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MichaelSilvey
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03-09-2015, 07:04 PM
My 968 was imported from Japan.

Upon start-up I get this Japanese Female voice, which I presume is a greeting. (Hopefully)

Also, I get a beeping when reversing.

I presume these traits are exclusive only to Japanese version cars ?

Ideally I'd like to eliminate these annoyances. Any ideas without mentioning hammers? 

Kind Regards

Michael

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03-09-2015, 08:10 PM
since this is a technical thread I'll refrain from making any wisecrack remarks, but oh brother that opening just begs for some.   must resist, must resist... :glare:

 

that aside, I,m hoping one of our members from Japan can suggest a solution, i seriously doubt there is a separate fuse which runs those features that you can just remove and not affect anything else .. Huh    that would be too easy       

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03-09-2015, 08:30 PM
Well done on the restraint.....................

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03-09-2015, 08:51 PM
have to say love the colour, and welcome

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03-09-2015, 10:51 PM
Neither of those features are in US cars.  Have you looked in the boot to make sure there's not a female hiding in there? And, try not to park where you have to reverse. Maybe someone that knows useful something can really help.  Don't see anything in the fuse box that relates to either feature.

 

I did see some Japan specific wiring in the shop manual for electrical but nothing that jumped out a me for the two items you mentioned.  I'll fry to look closer and see if I can find those.

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03-09-2015, 10:58 PM
Doubtful the reverse gear alert is an option in any ROW 968s either, I'm thinking it may be a regulation imposed on all cars for the Japan market ? As for the voice greeting, on a car of that era, it could be a custom feature installed by the previous ( lonely ) owner.
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03-10-2015, 06:31 AM
How young is she?
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03-10-2015, 07:51 AM
I'm affraid this voice is coming from an aftermarket device. Most likely some piece of hardware used for automated toll registration.


Is your car equipped with some kind of card reader? I've had multiple 968s from Japan and this is the first stuff I typically remove...
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03-10-2015, 09:54 AM
This is definitely not Porsche equipment, though if I had a Japanese girl whispering in my ear while driving my 968 I might not be anxious to get rid of that feature Wink

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03-10-2015, 11:49 AM
Any age Jay?

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03-10-2015, 01:09 PM
Quote:This is definitely not Porsche equipment, though if I had a Japanese girl whispering in my ear while driving my 968 I might not be anxious to get rid of that feature Wink


Jay


It sounds better than it is, trust me ;-)
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03-10-2015, 01:09 PM
I was in Japan two weeks ago and did not see a single Porsche the week I was there.  I wasn't in a metropolitan area, so maybe that isn't too surprising.  The Japanese do seem to be careful about their reversing.  They honk the horn before backing up (I think it's a law), and any vehicle I rode in had a backup "beep".

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03-10-2015, 01:42 PM
Take Google translate in your car and tell us what she's saying
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03-10-2015, 03:54 PM
Quote:I'm affraid this voice is coming from an aftermarket device. Most likely some piece of hardware used for automated toll registration.


Is your car equipped with some kind of card reader? I've had multiple 968s from Japan and this is the first stuff I typically remove...
Yep. I think this could be the answer. There is a little piece of hardware mounted in the arm-rest. I'll get it removed.
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03-10-2015, 04:02 PM
Thanks for all the hilarious responses guys. Just glad I could provide a little amusement. I checked the boot and no females hiding in there. Sad

"Porsche968CS" is on the right track I think.

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Michael

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03-10-2015, 05:34 PM
You must buy this T-shirt...
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03-11-2015, 02:50 PM
Quote:You must buy this T-shirt...
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03-11-2015, 04:47 PM
Jay you have too much rime on your hands. Or you got personnel to Google that stuff.


Funny!!
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03-11-2015, 06:19 PM
Let's just say that I'm pretty good at research, sometimes even make a living at it.

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03-11-2015, 08:07 PM
Quote:As for the voice greeting, on a car of that era, it could be a custom feature installed by the previous ( lonely ) owner.
Nissan had talking cars in the early/mid 80's but I would guess this is aftermarket.
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