Thanks for the info guys. So Porsche is the only place to get the latest Nav DVD? What is the latest version of the NAV DVD that can be run in a 997.1?

 

NAVTEQ is the source for all Porsche NAV DVD and they are bound by agreement not to sell to anyone. So the answer is Porsche is the (to the best of my knowledge) only place you can get your hands on the DVD.

I have a 2005 997S (early build) w/ NAV that came new with a 4/2004 version (North America) DVD. After going through the PCM upgrade discs (to level 3.0) I can now use the 8/2007 version of the NAVTEQ DVD. I believe that is the latest that will run on my PCM. Mind you I have the initial 997 PCM hardware (ie. no phone capabilities and MP3 h/w decoding). I don't recall when Porsche went to hard drive NAV. Might be w/ the 997.2 (2009?). So if you have a DVD NAV you might want to check w/ Porsche to see what level of NAV DAV you can run w/ your PCM.

I bought the NAV DVD (8/2007) a few years ago. I believe it cost me a couple of hundred dollars from Porsche. It included one of the upgrade discs as well. Was it worth it . . . . maybe, maybe not.

 

Would it be possible to get a copy of this CD from anyone? I've got a 2005 997 with PCM and I'm still stuck in the stone ages.

Thanks a ton to anyone that can help.
Nick

 

hi nick! shot a line to Djork he has it now... then you can send it back to me when done...

 

Thanks Joel,

Djork, if you can drop me a line I'd appreciate it. I can send a PM til I have 15 posts

Thanks guys
Nick

 

Yeah no problem, email me your address

toekneevu@gmail.com

Thanks again Joel!

 

Glad it worked out!

 

Thanks!

 

Hey Joel,

After updating yours, were you able to successfully play an Mp3 disc on the front single cd drive?

I popped a disc with Mp3s and it says No Audio CD found.

SW versions 3.0

I'm pretty sure I updated everything. I'll try burning my own disc when I get home, but just wondering if it worked for you.

 

You need PCM hardware as well as the software update. If your PCM hardware is an early build and doesn't have phone capability chances it doesn't support MP3 files. Go w/ a Dension 500 and hang an inexpensive IPOD on it and you'll have all the MP3 files you can muster up.

 

Yes, my unit now plays MP3 burned CDs... AP 997S is correct. The software doesn't add any additional features unless your hardware supports it. In my case, even that I have an early 2005 build, the PCM unit is the latest one, with the phone button. I will also suggest the dension route. I have mine with an iPod nano installed inside the trunk for endless playing!

 

OK - I received the update CDs.

What's the process to update?

Run the car and pop the CDs in?

 

OK - the nav update stumped me for a while, and now I realize you put it in the nav unit in the trunk for it to update - I was inserting it in the single CD slot.

 

Guys, Anyway I can borrow this CD to update mine on MY05?

 

Hi Jam996, get in contact with nikosF and he will get the ball rolling...