iPod(R) - Music Skips At Beginning Of Track
91 11 06March 14, 2011
2024337 Supersedes T.B. V911035 dated Dec. 15, 2010 due to software update for music skip at beginning of track.
Vehicle Information
Condition
Factory Installed Media-In (MDI), Updated Programming for Various iPod(R) Concerns
The update programming procedure in this bulletin addresses the following concerns:
^ Music skips at beginning of track.
Tip:
Music skipping only occurs when track automatically goes to the next track. Complaint is not reproduced when track is manually skipped to next song.
^ Poor sound quality
^ Song displayed is not currently playing
^ Poor performance
^ Delay in sound at beginning of track
Technical Background
This procedure corrects all of the following concerns shown above by updating MDI to the latest software SW 240.
Note:
Review HST instance 2022802 to verify external device, cable, wiring etc. are working properly.
Production Solution
Complete software (SW 240) solution as of CW 22/2011
Service
Verify Media-In Module is Factory Installed
Using ElsaWeb, verify PR code UF8 is present. If the vehicle was not built with PR code UF8, the technical bulletin does not apply.
Verify Media-In Module Software
^ Connect Midtronics Incharge (INC-940) tester/charger to vehicle's battery.
^ Connect VAS tester to vehicle.
^ Switch ignition ON.
^ Select Vehicle Self Diagnosis.
^ Select On Board Diagnostics (OBD).
^ Select 2E - Media player position 3.
^ Write down the software level.
Transfer Radio Software to VAS Tester
^ Insert update programming CD, Literature No. MDI FLSW240, into VAS tester.
^ Minimize the VAS-PC screen.
^ Open "My Computer" (Left Arrow).
^ Open the "E" Drive (Right Arrow). A folder named "datflash" and a file named "label" will be displayed on the screen.
Minimize the window.
^ Open "My Computer" (Left Arrow) to open up a new window.
Open the "C" Drive (Right Arrow).
^ Open the "SIDIS" folder.
^ Open the "Home" folder.
^ Move the folder named "datflash" to the "Home" folder.
^ Close both open windows and maximize the VAS-PC screen.
Remove programming CD from the VAS tester.
Programming Procedure for Media-In Module
^ Activate Vehicle Self Diagnosis from VAS tester and select On Board Diagnostic (OBD).
^ Select 2E - Media player position 3.
^ At the bottom of the screen, select 019 - Update Programming.
^ Read the Warning displayed on screen, and go forward to next screen, the software programming process will begin, as shown.
If a pop-up appears on VAS tester stating that Diagnostic link is faulty, ensure ignition is switched ON and select repeat.
^ Cycle the key as directed by the VAS tester.
^ SW 240 will now be shown for the software level.
Once programming is complete the following screen will be shown.
^ To retain DTC's select back button.
To erase ALL DTC's select continue button.
Warranty
Required Parts and Tools
No Special Parts required
Additional Information
All part and service references provided in this Technical Bulletin are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Dept. and Repair Manuals for the latest information.