PCM2.1 System - Spare Parts Requirements

911 (997)
28/05

February 24, 2006

Spare Parts Requirements for PCM2.1 Operator Control Unit, Model Level B

Vehicle Type:
911 Carrera (997)/911 Carrera S (997)
911 Carrera 4 (997)/911 Carrera 4 S (997)

Model Year:
As of 2005 up to 2006

Equipment:
PCM2.1 (I No. 665)

Concerns:
PCM2.1 operator control unit

Situation:
Spare parts requirements for PCM2.1 operator control unit (Model Level B)

Various problems can arise when using CDs in the audio CD drive on PCM2.1 operator control units that are still being shipped by the Parts Service or PCM2.1 operator control units in your inventory that have the specified part numbers and run on software version 3.2 or lower.

The purpose of workshop campaign W610 is to update the PCM2.1 to the current software version on vehicles that were shipped with these PCM2.1 operator control units.

The PCM2.1 system software has been changed as of the date of introduction specified below.

Date of Introduction
New PCM2.1 system software version 3.3 as of February 2006

Action Required:
Following installation of a PCM2.1 operator control unit with one of the specified part numbers, check the software version of the PCM2.1 operator control unit.

If the software version is 3.2 or lower with the PCM2.1 Repair Kit CD-ROM, Part No. 000.043.205.46.005, install new system software on the PCM2.1 operator control unit.








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Work Procedure:
Checking the software version of the PCM2.1 operator control unit installed as a spare part.

1. Switch on ignition.





2. Switch on PCM2.1 if necessary by pressing the left rotary knob (-> Figure 1 -Item 1-).

3. Press the "MAIN" and "TRIP" buttons (-> Figure 1 -Items 2 and 3-) simultaneously on the PCM2.1 to go to the "SW versions" display.

4. Press the right rotary knob (-> Figure 1 -Item 4-) in the "SW versions" display to select the "PCM" menu item.

5. Press the right rotary knob (-> Figure 1 -Item 4-) to confirm your selection.








The software version shown will be displayed, depending on the software version of the PCM2.1.





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