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What PCM do I have?

Michaf
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Michaf Member

Michaf

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Hi there,

how can I figure out what PCM version I have? From my research so far it all gets confusing with PCM1, PCM2, 8 bits,16bits, V. 2.0, V.3.0, Software v. 5.43.

My Boxster is a 2000 model and I'd like to upgrade my CDs, hence knowing what I've got is crucial. Isn't there a special combination on the unit that will tell me all these details?

Please help!

Dharn55 Member

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A 2000 is usually a PCM1 8 bit version. The problem with trying to update the CD's is that there is no current version produced (certainly not for PCM1 and I don't think so for PCM2) and the ones available from Navtec are very expensive. They stopped updating them several years ago for the older GPS systems. This is very frustrating that Porsche does not maintain the CD's for the older cars.

Buy a Garmin and put in a better stereo.

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  • 11 months later...
malaka111 Member

malaka111

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HI guys,

i have the same question, How to tell what PCM version i have is quite confusing...

can someone help me work it out?

from the PCM unit i have done the "Navi & Trip" buttons to get the following info:

PCM: 04035AD1/0304

System software: 03505AD1/5003

Amplifier: 00012118/3139

CD Changer: C38/3003

Navigation System: 00174126/0304

Phone: 002-22r/1803

Can someone shed some light please??

berty987 Member

berty987

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PCM 2.1 standard production status. The unit you have uses the DVD navigation system and will require a PCM and Navigation drive update as well as a Bose amp update/ or amp replacment to be able to use newer maps.

  • 7 months later...
vgiaritz Member

vgiaritz

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PCM 2.1 standard production status. The unit you have uses the DVD navigation system and will require a PCM and Navigation drive update as well as a Bose amp update/ or amp replacment to be able to use newer maps.

And how can we make these updates?

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