Delay in radio tuning with RDS enabled?

[elm3c]

I have an 02 4.6is, with nav/dsp, and also in the SF bay area. Same issue, although it only happens with certain stations, not all. Very annoying, as a station surfer. Did not realize that it was associated with RDS.

I just purchased the vehicle, CPO, and the radio unit has already been replaced. Funny thing is, after replacement, the "ST" light no longer appears on the screen for stereo radio reception, and the "PTY" option is no longer available in the info screen.

I actually have a scheduled appointment with the dealer tomorrow to review exactly this issue. I'll post if it's been resolved.

I had RDS on my Audi, but I never experienced any delay with the same stations.

[mfrymier]

elm3c -- thanks and let me know how it goes. Our symptoms are identical -- some stations seem worse than others. I alternate service between SFBMW and Sonnen (Marin) and will also have this checked next time I have the car in.

[TeX5]

Add me to the list. 03/04 X5 4.4 - I had asked about this in another post, another board and got strange looks too. Living in Dallas and I must say some days are much worst than others. Sometimes 5-7 seconds lag, other times very little 2-3 seconds and somedays normal. My other car, (company car) a Pontiac works flawlessly everyday as far as tuning RDS stations and displaying info, absolutley no lag what so ever. My "radio unit" died after muting for a BT phone call about a month ago. (everything else still worked, BT, Nav, trip) It was "replaced", although all my nav history and trip history remained, even my DSP settings, BUT all my preset stations and time had to be reset. It also looked like my screen did not change, as it came back with the same tiny blemish that it had since new. So what they "replaced" I dont know.

I know what you mean about the "surfing" thing as my wife does it constantly and remarks about the delay all the time. I try to listen to CD when she rides.

I never tried turning the RDS off, but may give that a try next time.

We can't be the only ones with this issue. It's almost too silly to mention at the dealer, but I will next time.

[Quicksilver]

[QUOTE=elm3c]I have an 02 4.6is, with nav/dsp, and also in the SF bay area. Same issue, although it only happens with certain stations, not all. Very annoying, as a station surfer. Did not realize that it was associated with RDS.

Hey I think I'll try turning this off as 103.7 seems to have this delay issue.