noku21

i am new to this site and not sure if this is even the appropriate place to be putting this but here goes:

does anyone know if it is possible to take an 08 cayenne gts and put an updated radio/navigation/ touch screen system into it replacing the older system? and if it is possible does anyone know about how much ballpark idea it would cost?

i am looking to buy an 08 but have become extremely comfortable with my current 09 system. if anyone can be of any help it would really be great.
thank you.
-nolan

Andy E.

My understanding is that the Cayenne wiring harnesses are VIN-specific. This means that retrofitting a NAV system with hard-drive module, antenna, etc... is not an easy task and will cost much $$$

In addition, your '09 has the new PCM 3.0 system which is far more advanced than the earlier PCM 2.1 in the '08 and utilizes touch-screen technology. There's always the option of purchasing an aftermarket head unit that can do almost everything that the factory unit does.

noku21

thank you for the response. i was afraid of that. i figured it wouldnt be a very easy move.

seankrider

Could you do the reverse though - upgrade from a 2.1 system to a 3.0 system, keeping the exiting wiring, antennas, etc.?

Andy E.

Good question. A quick search of the current available TSB's shows no such product although that doesn't necessarily mean that it cannot be done.

In Sept. 2007, PAG introduced a TSB (09/07 ENU 9110 9) on the installation of the older PCM 2.1 system (incl.navigation module) for all 2008 M.Y. Cayenne & Cayenne S models equipped with CDR23 factory radios. I'd be very curious to know what the parts alone would cost for this kit.

noku21

how about this...

if i bought a cayenne without front and rear park assistance sensors, could those be added? or is that a major operation as well?
any help is a big help.
thanks again.