berty987

You have to remember this is a pan European map update , not just for the UK. The update includes greater mapping for those countries recently added (eastern Europe) as well as updates to road layout changes in the existing well mapped areas such as the UK, France and Germany. Value for money wise it depends on how much you travel overseas and really use the mapping software or rely on the PCM in everyday driving. There are no new special features as a result of buying the 2009 over the 2007 map DVD, its just like buying a new road atlas.

Would suggest that the 986 has a wider storage bay than the 987 as the DVD drive and CD changer in the 987 takes up more space. Certainly I'm not aware of 986 owners having any issues transporting removed road wheels. The 987 has less space and cannot carry a full roadwheel hence the tyre glue as a substitute. Once a tyre has been temporary repaired using the glue its written off and cannot be properly repaired , hence my interest in having a spare wheel when running 19" wheels with the more expensive tyre. The tyre glue also has a nasty habit of messing up tyre bay equipment , so a lot of garages wont touch a tyre thats been repaired in this way. The inside of the wheel rim also ends up in a mess too. I'd use it as a last resort, my preference would be to repair the original tyre and put it back on the road. I know porsche frown on the idea of repairing tyres but if you are on holiday you cannot always guarantee the same tyre size and make are available off the shelf. Even in the Uk there are often shortages at certain times of year. I dont track the car so I see no more risk with a porsche tyre properly repaired than any other tyre on another vehicle. Properly repaired tyres are road legal so why not repair , especially if the tyre only has minimal wear ? There is more of an issue with fitting a new tyre on the same axle as a worn item due to issues with diferentials etc , another arguement for repairing the original tyre.

The settings are different depending if the car has PASM (lower ride height) 17, 18 or 19 inch wheels and spacers etc. The camber , toe and castor are guidelines , so its not to say you need to follow them. A good alignment shop will know the amount of camber to put on a normal road car to prevent excessive inner shoulder wear of the tyre. The "toe in" on both the front and rear is also dependant on how much grip is required and the traits of road you drive on (motorways or twisaty side roads, race circuits etc). I have some data for my own 987S (MY2005) I can post up, but its only a guide. Lower front and rear springs will also alter the caster on the front , so the toe and camber may need corresponding adjustment .

I have a 986/996 17" x 105 space saver wheel and tyre in my 987S front trunk. Yes it will fit in the trunk and on the car, but should only be fitted to the front axle , so you will need to do some swapping if the rear should get a puncture. The 986/97 space saver wheel has a slightly smaller radius than the front wheel on a 987 so if its fitted to the rear (which is slightly bigger than hte front) you can get issues with the differential after a long run. Neither the front or rear wheel when removed from the axle will fit in front or rear trunks so it needs to go on the passenger seat or alternatively be strapped to the top of the rear boot cover. I posted a long thread with pictures showing how this works on my own car. There is also a 17" space saver available specifically for the 987/997 but its over 400 uk pounds about 600 USD. The tyre width is wider than the 986 space saver (17x 185) so you lose more of the front luggage space too. I bought my 986 space saver with a jack and tools from a breakers yard for about 100 Uk pounds (150 USD). You need the 17" wheel option to clear the front calipers on a 987S.

Talk to your Porsche delaer again or contact the main headquarters (Reading in the UK). Others have already bought this DVD through the dealer network , so its confirmed it exists. Regarding the update, don't attempt to do it yourself unless you have read and fully understood the tech bulletin beforehand. Normally the dealer will install the discs for you as a courtesy after paying 350 pounds for them. The dealer will install the discs using the porsche workshop computer, but it is possible to install them directly using the CD and DVD drives in the car. Which discs are required for the update will be specific to each vehicle as it depends on the navigation DVD drive firmware already loaded in the car and the firmware versions in the PCM. If you don't understand how to translate the software numbers or access the menu to display your current software , then you can get in a real muddle and if not careful end up turning the DVD or PCM into a paperweight. Porsche have no facility to repair PCM or DVD units so will charge the full going rate for an exchange unit (about 1500-2000 Uk pounds). There are also specific issues for cars fitted with the BOSE amplifier , again you need to understand the current amp software to determine which updates are required, some vehicles will require software not supplied with the map to allow the update discs to work. Whatever you do dont rely on torrent software of backup discs that you are not sure of the origin to update or run in the PCM/ NAV DVD.

