Panamera PCM 3.1 current versions
12-14-2018, 12:24 AM
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Panamera PCM 3.1 current versions
I spent some time trying to figure out the PCM version and thought I would post what I have found and request that anyone with better or more currrent info update this for future reference.
It is my understanding from that PCM 3.1 has 4 versions corresponding with different hardware versions and that the update versions are dependent on the hardware versions. It is possible that new units can be installed in older cars that have had the PCM replaced for whatever reason so model year or build date are not definitive. The initial digit of the software version corresponds with the hardware version of the PCM 3.1 unit. I believe the exterior appearance of the hardware units are identical and the only way to tell which hardware version you have is by the software version your unit is running. To check the software version, press "SOURCE" and "INFO" at the same time. Model year is an indication of Hardware and thus software version but updates took place within the model years and warranty repairs could be with newer hardware versions. it appears you can update to later versions with a PCM head unit swap but I think it has to be reinitialized by a dealer.I think the Map update kits come with discs to update the PCM to at least the minimum required level for the update. PCM units for Bose/Burmester are different from base units and evidently not interchangeable.
This info was gleaned from forum searches (apologies to OPs as I did not screen cap their names) and not from any with disc to update Porsche manuals so I view it as a tentative starting point and if anyone has any info that supplements or contradicts anything here please share. I think it would be helpful if owners with the various versions could post info on what version they have so we can identify the most current version for each hardware version. This info seem to cover only the 970.1 so if you have information on 970.2 or 971 feel free to share.
Ver 1 was not surprisingly the launch version
Ver 2 by at least April 2010 MY- had a revised iPod /multimedia interface This is the version I assume I have and I believe the current version is 2.47 With CD’s dated 30- Apr- 2014 (My car has a build of 04/2010 and the dealer updated to this version with a CD I bought in 1/18 from Suncoast.)
Ver 3 by at least June 2012 MY- Improved hardware, Start Screen support and HD Radio (at a later date after June?) in version 3
Ver 4 by at least Nov 2012 MY-2013 Support for AHA radio, Jukebox and Email/Text
Current versions
1.35?
2.47
3.43? (3.42 or above is necessary for 12/2018 map upgrade)
4.76? (4.52 or above is necessary for 12/2018 map upgrade)PCM 3.0 versions1.47?2.24?
It is my understanding from that PCM 3.1 has 4 versions corresponding with different hardware versions and that the update versions are dependent on the hardware versions. It is possible that new units can be installed in older cars that have had the PCM replaced for whatever reason so model year or build date are not definitive. The initial digit of the software version corresponds with the hardware version of the PCM 3.1 unit. I believe the exterior appearance of the hardware units are identical and the only way to tell which hardware version you have is by the software version your unit is running. To check the software version, press "SOURCE" and "INFO" at the same time. Model year is an indication of Hardware and thus software version but updates took place within the model years and warranty repairs could be with newer hardware versions. it appears you can update to later versions with a PCM head unit swap but I think it has to be reinitialized by a dealer.I think the Map update kits come with discs to update the PCM to at least the minimum required level for the update. PCM units for Bose/Burmester are different from base units and evidently not interchangeable.
This info was gleaned from forum searches (apologies to OPs as I did not screen cap their names) and not from any with disc to update Porsche manuals so I view it as a tentative starting point and if anyone has any info that supplements or contradicts anything here please share. I think it would be helpful if owners with the various versions could post info on what version they have so we can identify the most current version for each hardware version. This info seem to cover only the 970.1 so if you have information on 970.2 or 971 feel free to share.
Ver 1 was not surprisingly the launch version
Ver 2 by at least April 2010 MY- had a revised iPod /multimedia interface This is the version I assume I have and I believe the current version is 2.47 With CD’s dated 30- Apr- 2014 (My car has a build of 04/2010 and the dealer updated to this version with a CD I bought in 1/18 from Suncoast.)
Ver 3 by at least June 2012 MY- Improved hardware, Start Screen support and HD Radio (at a later date after June?) in version 3
Ver 4 by at least Nov 2012 MY-2013 Support for AHA radio, Jukebox and Email/Text
Current versions
1.35?
2.47
3.43? (3.42 or above is necessary for 12/2018 map upgrade)
4.76? (4.52 or above is necessary for 12/2018 map upgrade)PCM 3.0 versions1.47?2.24?
Last edited by Fulwild; 07-29-2019 at 05:43 PM. Reason: updated start of SW version 4.XX
12-14-2018, 04:28 PM
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On my Porsche Panamera 4 970.1 MY2013 (last year the 970.1 were sold), PCM already with the JukeBox: I did the source+info thinggy you mentioned and got PCM 3.1 / Version 4.41. German car: well, they're all german... I mean: C00 / destined for the german market.
