PCM2.0 Nav Update

[mudman2]

For those who have 04/05 MY PCM 2.0 units (CD Nav).

I just got the new map updates and installed them.

There are now 7 CD's covering the US, Canada Mexico and Brazil. I really need to travel more.

There is one update CD which seems phone related, at least when inserted it does a phone update to my non-phone PCM, a bit like being able to play the violin after getting a tooth out.

This completes quickly, you then insert whatever map CD you normally use and it carries out the update. You need to run the engine as there have been published warnings of not trying to update when power may be lost.

I think this release may not have been voluntary, a little bird told me.

From what I can tell my local roads seem more detailed and PIO is more usable with even local food stores now showing up together with a nearby vin yard.

Here is the rub....... $299 plus tax, I got mine from the great guys at Sunset Imports

Look out for dealers trying to sell for more than $500 (seriously)

Part number is 000.044.901.21

Mike

[993BillW]

That's very close to the same price as the update for the '06+ DVD systems. (the $299 price)

[MadFox]

Originally Posted by mudman2

I just got the new map updates and installed them. There are now 7 CD's covering the US, Canada Mexico and Brazil. I really need to travel more.......I think this release may not have been voluntary, a little bird told me.......

You mean I could have kept my BETA after all??? Wow, there was one forum member.. can't remember who it was that talked about filing a lawsuit... guess he did and this is the settlement!?

COOL... now, you can see the new interstate flyover (well 3 years old) enroute my house when you come to the Barbar's PDE here in Alabama.

[ltc]

Originally Posted by mudman2

... You need to run the engine as there have been published warnings of not trying to update when power may be lost.

SOP.
Disruption of power when updating the flash memory can result in the PCM/CDR becoming a 'brick'.
This is followed by the dealer being required to sell you a new PCM/CDR.

Start and run the car....or connect the battery to a charger during the process.....always.

[ltc]

Originally Posted by MadFox

You mean I could have kept my BETA after all??? Wow, there was one forum member.. can't remember who it was that talked about filing a lawsuit... guess he did and this is the settlement!?

Really?
I don't recall that discussion.
What kind of person would sue PCNA over something as petty as CDROM updates?
What could possibly force the world's most profitable car company to do something it had no intentions of doing?

Do you have any additional information?

[mudman2]

[MadFox]

Originally Posted by ltc

Really?

it's a rumor....

Originally Posted by ltc

I don't recall that discussion.

I think you were medicated at the time... do you remember having eraser bits in your teeth?

Originally Posted by ltc

What kind of person would sue PCNA over something as petty as CDROM updates?

Just a guess.. but the same kind of person who'd sue their mother over their inheritance?

Originally Posted by ltc

What could possibly force the world's most profitable car company to do something it had no intentions of doing?

A judge or arbitor who was going to rule in a way that would cost them more money for their "no intention".

Originally Posted by ltc

Do you have any additional information?

No, not really.... however, let's not bicker about who sued who.......

[mudman2]

I know this may be heracy but the action was Sport Car related (whoops sorry they are perfect strike me down)

[MadFox]

Originally Posted by mudman2

I know this may be heracy but the action was Sport Car related (whoops sorry they are perfect strike me down)

whatever it takes to do what should have been done to begin with... although 7 CD's doesn't sound like fun?!

[mudman2]

you only need 1 for you local area unless you are a romany

[Dennis C]

I thought this day would never come...

Is Suset the best place to get them, or should I try Navteq directly?

[jotarou1]

Just wondering if you get the 7 CD's and the update disc for $299? My local dealer also told me there was an update that could be done to my MY04 CS, he wanted $299 + $168 installation. That included updating the firmware from PCM 2.0 Version 2.0, to PCM 2.0 Version 3.0

Did you do the installation yourself? Did the update also upgrade the firmware?

Thanks!

Juan

[mudman2]

The update is only for PCM2.0 with 3.0 firmware. You should check first to see what you have, hit the home and trip buttons and it will tell you.

On the main CD there is a firmware update to 3 but I don't know from what previous version.

I did the install myself it took hardly any time at all but mine was already on 3.0, I seem to remember that when 3.0 came out it was just a case of running the car and letting it load from the CD, pretty sure my dealer did not do it. its a bit scary as it takes about 45 minutes to complete.

If you are on 3 save the money and do it yourself

[Vino]

Michael,

This is awesome news about the NAV CD's, looking forward to getting the CD's since my entire neighborhood isn't listed but has been around since 2001

Anyway, about Sunset Porsche, probably one of the best places to buy Porsche parts hands down.

I have dealed with Jeff Clark, he's awesome!

I'll get the CD's ordered early next week and report back.

[Dennis C]

I just did the update on my Cayenne to the new CDs. I already had PCM software version 3.0, so the download was quick.

Fort Wayne, Indiana is now on the map! For the first time, my neighborhood actually showed up on the PCM screen! Fort Wayne wasn't big enough for the last 3-disc set to show any street level detail - it only showed major roads. The new update shows much, much more information. It's excellent!