Porsche 997 PCCM plus installation
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- Опубліковано 3 бер 2023
- Hoping this helps you DIYers on installing the Porsche 997 PCCM + US version. It's a very easy job and takes a max of 1 hour. Here's the references I used.
PCCM+ DIY Guide
rennlist.com/forums/997-forum...
Radio Control Module - where the heck is it?
rennlist.com/forums/987-forum...
Radio Removal 997
• Radio removal Porsche ... - Ігри
This couldn't have come at a more perfect time. Just bought a 2007 997.1 Turbo and this is the first upgrade I plan to do. Great video and good to know I don't need to pay the dealer to handle the install. Thanks!
I just purchased my 997.1 Turbo at the end of June and the PCCM replacement is my first change to the car. Great Minds think alike!!
Thanks for this video. I was able to install mine in about two hours. I watch another install video, and the guy said that his Porsche dealer wanted to charge $1500 for install alone, and I don’t see how that is justified. One tip for those who bought the Nav Software. The SD Card has a mini one within the main card. One needs to remove the mini and install it into the SD slot upside down. Cheers!
Glad it helped you installed, which is what I was hoping. I agree, not sure why the cost is so much to install this. Luckily I installed car stereos when I was in college!
Thanks, very helpful. I installed mine this weekend. Piece of cake. The hardest part was getting the original unit out. I ultimately pried the black plastic round things out, and then completely removed (ripped out) the metal tabs with needle nose pliers. It feels like a new car with this in place, and the sound is so much better than it was. Somehow this new unit optimizes the Bose speakers/ system.
John : did u use the bypass cable, what side was the motule on. Drivers or passeengers, i cant Find IT
@@danrook5757 I had to use the FM bypass. The module is on the passenger side, but I had to really pull down the carpet to find it. Then pulling the two connectors out and hooking up the bypass was a breeze.
@@danrook5757 not sure if you found it, but I showed it in my video
How does the radio reception compare with the original unit?
I can't say, as I have no need for terrestrial radio with all the ads. I stick to streaming with Pandora, Spotify, SiriusXM or Apple Music.
Thanks for the information. Looks very straight forward
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Good work! Thanks for the video. I plan to do this on my 987.
Totally easy job and worth doing it yourself vs paying the dealer.
Thanks I was hesitating doing it myself now I’m going for it .
NP, it's such an easy job!
I can’t believe the labor quotes I’ve seen online for this ! If I can change out my climate control buttons I can do this
U got this John
I’ve done the climate buttons too. I think I can handle this also.
$3000 at my Porsche dealership! They crazy
Definitely if you did the climate controls, should be easy for you!
Looks good, congrats
Thanks!
Thanks for this video.
I also need to replace my HVAC Temp and Fan control 'knobs' as I have the same rubber deterioration problem. Did you replace the whole switch panel or just the temp and fan knobs?
My local repair shop referred me to a couple of online resources for the knob parts, but I'd sure like to know how and what you did to replace them, as my repair shop refused to consider working on the project because of stated complexity. The dealer wants to sell me the entire panel assembly for $1,000+. Thanks
I just replaced the switches from one I ordered from Amazon.
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Thanks for the video. Great content, but wish the audio was as clear as the video. My newly purchased 997.1 w PCCM+ upgrade has poor radio reception also, where did you source bypass cable? Thank you again
I just watched this whole video knowing damn well I can’t afford a 997. 😏
Good on ya for sharing your installation process; you’re a better man than me. One thing I noticed is that you installed the GPS antenna in the wrong location. The antenna should be installed on the right A Pilar. Let me know if you need any help; I’m in the Bay Area.
does it matter which A pillar you use: Driver or passenger? I am struggling to fish the cable down on the driver side and might use the passenger. Any tips on fishing the GPS cable is appreciated!! Also, I assume I do not use the Fiber Optic cable provided if I have a Bose head unit. Thanks for the help!!!
Actually I don’t need the GPS, since I use CarPlay. I believe I mentioned that, but thanks for the offer to help. I’ve read that it will actually work in that area, but can’t confirm.
@@donaldshreves4721 3 foot cable tie does the job
The brackets are installed incorrectly that’s why the radio couldn’t be removed without a pry bar.
Thanks, had no idea. I won't pull it back out to fix it, since I'm fine with it 😀
Great video! I have a few questions. How long does it take to power on? On the video is seems slow. Does that warning come on every time or is there a way to turn it off? Is the sound quality good? Better than the oem? Thanks
The video is how long it takes, it's been fine for me. I can't recall if the warning is everytime, but I'm just use to it, it's like all the other CarPlay units I've used. Sound quality I feel is better then my original PCM, but I also think CarPlay enhances the quality, since I get better audio on my BMW Android Auto unit with CarPlay.
