Higgy Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 Could someone with a late 981 tell me what the release level of thier PCM software is please. Does a list exist with all the different releases and what the differences are? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Hamilton Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 The latest system software for PCM3.1 is 4.76, but I can't tell you what the update history is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgy Posted November 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 35 minutes ago, Richard Hamilton said: The latest system software for PCM3.1 is 4.76, but I can't tell you what the update history is. Richard - many thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgy Posted November 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 Daft follow up question maybe, but does updating the PCM software also update all the Sat Nav maps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Hamilton Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 No. System software and map version are two different things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgy Posted November 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 2 hours ago, Richard Hamilton said: No. System software and map version are two different things. Thanks Richard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveyvuk Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 On 11/23/2017 at 7:45 PM, Richard Hamilton said: No. System software and map version are two different things. Can you check the map version? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowbos Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 9 minutes ago, steveyvuk said: Can you check the map version? Try pressing INFO+SOURCE at the same time - works on my PCM 3.0... (Actually it does not but that's because my maps have not been updated!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveyvuk Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 11 minutes ago, rowbos said: Try pressing INFO+SOURCE at the same time - works on my PCM 3.0... (Actually it does not but that's because my maps have not been updated!) Hmm, interesting, will give that a go.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgy Posted November 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 Pressing Info+source does not, on my PCM3.1 Ver4.76, give Map information, not even looking in the current system or history options offered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowbos Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 5 minutes ago, Higgy said: Pressing Info+source does not, on my PCM3.1 Ver4.76, give Map information, not even looking in the current system or history options offered. Which might mean as I believe is the case for me that the map version is as installed at factory. So for me having a 2011 vehicle they are MY 2012 maps I have been told... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djy Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 I had mine updated last week at Porsche Centre Portsmouth. Had the firmware updated from 4.41 to 4.76 and had the latest maps put on. It took all day!! Not really used the sat nav much yet, so haven’t noticed any differences, although there are now some updated roads and the Porsche Centre Portsmouth is on the POI list now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowbos Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 18 minutes ago, djy said: I had mine updated last week at Porsche Centre Portsmouth. Had the firmware updated from 4.41 to 4.76 and had the latest maps put on. It took all day!! Not really used the sat nav much yet, so haven’t noticed any differences, although there are now some updated roads and the Porsche Centre Portsmouth is on the POI list now! Out of interest what did they sting you for that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgy Posted November 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 On 11/27/2017 at 5:38 PM, rowbos said: Out of interest what did they sting you for that? I'd be very interested in that too! By PM if it's not something you want to post on the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djy Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 On 27/11/2017 at 5:38 PM, rowbos said: Out of interest what did they sting you for that? Nothing. I'd recently bought the car from another OPC and I asked them to make sure the sat nav was all up to date. I tried to take it to my local OPC (Portsmouth) on another matter, and noticed that Portsmouth Centre wasn't listed in the sat nav service centre POI's. So I complained that the sat nav was out of date and the OPC I bought it from agreed to pay for the maps and firmware update to be done at Portsmouth. In my opinion, when buying a used car from an OPC, it should really be up-to-date. They were very obliging when asked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowbos Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 4 hours ago, djy said: Nothing. I'd recently bought the car from another OPC and I asked them to make sure the sat nav was all up to date. I tried to take it to my local OPC (Portsmouth) on another matter, and noticed that Portsmouth Centre wasn't listed in the sat nav service centre POI's. So I complained that the sat nav was out of date and the OPC I bought it from agreed to pay for the maps and firmware update to be done at Portsmouth. In my opinion, when buying a used car from an OPC, it should really be up-to-date. They were very obliging when asked. Fair enough And agreed from an OPC that should be a given... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveyvuk Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 On 11/29/2017 at 1:02 PM, djy said: Nothing. I'd recently bought the car from another OPC and I asked them to make sure the sat nav was all up to date. I tried to take it to my local OPC (Portsmouth) on another matter, and noticed that Portsmouth Centre wasn't listed in the sat nav service centre POI's. So I complained that the sat nav was out of date and the OPC I bought it from agreed to pay for the maps and firmware update to be done at Portsmouth. In my opinion, when buying a used car from an OPC, it should really be up-to-date. They were very obliging when asked. I'm having this exact same issue with Bristol OPC and my Boxster, I requested that the software be updated before I took delivery of the car, they fobbed me off and when it was delivered the software was on v3.41 which dates from around September 2012, Bristol are 'supposed' to be arranging with Portsmouth (my local OPC) to get this updated, although no joy as yet.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 And I've been told to collect mine 5 hours after agreed due to this update too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djy Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 24 minutes ago, steveyvuk said: I'm having this exact same issue with Bristol OPC and my Boxster, I requested that the software be updated before I took delivery of the car, they fobbed me off and when it was delivered the software was on v3.41 which dates from around September 2012, Bristol are 'supposed' to be arranging with Portsmouth (my local OPC) to get this updated, although no joy as yet.... Oh right, well Porsche Portsmouth were great in helping it get sorted for me. They also did some other warranty work for me, the valves on the Porsche Sports Exhaust was seized so they replaced it for me. They just did the updates whilst fitting the exhaust. Takes ages, but you just start it off and leave it to update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxbox Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 Very interesting re Map updates- I enquired re local OPC earlier this year to be given a price of around £300+VAT and then asked re the date of the update - the latest maps were November 2015 so already almost 2 years old so I politely declined. I accept the software update can take many hours but OPC seem to want to charge an hourly labour rate for that as the car is taking up workshop space and someone has to "watch over" - so well done for blagging a free update ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 Mine took 3.5 hours yesterday for software and maps. The roundabout on the A331 that took a year to be converted to traffic light junction, and was finally completed this time last year....that's still a roundabout on the new update ! Oh and whilst I now have full postcode search, it doesn't find any houses in my street with a 1 in the number !!???!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgy Posted December 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 I've been advised there is a new map release early in the new year, and was quoted somewhat less than the £300+Vat that Jaxbox has been for the install. So it seems it might be worth phoning various OPCs for a best price if thinking about getting this done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowbos Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 4 hours ago, Higgy said: I've been advised there is a new map release early in the new year, and was quoted somewhat less than the £300+Vat that Jaxbox has been for the install. So it seems it might be worth phoning various OPCs for a best price if thinking about getting this done. @Higgy Who told you about the new map release? The OPCs I spoke to could not tell me. Any idea what time scale/date? I’m holding out for this. My best price currently is £260 inc vat. For software and maps on a PCM 3.0 upgrade. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 RRP is £350 + fitting Historically there has often been £150 deals mentioned on here. From my experience in the last week , OPC's can vary is many ways and one shouldn't assume they are tied by the same rules. They are inspected by head office once a quarter and fined even for dirty forecourt cars ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgy Posted December 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 2 hours ago, rowbos said: @Higgy Who told you about the new map release? The OPCs I spoke to coukd it tell me. Any idea what time scale/date? I’m holding out for this. My best price currently is £260 inc vat. For software and maps on a PCM 3.0 upgrade. Cheers. My OPC - who have been very reliable in the past. As regards timing they just said early next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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