PCM 2.1 Options
Discussion
Hi All,
This is my first post and I am sorry to resurrect this topic, although I do have a question I have not seen asked:
Can I anyone tell me the latest versions for PCM 2.1?
I have the following:
Software version 4.0
- Phone not found therefore NA
- PCM, no target, actual = 05395BD1/4505
- System Software, no target, actual = 05462AD1/4605
- Amplifier, no target, actual = 00017600/3105
- Navigation, no target, actual = 00174434/4305
Can anyone explain how I recognise whether this is A, B or C please? One option I am looking at is updating Maps, but I am not clear which version I have and which I need to update to 2013 maps.
Also is the fact there are no targets shown a problem?
Incidentally I also have the nav DVD removal problem discussed in this topic, when I pressed eject the light flashes but the disc does not appear. After some patience and a few attempts I managed to get the DVD out of the Navigation system and it appears to be Porsche original dated 05.2006, with the following serial numbers - 997.642.255.04. Which explains why I appear to be driving "off road" so often!
Reading other posts there seems to be mixed information regarding the virtues and risks involved with updating software for use with newer maps, as well as the high costs involved.
I have the same dilemma as I am sure many others have had regarding whether to spend money on an old but fully integrated system PCM 2.1, possibly adding a Denison Gateway 500 SBT, or replace it with a new all singing and dancing touchscreen double din unit. I am thinking of a Kenwood unit possibly the new DNX7250DAB or Pioneer AVIC-F60DAB which both seem to rate highly in reviews.
If anyone has replaced their PCM 2.1 lately can they please let me know what they replaced it with and what their experience has been to date do you have any regrets, what have you lost regards integration, ie radio station in info screen, navigation in info screen, use of steering wheel buttons for phone pick-up/hang-up etc.
I am in the South East so if you have a recommendation regards fitting that would also be a great help.
Many thanks for any comments or information.
Martin
This is my first post and I am sorry to resurrect this topic, although I do have a question I have not seen asked:
Can I anyone tell me the latest versions for PCM 2.1?
I have the following:
Software version 4.0
- Phone not found therefore NA
- PCM, no target, actual = 05395BD1/4505
- System Software, no target, actual = 05462AD1/4605
- Amplifier, no target, actual = 00017600/3105
- Navigation, no target, actual = 00174434/4305
Can anyone explain how I recognise whether this is A, B or C please? One option I am looking at is updating Maps, but I am not clear which version I have and which I need to update to 2013 maps.
Also is the fact there are no targets shown a problem?
Incidentally I also have the nav DVD removal problem discussed in this topic, when I pressed eject the light flashes but the disc does not appear. After some patience and a few attempts I managed to get the DVD out of the Navigation system and it appears to be Porsche original dated 05.2006, with the following serial numbers - 997.642.255.04. Which explains why I appear to be driving "off road" so often!
Reading other posts there seems to be mixed information regarding the virtues and risks involved with updating software for use with newer maps, as well as the high costs involved.
I have the same dilemma as I am sure many others have had regarding whether to spend money on an old but fully integrated system PCM 2.1, possibly adding a Denison Gateway 500 SBT, or replace it with a new all singing and dancing touchscreen double din unit. I am thinking of a Kenwood unit possibly the new DNX7250DAB or Pioneer AVIC-F60DAB which both seem to rate highly in reviews.
If anyone has replaced their PCM 2.1 lately can they please let me know what they replaced it with and what their experience has been to date do you have any regrets, what have you lost regards integration, ie radio station in info screen, navigation in info screen, use of steering wheel buttons for phone pick-up/hang-up etc.
I am in the South East so if you have a recommendation regards fitting that would also be a great help.
Many thanks for any comments or information.
Martin
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