waveforce

Hi JAG2009,

If you buy the update from Suncoast they will give you the detailed instructions too if you ask.

My recommendation is that you do that -- get the activation code from Suncoast and then email them asking for the "Installation and Modification Instructions" pdf from Porsche TSI, and then hand over what you get from Suncoast (the activation code and the printed PDF) to your dealer, and request that you are present when they follow the procedure.

One thing that is missing from the instructions that is VERY important: when you insert Disc 1 of the update (note: Suncoast won't give you the update DVDs themselves, but the part # for that is in the instructions and the dealer should have them), the PCM will *reboot*. *Leave the ignition on and wait for the reboot to complete, and for the PCM to start reading the Disc 1*. The process isn't completed until the PCM finishes reading Disc 1, and then asks for 2, 3 and 4!!!

The instructions aren't clear about that.

Reason I wouldn't recommend doing any of this yourself is that you'd need to spend an extra $50 or so on the discs, plus if you don't have a high current battery charger in your garage you may run out of power during the update, which would be *very bad*. The update process can take up to 3 hours (yes, you read that right). Also, I've found that occasionally the PCM won't eject a disc when it asks for the next, and you need the PIWIS connected to actually have the PCM eject the disc.

hme

Hello Waveforce,

Which Bay Area Porsche dealership did you take your car to so that I can avoid them in the future?

waveforce

@hme: Walnut Creek. But they're all pretty inept on these things; I've used all of them and when it comes to Tequipment stuff the only one that doesn't mess things up is Sonnen/Marin, mostly because of the awesome Parts department, run by Greg...

Panamhtx

So anyway to get the access code without going to a dealership?

small car lover

If you were able to find non dealership source (using google search for example) to generate the vin specific code and you paid, lets say, $100 for the code you will still need a PIWIS to enter the code. Unless you have or know someone who has a PIWIS you are going to have to pay a indy shop or dealer. In the end I'm not sure how much you are going to save.

smithsor

Waveforce,
I bought the Suncoast 2018 PCM/Nav update discs and had the dealer do the install. The tech said I could do it myself but I insisted because with my luck I'd get to the last step and it would require a Porsche tech. How do you get to the History Log? I don't have a tier Info then Source in the menus. Also, the old maps didn't have any Target stores (yes...my wife's needs) and after my upgrade they show up. However, later in the day they no longer are showing up so I'm re-engaging with the dealer. If I can get to the logs I'll be better prepared to defend myself. Thanks man!

Expat444

Press the 'Source' and 'Info' buttons on your PCM at the same time.

Dartmouth

Has the dealership service tech contacted Porsche to get help? My dealership couldn't get my new key fob to work properly. They contacted Porsche, got answers and the next day called me to bring my car in. They reprogrammed the key with Porsche's help and procedures and had it fixed in an hour.

I have heard too many times that updating maps is a nightmare and doesn't take more often than not.

Fulwild

I have a 970.1 with Version 2 updated to Version 2.47 (April 2010 build) of PCM 3.1 installed. Just tried to update at dealer with Suncoast update code with no success.

I am assuming that there is an update for Version 1 (2009 thru prior to April 2010 build) and Version 2 (Prior to my April 2010 build to 2013?). The Instructions (Technical Information 23/18 from Porsche I received from Suncoast are for a 911 (991) and reference the need to have System version 3.42/ 4.52 (not most recent versions) installed. The materials make no reference to versions 1 or 2.

Has anyone updated to the new 2018 /2019 Maps version from a 2010 or earlier Panamera (versions 1 or 2)?

If so, a screen shot of the installed PCM version and software files would be helpful in discussions with the dealer.

Any info on the files for any of the 2018/19 updates will be carried over to a thread here on PCM 3.1 versions

Thanks for any help.