If the DVD drive has the same chassis range allocation as the PCM there will be no compatability issues. Regarding bluetooth, the Mobridge unit is designed to work with apple products be they i phone or i pod devices , though I'm not sure how good the interface is with other phones or if a bluetooth option exists. The Dension is compatable with i phones and i pods as well as most phones, though its connectivity and functionality with apple products is not quite as seamless as with the mobridge. An add on bluetooth module is required to get bluetooth connectivity with hte dension, you also need to have the tel module activated in the PCM using the PWIS. The nav TV option has both good and bad press , but for my money I would buy dension or mobridge , particularly for the suport offered and that the devices are often firmware upgraded. Regarding error triangles these will not affect the operation of the device and in most cases the error triangle will remain after fitting a mobridge or dension as its not identical in its configuration to a CD changer so throws a fault on the MOST loop. Since you have no way of knowing which car the PCM was originally installed in and configured for its best to have the PWIS connected and the device correclt set up for your vehicle. This will ensure the number of speaker outputs, the listening position and audio tuning parameters are set for your make and model of car.

The introduction of the M97 engine had the larger single row IMS bearing and larger thread size on the IMS hub carrier. The M97 engine is the 3.4 unit fitted to 2006/7 and later model year cars and the uprated 2.7 units for the same period. There is ne definitive answer as to why or how the IMS bearing or carrier fails but its generally accepted if its going to fail it will happen before about 55k miles , usually around the 40 -45k mileage regardless of age or how the car has been driven. It is also suggested that frequent oil changes (ie every 10K) may reduce the risk of oil contamination build up from short or infrequent use. The oil contamination be it carbon or absorbtion of water is also considered a potential contributor to the problem. My advice would be to drive the car for longer rather than shorter journies , ensure it fully up to operating temp before enthusiastic driving , and change the oil at 10 K intervals using a porsche approved oil be it Mobil 1 0-W-40 or 5-W-40 or similar (shell Helix, etc) depending on your location and severity of winter. Mobil 5-W-50 is only necessary for track use.

Im not sure if its the same with PCM 3.0 but on the PCM 2.1 the Bose PCM units couldn't be used with standard speakers as the unit didnt have an internal amp. If you had a standard PCM 2.1 you could connect it to a bose amp as it was a simple software confifuration. The best way to check , is to see if the Bose and non Bose PCM 3 units are identified by a different part number on PET (porsche parts list). If there are two part numbers listed for identical options but one with and one without bose I suggest its the same as the PCM 2.1 and a bose coded PCM cannot be reconfigurted for a non bose car.

You need a navigation DVD drive to enable the navigation option , the PCM only reads audio CD's it doesn't read the navigation DVD. You will need a navigation DVD drive plus the Map DVD and a GPS antennae to get the navigation system operational on your PCM. You will also probably need a new MOST fibre optic cable to add the new DVD drive to the loop. The navigation DVD drive only plays navigation DVD's it wont play video DVD's or music. Depending on what coding was in the PCM before it was removed from its original vehicle , will determine if you need a porsche dealer to recode the PCM to accept the navigation DVD drive. If you press main and trip buttons you get a menu page. If navigation is listed as a module in the list then its already coded on the PCM and you only need connect the hardware to get it working. The GPS antennae connects to the navigation DVD drive , not the PCM. Regarding bluetooth etc, you need a nav tv, dension, or mobridge unit to allow this function to be added. The devices need the CD changer enabled on the PCM ( look at the menu displayed with main and trip to see if a CD changer is coded) to communicate with the PCM. Before you buy a navigation DVD drive you need to check that its hardware is compatable with your PCM. You can do this by looking at your PCM part number and the chassis range that it is associated with on hte PET parts catalogue. Then get a nav DVD drive that has a part number associated with the same chassis range as the PCM. If you get an older nav drive or one intended for a Gt3 or carrera 4 it may not work properly.

I had my geo done this week and was told by the specialist that its due to the angle of the wheel on the inside and outside of the turn being at different scrub angles. This is a result of the toe setting on the geo and the caster angle. The noise is the inner wheel scrubbing or hopping when on full steering lock , reducing lock should minimise the noise. The 19" wheels or wheels with bigger offsets due to spacers etc will also exhibit more significant scrub as the tyre flexes less on the 19" wheels and the increased track with spacers makes the problem worse. The inner and outer steering ball joints on the steering rack are prone to failure (mine was changed at 40k ) so it may also be worth checking the front wheels for any play if you are getting a knock on lesser steering angles.

