ALK/LKA programmable after the fact?
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ALK/LKA programmable after the fact?
Stupid question (I have searched here a little bit but not come up with anything definitive), however, is it possible to program the ALK and/or LKA feature in a car that did not come with it?
Mine has ACC, surround view, and LCA, however the original owner did not spec the lane keeping feature(s).
Just wondering if this is like the PSE and power steering plus that others have gotten programmed at the dealer after the fact (yes, I know the PSE wasn't 100% factory, but it was still programmed in).
If I am barking up the wrong tree, that's cool too. Yes, I do like those features, so if you want to flame shame me for liking them, that's cool too. I can turn them off.
Mine has ACC, surround view, and LCA, however the original owner did not spec the lane keeping feature(s).
Just wondering if this is like the PSE and power steering plus that others have gotten programmed at the dealer after the fact (yes, I know the PSE wasn't 100% factory, but it was still programmed in).
If I am barking up the wrong tree, that's cool too. Yes, I do like those features, so if you want to flame shame me for liking them, that's cool too. I can turn them off.
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Maybe have a look here. This german site offers it.
just as a reference and idea:
https://www.tuning-fanatics.de/unsor...20632884_39570
You need coding, new mirror glass, sensors and wiring. It looks like its possible.
good luck 🍀
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My first motivation (and yes, I realize the blindspots and gaps associated with this as well) was to get the speed limit functionality displayed where I was used to it. Since posting this, I have found the navigation display of the speed limit (when it is correct LOL) is satisfactory enough. I also could purchase (sigh, another one) a radar detector that displays the speed limit as well, however the same issues with that would present themselves.
I am kind of over this search for now, unless someone has a quick addition or a quick "turn on" feature, which I'm sure it isn't that easy.
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Had it on our first 992, this one doesn't have it. I agree it is a bit behind other manufacturers, however, if it was a minimal expense, to me and my reasons, it is worth at least looking in to.
My first motivation (and yes, I realize the blindspots and gaps associated with this as well) was to get the speed limit functionality displayed where I was used to it. Since posting this, I have found the navigation display of the speed limit (when it is correct LOL) is satisfactory enough. I also could purchase (sigh, another one) a radar detector that displays the speed limit as well, however the same issues with that would present themselves.
I am kind of over this search for now, unless someone has a quick addition or a quick "turn on" feature, which I'm sure it isn't that easy.
My first motivation (and yes, I realize the blindspots and gaps associated with this as well) was to get the speed limit functionality displayed where I was used to it. Since posting this, I have found the navigation display of the speed limit (when it is correct LOL) is satisfactory enough. I also could purchase (sigh, another one) a radar detector that displays the speed limit as well, however the same issues with that would present themselves.
I am kind of over this search for now, unless someone has a quick addition or a quick "turn on" feature, which I'm sure it isn't that easy.
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My words "blindspots" and "gaps" were in reference to the actual feat of getting the speed limit to display. As in, it wouldn't display the proper limit and that would be a "gap" or a "blindspot" that the system or myself failed to realize and would highlight the less than stellar performance of the speed limit functionality.
I think we are on the same chapter, just different page.
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My 991.2 has three pedals and doesn’t have any such nonsense. 😜
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I had a rental Audi Q5 recently and had a chance to compare these features to my 2024 Cabriolet with Innodrive. Audi felt similar to your comments above as not tracking well and not so smooth.
2024 Cabriolet is very smooth and much improved. Not sure if that software only or improvements in sensors and cameras combined. But pretty good and smooth.
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I had a rental Audi Q5 recently and had a chance to compare these features to my 2024 Cabriolet with Innodrive. Audi felt similar to your comments above as not tracking well and not so smooth.
2024 Cabriolet is very smooth and much improved. Not sure if that software only or improvements in sensors and cameras combined. But pretty good and smooth.
I had a rental Audi Q5 recently and had a chance to compare these features to my 2024 Cabriolet with Innodrive. Audi felt similar to your comments above as not tracking well and not so smooth.
2024 Cabriolet is very smooth and much improved. Not sure if that software only or improvements in sensors and cameras combined. But pretty good and smooth.
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Stupid question (I have searched here a little bit but not come up with anything definitive), however, is it possible to program the ALK and/or LKA feature in a car that did not come with it?
Mine has ACC, surround view, and LCA, however the original owner did not spec the lane keeping feature(s).
Just wondering if this is like the PSE and power steering plus that others have gotten programmed at the dealer after the fact (yes, I know the PSE wasn't 100% factory, but it was still programmed in).
If I am barking up the wrong tree, that's cool too. Yes, I do like those features, so if you want to flame shame me for liking them, that's cool too. I can turn them off.
Mine has ACC, surround view, and LCA, however the original owner did not spec the lane keeping feature(s).
Just wondering if this is like the PSE and power steering plus that others have gotten programmed at the dealer after the fact (yes, I know the PSE wasn't 100% factory, but it was still programmed in).
If I am barking up the wrong tree, that's cool too. Yes, I do like those features, so if you want to flame shame me for liking them, that's cool too. I can turn them off.
To see if it’s possible go to my.porsche.com, and select the Porsche Connect area to see if it’s something you can add as a service. My recollection is you could add or remove Innodrive but needed the other config items to do so. Guessing no on ALK, but I have all the options from factory so couldn’t see it as an add.
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Maybe have a look here. This german site offers it.
just as a reference and idea:
https://www.tuning-fanatics.de/unsor...20632884_39570
You need coding, new mirror glass, sensors and wiring. It looks like its possible.
good luck 🍀
just as a reference and idea:
https://www.tuning-fanatics.de/unsor...20632884_39570
You need coding, new mirror glass, sensors and wiring. It looks like its possible.
good luck 🍀
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Id expect LCA is easier to retrofit than LKA.