PCM2.0 Nav Update - Page 2

ltc · 09-26-2008, 08:23 PM

Why does this remind me of Steve Martin in "The Jerk" when he runs down the street, excited, sceaming....

The new phone book is here....the new phone book is here.....

Dennis C · 09-26-2008, 08:55 PM

I just found my special purpose...

jotarou1 · 09-27-2008, 01:11 AM

My main thought is if it is worth the upgrade or not. In my case I have to pay $299 for the disks, plus an additional $168 for the firmware upgrade from PCM 2.0 Version 2.0 to PCM 2.0 Version 3.0.

For $467 I could buy a very nice portable GPS unit that can go with me in any vehicle and with a nice touch screen.

I think I will stick with my old disks.

Thanks for all the info about the updates.

Juan

BobbyB · 09-29-2008, 10:45 PM

Now, I'm confused. I have a 2004 turbo, when I hit the home + trip buttons to get my versions I get PCM 3.0 and Version 3.0. This is a CD based navigation. Could this be right, or are all of the units PCM 2.0 and the 3.0 I saw was just the version?

Renn 951 · 09-29-2008, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BobbyB

Now, I'm confused. I have a 2004 turbo, when I hit the home + trip buttons to get my versions I get PCM 3.0 and Version 3.0. This is a CD based navigation. Could this be right, or are all of the units PCM 2.0 and the 3.0 I saw was just the version?

Mine says the same thing - not sure why, since it is the CD based PCM 2 system. I expect it's just the way the software V3.0 was set up to load. "Larry" (RIP) would probably have suggested it's a "bug."

Dennis C · 09-30-2008, 01:50 AM

That's what mine said too. If it's CD-based, then It's PCM 2.0. I think the 3.0 you saw is the firmware version.

Mine was already firmware version 3.0, so the installation of the new maps was very quick and easy.

So far, it has been worth it for me.

The new phonebook is here! The new phonebook is here!

mudman2 · 09-30-2008, 07:29 AM

The 3.0 is referring to the firmware of the unit, its still PCM2.0 tho.

So all you need to do is insert the map disc for your area and it will self update

BobbyB · 09-30-2008, 09:06 AM

Thanks guys - really appreciate the info.

ljugete · 09-30-2008, 02:25 PM

Thanks for the update mudman2! I just ordered a set from Sunset Porsche (they had to order some more = they are selling fast, but there are plenty at the warehouse in Atlanta)!

$299.00 + shipping is a good deal. I have 3.0 firmware so I'm ready for an upgrade! Now I can look up and find Larry to open up a can off whoop ass!

BobbyB · 10-01-2008, 08:59 AM

Mudman2 - thank so much for posting this update information. I'd pretty much given up on any updates from Porsche/Harmon Kardon. I will enjoy this one to it's fullest as it will probably be the last CD version. Again many many thanks.

jotarou1 · 10-07-2008, 05:34 PM

Just wondering if I could e-mail somebody my address to see if it shows up on the newest CD's. Our house was completed about 1 1/2 years ago. Just trying to get a feel for how new the update is.

Thanks!

Juan

BobbyB · 10-09-2008, 07:42 PM

Just installed the new updates. The basic update CD didn't load -I already had PCM 2 ver 3. The new map CD for my area loaded in just a few minutes.

thanks to all

ljugete · 10-17-2008, 09:38 AM

I got mine and it comes in a nice Porsche leather CD carrying case. I was impressed.

imer · 11-07-2008, 02:23 PM

so if i have 3.0 all i would have to do is insert the cds? what would happen to my saved locations when i upgrade? is there a possibilty of any thing bad happening? thanks in advance

Dennis C · 11-07-2008, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imer

so if i have 3.0 all i would have to do is insert the cds? what would happen to my saved locations when i upgrade? is there a possibilty of any thing bad happening? thanks in advance

Insert the CDs with the engine running until the update completes. It won't take long if you already have 3.0. Saved locations will be fine.