The cheapest way to fit this equipment is to buy the parts from a car breakers or e bay and have a porsche specialist code the option. There is no need to buy the expensive professional durametric software just to recode one option. I have retro fitted the alarm system and multi function steering wheel controls both of which only took about 30 mins of time to recode .

Its unusual to find a car priced on its options second hand. It also depends on which model of Boxster you plan to buy and what year. For example the 987 is standard with air con on the S model but climate control is an option Xenon headlights - option Leather topped dash and door cards - option full leather seats - option Sports seats (have wings on shoulders) - option Electric seats (standard or sport options available) - option Heated seats - option Cruise control - option CD changer in front boot - option Sound package amplifier and additional speakers - option Bose sound system - option PCM satellite navigation - option PASM (porsche active suspension) - option 6 speed gearbox - standard on S option on 2.7 Sport chrono / sport chrono plus - (includes a sport button on dash and lap timer with PCM cars) - option 18" wheels - standard on S option on 2.7 19" wheels - option wheels spacers - option short shift - option park distance control - option automatic dippping rear mirror and rain sensing wipers - option multi function steering wheel - option only with PCM aluminium / wood or carbon center console - option polished rear tailpipe - option back to back D twin rear tailpipe - standard on S option on 2.7 twin round 90mm tailpipe - option Sports switchable exhaust - option PSM - porsche stability managment - standard OBC in dash display- standard red calipers - standard on S sports steering wheel (round airbag) - option alcantara/ wood/ carbon or aluminium trim steering wheel - option metallic paint - option front fogs - standard

I bought a 986/996 jack from a breakers , personally I think its the best and cheapers option as many trolley jacks wont fit under the cills of a porsche particularly with the adapter plate also in use. When you replace the wheels , a word of advice. Make sure you put a dab of aluminium paste on the joint between the rear of the collar and the back side of the bolt head. This will ensure the bolts dont seize in winter weather with all the salt flying around. Be careful to wipe off any aluminium paste from the domed section of the collar where it sits against the wheel , this should never be lubricated.

Hard reset ..you mean disconnected the power to the dension ,or something else ?

I think I was one of the first to install the multi function buttons as a retro fit on a 987/997 gen 1. I took a calculated guess based on the parts catalogue and whether the control module for the steering wheel electronics was any different between cars equipped with or without the option and on differing years. Regarding the physical fit of the wheel in question a quick scan of the steering column / fixing bolt and shroud between those cars fitted with it as standard and the model you propose the retro fit should determine compatability. For the electrical side of things its going to be the steering wheel electronics module that will determine if it can be retro fitted. I know of others on this forum that have fitted the gen 2 LED DRL's using the gen 2 front end control unit on a gen 1 car so its highly probable that even if the control module is different it will still interface with the rest of the can bus once coded. As far as I'm aware the difference between the two wheels you mention is primarily the switch contacts being on paddles rather than buttons.

The DVD drive could have a dirty lense or it could be the gimball mounts are getting tired., this would cause data read errors resulting in the errors you see. I know Cd changers with the same problem can be refurbished. A quick spin with a DVD lens cleaner may also help. The PCM acts the timer and sequencer so if its a MOST issue it could be expensive...

You may find more relevent data in the 986 forum which is the model you own or the 996 forum . The 987- 2 model boxster was introduced in late 2008 for the 2009 model year and uses a fibre optic link between the head unit and Bose Amp.

The boxster underwent an overhaul of the crankcase and RMS seal as well as the IMS bearing in mid 2006. The engines after that period were designated M97 rather than M96. With the S its easy to tell , the engine went from 3.2 to 3.4. litres on the 2.7 the difference was a Hp increase. Check the engine codes , if its an M97 then you have a reduced risk as I've yet to hear of any IMS bearing failures on the M97 engine , though RMS leaks (a much lesser concern) do still occur.

Sounds like your navi drive is losing its memory, do you have an intermittent power problem on the navi drive? The only other thing that can cause this is condensation on the map DVD or use of a backup rather than original disc.

The sidelight bulbs should be a phillips blue vision , a slightly blue tinted version. Unless you can find a decent LED replacement that includes a bypass resistor to give a value when the bulb check test is carried out , you will get a warning light on the dash with an LED replacement. If you go for the darker blue tungsten bulbs you may fail your loacal road test assesment as they are not visible during daylight / dusk . I upgraded my hi beam bulbs to a blue tinted bulb to give a whiter light. No extra illumination , but they match the xenon colour temperature better.

