2014 Macan PCM questions

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Mac150
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Hi Everyone

I’ve just purchased a 2014 Macan and I’m wondering how upto date I can bring the PCM?

It has a slot for a SIM card. What functionality will this give me? Can I upgrade it to CarPlay?
Can I use things like Google Maps or Spotify if I pay for an upgrade?

Any assistance would be much appreciated.

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Firstly welcome!

I don’t think the first generation PCM can be upgraded ☹️.
Porsche do show a Car Play upgrade on the tequipment site but only for 2016 models on, which co-incides with the the introduction of the “new” PCM.
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To add to the above, the SIM card slot behind the pull down flap is there in all older cars. One of the options at that time was a built in 'carphone' - I doubt that many people chose this because the Bluetooth Phone prep is just as convenient (mind you, that was an option too!)

There is a company (based in the Channel Islands) that can supply kits to retrofit CarPlay to your version of the PCM - see here: https://www.nmautomotive.co.uk/carplay-androidauto
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Best option is to go to a Porsche centre, and have them pull the complete spec for your car. The start will be to know the original PCM options taken. Nav module, Bluetooth, Phone prep, Porsche Connect.
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Mac150 wrote: Sat Nov 03, 2018 8:21 am Hi Everyone

I’ve just purchased a 2014 Macan and I’m wondering how upto date I can bring the PCM?

It has a slot for a SIM card. What functionality will this give me? Can I upgrade it to CarPlay?
Can I use things like Google Maps or Spotify if I pay for an upgrade?

Any assistance would be much appreciated.
And now forum members know why I never bothered to shell out £2000 for PCM on the 2014 and 2015 Macans I bought. I have PCM/ Nav on my current Macan as it is included and although the Nav is ok I have never used the CarPlay .
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