Bose Companion 3 Series 2 Multimedia doesn't work.

SOURCE: bose companion 3 series 2 multi media speaker system

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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.

Ginko

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• Posted on May 01, 2009

SOURCE: where can i buy a

Check ebay or ask Bose:

Bose Companion 3 Handy Control Pod $32.50 - eBay




Bose Companion 3 Control Pod $33.99 - eBay

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?

SOURCE: The control pad/dial isn't working properly. There doesn't seem to be enough juice to get sound. The green light is on when plugged in but its not transferring sound from the source to the speakers.

oh ok. I'll chek the input again Thanks