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Old Mar 1, 2013 | 07:44 PM
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PCM 3.0 Current Version?

Hello. I have 09 997.2 and my version is 1.4. How to update it? I have read and found that there was a cd available back in 2010 that cost under $20 and you can do update yourself. What's new in the latest version? How to update?
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Where did you hear $20 bucks?
http://www.suncoastparts.com/product//997PCM30.html
 

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pcm update without map

https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...re-update.html

Suncoast package includes map update and pcm update to 2.2, but can i just purchase pcm update without maps like i could purchase it before?
Has anyone installed this update from suncoast for $399? What was changed?
 
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I doubt is the PCM update offers any new functionality. It most likely just addresses bugs and provides a upgraded interface to the new NAV DVD map that is available.

I upgraded my old PCM2.1 to accept the latest NAV DVD (for that PCM) for close to 300 bucks a few years back and it was money not well spent.

Unless you rely on the NAV to get you around and visit new streets and POI's spend your money elsewhere.
 
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I use my google maps on my galaxy nexus. The nav from porsche sucks.
 
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Updates should be free from the dealer. Just go to your dealer and ask for the latest updates. I think the latest is 1.4.4.
 
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Do you know what is the difference in newer version?
 
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Originally Posted by hakaida
I use my google maps on my galaxy nexus. The nav from porsche sucks.
I beg to differ. The nav in the PCM3 works just great and its easy to glace at or see the turn-by-turn in the computer display in the instrument cluster.

You cannot get that type of much lower distraction guidance from a smartphone unless you mount it behind your steering wheel.
 
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