Recent content by Targa4now

Everyone - thanks for your input. I have located the problem, what a pain in the A$$. The battery in a Porsche 911 is located in a tight battery box in the front trunk (i.e., bonnet for 911 enthusiasts). The battery anchor plate managed to work itself loose allowing the battery motion...

I agree with this diagnosis... I returned one HU already after I reached the same conclusion. I'm not so sure now that I am seeing this issues on the replacement HU. Both new units and not factory refurbished. I'm going to monitor line voltage with my meter and see if I can gather any...

I ran the ground wire to the battery this morning and observed the same issue! (Currently both 12V power and ground wire are connected directly to the battery.) When the problem occurs, everything is operational and I'll be listening to my ipod via aux input cable (for example) and then head...

I'll run the ground to the battery tomorrow. As I stated, I'm already on my second ground. The current ground is directly to the fire wall under the dash. Formerly I had it grounded to a lead used in the instrument cluster.... I'll keep you posted.

Hi Folks new to the forum! I'm installing a Blaupunkt New Orleans in my 1981 Porsche 911sc. I've run power from the battery and the radio power is lost occasionally???? Do these new units have circuit protection that may indicate an increase in voltage from my charging system is causing this...