12-26-2018, 08:55 PM
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2010 4S, V1.35 PCM3.1
01-24-2019, 10:19 PM
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Units from 2013 get you to version 4 which is top for 970.1. I think. They are about $900 0n Ebay. They are about 4K new. Should be drop in that is same physical dimensions for versions through 2013 MY. I'm guessing that you would need a PCM update from the dealer to get the software updated. I don't know how else you would get the options to sync with what is installed on your car. PCM update requires that you provide your VIN and it is used to generate was is referred to as an unlock code. It might also be an instruction that determines what options (Stock, Bose, Burmester etc) are installed. PCM and Maps was about 250 for the disks and 250 for the install. Might be less w/o the maps .FWIW I can upgrade my version 2 system to CarPlay through aftermarket. provider asked if I had AUX option for course which V2 has don't know about V1. My PTT is a late 2010 build.
There is an eBay seller who differentiates between version 1-2 units and 3-4 units and between Bose/Burmester units and Porsche units. They state that the units are not interchangeable and that you can’t add features like Bluetooth or XM unless your car was originally equipped with those features.
There is an eBay seller who differentiates between version 1-2 units and 3-4 units and between Bose/Burmester units and Porsche units. They state that the units are not interchangeable and that you can’t add features like Bluetooth or XM unless your car was originally equipped with those features.
Last edited by Fulwild; 07-17-2019 at 08:49 AM. Reason: Added info re noninterchangeability
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I spent some time trying to figure out the PCM version and thought I would post what I have found and request that anyone with better or more currrent info update this for future reference.
It is my understanding from that PCM 3.1 has 4 versions corresponding with different hardware versions and that the update versions are dependent on the hardware versions. It is possible that new units can be installed in older cars that have had the PCM replaced for whatever reason so model year or build date are not definitive. The initial digit of the software version corresponds with the hardware version of the PCM 3.1 unit. I believe the exterior appearance of the hardware units are identical and the only way to tell which hardware version you have is by the software version your unit is running. To check the software version, press "SOURCE" and "INFO" at the same time. Model year is an indication of Hardware and thus software version but updates took place within the model years and warranty repairs could be with newer hardware versions. it appears you can update to later versions with a PCM head unit swap but I think it has to be reinitialized by a dealer.I think the Map update kits come with discs to update the PCM to at least the minimum required level for the update. PCM units for Bose/Burmester are different from base units and evidently not interchangeable.
This info was gleaned from forum searches (apologies to OPs as I did not screen cap their names) and not from any with disc to update Porsche manuals so I view it as a tentative starting point and if anyone has any info that supplements or contradicts anything here please share. I think it would be helpful if owners with the various versions could post info on what version they have so we can identify the most current version for each hardware version. This info seem to cover only the 970.1 so if you have information on 970.2 or 971 feel free to share.
Ver 1 was not surprisingly the launch version
Ver 2 by at least April 2010 MY- had a revised iPod /multimedia interface This is the version I assume I have and I believe the current version is 2.47 With CD’s dated 30- Apr- 2014 (My car has a build of 04/2010 and the dealer updated to this version with a CD I bought in 1/18 from Suncoast.)
Ver 3 by at least June 2012 MY- Improved hardware, Start Screen support and HD Radio (at a later date after June?) in version 3
Ver 4 by at least Nov 2012 MY-2013 Support for AHA radio, Jukebox and Email/Text
Current versions
1.35?
2.47
3.43? (3.42 or above is necessary for 12/2018 map upgrade)
4.76? (4.52 or above is necessary for 12/2018 map upgrade)PCM 3.0 versions1.47?2.24?
It is my understanding from that PCM 3.1 has 4 versions corresponding with different hardware versions and that the update versions are dependent on the hardware versions. It is possible that new units can be installed in older cars that have had the PCM replaced for whatever reason so model year or build date are not definitive. The initial digit of the software version corresponds with the hardware version of the PCM 3.1 unit. I believe the exterior appearance of the hardware units are identical and the only way to tell which hardware version you have is by the software version your unit is running. To check the software version, press "SOURCE" and "INFO" at the same time. Model year is an indication of Hardware and thus software version but updates took place within the model years and warranty repairs could be with newer hardware versions. it appears you can update to later versions with a PCM head unit swap but I think it has to be reinitialized by a dealer.I think the Map update kits come with discs to update the PCM to at least the minimum required level for the update. PCM units for Bose/Burmester are different from base units and evidently not interchangeable.
This info was gleaned from forum searches (apologies to OPs as I did not screen cap their names) and not from any with disc to update Porsche manuals so I view it as a tentative starting point and if anyone has any info that supplements or contradicts anything here please share. I think it would be helpful if owners with the various versions could post info on what version they have so we can identify the most current version for each hardware version. This info seem to cover only the 970.1 so if you have information on 970.2 or 971 feel free to share.
Ver 1 was not surprisingly the launch version
Ver 2 by at least April 2010 MY- had a revised iPod /multimedia interface This is the version I assume I have and I believe the current version is 2.47 With CD’s dated 30- Apr- 2014 (My car has a build of 04/2010 and the dealer updated to this version with a CD I bought in 1/18 from Suncoast.)
