Pcm2 Installation Question-plugging It In.

[CoreyNJ]

I just got my PCM2 unit today from UPS. It appears that their are 3 antenna ports on the back. 2 right next to each other(one marked antenna and the other diversity PCM2) and one on the back of the navigation module on the bottom with no marking.

Which cables do I plug into which. Does anyone have a diagram. I would guess the GPS antenna goes into the navigation module, and the FM antenna into the one marked antenna. But what is the diversity PCM2 one for?

Attached is a pic, any ideas...

Edited April 20, 2004 by CoreyNJ

[wingless]

My 2/13/04 post, in this topic, http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/show...threadid=114082 , has the required information.

[wingless]

The connectors should be connected, in the following order: MOST optical connector FIRST; power connector; the speaker connector, folowed by the yellow CAN, green microphone and blue emergency call.

Then connect the antenna leads

[AdamB]

Corey, if you don't mind. Where did you order your PCM2 from and how badly were the damages? I'm interested in upgrading my 2003 C2 to the PCM2 unit.

[CoreyNJ]

Thanks for the response, but I'm still confused. The refered posting was for a Cayenne, and so some applies.

I still don't know what the diversity antenna is and what the indicated antenna connection is. Atleast I'm now sure about the navigation antenna lead for the gps.

Does my CDR-23 have two antenna inputs, diversity and something plainly marked antenna? I guess I'll pull the radio today and look. I'm just trying to figure out if I ordered everything or do I need more parts for an additional antenna...

Thanks...

Corey...

p.s. I bought the main system used from a fellow boarder who replaced her's(hint-hint) with an alpine unit in her SY 996, with muffler bypass. :)

[CoreyNJ]

OK, pulled the cdr-23. It looks like it only has one antenna. So I did a little google search on Diversity, PCM and Porsche. It appears to be a signal enhancement antenna for FM reception integrated into the windscreen. I live in the NY/NJ area and we have awesome reception. So I guess I can't hook that feature up. I guess like retro-fit Litronics on earlier 996's and the factory only auto-leveling, diversity antenna requires ordering PCM from the factory.

Cheers,

Corey...

p.s. I will take pictures when I do the install and post them. First I'm waiting for some parts from suncoast(i.e. gps antenna and cables).

[SPR]

how much did you pick up the pcm 2 for btw?

[Tool Pants]

Diversity is additional antenna wires. It is covered in the most recent Boxster and Cayenne tech intro booklets. Check with Loren for a 996.