one speaker not working

[SCW]

2011 freedom 275 - I have one speaker starboard side back by the stern that is not working. I pulled the speaker and replaced it with a new one, that did not fix it. I pulled the head unit but only found one harness plugged in to the back. My set up is 6 speakers 2 remotes and the main head unit. The problem must be a wire connection issue, does anyone have any insight as to where the speaker wires connect to the stereo? Is there a amp somewhere?

Thanks in advance

 

[Legend]

Most units have a wiring harness that plus into the rear of the stereo. Not sure of an amp on your model. My 04 is wired directly to the speakers. I would double check you speaker balance adjustment on the stereo just in case it accidently got shut off. good luck

 

[SCW]

yea checked balance / fader etc. The plug that goes into back of the receiver I am sure is a harness but just one plug no individual wires. It must go somewhere where all the speaker wires attach.
Thanks

 

[Fishtales]

One test is to find the wires at the radio end and tie them together (speaker side not unit side) take a DVM set to resistance ohms and measure. You should have a dead short. If not you have a broken wire. Run a new speaker wire.

 

[Fishtales]

Oh yea. If you do put it in a wire she'll or plastic tube for anti chafing.