09 | 07:45 AM
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mine blew out twice, but i've only replaced it once. i've tried getting it replaced but they keep bsn me around so i just bought a W7. problem solved.
Old 08-12-09 | 08:43 AM
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Since ML does not make speakers themselves or part of their product offering, what vendor/brand are these speakers...? I just assumed that the speakers were provided by Revel that is also part of the Harmon Group, but that may not be the case - at least for the sub anyhow.

Too bad one of the new "flat" subs like from JL, Pioneer, ect. do not plug in w/out mod.

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Old 08-17-09 | 03:14 PM
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Hey guys sorry for the late reply. I did get the car back the day after I sent it in. It looks like they fixed the rattle issue pretty well.

Thanks guys for the help. I guess since I have a long way to go for warranty. Time to blow it again
Old 08-17-09 | 04:38 PM
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My front left tweeter was blown after 3 months of getting the car....had it replaced and no problems since. I also listen to music quite loud, volume in the 30's. Only sound I hear is the rattling of the rear sunshade when it is up...
Old 08-17-09 | 06:01 PM
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i have no ML. just lux pkg with navi but
HOW COME I HEAR RATTLING BUZZING SOUND on the back?...-_- I can still hear it even though I turn off the audio
Old 08-17-09 | 08:07 PM
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I don't understand why this sub blows so easily. It shouldn't have these problems unless there's clipping, and I would expect the ML amp to push enough clean RMS power to (more than) handle that little sub. What's the deal??
Old 09-14-09 | 04:43 PM
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i listen to it in the 50's with the audio aux for my ipod. and the right door speaker buzzes everyonce and a while. will they replace for free got my car in july! so its under warrenty
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