Ken167

I know theres a lot of info on this Ive been reading a lot of posts and seeing YT videos--the ML rear speaker rattle. It just happened recently on my car, a rattle coming from the back speaker shelf, at all volume levels L and H, but cant pinpoint exactly where it is or how to fix it!

I watched 1 video the guy took out the back seat to access the rear shelf is that what I have to do?? If anyone is in So Cal area can help me fix this Ill pay cash!

Ken167

Anybody there?? Can someone at least tell me which speaker is rattling, where to get a replacement, and how to replace it!

DJPsystems

Sounds like it is your subwoofer is shot and making the noise. You can look for one from a junkyard or you could go to autosound place to see if they could fit an aftermarket sub in the place.

ELexis

Believe the following kit below or something similar may resolve your issue, if it is with the OEM 8" ML subwoofer however, performing the repair by removing the rear seat / deck is the only to access the woofer.

Lexus 8" Subwoofer Speaker Foam Repair Kit FSK-8-1 (SINGLE)
https://www.simplyspeakers.com/toyot...xoCXkcQAvD_BwE

Per the following, perhaps it may be possible to perform the repair with just removing the rear deck;

ML IS350 sub replacement - coldone reply #7
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...placement.html

ELexis

Located the following solution if interested in exchanging the OEM 8" subwoofer for aftermarket enclosure kit manufactured by NVX specifically designed for the 2006 - 2013 IS250 / IS350 / IS F vehicles. I assume subwoofer is compatible with both the OEM Non-ML and ML amps;

2006-2013 Lexus IS250/IS350/ISF - 10" Sub Enclosure | NVX BE-LEX-IS0613-VCW104 at Sonic Electronix;
https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item...VehicleSection


NVX B.O.O.S.T enclosure installation guide;
https://assets.sonicelectronix.com/i...ual_111814.pdf


NVX B.O.O.S.T. Subwoofer Enclosure - How To Install - Lexus IS 250, IS 350, IS F Video;



Subwoofer Features;
B.O.O.S.T. System Custom designed bass enclosure Compatible with select 2006-2013 vehicles from Lexus
-Hand-laid fiberglass shell
-Installs quickly and easily into the storage cubby on the left side of the trunk
-10" Dual 4 Ohm VC Series Subwoofer
-Power Handling:
-RMS Power: 800 watts
-Impedance: Dual 4 ohms
-Pressed paper cone with woven fiber top
-Custom High Roll foam surround with Nylon stitching
-Custom high roll foam surround with nylon stitching
-2.5" high temperature aluminum voice coil
-127oz. triple stacked ferite magnet motor structure with protective rubber boot
-Frequency response: 20-220 Hz
-Sensitivity: 83dB
-Complete amplified bass system package available here
-Authorized Internet Dealer
-1-year Manufacturer's Warranty
*Warning: Does Not Work with Convertible Models

Subwoofer Specifications
-Subwoofer Design Round / Circle
-Voice Coil(s) Dual
-Impedance (Per Voice Coil) 4 ohms
-RMS Power Handling 750 watts
-Total RMS Power Handling 750 watts
-Woofer Surround Rubber
-Woofer Composition Paper
-Sensitivity 83 dB
-Frequency Response 20 - 220 Hz
-Subwoofer Size 10"