PCM 3.1 Update

[kagey]

Hi,

i have PCM 3.1 in my 2012 991 and i want to update it to the latest version. Currently it's version 3,42

I have seen on Ebay that you can buy the discs with 2018 maps and get the activation code for £99.

has anyone done this and if so did it work as planned , or am i likely to just mess up the system if i don't take it to an OPC for the work to be done?

thanks,

Kagey.

[Armitage.Shanks]

kagey said:

Hi,

i have PCM 3.1 in my 2012 991 and i want to update it to the latest version. Currently it's version 3,42

I have seen on Ebay that you can buy the discs with 2018 maps and get the activation code for £99.

has anyone done this and if so did it work as planned , or am i likely to just mess up the system if i don't take it to an OPC for the work to be done?

thanks,

Kagey.

I did it on my 2015 PCM3.1 with that 'kit'. Worked a treat. Takes a couple of hours but follow the instructions as given and you can't go wrong.

[ryanchan]

I've done this as well, worked fine. Then proceeded to fit the carplay/android auto module and that's taken things to a whole new level! Who needs a 718...

[h0b0]

I have done the carplay upgrade as well and it really does transform the experience. I installed the kit myself. The kit is made by JoyAuto and can be bought for about $300

[short-shift]

Do you need to go to an OPC to have the activation code 'activated'?

James

[Armitage.Shanks]

short-shift said:

Do you need to go to an OPC to have the activation code 'activated'?

James

No the activation 'code' comes on a USB but it is specific to your VIN which you need to tell them so they can send you the correct code. The firmware update and maps come on a series of disks. At £99 it's near a third of OPC costs. The system is not great but I could just stomach £99 to upgrade it. Spending near £300 makes no sense

How easy is the Joying box to fit? Most places seem to quote £500+ supply for the Car Play add-in and c£250 to install

[David W.]

Armitage.Shanks said:

No the activation 'code' comes on a USB but it is specific to your VIN which you need to tell them so they can send you the correct code. The firmware update and maps come on a series of disks. At £99 it's near a third of OPC costs. The system is not great but I could just stomach £99 to upgrade it. Spending near £300 makes no sense

How easy is the Joying box to fit? Most places seem to quote £500+ supply for the Car Play add-in and c£250 to install

I think Auto Amateur has a YouTube video up showing how to fit it.

[kagey]

I fitted it last night and gotta say i'm very impressed. took me about 90 minutes to load the discs after updating the firmware from the usb. Well worth £99. t

[Frances The Mute]

What are the principal differences? Are the graphics improved?

[ryanchan]

Armitage.Shanks said:

No the activation 'code' comes on a USB but it is specific to your VIN which you need to tell them so they can send you the correct code. The firmware update and maps come on a series of disks. At £99 it's near a third of OPC costs. The system is not great but I could just stomach £99 to upgrade it. Spending near £300 makes no sense

How easy is the Joying box to fit? Most places seem to quote £500+ supply for the Car Play add-in and c£250 to install

I managed to buy mine used for £120, took me about 3-4hrs to fit following the video referred to below. A handy person could do it in an hour I would have thought!

[kagey]

Frances, you get much more on the POI menu - telephone numbers come up of restaurants/hotels etc.

I think the graphics are better , with much more detail

Where i live there lots of new roads and now the stanav knows them.

Also i can get satelite view for the maps now and the choice of 4 diff views for the navigation- not sure i could before. So just small changes , but more modern looking.

Edited by kagey on Tuesday 18th August 21:53

[Armitage.Shanks]

kagey said:

I fitted it last night and gotta say i'm very impressed. took me about 90 minutes to load the discs after updating the firmware from the usb. Well worth £99. t

Yep no drama with me either. There's always a workaround. Now if Porsche would follow suit and let you buy the update for DIY install rather than charging the excessive labour/install cost for them to do it.....................

[Frances The Mute]

kagey said:

Frances, you get much more on the POI menu - telephone numbers come up of restaurants/hotels etc.

I think the graphics are better , with much more detail

Where i live there lots of new roads and now the stanav knows them.

Also i can get satelite view for the maps now and the choice of 4 diff views for the navigation- not sure i could before. So just small changes , but more modern looking.

Edited by kagey on Tuesday 18th August 21:53

Sounds like a worthwhile upgrade. Cheers.

[nutsyH]

I have a 2016 Cayenne S. How do I find out which version of PCM is fitted?

[kagey]

Press info and option buttons together and it will tell you