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My car had a broken PCM1 which, fortunately, was refurbed (via Bath and Poland) for £300 and a duff Sat Nav which, given the price of a replacement, I replaced with a CD storage unit.
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I don't know what parts you've already got in your car but if you want to change it using Porsche parts I'd brace yourself for every component being separate with varying degrees of availability (waiting time) and an unbelievable cost - ie £5k+ .
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My car had a broken PCM1 which, fortunately, was refurbed (via Bath and Poland) for £300 and a duff Sat Nav which, given the price of a replacement, I replaced with a CD storage unit.
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I don't know what parts you've already got in your car but if you want to change it using Porsche parts I'd brace yourself for every component being separate with varying degrees of availability (waiting time) and an unbelievable cost - ie £5k+ .
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hi all, just got a '04 996 c4s, and i have a question :?:
I'm use to having sat nav and a phone connection i.e. Bluetooth through the stereo system, I'm told that i can upgrade the units for this?...
Can anyone help me with part numbers? I'm unsure if i need a PCM1 or 2 unit, do these come as standard with the phone kit bit or do i need an additional item(s) for this? is this a sim placement job or something else?
sorry for the stupid question... i did try to search for an answer but couldn't find one...
thanks in advance
Martin (wkd1)
Hi Martin and welcome to the forum :thumbs: On a 2004 MY 996, you'll need the PCM 2.0 unit - this was an option from the 2003 MY onwards. This unit comes with a phone module built in - there is a SIM tray for the card which slots into the centre console. The unit can also be specified with the phone handset too if you want to make calls and speak privately in the presence of other passengers.
On the PCM units there is no bluetooth connectivity unfortunately; for this you'll have to look at aftermarket units such as Parrot (not advisable if you have an official Porsche warranty).
~ Maxie
I'm sure that GT4 will be able to answer your question in detail but whilst you're waiting for him I can tell you a bit based upon my experiences earlier this year.
I've got an exploded diagram showing a number of component parts.
1 = aerial base
2 = aerial
3 = some sort of bracket
4 = a connection lead
5 = not shown (?)
6 = A PCM1 (exchange price £1487 inc vat so assume c£2k outright purchase).
7 = A PCM1 mounting bracket.
8 = Sat Nav Reader Unit (part no 96 642 122 12) Outright purchase price £1940 inc VAT or £1480 exchange.
9 = A mounting bracket for the sat nav reader unit.
10= some sort of dial/switch
11 = a telephone handset
My car had a broken PCM1 which, fortunately, was refurbed (via Bath and Poland) for £300 and a duff Sat Nav which, given the price of a replacement, I replaced with a CD storage unit.
I don't know what parts you've already got in your car but if you want to change it using Porsche parts I'd brace yourself for every component being separate with varying degrees of availability (waiting time) and an unbelievable cost - ie £5k+ .
There's an aftermarket MoBridge unit with Bluetooth being sold on here... Don't ask any questions though - you'll get a sarcastic dismissive response. :wack:
Maxie is right, no 996 PCM model allows Bluetooth connectivity.
997 units do, but are not retrofittable.
You will need a third-party solution, as suggested.
I have no knowledge on these, sorry.
thanks for the answers guys...
i have no problems having to put a sim in a slot, i have a spare linked to my number so it can stay in the car, i will look around for a PCM2 unit then, i have seen some on evilbay....
i working overseas at the moment but the car will be waiting for me when i return, hopefully some nice weather will remain for me to drive it lol....
thanks again
Martin
One of the MOD team will probably come to your rescue on that one, they are usually quite resourceful on stuff like that which is a great help to us all!! :worship:
I can recommend getting rid of the PCM and installing a double DIN Pioneer AVIC touchscreen system. As well as looking reasonably OE you get touch screen everything including nav, contacts, iPhone charge and control, SDRAM storage, video, speed cameras on the mapping... Oh and it offers full Bluetooth handsfree voice.
Do a search for AVIC - Richard H, myself and a few others have them installed.
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