NAV unit interchangability

[gdwiggins]

Are the DVD Nav units interchangable between platforms and years? Could I take a 2005 or 2006 NAV unit and install it in a 2007? Or one from, say, a 2006 Cayenne?

Thanks,

Gene

[AP 997S]

Are the DVD Nav units interchangable between platforms and years? Could I take a 2005 or 2006 NAV unit and install it in a 2007? Or one from, say, a 2006 Cayenne?

Thanks,

Gene

I assume you're asking about just the NAV unit and not the PCM unit. My guess would be 'maybe' in terms of hardware but I suspect you might need a PCM software update and the appropriate NAV DVD. I think you need to be prudent regarding 'mixing & matching' PCM related items (ie. NAV).

That's my educated guess . . . . I could be wrong.

BTW: Why do you want to install an older unit in a newer car?

[PAULSPEED]

Hi,

This sounds like part number questions. Suggest you

find the part number for your control unit first.

Paul

[White987S]

IMHO, get a Garmin Nuvi 680. They are awesome! I just suction-cup it to the dial of my Sport Chrono! They cost about $650. And you can put it in other cars, or take on business & vacations. Just a thought.

[Dale Zelinsky]

AFAIK there are four different Nav modules for the 997. One each for the Carerra 2 and Carerra 4 and One each for the C2 and C4 made after 06/2006.

What the actual differences are, I have no idea.

[berty987]

Reading the TSB's on the forum , the navigation module and the PCM must be matched as far as hardware revisions are concerned. Swapping the DVD unit from one car to another will therefore only be possible if the PCM's are in the same part number ranges. Its all explained in the TSB , along with the bose amplifier compatability.