PCM2.1 System - Operator Control Unit Software Info.
Cayenne (9PA)3/06
Spare Parts Requirements For PCM2.1 Operator Control Unit, Model Level B
Vehicle Type:
Cayenne/Cayenne S/Cayenne Turbo
Model Year:
As of 2006
Equipment: PCM2.1 (I No. 8DV and BDQ)
Concerns:
PCM2.1 operator control unit
Situation:
Spare parts requirements for PCM2.1 operator control unit (Model Level B)
As of model year '06 (6) the PCM2.1 system software has been changed.
Various problems can arise when using CDs in the audio CD drive on PCM2.1 operator control units that are still in the parts supply line or PCM2.1 operator control units in your dealership inventory that have the specified part numbers and run on software version 3.1 or lower.
Action Required:
Following installation of a PCM2.1 operator control unit with one of the part numbers specified below, check the software version of the PCM2.1 operator control unit.
If the software version is 3.1 or lower with the "PCM2.1 Cayenne Model Level B Repair Kit Single CD" (000.043.205.47.004), install the new system software on the PCM2.1 operator control unit.
Parts Info
Tools
Work Procedure
Checking the software version of the PCM2.1 operator control unit installed as a spare part and installing new system software if necessary.
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. Use 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.
6. Installing new system software on the PCM2.1.
ATTENTION
Malfunctions in PCM2.1 system connection if data loading operation is interrupted.
^ If the data loading operation is interrupted due to a voltage drop, malfunctions can occur in the PCM2.1 system connection.
--> Before commencing work, connect a suitable battery charger (at least 40 A) to the jump-start terminals (in the engine compartment).
6.1 Open the drawer for the telephone card on the PCM2.1 operator control unit (--> Figure 2 -Item 2-) and remove the telephone card (if there is one there). Close the drawer again.
6.2 Press the Eject button (--> Figure 2 -Item 3-) and remove the audio CD from the CD slot (--> Figure 2 -Item 4-), if one was inserted.
6.3 Load PCM2.1 Repair Kit.
Note
The repair kit performs the update in either two or three stages, depending on the status of the audio CD drive:
^ Stage 1: Update to "Version Repair" (obligatory): This involves installing test software, which checks the audio CD drive for errors.
^ Stage 2: "Firmware update" (this update is only performed if the audio CD drive was found to be defective during the update to "Version Repair"): The "Firmware Update" corrects existing errors.
^ Stage 3: Software update to "Version R02 Plus" (obligatory): The modified PCM2.1 software is installed here.
ATTENTION
Malfunctions in the PCM2.1 system connection as a result of an incomplete update.
^ If the Repair Kit CD is removed from the CD slot before the update is complete, malfunctions can occur in the PCM2.1 system connection.
--> Only remove the Repair Kit CD from the CD slot when the software update to "Version R02 Plus" (Stage 3) is complete.
6.3.1 Insert the PCM2.1 Repair Kit CD, Part No. 000.043.205.47.004, into the CD slot (--> Figure 2 -Item 4-).
The message "Single CD: checking data CD" appears in the footer of the PCM2.1 display (--> Figure 2 -Item 5-) when you insert the CD.
When the CD check is complete, the query "Update software to version Model Level B Repair Kit?" appears in the main section of the PCM2.1 display (--> Figure 2 -Item 6-). (The option "Yes" is already pre-selected.)
6.3.2 Press the right rotary knob (--> Figure 2 -Item 7-) to confirm the "Yes" option and start the software update.
- Stage 1: Update to "Version Repair"
The update to "Version Repair" is performed in Stage 1. During the update process, the following messages are displayed in the main section of the PCM2.1 display (--> Figure 2 -Item 6-):
- PCM update
- Device 1 of 1
- Update to Version Repair is being performed
- Status OK
A progress bar shows how the loading operation is progressing.
When the update to "Version Repair" (Stage 1) is complete, "Update successful" appears in the main section of the PCM2.1 display.
Note
A message appears briefly on the screen to report the successful completion of the update; the PCM2.1 then switches off and on again automatically.
6.3.3 If the PCM2.1 does not switch on again automatically, switch on the PCM2.1 again by pressing the left rotary knob (--> Figure 2 -Item 1-).
Do not take the Repair Kit CD out of the CD slot.
When the PCM2.1 is switched on, the message "Repair Kit Single CD" appears underneath the Porsche logo on the start screen.
The message "Single CD: checking data CD" appears in the footer of the PCM2.1 display (--> Figure 2 -Item 5-) as soon as the unit is switched on.
Note
If the audio CD drive was found to be defective in Stage 1 - Update to "Version Repair", a "Firmware Update" is performed in Stage 2. Otherwise, Stage 1 is followed directly by Stage 3 - Software update to "Version R02 Plus".
- Stage 2: "Firmware update"
The progress display "Single CD: Firmware update XX%" appears in the footer of the PCM2.1 display (--> Figure 2 -Item 5-) during the update process.
When the update is complete, the CD may be ejected automatically from the CD slot and then loaded again automatically after a short time.
If the CD is not loaded again automatically, insert the CD into the CD slot manually.
The message "Single CD: checking data CD" appears in the footer of the PCM2.1 display (--> Figure 2 -Item 5-) when the CD is loaded.
The software update to "Version R02 Plus" (Stage 3) is performed after the "Firmware update".
- Stage 3: Software update to "Version R02 Plus"
The following messages are displayed in the PCM2.1 display (--> Figure 2 -Item 6-) during the software update to "Version R02 Plus":
- PCM update
- Device 1 of 1
- Update to Version R02 Plus is being performed
- Status OK
A progress bar shows how the loading operation is progressing.
When the software update to "Version R02 Plus" is complete, "Update successful" appears in the main section of the PCM2.1 display.
Note
A message appears briefly on the screen to report the successful completion of the update; the PCM2.1 then switches off and on again automatically.
6.3.4 If the PCM2.1 does not switch on again automatically, switch on the PCM2.1 again by pressing the left rotary knob (--> Figure 2 -Item 1-).
6.3.5 Press the Eject button (--> Figure 2 -Item 3-) and remove the Repair Kit CD from the CD slot (--> Figure 2 -Item 4-).
6.4 If you removed an audio CD from the CD slot of the PCM2.1 operator control unit, re-insert it.
6.5 If you removed a telephone card from the drawer in the PCM2.1 operator control unit (--> Figure 2 -Item 2-), put it back. Close the drawer again.
6.6 Switch off the ignition.
6.7 Disconnect battery charger.
Costs associated from the software update must be claimed under warranty.
References: --> Workshop Manual '911019 Removing and installing display and operator control unit (PCM2)'
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