zagamuffin Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 Hey Lads Considering adding Mr12v to my 981 as it works so well in our Cayenne. Think I should update firmware to latest above first. Anyone got an iso image ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Daniel Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 (edited) If your using a MR12v it doesn't matter what version your PCM is at. I would upgrade the SSD in the PCM if your removing it though. Edited March 19 by Tony Daniel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zagamuffin Posted March 19 Author Report Share Posted March 19 Hey Tony , first step is to update firmware, Mr12v is down the line. Was thinking of ssd tho ✌️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmand Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 Logical to upgrade to an SSD first, I’ve read of several HD failures on 981s. I upgraded mine last summer and the maps too - pretty simple if a little nerve racking at first. Navigation is much faster afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cozzykim Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 I did mine last year. Updated the firmware to 4.76, then cloned the HDD to SSD using a dedicated cloning device. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 1 minute ago, cozzykim said: I did mine last year. Updated the firmware to 4.76, then cloned the HDD to SSD using a dedicated cloning device. Is there any jiggery pokery re ensuring the Nav database is also at a correct version to take the firmware update ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cozzykim Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 (edited) 10 minutes ago, iborguk said: Is there any jiggery pokery re ensuring the Nav database is also at a correct version to take the firmware update ? ISTR that I had to check the nav version first, but not sure now. I do remember that I didn't update the Nav though, just cloned the partitions on the HDD. The HDD is now sitting in a safe place in case of emergencies and I haven't had any problems at all with the SSD version. ISTR that it was a bit time consuming and nerve wracking doing the firmware update, but the cloning was pretty quick and painless. EDIT: I just found the firmware ISO saved on my Chromebook: "pcm_20150721" EDIT2: These are the threads that i referred to to do the update/clone https://rennlist.com/forums/audio-and-video-forum/1166469-upgraded-pcm-3-1-hard-drive-to-ssd-12.html https://www.planet-9.com/threads/making-the-best-of-my-pcm-3-1.249563/ Edited March 19 by cozzykim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Daniel Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 8 minutes ago, cozzykim said: EDIT: I just found the firmware ISO saved on my Chromebook: "pcm_20150721" Maybe you could share the file with @zagamuffinvia Google drive if he has the facility to burn the iso. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cozzykim Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 30 minutes ago, Tony Daniel said: Maybe you could share the file with @zagamuffinvia Google drive if he has the facility to burn the iso. Sure could, either that or post a burned copy. 👍 @zagamuffin this is the cloning machine that I bought for the job. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08DKG4N4P/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and the SSD I used. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0899V1R7T/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 (edited) this thread has my upgrade experience ive got the USB's and CDs, but afaik some of them are coded to the car vin. I can lend them to you, but take no responsibility if it stuffs your HDD - I'd probably clone the HDD as a backup before you do a FW update in case it didn't work, and then reclone after the f/w update to a SSD I bought a drive cloner and fitted an automotive grade SSD - It was expensive compared to a regular SSD but the HDD in the PCM is an automotive grade HDD - so it is rated to work at higher and lower temperatures than a standard SSD/HDD If you want to borrow my drive cloner I can loan it to with you. if you haven't cloned your HDD, I would recommend you do it as a precaution as the HDD are coming to the end of their operational life now, and if they go, you lose everything and are in a whole heap of pain with a junk PCM it is worth checking your PCM F/W can be updated, as some of the PCM f/w does not like the map upgrades and cant be upgraded to F/W 4.76 Edited March 19 by moonshine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmand Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 I benefited from Moonshine’s great write up - belated thanks. My car is the same model and age so you should be fine for versions to upgrade. I agree the materials were unique to the car. I also used a higher specification SSD - might be over the top but inside a hot/cold moving car is not the same as a pc and hopefully it’s a job you only do once. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zagamuffin Posted March 19 Author Report Share Posted March 19 5 hours ago, cozzykim said: Sure could, either that or post a burned copy. 👍 @zagamuffin this is the cloning machine that I bought for the job. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08DKG4N4P/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and the SSD I used. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0899V1R7T/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Cloner out of stock , is this similar https://amzn.eu/d/hnc0iF6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zagamuffin Posted March 19 Author Report Share Posted March 19 3 hours ago, moonshine said: this thread has my upgrade experience ive got the USB's and CDs, but afaik some of them are coded to the car vin. I can lend them to you, but take no responsibility if it stuffs your HDD - I'd probably clone the HDD as a backup before you do a FW update in case it didn't work, and then reclone after the f/w update to a SSD I bought a drive cloner and fitted an automotive grade SSD - It was expensive compared to a regular SSD but the HDD in the PCM is an automotive grade HDD - so it is rated to work at higher and lower temperatures than a standard SSD/HDD If you want to borrow my drive cloner I can loan it to with you. if you haven't cloned your HDD, I would recommend you do it as a precaution as the HDD are coming to the end of their operational life now, and if they go, you lose everything and are in a whole heap of pain with a junk PCM it is worth checking your PCM F/W can be updated, as some of the PCM f/w does not like the map upgrades and cant be upgraded to F/W 4.76 Just going to read through your thread and Tks for the kind loan offer. Not sure it would work as I’m in Ireland but will keep in mind, maybe some support will be needed 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 7 hours ago, zagamuffin said: Just going to read through your thread and Tks for the kind loan offer. Not sure it would work as I’m in Ireland but will keep in mind, maybe some support will be needed 😂 I can post the stuff if you need it This one is the cloner I use. I got it from the Amazon.com website, so I think it came from the US https://a.co/d/9HEmuhW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 (edited) See post 104 re an update ISO location. https://rennlist.com/forums/991/873945-pcm-software-version-update-7.html See post 185 before attempting to apply, not all PCM 3.1 head units support it. Edited March 20 by iborguk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 On 3/18/2024 at 10:35 PM, zagamuffin said: Hey Lads Considering adding Mr12v to my 981 as it works so well in our Cayenne. Think I should update firmware to latest above first. Anyone got an iso image ??? ive a spare Mr12Volt I'm selling 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cozzykim Posted March 24 Report Share Posted March 24 On 3/19/2024 at 10:52 PM, zagamuffin said: Cloner out of stock , is this similar https://amzn.eu/d/hnc0iF6 Looks like it. 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zagamuffin Posted March 24 Author Report Share Posted March 24 On 3/20/2024 at 8:48 PM, moonshine said: ive a spare Mr12Volt I'm selling Moonshine , Looking forward to fitting it 🥵👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 could anyone burn an iso disc for me , don’t have windows gear anymore , willing to pay for the service cossykim, I’m going to order these , is the 128gb big enough https://amzn.eu/d/64e3i9F https://amzn.eu/d/0Dbh99c 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cozzykim Posted March 24 Report Share Posted March 24 2 hours ago, zagamuffin said: Moonshine , Looking forward to fitting it 🥵👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 could anyone burn an iso disc for me , don’t have windows gear anymore , willing to pay for the service cossykim, I’m going to order these , is the 128gb big enough https://amzn.eu/d/64e3i9F https://amzn.eu/d/0Dbh99c They look about right to me. 👍 I copied my entire MP3 music collection onto the 128GB drive with space left over. I'm trying to remember whether I still have my ISO somewhere. I'll have a look. I'm also trying to remember whether there are any VIN specific hoops to be jumped through in this process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cozzykim Posted March 24 Report Share Posted March 24 (edited) So, I have the ISO on my Chromebook 👍 I also found the DVD that I burned, which you put into the PCM slot to start the process. The DVD looks a bit scratched, so, if you want a copy it's probably best to burn another one and post it to you? Edited March 24 by cozzykim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cozzykim Posted March 25 Report Share Posted March 25 On its way to you mate. 👍 If it works (did for me) then feel free to pass it on to someone else when you're done with it. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zagamuffin Posted March 25 Author Report Share Posted March 25 7 hours ago, cozzykim said: On its way to you mate. 👍 If it works (did for me) then feel free to pass it on to someone else when you're done with it. What a legend , that goes for Moonshine as well. Obviously subscribed to Make BBs great again 🇮🇪 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cozzykim Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 On 3/25/2024 at 11:20 PM, zagamuffin said: What a legend , that goes for Moonshine as well. Obviously subscribed to Make BBs great again 🇮🇪 So...did it work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zagamuffin Posted April 8 Author Report Share Posted April 8 Got moonshines package this morning, nothing from you yet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy p Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 On 3/20/2024 at 10:48 PM, moonshine said: ive a spare Mr12Volt I'm selling Anyone local to Notts / Derbys who is confident fitting these, I like the idea just not confident enough to take apart my pcm. Mine is just the basic pcm no sat nav or bose?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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