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Thanks BigBoomer. I did purchase 4" but discovered they're too small. Seems sizes between the round numbers are not widely available frustratingly. Disappointed to report I refitted my repaired front speakers to find little improvement despite the fact they were clearly blown. I'm baffled by the issue, but now wondering whether it could be a problem with the amp or possibly due to the aftermarket bluetooth system which is fitted (IO Play) which apparently actually includes its own amp and also seems to be wired to the speakers independently of the head unit (when streaming music via BT it overrides the head unit output, but only seems to output from some of the speakers). I'm going to try locating the hidden gubbins to try disconnecting to see if that makes any difference.

All four door speakers now removed, and as suspected all four foams were shot. Fronts repaired and ready to go back in but for the rear having trouble identifying the correct replacement speaker foam size. Has anyone successfully repaired their rear door speakers? Also to update on my other to-do tasks, new (used) motor ordered for rear o/s seat, new brake shoes purchased (yet to fit), new front lower suspension arm rear bushes purchased (yet to fit), and new (used) rear door window glass ordered (not going to try this one myself having researched, debating best place to take it) Also to add, discovered one front and one rear map reading light bulb out. Upon trying to buy replacements discovered they only seem to be available from Toyota/Lexus strangely (BA9S 8w, could only find 4w on general sale)

I've researched this one and found you can do it from the top but only if you cut into the shelf section around the speaker opening, however it's the section hidden by the speaker grill so a personal decision if you'd prefer to avoid and remove the seats.

Came across this thread having just purchased an almost identical car, 2003 LS 430 with 140K on the clock. Interesting comparing to-do lists, here's mine so far (mostly what I've identified's not working) - - Steering wheel telescopic adjustment - Most of the hifi speakers don't seem to be working properly with very low audio output (in addition to the usual sub issue) - A front parking sensor occasionally going haywire - Sunroof frame badly rusted - Rear o/s seat not adjusting (but can hear motor trying) - Parking brake doesn't hold the car (suspect shoes need replacing) - Front lower suspension arm rear bushes need replacing (advisory on last couple of MOTs) - Alloy wheels badly corroded (debating forking out for full refurb) - Rear door windows laminate / glazing failure (the white clouding at the base of both) As to what irritates me most of my list, definitely the hifi speakers as I was looking forward to hearing how good it was!