Rob™ Posted April 11, 2020 Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 Hi everyone. Apologies if this has been answered before (a cursory search didn't come up with anything) I'm looking for an upgrade to the existing PCM unit in my 2013 Bose equipped 981, primarily to add Apple CarPlay. What have people done? I'm aware of the Joyauto update, which would at least retain the other related PCM related functions, but what about other stuff? Do any other options retain the Nav functionality in the dash, or the park assist functions? Not sure I need them, but it would be good to know... Is there anything I should be wary of? For the Joyauto unit, does anyone know of an installer in the NW England area? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelin Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 I'd love Apple CarPlay in my car as the stock CDR31 is absolutely appalling . Looking at the videos it looks quite in depth and I wouldn't want to foul up anything. Its a shame we haven't got a simple plug and play system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob™ Posted April 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 I’ve seen a “usb dongle” which claims to be compatible on eBay for about £50 or so, says something about downloading software into the PCM though... Seems to good to be true so I’m assuming it is, unless someone can confirm otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Clare Posted April 13, 2020 Report Share Posted April 13, 2020 Hi Rob, I’m pretty sure those cheap USB dongles are to run Apple CarPlay on Android headunits, which the 981 isn’t. Can you tell I’m also going to convert mine at some point? The most local supplier to UK is from the Channel Islands, I’ll try to find it and post up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Clare Posted April 13, 2020 Report Share Posted April 13, 2020 12 minutes ago, Andy Clare said: Hi Rob, I’m pretty sure those cheap USB dongles are to run Apple CarPlay on Android headunits, which the 981 isn’t. Can you tell I’m also going to convert mine at some point? The most local supplier to UK is from the Channel Islands, I’ll try to find it and post up. https://www.nmautomotive.co.uk/ it looks diy to me so long as you have time and can be careful with the trim, I’d be buying a few of the trim removal tools to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob™ Posted April 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2020 Thanks for that clarification... so compatible with the 981 as long as you've changed the head unit already then... Whilst the Joyeauto looks the business, I'd be terrified of botching something - a piece of trim that never goes back properly, doing something expensive to the existing head unit... it's my usual thing, all thumbs and no fingers. Joyeauto do make it look straightforward on their videos though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T24RES Posted April 13, 2020 Report Share Posted April 13, 2020 The joyeauto upgrade is doable. I did it, circa £300 including import duty. Problem I had was i don't have an iphone. I (they) couldn't get the android auto side of it working consistently (Returned it). @Withy fitted it and is using the apple play successfully atm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarrySt Posted April 13, 2020 Report Share Posted April 13, 2020 I'm using the NM Automotive unit, needs a professional install unless skilled. It's very good and can easily switch between carplay and PCM functions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zagamuffin Posted April 14, 2020 Report Share Posted April 14, 2020 So Is the joy and Nm options the same part/features or different completely?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob™ Posted April 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2020 NM is the outfit in the Channel Islands? Did you get it installed there, or is it available for others to fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarrySt Posted April 16, 2020 Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 NM can be fitted by several car audio specialists, I used an outfit in west London recommended by NM - why don't you search for NM and then make contact, they are very helpful. Don't have info on Joy, I'm sure it's different, but a search of this site should provide more info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guvs Posted April 17, 2020 Report Share Posted April 17, 2020 On 4/13/2020 at 8:28 AM, Andy Clare said: https://www.nmautomotive.co.uk/ it looks diy to me so long as you have time and can be careful with the trim, I’d be buying a few of the trim removal tools to help. Hi Andy. Please excuse my ignorance but dose this bit of kit give you a better sat nav than the oem one I have in my 981 at the moment ? (year 2012) anyone know which Island in the Channel Islands ? ie Guernsey or Jersey. Guvs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted April 17, 2020 Report Share Posted April 17, 2020 They are on Guernsey: Le Chamarel, Le Planque Lane, Torteval, Guernsey, GY8 0ND with email address sales@nmautomotive.co.uk ; telephone number 07911 129911 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guvs Posted April 17, 2020 Report Share Posted April 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Patt said: They are on Guernsey: Le Chamarel, Le Planque Lane, Torteval, Guernsey, GY8 0ND with email address sales@nmautomotive.co.uk ; telephone number 07911 129911 Thanks for that Patt wish I had know last time I was over there, I got stuck for 4 days due to storm Denis could of had them to do the fit as well. Guvs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted April 17, 2020 Report Share Posted April 17, 2020 It's on their website - but you do have to click on T&C's to find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guvs Posted April 17, 2020 Report Share Posted April 17, 2020 Thanks, I did have a quick look at the link but didn't click on T&C's Guvs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V6reu Posted April 17, 2020 Report Share Posted April 17, 2020 My kenwood has Apple play and nav its great also cameras front and rear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmine Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 Much easier to change the head unit on a 986 than a 981! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickLS7 Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 35 minutes ago, Carmine said: Much easier to change the head unit on a 986 than a 981! I can assure you that replacing the standard head unit on a 986 with a double din nav unit (especially the 2003 model V6reu has) was damn difficult compared to this 981 mod. Having to remove the head unit, amplifier, move the aircon controller, add the new amplifier and wiring, microphone, satnav aerial, reverse camera let alone all the difficulty of fitting a double din into a larger porsche opening and adapting all the wiring and car aerial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmine Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 I don't doubt what you say but my statement was that a headunit swap on the 981 (by a mere mortal) is more difficult, probably all but impossible, due to the level of integration into the rest of the car's systems. I'm not trying to make light of the swap in a 986 but at least it can be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickLS7 Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 Here's a video guide, fiddly as these things are but not hugely difficult: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guvs Posted April 19, 2020 Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 22 hours ago, RickLS7 said: Here's a video guide, fiddly as these things are but not hugely difficult: Thanks for that may come in handy one day after i'm out of Porsche Warranty !! Guvs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sp1111 Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 Anyone seen the news from Porsche on the PCCM Plus hardware time give older models CarPlay? Won’t fit the bill for 981 but wonder if they’ll roll out something similar for these soon?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutley Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 5 minutes ago, Sp1111 said: Anyone seen the news from Porsche on the PCCM Plus hardware time give older models CarPlay? Won’t fit the bill for 981 but wonder if they’ll roll out something similar for these soon?? Unlikely. They only do these things for what Porsche consider a ‘Classic’ As of now that is most things up to 9x6. You’ll have to wait for the 9x7 to become a Classic before they get to the 9x1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lofi Posted April 27, 2020 Report Share Posted April 27, 2020 Anyone know the difference between the Joyauto and NM Automotive solutions, other than the price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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