The staff members at Perzan Auto Radio in Upper Darby are expert in European radio repairs. If your Mercedes-Benz, Audi, BMW or Porsche radio isn’t behaving the way it should, our team of technicians can diagnose and repair your system quickly and efficiently. In this article, we are going to talk about the technology behind the scenes in European vehicles and explain what makes us the best choice to get things working.
How Does the Entertainment System in European Vehicles Work?
Automakers have a tough go when it comes to balancing features and technologies against cost and weight. We all want the latest safety and convenience features but don’t want to be penalized for the extra cost and weight they add to our vehicles.
A communication technology called MOST (Media Oriented Systems Transport) was developed to connect your radio to various devices using a fiber-optic cable loop. If your European vehicle’s audio system has an amplifier, satellite radio receiver, hands-free interface or CD changer, chances are that these devices are connected using the MOST network.
Why MOST Systems Fail
The MOST network uses pairs of plastic optical fibers with a diameter of 1 mm (0.039 inch) to connect one device to another in a loop. If any part of the loop is broken, network stops working. While this communication system is lightweight, it can be fragile. If the fiber cable is damaged in an accident or from excessive heat, the signal will not pass. If any component in the chain fails, the signal will not pass.
Common signs of a MOST network failure are in Mercedes vehicles where the tuner dial moves with no change in audio or the display shows a continuous system reboot to the Mercedes-Benz logo. If the audio cuts out while you are driving or your radio shows a blank white or black screen, you may have a MOST network issue.
How Perzan Diagnoses European Radio Issues
Our team of technicians has worked on thousands of vehicles that incorporate MOST networks. These include Audi, BMW, General Motors, Hyundai, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Toyota, Volkswagen, Saab and Volvo vehicles. We know what to look for when a system is malfunctioning and more importantly, we know where to look.
Many dealerships are apprehensive about attempting European radio repairs because mobile electronics systems are not their specialty. If you need mechanical repairs done, dealerships are awesome. In most cases, the dealership will start by replacing a radio module. The dash component alone can cost thousands of dollars, and that component might not be the problem. Any component along the chain can cause intermittent behavior or complete system failure.
Bring Your Vehicle to Perzan for Expert European Radio Repairs
Many local dealerships refer their clients directly to Perzan Auto Radio near Philadelphia for entertainment system issues. Our expertise makes the process faster, less stressful and often significantly less expensive than dealing with the dealership. If you have any questions about repairing the infotainment system in your European vehicle, drop by our store at 6409 Market St. and speak to a member of our team. If you can’t drop by, give us a call at 610-734-1234 or send us an e-mail using our contact page. We’ll do our best to answer your questions.
