Can't get TMC on MKIV in imported US RR

[edf]

Hi,

This is my first posting here, and I have been directed here as apparently you are the only people that really know what you are doing, so i am hoping you can help!

I have an imported (North American Specification) 2003 RR 4.4 and I have upgraded to the MKIV Sat Nav. I updated the software to v32 and have the 2009 maps (apparently with the TMC stuff on it).

However when i go into the menu and find the "Traffic Information" section it is visible (albeit a shade or grey rather than white) but it is not selectable!

Also at the bottom where it should say TMC (or actually it looks liek it is a bit to the left of where the TMC should be) there are three brackets getting progressively bigger from left to right -exactly like the wi-fi symbol on a windows XP computer. Also at the bottom right when on split screen it looks like there should be the date or time but there are 2 little dashes then a separator and 2 more little dashes?

Does anyone know if I have missed out a setting somewhere and/or is this something to do with the radio?

Thanks Ed

[E5M1R]

Your car neads to be coded to europe in order for you to enable TMC.
There has to be a radio station brodcasting TMC signal in your area
Your map has to have TMC info on it as well. (all newer EU maps do)
I would recomend going to the dealer to set the car to Europe mode, and you should have no problems then.

[edf]

Thanks, I have actually just found out the problem -it is that I have a BM53 (which is the US Spec with no TMC) and actually I need a BM54 (EU spec with TMC).

I have the MK4 sat nav (v32) and the 2009 maps with the TMC info on it, but now need to try to locate a BM54! If it's going to cost £300 then I think I'll do without it, but I am looking in scrapyards to see if i can find anything!

Can anyone out there help with a reasonably priced BM54? Alternatively I have a BM53 (ahem US spec) and a MK3 sat nav with 2005 orignal discs to trade with!

Thanks,
Ed

[E5M1R]

BM53 is for us/asia market only it can be set to eu mode
I am not shure that tmc will work, but all the radiostations will


Turn on the radio. -Within 8 seconds, press the "INFO" button. -From the info screen select RDS -Press and hold the BM control knob for at least 8 seconds. -Scroll through functions using the station < > search buttons. -Turn off the radio to end the service mode

If that does not work try this
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Immediately press and hold the 'Select' button for at least 8 seconds. The screen will switch to Service Mode.
3. The screen will now show the serial number of the radio.
4. Use the "< >" buttons to select the desired service function.
5. Selections for the desired service function can be made by using the radio station preset buttons #1-6.
6. Turn the radio off to leave the service mode.

Service Mode Functions
1.Serial Number: Display of the radio serial number.
2.Software version: Display of the radio software version. Displayed as (calender week, year, version)
3.GAL: Speed-sensitive volume control. Can be adjusted from level 1-6 using the 6 pre-set audio buttons. Vehicles equipped with DSP do not use this feature.
4.Field strength and Quality (F/Q): The station currently displayed can be assessed for field strength and quality. An "F" (i.e. F15) number is used to indicate the strength of the signal being received by the radio. This is a good test of the antenna system, station signal, and the radio itself. A "Q" (i.e. Q-00)number is used to determine the quality of the radio station including both the audio and RDS signal if applicable.
5.DSP: This function provides information about whether the vehicle is fitted with DSP. The value is displayed as a one (fitted)or zero (not fitted) and is communicated by the DSP amplifier via the I/K bus.
6.TP Volume: Provides adjustment for traffic report minimum volume. Not used in the US.
7.AF: Alternative Frequency tracking setting. Not used in the US.
8.Area: Used to select the appropriate market setting (USA, Canada, Europe, Japan and Oceania). Adjust using the pre-set buttons.
9.Index: Display of the revision index.

Try setting it to Europe (8) and se if that will do you any good.

[edf]

Brilliant, thanks, I will go and try in 2 minutes, but first what is the BM Control Knob?!

Thanks
Ed

[edf]

Having said that, I have already got it into Europe mode - I think - the main dealer did it for me whilst they were doing the front diff recall. I get all the radio station names but I am pretty sure that the BM53 doesn't have TMC on it at all. Thanks, Ed