Ver 3 by at least June 2012 MY- Improved hardware, Start Screen support and HD Radio (at a later date after June?) in version 3
Ver 4 by at least Nov 2012 MY-2013 Support for AHA radio, Jukebox and Email/Text
Current versions
1.35?
2.47
3.43? (3.42 or above is necessary for 12/2018 map upgrade)
4.76? (4.52 or above is necessary for 12/2018 map upgrade)PCM 3.0 versions1.47?2.24?
03-05-2021, 09:27 PM
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Mine is a MY12 Turbo S PCM 3.1 with software V2.40. Australian delivered.
03-07-2021, 08:56 AM
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I spent some time trying to figure out the PCM version and thought I would post what I have found and request that anyone with better or more currrent info update this for future reference.
It is my understanding from that PCM 3.1 has 4 versions corresponding with different hardware versions and that the update versions are dependent on the hardware versions. It is possible that new units can be installed in older cars that have had the PCM replaced for whatever reason so model year or build date are not definitive. The initial digit of the software version corresponds with the hardware version of the PCM 3.1 unit. I believe the exterior appearance of the hardware units are identical and the only way to tell which hardware version you have is by the software version your unit is running. To check the software version, press "SOURCE" and "INFO" at the same time. Model year is an indication of Hardware and thus software version but updates took place within the model years and warranty repairs could be with newer hardware versions. it appears you can update to later versions with a PCM head unit swap but I think it has to be reinitialized by a dealer.I think the Map update kits come with discs to update the PCM to at least the minimum required level for the update. PCM units for Bose/Burmester are different from base units and evidently not interchangeable.
This info was gleaned from forum searches (apologies to OPs as I did not screen cap their names) and not from any with disc to update Porsche manuals so I view it as a tentative starting point and if anyone has any info that supplements or contradicts anything here please share. I think it would be helpful if owners with the various versions could post info on what version they have so we can identify the most current version for each hardware version. This info seem to cover only the 970.1 so if you have information on 970.2 or 971 feel free to share.
Ver 1 was not surprisingly the launch version
Ver 2 by at least April 2010 MY- had a revised iPod /multimedia interface This is the version I assume I have and I believe the current version is 2.47 With CD’s dated 30- Apr- 2014 (My car has a build of 04/2010 and the dealer updated to this version with a CD I bought in 1/18 from Suncoast.)
Ver 3 by at least June 2012 MY- Improved hardware, Start Screen support and HD Radio (at a later date after June?) in version 3
Ver 4 by at least Nov 2012 MY-2013 Support for AHA radio, Jukebox and Email/Text
Current versions
1.35?
2.47
3.43? (3.42 or above is necessary for 12/2018 map upgrade)
4.76? (4.52 or above is necessary for 12/2018 map upgrade)PCM 3.0 versions1.47?2.24?
It is my understanding from that PCM 3.1 has 4 versions corresponding with different hardware versions and that the update versions are dependent on the hardware versions. It is possible that new units can be installed in older cars that have had the PCM replaced for whatever reason so model year or build date are not definitive. The initial digit of the software version corresponds with the hardware version of the PCM 3.1 unit. I believe the exterior appearance of the hardware units are identical and the only way to tell which hardware version you have is by the software version your unit is running. To check the software version, press "SOURCE" and "INFO" at the same time. Model year is an indication of Hardware and thus software version but updates took place within the model years and warranty repairs could be with newer hardware versions. it appears you can update to later versions with a PCM head unit swap but I think it has to be reinitialized by a dealer.I think the Map update kits come with discs to update the PCM to at least the minimum required level for the update. PCM units for Bose/Burmester are different from base units and evidently not interchangeable.
This info was gleaned from forum searches (apologies to OPs as I did not screen cap their names) and not from any with disc to update Porsche manuals so I view it as a tentative starting point and if anyone has any info that supplements or contradicts anything here please share. I think it would be helpful if owners with the various versions could post info on what version they have so we can identify the most current version for each hardware version. This info seem to cover only the 970.1 so if you have information on 970.2 or 971 feel free to share.
Ver 1 was not surprisingly the launch version
Ver 2 by at least April 2010 MY- had a revised iPod /multimedia interface This is the version I assume I have and I believe the current version is 2.47 With CD’s dated 30- Apr- 2014 (My car has a build of 04/2010 and the dealer updated to this version with a CD I bought in 1/18 from Suncoast.)
Ver 3 by at least June 2012 MY- Improved hardware, Start Screen support and HD Radio (at a later date after June?) in version 3
Ver 4 by at least Nov 2012 MY-2013 Support for AHA radio, Jukebox and Email/Text
Current versions
1.35?
2.47
3.43? (3.42 or above is necessary for 12/2018 map upgrade)
4.76? (4.52 or above is necessary for 12/2018 map upgrade)PCM 3.0 versions1.47?2.24?
