I brought my Cayman into the dealer a couple of weeks ago to adjust the radio sensitivity and they stated although there is a radio antenna amplifier there is no way to adjust. The frustrating thing is the cheap Chevy Impala they stuck me with as a loaner had crystal clear reception!
So digging around for a radio antenna booster, I came upon a response from Scott Slauson of PCA stating, “The radio's in the 987's and 997's are adjustable for sensitivity and can do this if out of adjustment. They will also do this if the station is so weak that it can’t specifically lock into it. You would have to bring it to your local Dealer for adjustment and or replacement. PCNA will usually require that they be check first on these parameters before being replaced.”
Does anyone here have any specific information as to where this sensitivity adjustment can be found? As I’ve already brought it to one dealer, what do you guys suggest on taking this issue up to the next level? Please no “mines fine” or “mine does the same” responses.
Thanks,
-Stevie
The adjustment would have to be in the PIWIS but I didn't specifically see it in the PIWIS settings. I did note that cars with PCM actually have dual antenna pickups but non-PCM cars do not (which may mean PCM cars get better reception to start with).
If your dealer cannot find the setting in the PIWIS then I would suggest emailing/calling Scott Slauson to see if he can provide an exact pointer as to where.
i notice the radio on my CS getting louder and quieter periodically...was planning on taking it to Porshce to find out what the hell the problem is - please update on your progress
new06cayman,
Is the GAL turned on? If so, then it is adjusting volume based on your speed, or if you have Bose, based on ambient noise levels. It's in the owner's manual...
Could you be hearing the speed dependent volume control? Page 6 of your radio owners manual.
K-Man S,
You say there is something about turning a GAL on somewhere in the owners manual? I have thoroughly combed through that thing and could find nothing. I could sure use some pointers in that area before my wife throws me out!
Tony
Look in your radio Manual, not the Cayman Owners Manual.
Santa Fe,
I am so confused now. I thought instructions on turning a GAL on would most likely be found in a sex manual. Now you're telling me to look in a radio manual?
Like I told K-Man S, my wife gets tired of the same thing every night, I need some help! Where are those danged instructions!
thanks guys, i will try that tonight...i really need to read that manual!
You guys either have very clean minds, or you are ignoring my very tasteless joke. Either way, I commend you!
Tony
Like birds it was over our heads....
Really? That just means that your minds are not forever in the gutter like mine.
lol that was such a bad joke...
Thanks Suneet, at least I got a laugh out of you.
Tony
Hey, Suneet, I just noticed that we are within 6 posts of each other. Must have something to do with attending the University of Florida!