I spilled water on my control pod and now it will not change colors from orange. Is there anyway to fix this or at least bypass the control pod altogether so I can still use my speakers?
I found these speakers without the control pod. I assume i must have it to make it work, right? any help will be appreciated.
Had the same issue. Trial and error - I tried shorting every pair in the control pod dock with a paper clip. Turns out it is totally possible to bypass. You need two: top row, right side to third row, one from the right (below it by two spaces), and second row (there are only two in the second row, connect them). One tells it to turn on, the other passes audio through. I'm only getting sound from the right channel, so probably need to connect one more pair...
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Bakari, I want to thank you very much for taking the time to figure out which pins to short. I bought a Bose Companion 3 subwoofer used on eBay for $50 and thanks to your efforts, I was able to get it working with a few staples and pliers.
I will make a diagram for others to use showing which pins to connect. Thanks again!
I didn't realize I had posted here before I found the final pair!
Use paper clips or other short wire to carefully connect the appropriate pins where the pod would plug in. You need 3, one for power, one for left, one for right. There is a row of 2 holes at the top, then 2, offset from the top row, then 3, then 2 again at the bottom. Connect them up like this: *R PP *RL *L *=empty hole R=pins to connect for right channel L=pins to connect for left channel P=pins to connect for power (I used a fuse here) Don`t worry about accidentally getting it wrong, you`ll know - it will either not make sound, or make a loud constant hum. If it does either, you got the holes wrong. But it won`t cause any permanent damage, just try again.
I actually got mine on ebay with no control pod too.
Thank you for the information. I received a Companion 3 Series II a unit from a friend (his late wife's) with no Control Pod, and the bridging works perfectly.
Man I've jumped just like you said...but the volume is real low ... Any ideas?
Does anyone have a diagram of which holes to jump?
hmm.. water damage in my pod so it turns off every single minute. Gonna try clean it and if it does not help ill try do this trick :) But first ? - What tool do i use to get the 2 screws out with. Cant see what "socket" it is. Tork 4mm maybe?
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SOURCE: Control Pod for Bose Companion 5 speaker system
I had the same problem right out of the gate, the volume dial on my control pod for my Companion 5 wasn't working, however, the touch pad and LED worked. I called Bose customer service and was instructed to:
First, unplug the power directly at the back of the woofer while the unit was on;
Next, I was instructed to unplug the control pod, visually inspect for any damage/defect;
Finally, re-seat the control pod on the back of the woofer and then lastly plug the power cable back into the woofer.
It worked like a charm. I hope this is helpful!
SOURCE: Does a companion 5 bose speaker have a fuse?
You will need to change entire power supply/distribution circuit since you have managed to fry it all with twice the voltage required by the system. Speakers should be OK only the circuitry needs to be rectified and too by a professional/expert technician ...........sodeep
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Hi and welcome to FixYa,
Appreciate the direct "Ask Me".
Initially, the 14 seconds interval is significant. This is indicative that whatever fault it is, it is coupled to a time-based circuitry. The time-based circuitry need not be complicated. it can actually be a simple resistor/capacitor network. The capacitor takes a certain amount of time to charge and then discharge (14 seconds, 'whoomp'). Having said this, then the foremost suspect would be an electrolytic capacitor, probably low value (1~4.7uF), probably a coupler/decoupler. Of course the capacitor serving other functions could very well be the culprit as well.
Corrective measure would entail, identifying/determining which capacitor and replacement. Tedious as it may sound, each capacitor would then have to be tested for capacitance and leakage out of circuit or at least 1 leg un-soldered.
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SOURCE: Bose Control Pod won't work
Try changing the plug on the control pod, those plugs are fairly weak and prone to breakage. Does there appear to be any strain at all on the plug itself? if so then that is where I would start. If you have a series 2 then I can help you, or if you can find out if the 2 control pods are the same, that would be fine too, but I have a series 2 system companion 3 and if needed I will cut my cable to trace the wiring and then replace your plug for you. my cost for this would be $40, that includes return shipping with priority mail.
SOURCE: Where Can I purchase a bose companion 5 control pod?
you have to call customer service at 1-800-367-4008.Run about $35.
For the broken cable, have you tried to fabricate a new cable for it?
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