PCM SAT NAV (Navteq)

[gregthiara]

Hi, Does anybody know where to get a 2010 sat nav cd, my car is a 2001 so I think its the pcm1 sat nav. The disk is made by NAVTEQ, only I do not wish to pay the dealer price £500-£800, can anybody copy and send me I will pay or suggest a download.

Thanks.

forgot to say UK version

[Richard Hamilton]

You will definitely have PCM1, and being a 2001 it should have the later 16-bit navigation drive. You can run the Vauxhall/Opel NCDR/NCDC maps in these drives, but you have to do an update to the system software in order to be able to use them. I'll drop you a PM with some details.

[lazysurf]

wow, I'd be interested in hearing more about that. I was always under the impression that PCM1 could only be updated to 2004 maps. I have a 2002 996TT and have been looking at options for the satnav. I use it occasionally and it has worked reasonably well on most occasions, but there is always the odd main road etc that has either changed to a one way or doesn't exist anymore :-)

Do you just place a standard NAVTEQ disc in the dvd drive after the software upgrade?

[Richard Hamilton]

PCM1 used two different navigation drives. Up to 31st January 2001 it was an 8-bit drive. After that date it was a 16-bit drive. If you are lucky enough to have a 16-bit, then you can run the Vauxhall/Opel maps for their NCDR/NCDC systems. If your car is 2002 you should be OK. To check which drive you have:

From A/C Screen, press bottom right knob. It will display the PCM version, and the Navigation software version.

PCM/IDIS V5.43

Nav Software Ver POIE609D = 8bit

Nav Software Ver PONA642D = 16bit

Nav Software Ver PONA628D = 16bit

The update to the software was included in the Porsche 2002-1 map update. All that you need to do to update the system is to insert the 2002-1 map, and the system updates automatically. After that, the Vauxhaull/Opel maps will run.

AFAIK, the 8-bit systems cannot be updated. Porsche have released maps for PCM1 systems dated 2008/2009, and I assume these are compatible.

All the above applies to European systems. I don't know what is available in the US, I'm afraid.

Edited October 14, 2013 by Richard Hamilton

[lazysurf]

Thanks Richard. That's really useful info.

So people with 16bit systems can use any of the Vauxhall/Opel disks? It's frustrating how Porsche do not advertise this knowledge.

Doug

[Richard Hamilton]

Thanks Richard. That's really useful info.

So people with 16bit systems can use any of the Vauxhall/Opel disks? It's frustrating how Porsche do not advertise this knowledge.

Doug

They have to be maps for the NCDR/NCDC system. Vauxhall make other systems, like the CD70, but those maps are not compatible.

[Sunnyside]

Thats interesting stuff I am going to look into the Vauxhall cd as well. my 6tt is a 2003 model and the sat nav is just about useless.IMO

Hi Richard, haven't spoken for a while. How are you keeping.

Frank

[Richard Hamilton]

Hi Frank. Doing fine thanks. PCM in a 2003 would be PCM2, so the Vauxhall/Opel maps won't work. Porsche released the 08.2009 maps for PCM2 a couple of months ago, btw. (edit: Maps of Europe)

Edited October 28, 2010 by Richard Hamilton

[rogerjohnsen]

I'd like to get the update for my '04 911TT. I think it has PCM 2 but not sure since the car is new to me and am just catching up on the basics of it all. The car didn't come with any CD's and the previous owner couldn't find them (or the two main keys for that matter). I went to the dealer and got the keys straightened out but held off buying the map / firmware update discs since I'm not sure if I could get them elsewhere for less $$$'s or if it would be better to simply go aftermarket and avoid the hassle. Any information on where to obtain the latest CD's would be appreciated - assuming it's less than the dealer price. ;)

[wross996TT]

I'd like to get the update for my '04 911TT. I think it has PCM 2 but not sure since the car is new to me and am just catching up on the basics of it all. The car didn't come with any CD's and the previous owner couldn't find them (or the two main keys for that matter). I went to the dealer and got the keys straightened out but held off buying the map / firmware update discs since I'm not sure if I could get them elsewhere for less $s or if it would be better to simply go aftermarket and avoid the hassle. Any information on where to obtain the latest CD's would be appreciated - assuming it's less than the dealer price. ;)

Check with Sunset...link at the top of the page. That is where I got mine.

[rogerjohnsen]

Check with Sunset...link at the top of the page. That is where I got mine.

Thanks - I ended-up pulling the PCM altogether yesterday since I wasn't convinced getting the update / maps would really be worth it in the long run so will go the after-market route instead.

[PhillTrandafilov]

Hi,I've a 2002 996TT,with PCM 1,but when I press the AC+confirmation button it shows only PCM/IDIS V5.43,without any software version.What to try to make it works.I've tried with 8bit navi CD,but still have only-"disk not readable" or incorrect disc side etc.messages.Any ideas please.

[Richard Hamilton]

If it isn't showing a Nav Software Version, then you likely have a problem with the navigation drive itself. The PCM unit is not communicating with the navigation drive. You can check the connections, but it is most likely the drive has gon bad.

[Dave C4S]

Hi All

I’m new to the site and was hoping for some help in respect of updating sat. nav on a 2002 911 (996) C4S running a PCM 1 (16 bit) unit with sat nav software version PONA628D and database uk/18602476. Car was supplied with the original Porsche PCM 2000-2 disc by navtech, but I do not know how to go about obtaining and/or updating the software necessary before being able to use the Vauxhall CD70 NavTech maps? I see from other postings that I might need the 2002-1 map to update software? Could someone more knowledgeable than me please let me know what I need/need to do/how to get hold of discs? Also, I think from other postings that the latest maps for CD70 Vauxhall don’t work with this update so how do I get hold of the 2008-09 maps to run the software update?

All help would be much appreciated.

Many thanks all

Dave.

[Richard Hamilton]

Surely you don't need satnav for Jersey? ;o)

I'll drop you a PM.

[Dave C4S]

Many thanks Richard. LOL re your comment. More to do with taking over over to UK/Europe, but you'd be surprised how often you can get lost in Jersey with all the small roads. Mind you, you always find yourself again!

[nmlss2006]

Bumping this thread back up. I have an '04 and I was wondering if any had been made past the 2008-9 update? Or if there's any way of loading any other brand's maps in the system, as per the Opel/Vauxhall mentioned above for PCM1.

[Richard Hamilton]

Being a 2004, yours will have PCM2.0, and the latest Porsche map disks for Europe are 08.2012. I don't know if other manufacturers disks will run, but I doubt it.

[nmlss2006]

Thank you. I wonder what the latest disks for the US are?

[hickmaster2001]

I have a 2001 996 TT and am looking for any navigation discs for the east coast US. I have a few but definitely need more. Can anyone point me in the right direction? I plan to upgrade the whole unit but in the mean time it would be nice to utilize it. Thanks!