does anyone know how to access NavTraffic? I have PCM 2.0 with the Xmradio from Suncoast and subscribed to Navtraffic but don't see anything that looks like NavTraffic

 

I have the OEM nav and XM traffic works. If your unit is supposed to be compatible, contact XM make sure you have a subscription. You might also need them to re-send the signal. If so, keep the screen on map mode for up to 30 minutes and it should work.

 

Ditto . . Call XM Tech Support and have them reinitialize you.

ps. Are you sure you have the NAVTRAFFIC option. It does have an optional hardware box in addition to the subscription.

 

what additional hardware box are you referring to?

 

A few years ago I put a Pioneer NAV headset in a Lexus and needed to buy an optional XMTraffic module (GEX-P10XMT) for that feature. I suppose now it's incorporated within a chip set and that additional module might not be needed.

If that XMTraffic feature is already bundled w/ the Porsche XM option then it should be as simple as an phone call away (activation). If I recall XM charged a extra subscription fee for their traffic alert system.

 

Per the XM & Porsche press release.

"All 2009 Porsche vehicles equipped with XM Radio and XM NavTraffic come
with a three-month complimentary subscription."

 

yeah but I have an 07,
must not be compatible.

 

Aha . . . I think you're right on. XMTraffic has to interface w/ the GPS/Mapping system in order for it to display real time traffic info. I suspect the US version of PCM 2.0 and/or NAVTEQ doesn't have the ability to interface w/ the XM radio's traffic info. XM radio is simply ported to an auxiliary input and that supports audio only.

FWIW: Porsche does support a traffic alert system in Europe for PCM 2.0 but they never pursued it or couldn't here in North America.

 

NavTraffic is only available for the PCM 3.0 (for the 2009+ cars). It's a built-in module that monitors/displays traffic congestion, and will re-route your course if necessary. I don't think it's possible to add it to 2005-08 cars, I'll check for details, but I'm 99% sure this information is correct.