If there ever was a first world problem, this is it...
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If there ever was a first world problem, this is it...
Part 1 --
My wife and I have noticed we have been having horrible cell reception on the drive, as well as limited to no navigation capability using our iPhones. Obviously this is frustrating. Searching a bit, it appears that the windows are thermally insulated in our new (to us) '06 Cayenne S, and subsequently cause cell reception issues.
I have read a few threads on this, however I have not read any real fixes. Anyone have a fix (other than replacing all the glass in my Cayenne)?
Part 2 --
The automatic function on the windshield wipers seems to really overestimate how much water is actually coming out of the sky. I have the switch turn down to least sensitive, however, it is still wipes the windows in overkill mode.
Any ideas?
#firstworldproblems
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Matt
My wife and I have noticed we have been having horrible cell reception on the drive, as well as limited to no navigation capability using our iPhones. Obviously this is frustrating. Searching a bit, it appears that the windows are thermally insulated in our new (to us) '06 Cayenne S, and subsequently cause cell reception issues.
I have read a few threads on this, however I have not read any real fixes. Anyone have a fix (other than replacing all the glass in my Cayenne)?
Part 2 --
The automatic function on the windshield wipers seems to really overestimate how much water is actually coming out of the sky. I have the switch turn down to least sensitive, however, it is still wipes the windows in overkill mode.
Any ideas?
#firstworldproblems
Thanks,
Matt
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Part 2 --
The automatic function on the windshield wipers seems to really overestimate how much water is actually coming out of the sky. I have the switch turn down to least sensitive, however, it is still wipes the windows in overkill mode.
Any ideas?
#firstworldproblems
Thanks,
Matt
The automatic function on the windshield wipers seems to really overestimate how much water is actually coming out of the sky. I have the switch turn down to least sensitive, however, it is still wipes the windows in overkill mode.
Any ideas?
#firstworldproblems
Thanks,
Matt
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I find that if the windshield is wet to begin with, sometimes they don't even start wiping unless I get the first wipe going myself. The Touareg was even worse with this - not sure how but the feature was utterly useless on that car. Seems more reasonably implemented in the CTT. Though, on the Touareg, some were able to change the coding and the dial that changes the sensitivity became a dial that adjusted the timing - like a normal intermittent wiper would work. I never got it to work on my 06 MY Touareg, though. Wonder now that Duramentric is getting more involved if they'll be able to sort this out.
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I find that if the windshield is wet to begin with, sometimes they don't even start wiping unless I get the first wipe going myself. The Touareg was even worse with this - not sure how but the feature was utterly useless on that car. Seems more reasonably implemented in the CTT. Though, on the Touareg, some were able to change the coding and the dial that changes the sensitivity became a dial that adjusted the timing - like a normal intermittent wiper would work. I never got it to work on my 06 MY Touareg, though. Wonder now that Duramentric is getting more involved if they'll be able to sort this out.
Where is the sensor? Of course I'll be trading it in when the Macan gets here so I doubt I'll do anything about it anyhow.
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The only time mine work like I think they should is when I'm stopped at a traffic light. Otherwise, if a fly spits anywhere on the windshield the wipers go into overdrive! I've tried all the settings and none make the wipers work like I think they should. Where is the sensor? Of course I'll be trading it in when the Macan gets here so I doubt I'll do anything about it anyhow.
You can only really see it from outside the car; it's the little dot looking thing in the middle of the dark circle where the rear view mirror mounts to the windshield.
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Can you confirm that you have the thermally insulated glass (option PJ1)? The reason I ask is that heat insulated privacy glass is standard and the names are similar enough to cause confusion. The latter does not cause a reception problem. This is a 'feature' and it drives me nuts since there is virtually no difference between the intermittent settings. Why is it that some cheap a$$ chevy provides true intermittent wipers that will allow a 5 or 8 sec delay but my Cayenne won't ever wait more than a sec? I end up getting intermittent by click the level over few seconds
Re: reception. I do not see PJ1, however, there is definitely a coating on the front windshield (giving it a purple haze of sorts), and the windows appear double layered. The rear windows are tinted.
And, without a doubt the cell phone reception drops off the cliff inside the truck. No question.
Thanks for the help so far!
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I do not see PJ1, however, there is definitely a coating on the front windshield (giving it a purple haze of sorts), and the windows appear double layered. The rear windows are tinted. And, without a doubt the cell phone reception drops off the cliff inside the truck. No question.
Could the windshield be an aftermarket tint job?
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If it's the Porsche option, then that blows as that option should never have been available. In the order guide, it says: PJ1 Thermally Insultated Glass (May interfere with the proper operation of automated toll payment transceivers.) Could the windshield be an aftermarket tint job?
Getting pretty frustrating. Would love anyone's experience with how they remedied this.... Is there such thing as an external cell antenna these days, that works with AT&T?