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Old Oct 23, 2023 | 12:52 PM
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https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005...5e9f1802SccAeY
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Old Oct 24, 2023 | 10:38 AM
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What a PITA....link didn't work for me...extracted out of the redirects...here it is for everyone.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256802593390901.html?
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Old Oct 24, 2023 | 06:32 PM
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great thread looking to update mine with apple car and emailed someone from North Cali...Already wants to send me a large invoice lol....Might research some more
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Old Oct 25, 2023 | 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by 911Dreamer
great thread looking to update mine with apple car and emailed someone from North Cali...Already wants to send me a large invoice lol....Might research some more
I think this is a better deal than the PCCM + with more functionality and similar looks at a much lower price.
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Old Oct 26, 2023 | 04:22 AM
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Great install mate!

Just wondering how you went with the stock time settings? I notice that everytime i start up the car, the time is wrong until i get onto android auto and then it updates. Not really a huge concern, but i'm just wondering if i can somehow make the time setting sync with the car... or do i have my accessory and ignition power settings wrong?

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So here are some photos of the Aliexpress unit installed and now running smoothly. Sound (to me) is good after having played with the settings. I have an OBDII reader app downloaded and a TPMS app as well, so this time hopefully I will told when my tires are low (I messed up a couple tires, I'm embarrassed to say ...).

This cost me a fraction of the PCCM + and has way more functionality. And it is android auto wireless, plus I retain my back up camera, with the option of adding a front camera, or a 360 degree camera system. And the design fits in quite nicely with the rest of the car.

Photos are from my tablet, which sucks ... I'll take better photos later.

And before anyone mentions it, yes, my buttons and HVAC light up in blue instead of orange.





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Old Oct 26, 2023 | 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Joseph77
I notice that everytime i start up the car, the time is wrong until i get onto android auto and then it updates. Not really a huge concern, but i'm just wondering if i can somehow make the time setting sync with the car... or do i have my accessory and ignition power settings wrong?

Joe
You've got your constant +power, and switched+, reversed. On both 996.1 & 996.2 I've done so far, both had the yellow and red wires reversed on the aftermarket harness. This causes the head unit to reset every time the ignition is switched off.

So just swap the wires. if you want, check voltage on the constant + with ignition off, you'll see it has no power when it should have 12v. The switched wire will have voltage with the ignition off. Its opposite of what it should be. Swap them and your time and all other settings will stay put when ign is turned off.
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Old Oct 30, 2023 | 10:44 AM
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The only thing I'm worried about at this point is the scalloped top edge of the unit on a .2 car because while the .1 cars do have the top edge as it goes into the center vents the .2's don't have that edge since it goes into the cup holders. Anyone installed this on a .2 car with the cupholder to verify it doesn't look silly?
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Old Oct 30, 2023 | 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by nychase
The only thing I'm worried about at this point is the scalloped top edge of the unit on a .2 car because while the .1 cars do have the top edge as it goes into the center vents the .2's don't have that edge since it goes into the cup holders. Anyone installed this on a .2 car with the cupholder to verify it doesn't look silly?
I was worried about that, but it looks fine.
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Old Oct 30, 2023 | 12:46 PM
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I thought yours was a .1. Could you possibly take a few more pics of the section in better light?
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Old Oct 30, 2023 | 03:49 PM
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Can you buy a dab+ receiver for it?
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Old Nov 1, 2023 | 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by nychase
I thought yours was a .1. Could you possibly take a few more pics of the section in better light?
You'll have to wait for that, but you can scroll through the thread to see photos others took or theirs installed. I think Fazm has a .2.
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Old Nov 1, 2023 | 04:10 PM
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Can you buy a dab+ receiver for it?
The head unit is essentially an Android tablet, so maybe ??
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Old Nov 1, 2023 | 06:26 PM
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Question for you stereo guys as I am doing my research, 2004 Targa. Just looking for a double din stereo keeping the Bose system and amp...I am looking at Kenwood Excelon DMX709S or Alpine iLX-W670 for Apple car play. Is there anything out there that is true plug in play with soldering a few wires? It seems the double din install kit require little trimming if any. But its the wiring with back up camera that require the most work
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Old Nov 1, 2023 | 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 911Dreamer
Question for you stereo guys as I am doing my research, 2004 Targa. Just looking for a double din stereo keeping the Bose system and amp...I am looking at Kenwood Excelon DMX709S or Alpine iLX-W670 for Apple car play. Is there anything out there that is true plug in play with soldering a few wires? It seems the double din install kit require little trimming if any. But its the wiring with back up camera that require the most work
Here's what you'll need for a generally plug and play install with Bose/MOST - https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...l#post18955257
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Old Nov 5, 2023 | 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by allcool
You've got your constant +power, and switched+, reversed. On both 996.1 & 996.2 I've done so far, both had the yellow and red wires reversed on the aftermarket harness. This causes the head unit to reset every time the ignition is switched off.

So just swap the wires. if you want, check voltage on the constant + with ignition off, you'll see it has no power when it should have 12v. The switched wire will have voltage with the ignition off. Its opposite of what it should be. Swap them and your time and all other settings will stay put when ign is turned off.

Thanks mate.. I tried this last night, and it still didn't work. the only way i can get the time to remain when the car is off, is if I enable "sleep " mode? But that obviously drains battery. Are you able to tell me your clock settings? I definitely turned off the "pull time from internet" (or whatever it's called) so I just set the time manually...
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