PCM

[petert]

I eventually got enough money to live a bit of the dream and got a Cayenne Turbo purchased in Germany (if that makes any odds!). The car was registered in March 2005 but manaufactured 2004 I think.

I need to update the Nav system for Europe from Navteq 10/2004 but am confused about versions...

What do I need to check before I update ? What is the whole V1 / V2 issue for PCM ? How do I check Nav version ? I think there is a 2006 update ?

All help gratefully received ! :notworthy:

Thanks, Peter

[RFM]

Hi

The easiest way is go to an O.P.C., they only have the authorisation for the up dates.

[petert]

Thanks for the tip. I can probably get a free update from a contact at Navteq if I know what to ask for ! What version PCM supports what version Navteq etc etc ?

Thanks...

[berty987]

The PCM map disks are only available from Porsche , even though they are made by navteq , they are not allowed to sell them direct to customers. If you have a PCM 2.1 running the 10.2004 map disk , you need to update the PCM software before you can use the later map disks. Porsche sell the update software with the new map updates as a bundle costing about 500 Euros , but will perform the update for free if you buy the bundle from them. If you try to put a later version map disk in the PCM2.1 DVD drive it will not recognise the Map DVD until the software update has been done. It is possible to update the PCM yourself if you have the update software CD's and have purchased a map DVD of 04.2005 or later release from a source such as e bay. The tech bulletin on how to update is on the forum once you are a contributing memebr.

[petert]

Thanks for the response, really helpful.

Do you know what version PCM software I need to get to in order to update the Navteq map disk ? The local Porsche garage didn't know that the PCM needed upgrading so I'd rather be sure of what needs doing !

I'll check out how to become a "contributing member"...

Thanks again.

[berty987]

You need to update from version A to version B software ,effectively software version 1 to 3. The Porsche dealer may not be able to assist directly, since the software is usually provided with the Map update disk and unless they have updated for someone else they may not have the software in the PIWS unit. I beleive the software is on the Cd's that come with the Map update and then handed to the customer after completion. The map Cd's for the Boxster / 911 and Cayman are Pt nos 000 043 205 46 002 and 003. I would suspect that the Cayenne has its own set of part numbers since the units are slightly different. Unfortunately Porsche are unhelpful in providing these CD's as separate items and don't list them as separate items onlty as part of the new Map DVD bundle. I would try sunset porsche in the USA and see if they can help.

[petert]

Appreciate the information. When I get this done, I'll update the post with confirmed version numbers etc. Although at 400Euro+ for a map update from Porsche, a TomTom unit (with daily internet updates) is starting to look a very solid proposition !