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PCM1 Questions

jpr993

By jpr993
in 996 TT, 996 TT S, 996 GT2

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jpr993

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Greetings,

 

I bought a 2001 996TT a little while back and I finally got an old school NAV CD to test the PCM.  Really bizarre.  It loads the map, you can find way points (like the nearest airport) but when I try to get directions, it says "vehicle is off map".  But the latitude and longitude displayed in the the info is correct.

 

There is no map on the screen at all at this point (and there never is) just the purple direction arrow.

 

Here is the version screen:

PCM Software:

PCM/IDIS V5.44

Navigation Software:

Ver.PONA629C

Database:

dca9/18602627

 

I can't find anything that references PONA629C.... I see PONA642 & PONA628... but not a 629...

 

I don't drive it enough to merit a PCCM+ but having some form of map on the screen would be nice.

 

Anyone have any thoughts here?

 

Thanks,

Jon

 

 

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  • 8 months later...
Maxrod Member

Maxrod

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Hi.  Just purchased a 996 TT X50 Tip-S.  My solution to the Nav issue is to get a Cell Phone holder that connects to the cigarette lighter and use Google Maps on the phone.  Here is the link.  You will need like a 6" charging cable if you want to charge your phone.  It is also on sale right now for $9.99

 

Amazon.com: Scosche H12VFXM PowerMount Phone Mount for Car | 12V Charger for Vehicle's Power Port | 7.5 Watts | Flexible Mount Arm| Black

 

  • 4 weeks later...

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