Richard Hamilton

What is the latest USA maps?

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Also 2015 - Part Number: 997.044.904.51

No, I don't have any data details, but I expect that they won't be bang up to date.  They always seem to be behind.

Thought so.

The latest PET shows a new map update (Europe 2015) for PCM2.1.  Part Number 997.044.904.50 @ £179.39+VAT.

It does take a long time (20 minutes or so) of continuous outside operation before it builds up its almanac of satellites and starts working.

Does it show the number of satellites in the display?

The GPS antenna on PCM2.0 connects to plug "I", which I don't think is blue.

I don't know if they ship to the US, or if they have dealers there, but these are excellent: http://www.zunsport.com

I had made my own for my 996s, but I bought Zunsports for my Cayman as they were easy to fit, and looked great. More expensive than DIY, but a lot easier.

This might be useful: http://www.renntech.org/forums/topic/43659-battery-drain-an-interesting-one/?p=234343

If the alarm horn has a continuous hum and a constant low voltage feed, check that the alarm control unit (under the passenger seat on a RHD car) is bone dry.  If there is a leak, water accumulates in this area and damages the ACU, causing all sorts of problems.  If it is wet, get it out asap. remove the cover and dry it out.

I would be intrigued to know where the "2014" version originates.  The latest version Porsche list is still 08.2012.

When you get it, put the disk in a PC, and see what dates are shown for the data files.

You need to connect to the white plug to the dash.  Pins 20, 21, 22 & 25.

08.2012 is still the 'latest' map for Europe.

I would take JFP's advice and get the coding checked. The heated seats on a 987 are connected to the control module, and don't go through a fuse other than the current distributor. If that had blown, there would be other issues.

Does the car have option 666?  666 has Bluetooth - I have it in my Cayman.  It would be very unusual for someone to specify PCM3 without the 666 telephone option.  I believe that early PCM3 had issues of Bluetooth compatibility, depending on whether the phone uses the HFP or SAP communication profile.

I think I am correct in saying that 619 was a specified option which extended usage to both protocols.  However, it can be enabled with a PIWIS tester and no additional hardware.

I have a Porsche article about MY2009 PCM3 Bluetooth.  I will send it to Loren for him to upload to the documents section here.

I should power up without the navigation drive connected.  The CDR-220 and PCM1 use the same connections to the power plug (black plug, A):

Using a PIWIS 2 you can select the type of service, rather than a simple reset.  The cluster has the service schedule programmed into it, depending on model, engine, and country country, which can also be reset when changing clusters, so it could be reset if you really wanted to.  Here is a screen shot of the reset options.  As far as I know, you should be able to reset it early, but I have never tried it, so can't say with certainty.

I think there may be some confusion.  To remove the navigation drive you have to remove the large plastic cover in the front trunk (cross-head screws all round IIRC).  The drive is clipped into the frame with metal clips, and comes out relatively easily.  There are three connectors on the back for power, gps antenna, and fibre optic.

Oops!   Loren is correct, the manual shows removal keys, but when I removed my CDC I didn't need tools, but maybe the navigation drive is different.

Here you are:

It looks to me from the wiring diagram that it might be a 16-pin plug (A), and you may find pin 5 is the place to connect. Are there several plugs which connect to the steering column module?

I once drove my 996 Turbo in a couple of inches of snow with standard summer tyres, and wouldn't recommend doing it regularly.  It is like having a snowboard on each corner.  I got a set of winter wheels and tyres for my Cayman, and put them on at the end of November and take them off on 1st March.  The tyres perform much better when the temperatures get below 7°C, which is quite often during that period.  We didn't get any significant snowfall last winter, but when we have had it in past years the winter tyres give you much more confidence - confidence that you are going to be able to get where you want to go, and that you can steer and stop a lot more safely.  Of course, it doesn't help with other idiots on the road who haven't a clue how to drive in bad conditions.......

Is the front right strut spring OK?  They sometimes break off a piece at one end, and it might be the cause of your noise and leaning.

See if you can read the CD on a PC. If you can read it, copy it to a CD-R (burning as slow as possible), and use the copy in the PCM.

I think you should be able to code the Comfort features in the door control modules with a PIWIS tester.  On my 2007 Cayman I was able to set the windows to close with the remote when locking, but not open when unlocking.  I did this to prevent false activation.

The coding for the CDC needs to be set in PCM>Coding>Required Equipment. First, go to PCM>Coding>Actual Equipment and make a note of the position of each component in the register. Then go to Required Equipment, and edit each position to match the Actual Equipment.

IIRC The tuner settings are in PCM>Coding>Settings.

I can't help with photos, but these diagrams show where the wire is connected at the steering column, and where it runs to on the DME (via a plug/socket).

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What were the codes? P0300, P0304, P0305, P0306? Any others? If no others, my money would be a Variocam solenoid.