PCM 2.1 Problems
08-10-2007, 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Shamus
I find it hard to believe that changing stations is normal. The diversity antenna switches antennas to get signal gain - RDS on the other hand does have the ability to change to a stronger signal on an alternate frequency, but we're not talking about changing stations that transmit on different frequencies (for example WAAF transmits on 107.3 and 97.7 in Boston) we're talking about changing from an alternative rock station to a hip hop or talk station - there is no way the RDS data could be confused unless there is a curruption in the pcm software or hardware. Lewis care to comment?
Senator..er, Shamus, I served with Jack..er, Lewis: I knew Lewis; Lewis was a Beta friend of mine. Senator.. ugh, Shamus.... Brad is no Jack.. er, Lewis on these matters!! (Sorry Brad, and apologies to the late Senator Benson)
08-10-2007, 07:39 PM
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I can only explain as it was explained to me, by the becker engineer in radio class. its a problem that only exists in the us and its the radio stations fault.
I have checked signal strenght using the radios on diffrent stations and have seen it activily switch ti a stonger station
I have checked signal strenght using the radios on diffrent stations and have seen it activily switch ti a stonger station
08-11-2007, 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Shamus
I find it hard to believe that changing stations is normal. The diversity antenna switches antennas to get signal gain - RDS on the other hand does have the ability to change to a stronger signal on an alternate frequency, but we're not talking about changing stations that transmit on different frequencies (for example WAAF transmits on 107.3 and 97.7 in Boston) we're talking about changing from an alternative rock station to a hip hop or talk station - there is no way the RDS data could be confused unless there is a curruption in the pcm software or hardware.
Lewis care to comment, beyond it's a Becker?
Lewis care to comment, beyond it's a Becker?
Porsche has technical information on this. If you're a member of renntech you can access technical information. Look for 'PI Codes On CDR 23/24 & PCM 2.0/2.1.'
08-11-2007, 08:23 PM
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That I would agree is normal.... there was some connection between the two stations and the RBDS behaved as designed
That is not what I experience nor based on Rome's post what he experienced.
That is not what I experience nor based on Rome's post what he experienced.
08-12-2007, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by pdxjim
Enigma- you talking about the air bag recall?? I got a notice a week ago(?) and waiting to take in for 40k service to have that fixed.
07-23-2008, 06:48 PM
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Did the dealer elaborate on how they diagnosed the problem?
My PCM unit does this in my town, but not at the dealer where the radio stations are different (60 miles away), so they won't replace the head unit.
My PCM unit does this in my town, but not at the dealer where the radio stations are different (60 miles away), so they won't replace the head unit.