Please explain what that black adapter is in the tray. I think you called it MAST or ?
And, would the PCCM nav work if you wanted to use it instead of CarPlay ?
Not sure what adapter you're referring to, maybe the GPS antenna? I believe you need to mount the GPS in the pillar and buy the maps SD to get the navigation to work. I use CarPlay, so didn't need the native navigation.
just did this installed with the help of your video on a 2007 997.1 Turbo but I ran into a little problem with he headlights. After the new radio the headlight stay on all the time, turn the light switch does nothing. I installed the old radio to see what happens and the headlights are back to working like normal. I went through the menu to see if there's a setting and couldn't really find anything. Now after going back and forth messing with it, the amp seems to no be working properly. Any idea on what setting I have to mess with to get the headlight to working correctly? Thanks in advance.
Thanks, great tutorial and great result for the otherwise perfect 997!
Thank you for posting this. I have been told that the radio reception with the PCCM Plus is not as good as the reception provided by the original unit. What has been your experience with radio reception?
My reception is just as good, make sure you install the antenna bypass, otherwise your reception will be really bad and probably what people are complaining about.
Where can you find the bypass cable? Did it come with the new unit?
All these wires & components are supposed to be ordered one by one or we can place order complete as a kit & then check installation accordingly ?
Thankyou
No. All the wires and harnesses come with the PCCM+ unit. The only thing not included is the Sirius/XM antenna and the backup camera.
Can you provide a link for how you mounted the iottie mount? Great video!!👏🏽
I purchased the Rennline Phone mount, which they provide instructions. Then I replaced it with the iottie mount, since the ball mount is the same size. I actually replaced the iottie with a magsafe mount now if you're an iPhone user. Here's the links:
Rennline Mount
www.rennline.com/exactfit-magnetic-phone-mount-sku-pm01-11/
Magsafe Mount
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B38P9TF8/
@@EPaul Thank you🙌🙌
Looks pretty easy. My dealer says they are on backorder here in the states.
Check Fremont Porsche in California. Picked mine up last Thursday and they had 6 in stock. Got lucky they just received their shipment.
Picked one up in Toronto canada today, they have 4 in stock
Hennessy Porsche in ATL can get them.
Suncoast Parts online has them too. I got mine from them.
@@donaldshreves4721 Suncoast is back ordered. I was on their wait list for 4 months. Called Hennessy and had it the next day.
Is this straight up plug & play? I thought I would need to go to the dealer to get the new unit programmed to my car? Did you not need to do that?
No programming needed, it’s plug and play.
Has anyone further information regarding the replaced air conditioning switches which were replaced/ referenced in the video? I live in Australia and Porsche telling me they do not fit the individual replacement switches ?
So, does everything work, dealer said antena has to go into pillar for best reception
Everything worked for me, keep in mind I don’t need GPS, since I use CarPlay
i plug in all and i ear noise pump on the speakers...wheres musto plug the fiber optic wire?
Where did you buy the stereo?
I purchased it from at the local Porsche dealership in Fremont, CA. All Porsche dealerships were allocated some, just not sure which will have it in stock. Fremont had 6 when I purchased mine.
Great video but from my perspective the music you have put on is very distracting and too loud, I can’t hear some of the instructions you are saying!!! Hoping to fit mine soon👍
Sorry about that, seem low enough for me. Unfortunately I’m not going to be able to re-edit. If you have any questions feel free to message me. I hate dead background on video which is why I have the music
can you send me a link where i can get PCCM plus ? Thanks
I got mine from my local Porsche dealer
I have a 997.1 turbo and want to upgrade to this. I've heard you need the dealer to program something. Does anybody know if that's true or just Porsche trying to squeeze more money out of us? Also does anyone have a link on how to remove all the panels to get to the install. That's actually the part I'm most concerned about haha. Thanks.
There is no need for the dealer to do a thing. This is an easy DIY.
Dealer doesn't need to program anything, it's plug and play. Google remove 997 PCM, lots of videos on how to remove planels.
Where does the fiber optic cable go?
Good question! It means that you have the Bose option? I read that it doesn't work with car equipped with Bose fiber optic option…Following
I thought you used the provided Fiber optic into the MOST box if you do NOT have Bose. If you have Bose, you plug in the fiber optic cable in your vehicle into the MOST unit and do not use the fiber optic provided.
I didn't use it, but kept my DVD/CD changer. I believe if I wanted to remove them, I would need to use the fiber optic cable.
