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JonniH14 · 04-24-2011, 01:20 AM

I have a 2001 986 Boxster with a PCM 1 with Sat Nav 8 bit version and phone module with separate single Navigation CD drive in separate unit below. What are my options to upgrade? I would really appreciate any advice or answers to any (even one) of my questions below:

Can I upgrade to a PCM 2 or PCM 2.1 unit?
If yes, what do I need to know about my configuration to make sure I get a compatible unit? (Assuming I get a previously used unit).
I have read on other threads that whether I have Bose or Not is important. Is this just a case of seeing if I have Bose speakers?
I got the version of my PCM from holding in the bottom right button while on the AC screen. Are there any other hidden screens that tell me any more configuration/version info?
Can I use the CD Navigation drive to play music CDs?

Thanks in advance.

04-24-2011, 01:20 AM	#1
JonniH14 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cornwall England Posts: 1	986 with PCM 1 8-bit - what are my upgrade options? I have a 2001 986 Boxster with a PCM 1 with Sat Nav 8 bit version and phone module with separate single Navigation CD drive in separate unit below. What are my options to upgrade? I would really appreciate any advice or answers to any (even one) of my questions below: Can I upgrade to a PCM 2 or PCM 2.1 unit? If yes, what do I need to know about my configuration to make sure I get a compatible unit? (Assuming I get a previously used unit). I have read on other threads that whether I have Bose or Not is important. Is this just a case of seeing if I have Bose speakers? I got the version of my PCM from holding in the bottom right button while on the AC screen. Are there any other hidden screens that tell me any more configuration/version info? Can I use the CD Navigation drive to play music CDs? Thanks in advance.