Retrofit of Telephone Model in US 997-2 (PCM 3)

[waveforce]

Hi,

Although in Europe the 997-2 Turbo S comes standard with the Telephone module (Option 666), in the US it comes standard only with the Mobile phone preparation (Option 616).

That is exactly the case of my 2012 Turbo S Cabrio -- it came with option 616. However, now that I have a Samsung Galaxy S II phone, which supports SAP, I want to take advantage of the use of the car's antenna and get better reception.

The European Tequipment catalog makes it very clear that one can purchase the Quad-Band Telephone Module for the 997-2 and have the dealer install it, much like one can purchase the Voice Control or the Electronic Logbook modules. Unfortunately the 2012 *US* Tequipment catalog is missing that accessory, so every dealer I've talked to says it can't be done.

We all know that's BS, and, in fact, the same part number for the post-factory telephone module that is available in Europe is available here in the US. After all, you can even find it in a US 2010 Tequipment catalog.

Part Number is 997 044 902 31. Apparently instructions on how to install it are in the Workshop Manual (group 9, 9155). You can actually order that part #, my concern is finding a dealer that will install it.

My question to all of you is: has anyone found a dealer in the US that will actually perform this upgrade?

[Loren]

:welcome:

You may be able to buy the parts and install them here but most of the options on the 997-2 and newer cars require an unlock from Porsche AG. The dealer has to login using his PIWIS 2 tester and request an unlock while providing proof that the customer has paid for the option.

I think this will be tricky no matter what. You might want to contact PCNA and pose the question to them.

[JFP in PA]

You need to also check that all this hardware supports the signal type that your phone uses as European phones use different frequencies and telecom data protocols.

[waveforce]

You need to also check that all this hardware supports the signal type that your phone uses as European phones use different frequencies and telecom data protocols.

It's quad band GSM. It works on AT&T and T-Mobile. It's exactly the same module that comes from factory with US spec cars...