After installing mine the PCCM will come on randomly even with the car locked and unoccupied. It caused a dead battery while parked in my garaged. Happens constantly. I can’t trust the car anymore. Anyone else have this issue?
Does this upgrade come with HD Radio?
I’m not sure, haven’t paid attention since I use CarPlay and stream. SiriusXM is available, but you need to purchase and antenna.
Anyone put the microphone inside the steering wheel column so it uses the stock holes?
I was wondering the same thing.
search amluc head unit for Porsche you will see a great head unit fit for Porsche
Still on the fence. Have it sealed in it’s original box haven’t opened it.
Is box open
I need emulator for a CD53 R50 ? Can you sell to me ? I want to install in a 91 Mercedes 560SEL.
This is a helpful video..... But.... Take note, there is no support for an iPod, my 6000 songs are.... There is no CD player.
does it work with 2008 ?
Yes, 2005 - 2008 997.1
I installed this on my 06 997 and the volume in car play and blue tooth is low. Any one else have this issue and yes I did the configuration.
I have the same problem. CarPlay in Bluetooth volume is way too low. I have a convertible Boxster and even turning it up to 30 which is the highest. I can hardly hear when the top is down the volume on the FM radio. It’s just fine someone on another forum suggested to reinstall, the original unit and turn the volume all the way up before removing it.
Continue from previous post. My reinstalling and turning up the volume may increase the gain on the OEM amplifier. I have not tried this.
This was a big launch a few months ago... Shocking that no CarPlay via Bluetooth is possible. And at least not replacing with USB C!?
Clearly an incomplete product in my opinion. And at that price point!! :(
I would disagree. Plugging in is not that big of a deal and having plug and play install, along with integrated with all the native controls justifies the price point for me. I have no regrets on the price I paid for the unit and very happy with the results and the unit. Paying $1000 for an aftermarket that isn't as plug and play for me justifies the extra $500, even if the after market supports wireless CarPlay. It's not like they can develop the feature set the same year they release the unit, R&D takes time and wireless CarPlay wasn't as stable or offered when the started developing the unit.
@@EPaul having a cable laying around is no longer a desired feature for a recently launched Infotainment unit. If anything, it should have been designed to appear on the side, by glovebox, etc (plus it should have been a USB C!). USB connection doesn’t look neat in my opinion.
Also, Carplay was launched 2014, I would imagine it was sufficiently stable when this PCCM was launched in 2022!?
@@leguanche so I'm probably not as OCD as you are with the neatness and I do have wireless CarPlay in my 2 other cars, but cable is so minor for me based on functionality and having the classic look. On the CarPlay wireless, it actually wasn't implemented until 2017 by BMW, I owned a Tundra and they just implemented CarPlay in their 2020 models "wired", so back to my statement. Many auto manf. are slow to adopt and if you look at most aftermarket car stereos, for example Pioneer, they didn't support wireless until 2018, which was also an optional item. In regards to USB-C, yes it's the standard, but there's no features on the PCCM+ that needs support for USB-C spec and when developing hardware, I'm sure the PCB was already designed or pre-manf with standard USB-A and to create a USB-C on the board would probably affect the overall cost. All of my other CarPlay units (3 in total) still use USB-A. But bottom line for me, wired doesn't bother me, especially since there are other options not supported by CarPlay, so from time-to-time I need to access my phone, which is why I have a phone mount and having a cable is no biggie... It's the look and native integration with the 997.1 that make me feel this is truly the perfect unit to update my old PCM. Also a little background on myself, I'm a hardware/software developer in the Silicon Valley and have a long background on developing USB products starting in 1998 with Sony Electronics, so very aware of cost and decision on on what interfaces to use when developing products.
This is what's putting me off, this unit seems out of date already. So typical of Porsche to release in car tech that's already a decade out of date and charge over the odds for it. I like the idea of it being an OEM unit maintaining the look of my car, but on principle I don't believe in rewarding lazy manufacturers who release average products.
This is a real missed opportunity by the look of the videos I've seen.
My Porsche dealership in Irvine wants to charge $2000 for this installation. Are you effing kidding me? I’m assuming this video is applicable to the 997 turbo with Bose system as well? Thank you.
Yes it should be the same.
can this work with 997.2?
Yes, I have a good product, with wireless Carplay, easier to install,
From what I read, it's not compatible
@@EPaul My friend, believe it or not is up to you
Nobody has said how it sounds vs factory unit
I think it sounds better
@@EPaul Thank you for your response. I put one in order at my local Porsche dealership 👍🏻
Why the irritating Muzak?
All good, but the mic Place is 🫣