Stereo volume indicator on PCM?

Slothstronaut · Jul 12, 2018

So, I took delivery on an 18 GTS about a week ago, and I noticed that when I use the knob on the PCM to increase the volume, a bar usually appears across the top of the screen showing how loud the stereo is. I use italics because the volume bar seems to come and go at random times when adjusting the volume and I can't figure out what's causing it to randomly disappear.

I searched the forum and read through the manual, but I can't seem to find an answer. It appears from previous posts that previous PCM versions may not have had the volume bar at all?

Thanks!

PMSA7 · Jul 12, 2018

I noted the volume indicator bar on '18 GTS when I took delivery in April.

I don't recall seeing it on my "17 S however.

Slothstronaut · Jul 12, 2018

Weird. Do you ever notice it disappear on your '18? For example, if you swipe the screen to get to additional presets and then try to use the knob to turn up the volume?

I also noticed that the indicator doesn't appear on the PCM when I use the ball on the left-side of the steering wheel to adjust the volume.

FLDavid · Jul 12, 2018

Turn it up, Slothstronaut -- and welcome to the forum
Post photos of your new GTS when you have the opportunity

Wallyk997 · Jul 12, 2018

This was a new feature for the 2018 models

fruitcake · Jul 13, 2018

My 17 does not have it
Loaner I had a few weeks back was an 18 and it had it.
new Turbo S is also 18 and it has it as well

ewoo · Jul 13, 2018

My MS'17 doesn't have it too. Anyone know if a firmware update will add this?

JMBowen · Jul 13, 2018

Yes, a firmware update will add this feature. I have a 2017 Boxster S which did not have the volume bar but, following a firmware update recommended by my dealer, it now appears. I also have a 2018 Macan which came with the latest software level and the volume bar.

Another feature that appeared on the Boxster with the software upgrade was the horizontal "wheel" that momentarily replaces the fuel gage when selecting an audio source.

FLDavid · Jul 13, 2018

Greetings, JMBowen, from Lehigh Valley. Welcome to the forum and congrats on your Porsche(s)
Of course, we will want to see photos of your Macan when you get an opportunity.
Wishing you happy miles

USCGTS · Jul 13, 2018

Thanks for this info I just emailed my dealer to confirm this. The lack of a volume indicator is annoying.

teddis20017 · Jul 13, 2018

MOST annoying, not on updated 3.1 PCM either !!!!

2016 Macan Turbo

Guest · Aug 6, 2018

Nice information..

MDJAK · Aug 6, 2018

While it’s a nicety, I kind of turn volume to a level I want. Don’t need no bar which is not numbered anyway.

But in the 911, just turn it off and listen to engine and exhaust.

MDJAK · Aug 6, 2018

duplication. Tried to delete. Doesn’t work.

oqjnLu@>@W · Aug 7, 2018

Anyone experience a DELAY in the output of sound from an iPhone as the music source?

In the year + that I've owned my ('15) MT, especially on startup, it seems to take a L O N G
time to get sound - turning the volume knob slowly and waiting a bit.

I tried turning it up quite a bit (ONCE) and got BLASTED - so now I always take it easy til I hear the
music.

...anyway, it is kind of annoying to go through this procedure each time I drive it. Burmester system, if that makes
any difference...

Stereo volume indicator on PCM?

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