I just upgraded to the 1.03 consumer kernel for Mark2 and it's way slower on boot up. My Empeg used to take around 7 seconds to boot and play music, now with 1.03 it takes about 13 seconds. Does the kernel now have to look for a tuner module and that is what takes the extra time?

In a related note, I've only seen the "do not actually power down for 15 seconds" feature work once. Usually when I turn the ignition to off and then immediately flip to the accessory position, the Empeg has to do the entire boot sequence again.

In another related note, occasionally I've noticed that it isn't able to save the current playlist/song position in PROM at powerdown. One of these occurances was with my windshield wiper doing a sweep at the time. Could it be that the wipers were actually using more power and drained the power from the Empeg that it normally could use to program the PROM?

It's installed in a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport with power straight from the battery, Empeg and Amp grounds tied to same spot to avoid ground loops, and of course ignition signal wire is tied to the ignition.

-Ryan.