question for PCM experts!
Discussion
I know this topic has been debated a lot, and I’ve tried to figure out the answer from existing threads, but still not sure. Fair play to the people who’ve looked into this already.
I have MY 2002 Carerra 4 (Facelift 996, 3.6ltr) on a 51 plate
I believe it has the 16bit version of PCM 1 (with the tape player)
It came with a 2000-2 UK map and the PCM software version is PONA628D
I get the consensus about separate sat navs being better than the PCM system, but I’d like to try and get my system half decent by getting a 2007 map for UK / Europe.
My OPC say they can sell me the 2007 maps for 350 quid, but from reading forums I think I can only use official Porsche CD’s up to 2004 on the PCM 1 system.
The alternative is to buy a 2007 CD from a company called Navishop in Germany, which I believe sell Vauxhall CD’s that work on 16bit PCM 1. These are about 160 Euro’s, but I’ve also read that you need a PCM software version of PONA642D for these to work, but I have no idea how to upgrade the s/w.
Any advice on whether the Navishop disks will work is appreciated before I commit to buying them. Or, and I know it’s a bit cheeky to ask, but I’d be grateful if someone is prepared to burn me an ‘evaluation’ copy of their disk to try. Of course I’ll send a blank CD and return envelope.
Thanks
I have MY 2002 Carerra 4 (Facelift 996, 3.6ltr) on a 51 plate
I believe it has the 16bit version of PCM 1 (with the tape player)
It came with a 2000-2 UK map and the PCM software version is PONA628D
I get the consensus about separate sat navs being better than the PCM system, but I’d like to try and get my system half decent by getting a 2007 map for UK / Europe.
My OPC say they can sell me the 2007 maps for 350 quid, but from reading forums I think I can only use official Porsche CD’s up to 2004 on the PCM 1 system.
The alternative is to buy a 2007 CD from a company called Navishop in Germany, which I believe sell Vauxhall CD’s that work on 16bit PCM 1. These are about 160 Euro’s, but I’ve also read that you need a PCM software version of PONA642D for these to work, but I have no idea how to upgrade the s/w.
Any advice on whether the Navishop disks will work is appreciated before I commit to buying them. Or, and I know it’s a bit cheeky to ask, but I’d be grateful if someone is prepared to burn me an ‘evaluation’ copy of their disk to try. Of course I’ll send a blank CD and return envelope.
Thanks
Got the answers from some smart guys on RennTech:
"The chap you want to speak to is Gerard Mahoney at www.satnavshop.com/ Phone: 0121 773 7000. He has helped out several guys on the PCGB forum and comes highly recommended."
OR
"Hi. I have done this my friend on my PCM1. Yes, Porsche only sell up to 2004 (or something like that) therefore i purchased a disk (2006/2007) from Navteq. It is indeed like you say a "Vauxhall/Opel" disk, therefore when you try to find a service station it directs you to an "Opel" one! However, everything else is sweet.
What they also do is send you a 'sofware upgrade' CD that you put into your drive first, the PCM does its thing then you eject and put in the new Vauxhall one. Navteq ask for this CD back. BE WARENED though, if you put your original Porsche CD back in, the software will revert back to its previous level and you will not be able use the Vauxhall one again until you put the software upgrade back in and follow the procedure. Ofcourse, there are CD burners should you wish to switch from time to time?? ;-) In all, i actually havent seen much difference with the new disk, in that i mean i still have driven on roads that 'diddnt exist'!! But i'm sure there are certainly some updates from that of the Porsche one? Things like petrol stations, restaurants etc etc will be up to date."
"The chap you want to speak to is Gerard Mahoney at www.satnavshop.com/ Phone: 0121 773 7000. He has helped out several guys on the PCGB forum and comes highly recommended."
OR
"Hi. I have done this my friend on my PCM1. Yes, Porsche only sell up to 2004 (or something like that) therefore i purchased a disk (2006/2007) from Navteq. It is indeed like you say a "Vauxhall/Opel" disk, therefore when you try to find a service station it directs you to an "Opel" one! However, everything else is sweet.
What they also do is send you a 'sofware upgrade' CD that you put into your drive first, the PCM does its thing then you eject and put in the new Vauxhall one. Navteq ask for this CD back. BE WARENED though, if you put your original Porsche CD back in, the software will revert back to its previous level and you will not be able use the Vauxhall one again until you put the software upgrade back in and follow the procedure. Ofcourse, there are CD burners should you wish to switch from time to time?? ;-) In all, i actually havent seen much difference with the new disk, in that i mean i still have driven on roads that 'diddnt exist'!! But i'm sure there are certainly some updates from that of the Porsche one? Things like petrol stations, restaurants etc etc will be up to date."
Thanks for the info,
Could you please tell me what your vauxhall disc looks like and what it says on it. I.e. what sat nav system is it for and what vehicle etc (if it says that). Is it VDO Dayton or something like that. What colour is it?
I might take a look on ebay and see if there's any on there.
Could you please tell me what your vauxhall disc looks like and what it says on it. I.e. what sat nav system is it for and what vehicle etc (if it says that). Is it VDO Dayton or something like that. What colour is it?
I might take a look on ebay and see if there's any on there.
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