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Old 02-06-2024, 09:39 AM
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Upgraded mine to use Android auto... Works perfectly. not need to update.
Old 02-06-2024, 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by joserpaq
I upgraded PCM on 991.1 to Mr12volt becuase I read about better audio quality over the others and I'm 100% satified with the solution. Took about 1 hour to install and I have 0 connection issues. The only downside is the PCM uses older screen with slow/limited multitouch support so scrolling screens does lag but you can use the button to scroll and that works very well. I really like the OEM look and for $500 you can't beat it in my opinion.
Do you have a multifunction wheel? Do the controls work in CarPlay or Android Auto?
I've upgraded to the 991.2/Macan wheel in my 991.1 and my main concern is the diamond (joker?) button that I've currently programmed to skip to the next track - will that functionality be retained?
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I tried a few CarPlay retrofit solutions. I finally went with the Mr12Volt retrofit which directly ties into the optical system. Works rock solid and uses the factory microphone, rear camera, parking sensors, etc... I looked at the aftermarket headhunt stuff too but many of them had their own set of quirks, just my 2 cents.
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I had the gen1 NMauto solution and worked great great for years. No real issues with except for the occasional drop out and reboot issues (1-2 times a month).

I updated my system to the Mr12Volt. Between the rock solid wireless and direct fiber integration it's a no brainer. Esp as all the other solutions feel more hacky.

Old 02-06-2024, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by shyamvenky
Do you have a multifunction wheel? Do the controls work in CarPlay or Android Auto?
I've upgraded to the 991.2/Macan wheel in my 991.1 and my main concern is the diamond (joker?) button that I've currently programmed to skip to the next track - will that functionality be retained?
No. The volume on wheel does work on carplay but not the joker button. It skips forward when outside carplay but does nothing in carplay. The skip forward/back on the PCM itself does work in carplay but just not from wheel. Not sure why. I do agree that would be nice but I'm not sure you'd get that with other aftermarket headunit either.
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Did you have to install the separate Pioneer Bluetooth microphone to be able to make wireless calls / use voice commands? If so, where did you run it to and hide it? Also, where did you run the external USB cord to plug in your phone for CarPlay / AndroidAuto functionality? Front passenger Glovebox or somewhere else?
The microphone is behind the steering column, it cannot be seem unless I point it out.

External USB-C cord for Carplay and Android Auto ran under armrest, HDMI cord ran into glovebox.
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Old 02-07-2024, 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Joec500
I had the gen1 NMauto solution and worked great great for years. No real issues with except for the occasional drop out and reboot issues (1-2 times a month).

I updated my system to the Mr12Volt. Between the rock solid wireless and direct fiber integration it's a no brainer. Esp as all the other solutions feel more hacky.
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Porsche offer an OEM PCM upgrade (they call it PCCM) for models 997 and prior. I wonder why not the 991.1?
Old 02-13-2024, 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Todd Gaine
Porsche offer an OEM PCM upgrade (they call it PCCM) for models 997 and prior. I wonder why not the 991.1?
When I was at the dealer last month, they said that they work their way up through the years and that 991.1 should be soon. Fingers crossed.
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There is no reason for porsche to update 3.0 and 3.1. They are touchscreen and have Bluetooth already. Return on investment would be horrendous. Plus, have you used the pccm... It's not even wireless connectivity.


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My hesitation is because i got three years porsche warranty on my 2015
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Originally Posted by Hardhead
My hesitation is because i got three years porsche warranty on my 2015
I understand. If you change your mind I'm here to help with mr12volt products. We have a huge post here and we have a Facebook group as well (see my signature below).
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Old 02-14-2024, 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by sjjon
I tried a few CarPlay retrofit solutions. I finally went with the Mr12Volt retrofit which directly ties into the optical system. Works rock solid and uses the factory microphone, rear camera, parking sensors, etc... I looked at the aftermarket headhunt stuff too but many of them had their own set of quirks, just my 2 cents.
I have been trying to pick a CarPlay solution for a few months. The one hiccup I keep coming across is that PCM's with the XMRadio board seem to create extremely tight clearances when trying to put the PCM back together. Do you, or anyone else have experience with a CarPlay solution that plays well with the XMRadio board?
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Originally Posted by msprink
I have been trying to pick a CarPlay solution for a few months. The one hiccup I keep coming across is that PCM's with the XMRadio board seem to create extremely tight clearances when trying to put the PCM back together. Do you, or anyone else have experience with a CarPlay solution that plays well with the XMRadio board?
Our mr12volt board fits fine. I include specific standoffs for my orders.
Old 02-14-2024, 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Roman ACS
Our mr12volt board fits fine. I include specific standoffs for my orders.
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