Well, I doubt they will go back to PCM 1 or even PCM 2.0 as some of those are 10 years old now. As an example of how helpful they are. My car is just over 3 years old; the telephone module is no longer stocked, and no longer available. Porsche told me there is nothing they can do, I can’t have a phone in my car, and, if I fit an aftermarket system my warranty will be void. Luckily I am a 911 Nut and not too bothered, but this is how they loose customers I am sure. I assume you already have PCM 2.1 ? You can retro fit the OEM equipment its a simple case of installing the telematics module and getting the unit coded on the PCM I bleeive, parts should be available from a breaker. The other option is to buy a dension gateway with bluetooth adapter. The dension also gives added bonus of allowing MP3 files to be played via I pod or USB through the pcm. Rather than having a separate sim in the PCM , the dension synchs with your existing phone via bluetooth and allows all the functionality of the OEM PCM system to be retained. ie you can send and read texts, scroll through telephone numbers and contacts etc. The dension is literally plug and play so if a warranty issue arises its simple enough to revert back to standard. I am surprised that the telematics module is no longer available, I was under the impression there was a legal obligation to have parts available for at least 5 years ? Back on topic, there is a European map update (includes the Uk) available for the PCM 2.1 it is listed as August 2009.

Therefore if a PCM 3 was removed from a 997 and refitted to another car with the same configuration ie cab or bose etc , the unit should work ? I guess the difficulty is finding a used PCM 3 let alone one thats configured for the car you already have. I know Porsche get touchy about retro fits as it undermines the sales of new cars with the desired options and can complicate the warranty. I suppose its possible if your pockets are deep enough , they will fit what you want.

The LED daylight running lights from the gen 2 have been successfully grafted onto a 997 gen 1, suggesting that the CAN network has the same protocol on the gen2 as the gen 1. The issue with retro fitting the PCM 3 into a gen 1 car will be configuring it. Unless the PWIS can be fooled into communication with a PCM 3 in a 997 gen 1 its going to be difficult to get the unit set up properly. Ideally you need someone on the inside of the porsche network to confirm that the PWIS uses a common piece of software for the gen 2 and gen 1 997 , so that the PCM options are listed for both 2.1 and version 3. Another thing to research is whether modules that communicate with the PCM 2.1 and 3 are unchanged between the two revisions. For example is the multi function steering wheel electronics or bose amplifier the same part number for gen 1 and gen 2 cars ? Finding or buying a PCM 3 is going to be expensive, retro fitting a pioneer or kenwood would probably give better results at a fraction of the cost.

If there is a module it sits behind the black metal plate that locks the airbag in place. The plug that goes into the rear of the steering wheel is the airbag and steering wheel electronics plug. On those cars fitted with the multi function controls the button modules connect into the module , then there is a mini loom that connects into the rear of the steering wheel. I'm surprised the tiptronic buttons connect directly into the rear of the wheel without the control module. looks like you will need the control module after all, though its possible the loom adapter wornt be required. Check with your parts agent to be sure.

The multi function wheel will only work in conjuction with the PCM unit. If you have a standard CDR radio/Cd player it will not work. The multi function wheel , when ordered new comes with the control module and buttons/ loom ready to fit. Some people retro fit the multi function controls to the standard triangular airbag steering wheel , in these cases a mini loom, control module and buttons, plus a recode are all thats required. The multi function buttons use the same control module as the tiptronic , so if your car is a tip with standard triangular airbag then you will only need new multi function / tip button switches and some re coding of the module and PCM. If you car was not originally supplied with tiptronic you will need the multi function buttons for a manual car and the control module and mini loom, either as a complete wheel or as spare parts. . A stated above the round and triangular airbags are different so you need a new airbag as well as the wheel. The multi function wheels come in a number of options from the dealer such as part aluminium, part carbon, or part wood rim. The wheel is also a softer padding and smooth leather compared to standard wheels. The official airbag for a multi function wheel is leather rather than vinyl faced but a vinyl one is cheaper and works without issue. The switch plate profile is different between the triangular and round airbag wheels so the multi function control cannot be fitted to round airbag sport wheels. Best place to pick up a muulti function wheel is e bay , if you are feeling wealthy its also possible to fit the multi function buttons to the techart custom profiled thicker padded wheel. There is also an XPA or extra padded wheel option for the multi function wheel which makes the wheel rim thicker and more weighty. Sunset have the details and prices for these too.