997 PCCM+ USB issue
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997 PCCM+ USB issue
Hi all,
I upgraded to the PCCM+ in my 997 about 18 months ago - and since then I've only used the radio on the unit.
Last weekend, I tried to use the USB port to charge my phone and access AppleCarPlay - but the USB port was totally dead (I tried various USB cables inculding an original Apple cable but still no joy...)
I had flat battery a few weeks ago and had to jump-start the engine, so I'm wondering if that my have affected the USB port in some way...
Has anyone esle experienced this / have any suggested fixes?
Otherwise, I feel this could be (another) expensive trip to the Porsche garage...
I upgraded to the PCCM+ in my 997 about 18 months ago - and since then I've only used the radio on the unit.
Last weekend, I tried to use the USB port to charge my phone and access AppleCarPlay - but the USB port was totally dead (I tried various USB cables inculding an original Apple cable but still no joy...)
I had flat battery a few weeks ago and had to jump-start the engine, so I'm wondering if that my have affected the USB port in some way...
Has anyone esle experienced this / have any suggested fixes?
Otherwise, I feel this could be (another) expensive trip to the Porsche garage...
Track Day
Joined: Aug 2025
Posts: 21
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From: Wyoming
My 997.2 C2 also has a USB port that seems to do nothing and it occurred to me that it was for a flash drive to play music. My car had 56,000 miles on it when I bought it—not sure if it was always this way, but at least you’re not alone on this one!
Pro
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 544
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From: Nolensville, TN
No. I charge my phone with mine all the time. Should be hot for power. I do know some people rewire their units so they can connect in the back on the extra USB port for a hidden *wireless* CarPlay dongle, but right out of the box it should be hot.
Last edited by JustinCase; Feb 28, 2026 at 05:49 PM.
