Boston soundware 5.1 subwoofer is clicking on and off all the time

The standard manual covers both S and XS systems http://www.bostonacoustics.com/US/Product/Pages/ProductDetail.aspx?FileName=DocumentMaster/US/SoundWareXSSE_Man.pdf user service is limited to cleaning and ensuring good connections.

You may have dislocated the voice coil. Repair shop may be needed.

If your device requests a pairing code, enter the number 0 0 0 0.
Once paired, the Input Mode light will be solid blue for several seconds.

ZD stands for zener diode and used for exact voltage regulation. Take out a known good one and go to a repair shop to replace. Make sure that when you re install, the striped (polarity) markings are in the same direction!

Is the sub dead? Because this is usually caused by ZD3 being shorted....not the transistors.

I had just about given up on programming my Time Warner universal remote with my Boston Soundbar until a mental lightbulb came on. This is a two step process. Step 1: Program your Time Warner remote (I have CLIKR-5, instructions available for other models at timewarner.com) Using Pre-Programmed 3-digit Code method -Turn on soundbar - Press device button (I chose AUX) and OK/Select simultaneously until device button stays lit. - Point remote control toward the soundbar and enter code (447 for Boston Acoustics) - Press the device button again to store the code. The TW instructions say you should now be able to turn the device off to verify that it works, but this is not true for the soundbar. Hang in there with me. Step 2: Program your remote from the Boston Soundbar. - Press the power button and the volume up button simultaneously until the indicator light flashes orange. Here's where the instructions provided with the soundbar fail to explain how to do this. Each button is individually programmed into the TW remote. What you have done so far is enable the remote to accept the programming. - Volume Up: press the volume up button on the soundbar while it is flashing, the light should become steadily orange. - While holding the remote steady about a foot away from the soundbar, slowly press the volume up button on the TW remote four times. The orange light should flicker each time you do, turning green when completed. - Volume Down, Mute, Power: repeat the steps for Volume Up, except press the button on the soundbar you wish program to the TW remote while the soundbar is flashing orange. It should become steady before you press the corresponding button on the TW remote. Good luck, I hope this helps. -Deidre.

Replaced the ZD3 on the Boston Acoustics Soundware xs 5.1 subwoofer with a 18 Volt-1 Watt Zener part number 1n4746a. and works like brand new.

Here is information from the factory repair company for this product.

For repairs that are out of warranty: The Boston Acoustics PV1000 has a $130 flat fee that covers parts and labor regardless of the problems you are having with the unit. Return shipping is figured (with your zip code) at the time of return and added to that fee.

When packaging the unit please include a detailed problem description and
full contact information (name, address, phone). For this particular model you can send in just the amplifier pcb, and keep the cabinet in your possession, (to save immensely on shipping)

Upon arrival here at LAS, your name first and last will become the RA and
future communication will be referenced by that name.

We will contact you for payment of $130 +return shipping. We accept Visa and Mastercard over the phone, or check or money order via mail. Turn around time is generally 3-5 days
after receipt of the unit.
If you have any questions or uncertainties don't hesitate to call the number below or respond to this email.

The address for return is:
LeMars Audio Service
1889 24th St SW
LeMars, IA 51031
712-546-1644 opt2

Yes, but so far I can only get the 2 front speakers and subwoofer to work.

You need a wire that converts a headphone-style jack (like the green one with the Boston speakers) into a red and white AV connection (typical CD/DVD, etc. connection). I've had this connector for a long time and I'm guessing it's under $15. You connect the green Boston speaker connection to the converter end (mine connects to the back end of the headphone-jack (which has a hole for the connection) and the red/white AV connectors to your TV.

I'd been trying to solve the problem too for a long time. Only problem is that I can't get all 5 speakers to work because I think the red/white connector doesn't work with all 5 speakers. I have yet to figure out how to make all 5 work, but the system gives great sound anyway. You will have something like a 5.1 system with your computer speakers, the Boston speakers and subwoofers.

One more issue is that if you connect it directly to the TV, you have to manually turn the Boston speakers on and off.