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Ciao 01-05-2019 06:53 AM
what is a 986 PCM update
 
I just received a postcard from my Porche Dealer offering a 10% savings on PCM Software Update. What could that be for a 2001 986?

JayG 01-05-2019 07:23 AM
A 2019 718 as an upgrade

78F350 01-05-2019 07:41 AM
I'm pretty sure PCM updates are just Map updates for the GPS system. If your 2001 has a PCM 1 unit, it uses CDs for the map data. So... do you want to buy some antiquated Navigation CDs for over $200? You can get a nice mount for a smart phone for under $20 and use that for nav and have current maps.

Ciao 01-05-2019 09:10 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by 78F350 (Post 586837)
I'm pretty sure PCM updates are just Map updates for the GPS system. If your 2001 has a PCM 1 unit, it uses CDs for the map data. So... do you want to buy some antiquated Navigation CDs for over $200? You can get a nice mount for a smart phone for under $20 and use that for nav and have current maps.
Cheers:cheers: I got an IphoneXs for Christmas and don't have a gps in my P car. More importantly I now know what a PCM update is.


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