smichael

My 2002 PCM1 system screen has gone out but the Nav and all other radio functions continue to work even though the screen is blank. I’ve had advice suggesting that is a bad backlight ( a CCFL Transformer possibly). Porsche won’t work on the system and will only swap out for a refurb at the ridiculous price of $3700 for parts alone.

1. Does anyone know a “car stereo guy” in the NY Metro area who would work on/repair what is likely a $5 diode behind the screen?
2. Absent anyone willing to repair the unit, who has done a non-MOST PCM1 conversion to a Kenwood or Pioneer double DIN unit and what is needed to get the fit and finish right? Again, any references for someone who has done such job in the NY Metro area would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Steve

Zookie

Im very sure its Fixable... Any reputable Audio shop should be able to do it

bigpipe

Smichael,

I know that in Portugal, tehy use to repair this fault. I have send mine to repair a couple years ago.
here is the llink of the company.

www.fhi.pt

Divot

Do you have an extended warranty?

BA Baracus

CATON RADIO in baltimore does repairs. catonradio.com maybe you can ship it to them, they are reputable in this area, most dealers in the baltimore metro area use them

smichael

Thanks guys, but after checking with the Becker people in NJ and not finding anyone who would tackle this for a reasonable amount of money I decided to "make lemonade out of lemons" and replaced the unit with a modern double din one with all the new bells and whistles. LOVE it!

See my post titled: "Replaced my PCM1 w/a Kenwood DNX 9140"

Graufuchs

Wanna send it to me if your going to throw it out? I like taking stuff apart .