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Replace PCM1 CD Drive With Pocket?

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Long term I'll probably do what you did and replace the entire PCM1 with a new double-DIN headunit.

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Long term I'll probably do what you did and replace the entire PCM1 with a new double-DIN headunit.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

The stock PCM1 on my 2000 C2 is pretty much worthless for navigation purposes, I don't see the point in buying new discs when my iPhone 5 is a better navigator for free. I'd like to remove the CD drive and install the standard 996 console pocket, does anyone know what the PCM1 will do without the navigation CD drive connected? I figured I would ask before experimenting.

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it will work fine, i just removed my gps drive and put in the pocket as well. just remember that there is a anti theft cable you will see connected to the cage around the drive, make sure you tape up the end before you throw it back in, as if it touches any metal when you alarm is armed it will give a false signal and set it off. I actually just ripped out the pcm 1 last night as well, installing a kenwood double din with built in gps and bluetooth over the winter.

POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Thanks! Long term I'll probably do what you did and replace the entire PCM1 with a new double-DIN headunit. But for now I have higher priority stuff to spend my money on.

POST 5 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

HVAC controls live down there with a PCM, so that might become challenging. Plus I need a place for misc stuff, this car is my daily driver and doesn't exactly have an abundance of storage as is. But it does look cool as hell.

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