Has anyone done a CarPlay retrofit for 991.1
02-13-2019, 03:50 AM
#422
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I did ask the vendor. Here was the back and forth:
Also I found another vendor - different to Naviplus which seems to have a better kit which addresses the sat radio issue and has a better microphone that can be hidden (which is very important)
https://www.nmautomotive.co.uk/carplay-androidauto
Also I found another vendor - different to Naviplus which seems to have a better kit which addresses the sat radio issue and has a better microphone that can be hidden (which is very important)
https://www.nmautomotive.co.uk/carplay-androidauto
02-13-2019, 12:48 PM
#423
Oh wow. So it does work for 3.43? No idea why, but I was thinking it wouldn't work unless it was 4.x. But maybe I was thinking of some other product. So basically as long as its the CDR+ with the Navi and Source buttons, and not the TP and AUX buttons, it will work regardless of the PCM software version? Is adding a backup cam with the system where the 3.x versus 4.x comes in? I bought the kit while I search for a 981 to replace my recently sold 987. And have been only considering ones with V 4.x. So I guess if 3.x supports both this and a camera add, that would significantly expand my pool of options since it seems like most 2013s and a lot of 2014s are 3.x. So I had been searching only for later 2014s and up.
Last edited by drewman75; 02-13-2019 at 01:18 PM.
02-13-2019, 07:29 PM
#424
Racer
Sort of bummed to miss out on this. I just acquired my 991.1S (2012) and haven't owned it long enough to figure out where the shortcomings are but the infotainment system seems to be one area. Oh well, maybe someone else will have a viable solution as well in the near future.
02-21-2019, 06:19 PM
#425
Sort of bummed to miss out on this. I just acquired my 991.1S (2012) and haven't owned it long enough to figure out where the shortcomings are but the infotainment system seems to be one area. Oh well, maybe someone else will have a viable solution as well in the near future.
02-23-2019, 08:42 PM
#426
Racer
@drewman75 I'll keep you posted. I think I decided to hold off for now until I've owned the car a bit longer and figure out what limitations I want to address in terms of the infotainment system. Thanks for the offer though!
02-27-2019, 09:31 PM
#428
Interested in the kit and PM set.
Scott
03-10-2019, 05:05 PM
#430
Has anyone seen this screen jumpiness issue?
The touchscreen mapping is still the same when its jumping all over the place as it is when its working normally. Its very random. Sometimes doesnt happen at all. Sometimes its the entire ride.
The touchscreen mapping is still the same when its jumping all over the place as it is when its working normally. Its very random. Sometimes doesnt happen at all. Sometimes its the entire ride.
Last edited by Zero1Niner; 03-10-2019 at 07:57 PM. Reason: Funky formatting for videos
03-10-2019, 08:05 PM
#432
Trying to troubleshoot which it might be. When I switch out of CarPlay mode into the normal PCM modes, the screen is 100% solid and stable in all standard PCM modes. No sign of any jumpiness at all.
My thinking was that since the main PCM display ribbon cables are now attached directly to the new CarPlay circuit board that was installed, if it were any of the the ribbon cables in that setup that were loose or bad, that the jumpiness would be visible on all screen views, not only the carplay view. Does that sound like correct logic?
Which is leading me to think that is the cable that connects from the new circuit board to the smartauto module, or the smartauto module itself that might have a loose connection internally somewhere.
03-10-2019, 08:37 PM
#433
Originally Posted by Zero1Niner
Yeah, that sounds right to me.
Trying to troubleshoot which it might be. When I switch out of CarPlay mode into the normal PCM modes, the screen is 100% solid and stable in all standard PCM modes. No sign of any jumpiness at all.
My thinking was that since the main PCM display ribbon cables are now attached directly to the new CarPlay circuit board that was installed, if it were any of the the ribbon cables in that setup that were loose or bad, that the jumpiness would be visible on all screen views, not only the carplay view. Does that sound like correct logic?
Which is leading me to think that is the cable that connects from the new circuit board to the smartauto module, or the smartauto module itself that might have a loose connection internally somewhere.
Trying to troubleshoot which it might be. When I switch out of CarPlay mode into the normal PCM modes, the screen is 100% solid and stable in all standard PCM modes. No sign of any jumpiness at all.
My thinking was that since the main PCM display ribbon cables are now attached directly to the new CarPlay circuit board that was installed, if it were any of the the ribbon cables in that setup that were loose or bad, that the jumpiness would be visible on all screen views, not only the carplay view. Does that sound like correct logic?
Which is leading me to think that is the cable that connects from the new circuit board to the smartauto module, or the smartauto module itself that might have a loose connection internally somewhere.
When I troubleshoot intermittent connection issues I usually start applying slight pressure or tapping on the connectors and / or circuit boards to see what happens. If unsuccessful I use a heat gun to slightly being up the temperature and then continue with pressure and tapping.
I remember that when I installed my unit I initially had an issue with the connector from the PCM to the smartauto box. Given the tight spaces fitting the smartauto box I had to bend the cable at the connector which resulted in the screen not working at all. I simply repositioned the box alleviating pressure on the connector.
Good luck!
03-11-2019, 12:09 AM
#434
PC Board - LVDS
Integration Box - LVDS Connections
Yeah, that sounds right to me.
Trying to troubleshoot which it might be. When I switch out of CarPlay mode into the normal PCM modes, the screen is 100% solid and stable in all standard PCM modes. No sign of any jumpiness at all.
My thinking was that since the main PCM display ribbon cables are now attached directly to the new CarPlay circuit board that was installed, if it were any of the the ribbon cables in that setup that were loose or bad, that the jumpiness would be visible on all screen views, not only the carplay view. Does that sound like correct logic?
Which is leading me to think that is the cable that connects from the new circuit board to the smartauto module, or the smartauto module itself that might have a loose connection internally somewhere.
Trying to troubleshoot which it might be. When I switch out of CarPlay mode into the normal PCM modes, the screen is 100% solid and stable in all standard PCM modes. No sign of any jumpiness at all.
My thinking was that since the main PCM display ribbon cables are now attached directly to the new CarPlay circuit board that was installed, if it were any of the the ribbon cables in that setup that were loose or bad, that the jumpiness would be visible on all screen views, not only the carplay view. Does that sound like correct logic?
Which is leading me to think that is the cable that connects from the new circuit board to the smartauto module, or the smartauto module itself that might have a loose connection internally somewhere.
03-11-2019, 03:38 AM
#435
PC Board - LVDS
Integration Box - LVDS Connections
I would focus on the LVDS connections to your - PC Board and connection male-female connectors ensuring all pins and wires are connected with a solid bond. Also check your harness to ensure wires are not under excessive stress or binding/tension.
The interesting thing is that even when the screen is jumping around like that, the touchscreen mapping points stay exactly where they should be when its working normally. For example, sometimes when its acting up, the screen instead of jumping will just shift to the left, but touching the lower left hand corner still is the home button, and clicking on the right lower corder is still the next page toggle. And when its in that left shifted position, clicking on on of the app icons will open the app that is to the right of the one I tapped.
Seems its a video-only cable or connection that is loose. Sound is completely fine and uninterrupted. Doesnt lock up or any other odd behavior. Just that video display wackiness.
Not looking forward to tearing this all apart again, but it must be done...and maybe again afterwards if I end up needing to replace that LVDS cable.
Appreciate the excellent feedback on this.