09-26-2008, 08:23 PM	#16
ltc Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: RL Moderator Bunker Posts: 19,599	Why does this remind me of Steve Martin in "The Jerk" when he runs down the street, excited, sceaming.... The new phone book is here....the new phone book is here..... __________________ ...Lewis

09-26-2008, 08:55 PM	#17
Dennis C A Texan Hoosier Rennlist Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 2,622	I just found my special purpose... __________________ Dennis 2004 Porsche Cayenne S 2002 Porsche Carrera 4S 1995 Volvo 850 GLT PCA Member

09-27-2008, 01:11 AM	#18
jotarou1 New User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3	Trying to decide My main thought is if it is worth the upgrade or not. In my case I have to pay $299 for the disks, plus an additional $168 for the firmware upgrade from PCM 2.0 Version 2.0 to PCM 2.0 Version 3.0. For $467 I could buy a very nice portable GPS unit that can go with me in any vehicle and with a nice touch screen. I think I will stick with my old disks. Thanks for all the info about the updates. Juan

09-29-2008, 10:45 PM	#19
BobbyB Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 611	Now, I'm confused. I have a 2004 turbo, when I hit the home + trip buttons to get my versions I get PCM 3.0 and Version 3.0. This is a CD based navigation. Could this be right, or are all of the units PCM 2.0 and the 3.0 I saw was just the version? __________________ 2007 997 C4S 2004 Cayenne Turbo 2001 X5 2002 Boxster S (sold) 1996 993 C4S (sold)

09-30-2008, 01:50 AM	#21
Dennis C A Texan Hoosier Rennlist Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 2,622	That's what mine said too. If it's CD-based, then It's PCM 2.0. I think the 3.0 you saw is the firmware version. Mine was already firmware version 3.0, so the installation of the new maps was very quick and easy. So far, it has been worth it for me. The new phonebook is here! The new phonebook is here! __________________ Dennis 2004 Porsche Cayenne S 2002 Porsche Carrera 4S 1995 Volvo 850 GLT PCA Member

09-30-2008, 07:29 AM	#22
mudman2 Moderator Rennlist Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 3,386	The 3.0 is referring to the firmware of the unit, its still PCM2.0 tho. So all you need to do is insert the map disc for your area and it will self update __________________ Michael Mudditt Cayenne S, Titanium Metalic / Black, PCM Air, BMC Air Filters, FabSpeed Cat Bypass Pipes and Dual Tips. MoBridge iPod / Sirius and BT gallery

09-30-2008, 09:06 AM	#23
BobbyB Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 611	Thanks guys - really appreciate the info. __________________ 2007 997 C4S 2004 Cayenne Turbo 2001 X5 2002 Boxster S (sold) 1996 993 C4S (sold)

09-30-2008, 02:25 PM	#24
ljugete Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Northern IL Posts: 1,884	Thanks for the update mudman2! I just ordered a set from Sunset Porsche (they had to order some more = they are selling fast, but there are plenty at the warehouse in Atlanta)! $299.00 + shipping is a good deal. I have 3.0 firmware so I'm ready for an upgrade! Now I can look up and find Larry to open up a can off whoop ass! __________________ Regards, Frank 2006 Porsche Cayenne S Black Titanium Edition, 2005 Audi Allroad 2.7 Bi-Turbo Quatro Atlas Gray, 1995 Porsche 993 C2 Triple Black Cabriolet. "Fools must be rejected not by arguments, but by facts" -- Flavius Josephus (37? - 105 AD).

10-01-2008, 08:59 AM	#25
BobbyB Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 611	Mudman2 - thank so much for posting this update information. I'd pretty much given up on any updates from Porsche/Harmon Kardon. I will enjoy this one to it's fullest as it will probably be the last CD version. Again many many thanks. __________________ 2007 997 C4S 2004 Cayenne Turbo 2001 X5 2002 Boxster S (sold) 1996 993 C4S (sold)

10-07-2008, 05:34 PM	#26
jotarou1 New User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3	Can I PM somebody my address Just wondering if I could e-mail somebody my address to see if it shows up on the newest CD's. Our house was completed about 1 1/2 years ago. Just trying to get a feel for how new the update is. Thanks! Juan

10-09-2008, 07:42 PM	#27
BobbyB Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 611	Just installed the new updates. The basic update CD didn't load -I already had PCM 2 ver 3. The new map CD for my area loaded in just a few minutes. thanks to all __________________ 2007 997 C4S 2004 Cayenne Turbo 2001 X5 2002 Boxster S (sold) 1996 993 C4S (sold)

10-17-2008, 09:38 AM	#28
ljugete Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Northern IL Posts: 1,884	I got mine and it comes in a nice Porsche leather CD carrying case. I was impressed. __________________ Regards, Frank 2006 Porsche Cayenne S Black Titanium Edition, 2005 Audi Allroad 2.7 Bi-Turbo Quatro Atlas Gray, 1995 Porsche 993 C2 Triple Black Cabriolet. "Fools must be rejected not by arguments, but by facts" -- Flavius Josephus (37? - 105 AD).

11-07-2008, 02:23 PM	#29
imer New User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4	so if i have 3.0 all i would have to do is insert the cds? what would happen to my saved locations when i upgrade? is there a possibilty of any thing bad happening? thanks in advance