BM24 TMC problems

aston rover · 27th January 2007, 12:11

I've just installed a BM24 radio tuner module. Sound quality seems quite a bit betteer & I'm getting the available stations list (as you would expect). My only problem is that the TMC isn't active. Is there something I should be doing in a service menu somewhere to get TMC green again? The label on the unit clearly says TMC.
Thanks

aston rover · 27th January 2007, 15:30

Time for an update...
Went out for a drive to see if the TMC would magically kick into life - which it did, for about 10 minutes, then went from green to black again... can't get it back now.
I really love intermittent faults! Is it looking like a dodgy BM24 unit? Will it be happier with a mk4 nav computer?

Cheers,
Paul

JohnDotCom · 27th January 2007, 17:14

Not quite so sure with the BM24 but to test TMC working tune into Classic FM if it works all the time TMC working OK, check aerial connections OK, other than that you will have to wait for keith or any other Knowledgeable person to turn up. (Sounds faulty otherwise as it should pick it up TMC all the time that is the point of the dual tuners facility).

Keith · 28th January 2007, 15:27

Is it definately a dual tuner version?

i.e does TMC remain green when tuned elsewhere?
Also make sure the HRW is not on as that really makes a difference to reception

There is an option in the service mode (don't ask me where) to cancel the second tuner seeking out the TMC frequency and set it to a fixed channel not a good idea but perhaps someone did that, has it come from abroad?

aston rover · 28th January 2007, 16:27

Not sure if it is a dual tuner version, I had assumed all BM24's were. I can't get TMC active when tuned to classic FM, listening to a CD or with stereo off.

The unit came from Ireland which according to the ITS TMC website does not benefit from TMC broadcasts. So my next stupid question (bet you knew this was coming Keith!) how do I access the service mode? I've tried holding the TP button for 10 secs, all I get is a screen asking me to input my preferred TP station.

aston rover · 28th January 2007, 16:41

Sorted!!!

I had Radio 1 set as my TP station. Changed it to Classic FM and now get a lovely green glowing TMC.

Thanks Keith & John for the pointers.

Paul

DeeCee · 28th January 2007, 17:14

Now that is odd.

My BM24 was set to Classic for the TP station, TMC was green.

Over one month ago I changed the TP station to Scotland, the TMC has remained green.
But the TP station now changes to other stations as I drive to other areas.
TMC is almost always green, only in poor reception areas when the radio reception is poor will green turn off.

Keith · 28th January 2007, 18:39

yes the TP option is completely seperate from TMC so if it is working now thats good but as to why...........................

27th January 2007, 12:11	#1
aston rover Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Birmingham Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	BM24 TMC problems I've just installed a BM24 radio tuner module. Sound quality seems quite a bit betteer & I'm getting the available stations list (as you would expect). My only problem is that the TMC isn't active. Is there something I should be doing in a service menu somewhere to get TMC green again? The label on the unit clearly says TMC. Thanks

28th January 2007, 17:14	#7
DeeCee Regular poster none Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: none Posts: 93 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Tmc Now that is odd. My BM24 was set to Classic for the TP station, TMC was green. Over one month ago I changed the TP station to Scotland, the TMC has remained green. But the TP station now changes to other stations as I drive to other areas. TMC is almost always green, only in poor reception areas when the radio reception is poor will green turn off.

27th January 2007, 15:30	#2
aston rover Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Birmingham Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Time for an update... Went out for a drive to see if the TMC would magically kick into life - which it did, for about 10 minutes, then went from green to black again... can't get it back now. I really love intermittent faults! Is it looking like a dodgy BM24 unit? Will it be happier with a mk4 nav computer? Cheers, Paul

27th January 2007, 17:14	#3
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Not quite so sure with the BM24 but to test TMC working tune into Classic FM if it works all the time TMC working OK, check aerial connections OK, other than that you will have to wait for keith or any other Knowledgeable person to turn up. (Sounds faulty otherwise as it should pick it up TMC all the time that is the point of the dual tuners facility).

28th January 2007, 15:27	#4
Keith This is my second home ZT400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellesmere Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	Is it definately a dual tuner version? i.e does TMC remain green when tuned elsewhere? Also make sure the HRW is not on as that really makes a difference to reception There is an option in the service mode (don't ask me where) to cancel the second tuner seeking out the TMC frequency and set it to a fixed channel not a good idea but perhaps someone did that, has it come from abroad?

28th January 2007, 16:27	#5
aston rover Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Birmingham Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Not sure if it is a dual tuner version, I had assumed all BM24's were. I can't get TMC active when tuned to classic FM, listening to a CD or with stereo off. The unit came from Ireland which according to the ITS TMC website does not benefit from TMC broadcasts. So my next stupid question (bet you knew this was coming Keith!) how do I access the service mode? I've tried holding the TP button for 10 secs, all I get is a screen asking me to input my preferred TP station.

28th January 2007, 16:41	#6
aston rover Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Birmingham Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sorted!!! I had Radio 1 set as my TP station. Changed it to Classic FM and now get a lovely green glowing TMC. Thanks Keith & John for the pointers. Paul

28th January 2007, 18:39	#8
Keith This is my second home ZT400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellesmere Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	yes the TP option is completely seperate from TMC so if it is working now thats good but as to why...........................