glad Vincent was sorted but any more info on retrofitting an AUX into my PCM3?

 

I may be in the same boat as you. I have a 997 with PCM3, factory bluetooth (which is famously for phone audio only), but no other inputs to the PCM3 - no connections under the armrest.

The majority of posts that I've read about adding aux, iphone/ipod, or Bluetooth audio are either only applicable to PCM2, or only work for cars that are already equipped with the Universal Audio Interface under the armrest. It seems like we mainly have two options, short of replacing the PCM3 with an aftermarket head unit:

Option 1: buy the original equipment Universal Audio Interface from a vendor like Suncoast, who will also provide the VIN-locked activation code that is needed for a PIWIS to enable the aux option. After install, pay your local dealer to make the coding change.
Option 2: buy something like one of the Becker cables I linked above (they have 3.5mm, Bluetooth audio, and Apple Lightning variants), and go to a source like this to get the VIN-locked activation code: Activation Code for PCM 3.0 and PCM 3.1. After install, pay your local dealer to make the coding change.

 

Stef1808 - I apologize if I was hijacking your thread but I figured this is the same subject so why create more chaos? I really do hope you get yours sorted, I'm sure these fine gentlemen will have an answer for you.
I haven't tried the DVD - option source yet but will do so this afternoon. Keeping my fingers crossed.

 

well, while we are on plugging stuff into the pcm. is there a way to have your phones google maps show on the screen?

 

I have a related issue question. I got the 30 pin to lightning adapter, and successfully can use my phone on the 'ipod' input source on the PCM. However, the sound quality is TERRIBLE compared to that when I use the bluetooth adapter and use the AUX input option. Anyone else experienced this/have any insight? Bluetooth on AUX is crystal clear but iPod input mode with PCM cable has very muddy and muted sound

 

No dice, I tried getting into the "disc" mode and then option tab and nothing comes up for the AUX. I even stuck a CD in and all that did was play music from the CD. Stumped....

 

Two ways that I know of for doing it,
1) Buy the AUX input option from your Porsche dealer they will install the hardware and code the PCM to enable the inputs

2) If you don't want to do the above you can find an indy with a PWIS and buy the code off the web (google Porsche PCM code), the indy has to enter the code and then you can either a) buy the Porsche cable and fit it to your car or b) buy the Becker AUX input cable for $30 that just gives you the 3.5mm jack input

Hope this helps...

 

Looks like my car already came with the AUX, USB, ipod input but I need the PCM code to make it work. Thanks for the advice.

 

Great help thank you

All good ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

 

I went to the porsche code website you provided and have sent them a message twice but haven't gotten a reply. Is there any other way to contact them to get the code?

 

did they get back to you? There are a couple of people offering this service if you look around.

 

@Vincent713: I had similar setup with my SonicAux BT device plugged into USB socket and 3.5mm phone jack. Could not get DISC/AUX to appear on Source menu. You should insert 1-CD in the slot! The Disc/Aux comes out the choose Aux. it’ll stream your phone’s audio playlist.

 

No they have not reply after 2 attempts.

 

I tried that, stuck a CD in and all I saw was "disc" no aux.