Becker....will They Ever Get It Right?

[Eric (Plug Guy)]

OK, I've read about a dozen posts over the past year about the Becker in the '04 and the quirky problems.

So I had my head unit replaced last week. Big deal...NO CHANGE.

My V60 interfaces well with it, but every 3rd or 4th call causes the radio to go blank display with audio. Turn it off (sound stays on) and back on, and now all presets are back to '0' for no reason.

Sometimes just startup causes this, sometimes phone calls, sometimes no reason.

What I can't understand is how Becker can produce these units over and over and over, and they have the SAME problem. I asked my tech about it, and he says next step is replace the amp. What a pain in the butt. And all for a radio!

Geez, it took me 5 months just to bring it in for this (and a few other minor issues) because I'd rather hear the PSE than the crappy radio anyway!

Anyone have a better solution? Why hasn't Becker figured out the software glitch, and ponied up a simple 'insert this cd in the unit' software upgrade or something that actually works?

[WARDHOG]

Eric,

I use to have all sorts of problems with my stereos in my Boxster and my C4S (both are 03s).I started digging around the the center console after taking the radio out, I found that the fiber optic harness going to the radio was either being pinched or just kinked. So, I moved the harness around a little bit and secured it with wire straps so it would be secure. I haven't had one problem since then on my C4S. It's been going on about 11 months now since I've done the work.

[Eric (Plug Guy)]

Thanks...but what problems were you having? I don't think this is related to the cable, but we'll try anything once!