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    PCM 3

    in 997-1 Series (Carrera, Carrera 4, Carrera 2S, Carrera 4S)

    Posted · Edited by socalsteve

    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.

    And, gives you a much better, feature packed Nav-XM-Bluetooth-Ipod-voice commands, etc, etc, etc...

    This is what I am planning on doing with my 997.1 version C2 Coupe. Pioneer Avic Z110 BT unit with all the goodies.

    But, that's just me. Oh yeah, there is a bezel being sold on ebay now that looks like its almost a perfect match for the Gen 1.

    Steve

    PS: I played with a Gen 2 Cayman with all the PCM 3.0 goodies. My Pioneer Avic Z3 (in my Touareg) is far superior to the PCM 3.0.

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