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There are only Bose update CDs for PCM2.0 and PCM2.1. The CD/DVD updates for your PCM3.0 update the whole system, and will definitely cause your current maps to be incompatible. To update the system you would need the update disks, the latest map DVDs, and an activation code which you enter with Piwis. I sent you a PM. -
I don't recall hearing about station presets not saving, and if the previous owner has altered the wiring and not returned it to standard, then we are shooting in the dark. The 'maps unavailable' and 'cd changer unavailable' are likely due to a fault in the fibre optic circuit, but it is difficult to put a finger on it. I think you need to get a Porsche specialist to check it out, but in my opinion you are likely to spend a lot of money trying to resurrect a 20 year old navigation system that was out of date before it was introduced. Just my $0.02s worth.
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It sounds like you have PCM3.0 with Software/Hardware Version 1.x. This was the introduction version of PCM3.0 for MY2009 Sports cars and Cayenne. HW/SW V2.x was introduced during MY2011. To update 2.x there are at least 2 disks required, and I assume the same disks are used for 1.x (there are 1.x software files on the 2.x update DVD.) The first update is a CD, so if the update you have is a DVD, then maybe you are starting out with the wrong disk.
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Nice write-up. Thanks for sharing.
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I sent you a PM.
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I have only used PST2 or PIWIS1 for coding cruise control on a 986. I recall that early software versions of PIWIS2 caused problems coding cruise, so perhaps the feature was removed. The option doesn't appear in simulation mode either, so I suspect that might be the case. Do you know anyone with a PST2, PIWIS1, or Durametric Pro who could try?
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The door lock microswitches ground (earth) the inputs to the alarm control unit. On the diagram you can see the brown ground wire which connects to all the switches, so if the ground is bad, none of the switches will signal the alarm control unit. The brown wire goes through the door plug, to a chassis ground point. The diagram also shows the same ground goes to the power windows and heating, so if they are working you can probably rule out a bad ground.
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I think that it is still pointing towards a bad door lock motor, or a bad earth. Maybe see if you can find someone local with a PST2 or PIWIS tester who can give it a more in depth diagnosis.
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If the passenger door will not lock at all, then I suspect the lock motor has failed. The other possibility is that there is a bad earth on the lock assembly. Does the Durametric show Input Signals on the alarm module? If you can read if the switches are open or closed then this would indicate the earth is OK. If you can't read the state of any of the switches, the earth is probably the problem.
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I think you'll find that the cruise indicator is in the rev counter. It is backlit, and isn't visible until it is lit.
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There isn't a routine to create a backup file of the control module data with Piwis. When you fit a new control module you can read out the data from the old module, change the module, and write it back to the new one. I don't know where this file is stored, but you may (possibly) be able to use it as a backup if you can find it.
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From the Overview screen, press F7 for Additional Menu. At that point you will be asked if you want to create a VAL. Choose 'No at this point. On the Additional Menu screen, choose Vehicle Analysis Log (VAL. There you can select OBD VAL or Service VAL. Choose one, press F8, and follow the on-screen prompts. At the end (after confirming the VIN), you get the choice to select a log type - Choose Miscellaneous. Then press F12 to go to Report Management. Select the log, and press F10 for Print. Print it out to PDF or a connected printer.
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Piwis 1? If so, go to DME>Vehicle Data. Press F4 to Save. Then press PrtScn to get to the Logs Page. Open Working Log and you will see the vehicle data printout, which you can print by pressing F5. If it is Piwis 2 or 3, just run a VAL. An OBD VAL will give you coding of DME and Tiptronic. A Service VAL will give coding of all control modules.
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Here is a list I compiled: 986: 986310 – 986 986320 - 986 S 986330 - 986 Anniversary * (see note) 986311 - 986 RHD 986321 - 986S RHD 986331 - 986 Anniversary RHD * (see note) 996: 996110 - C2 996111 - C2 RHD 996120 – Anniversary (40 Year) 996121 – Anniversary (40 Year) RHD 996210 – Targa 996211 – Targa RHD 996310 – C2 Cabriolet 996311 – C2 Cabriolet RHD 996410 – C4 996411 - C4 RHD 996420 – Turbo 996421 – Turbo RHD 996430 – C4S 996431 – C4S RHD 996440 – Millennium 996441 – Millennium RHD 996610 – C4 Cabriolet 996611 – C4 Cabriolet RHD 996630 - C4S Cabriolet 996631 – C4S Cabriolet RHD 996810 - GT3 996811 – GT3 RHD 996840 – GT2 996841 – GT2 RHD 996850 – GT3RS 996851 – GT3RS RHD Note * - I coded a 986 Anniversary RHD using 986331 but it failed to activate cruise. I had to use 986321, after which it worked perfectly.
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SRS seatbelt connector
Richard Hamilton replied to gcc's topic in 996 Series (Carrera, Carrera 4, Carrera 4S, Targa)
You can buy the belt tensioner plug with a length of cable attached from Porsche. Part # 996.612.991.10 or .00 depending on side. About 21.00 GBP, so probably around $25.00.
