I've seen a car that has everything I want except PCM. How difficult is it to install? Is it just a matter of plug-and-play or is it messier than that?

 

It's plug and play but the system needs to be programmed by a dealer.
Or at least a shop with the PST2/Piwis.

 

Thanks for letting me know. Is PST2/Piwis the system the car is plugged into?

Also, is it possible to install the MOST bus wiring in pre-2003 cars in order to install PCM 2, or is this unfeasible?

 

These are the 2 types of computers which a dealer has and uses to program the new hardware.

I don't think it's possible to retrofit the MOST bus.
For a -'02 car you can retrofit the PCM1.

 

03s on come with MOST even if you dont get the PCM option

 

Thanks guys!

 

on 03 and after cars, its very simple and easy to retrofit PCM2. you will however, need a dealer to enable some features with their computer.

but its very easy.

 

Moogle, I've been hearing the oppostive. I have an 03 c4s with the bose, non-nav, radio. I just recently on eBay bought the PCM 2 headunit only (just the screen unit) to try and get the factory navigation system in the car. Does it have a separate navigation module or is it all-in-one?

I can't find anyone to help me with the other parts that I need to do the retro fit.
I thought it would be pretty "cookie cutter," but I can't seem to get anyone who know what parts i need without taking about the center console.
Can you help with the parts needed and any install advice?

I would really appreicate any light you could shed. I'm lost! Thank you,

Jon Pirie jonpirie@hotmail.com

 

The factory NAV on our models years is complete junk mostly because Porsche was too cheap to have Navteq continue to update the maps. I believe the most recent maps available are somewhere around 2005. Not sure where you live but where I am at that is light years behind the times. I almost never use my NAV because of this simple reason. It's completely out of date.

If it were me I'd go for a Pioneer or one of the other very nice aftermarket indash NAV's. You will be much happier. A buddy of mine put one in his 996TT and it looks awesome, is touch screen, blue tooth compatible, etc..... Probably cheaper than the factory version too.

Also the NAV in my car does not have an IPOD connection that goes directly to the head unit. Nobody makes one for it. I have to use a cheesey FM modulated one.

 

That's exactly what i did. i recently acquired an '03 996TT x50 with all options as i wanted the nav, only to find out the nav is junk. i had it replaced (kept it of course) with a new pioneer that looks awesome and is as functional as you'd find in a lexus. if i ever sell it, i can put the original one back in if the buyer wants original. do it, you won't regret it.

 

These are both incorrect. I have the updated Navteq maps (2008) they are available from Sunset.

Also I have the dension gateway and have the ipod installed and plugged into the stock head unit.

 

oops.....I went back and read that it was a 2003.

Well you are in the clear then . It's my crappy 2002 and earlier NAV systems that don't have any updated maps or ipod integration available. Sucks for me

 

what do the updates cost? I just need the east coast.

 

They are available here Suncoast...I did not buy mine from them as I use Sunset Imports. Contact them for a price.