911 (997)

Technical Information

10/05

ENU

9112

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PCM2.1 and Navigation Unit: System Connection Software Release, “Model Level B"

Revision:

This bulletin replaces bulletin Group 9 10/05, dated June 23, 2005.

Model Year:

As of 2005

Vehicle Type:

911 Carrera (997)/911 Carrera S (997)/911 GT3 (997)

Equipment:

PCM 2.1 (I No. 665)
Navigation (I No. 670)

This Relates To: - PCM 2.1 operator control unit
- Navigation unit
Situation:

New system connection software release, software name - Model Level B. Earlier system
connection software, release name - Model Level A.
Since approx mid-April 2005 a new system level software release (Model Level B) was introduced as
standard equipment for PCM 2.1 and DVD navigation unit. This release includes changes to both the
PCM2.1 head unit hardware and the DVD navigation unit hardware as well as the software for both
components.
The Navigation DVD required for this software release is labeled "04.2005" and comes with the
vehicle (since approx. mid-April 2005).

CAUTION
Incompatibility of hardware and software for PCM 2.1 and navigation unit with previous versions.


The navigation DVD that is valid as of Model Level B (label 04.2005 or higher) is not compatible with the
previous navigation unit since a software update of the PCM 2.1. system connection is required for this; ( a
corresponding Technical Information release is being prepared for this.



The navigation DVDs that are valid for Model Level A (label 04.2004/08.2004/10.2004) cannot be used
in the navigation unit installed as of Model Level B.



In both cases (Model Level A Model Level B), the software will detect and prevent an inadvertent or
forced update (compatibility check).

Date of
Introduction:

Mid-April 2005 (CW 16)

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Information:

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Vehicles built pre mid-April 2005 (Model Level A)
PCM

PCM Software

NAVI Module

DVD

997.642.131.xx

1.0, 2.0, 2.1

997.642.135.xx

04.2004/08.2004/10
.2004

997.642.133.xx

1.0, 2.0, 2.1

997.642.135.xx

04.2004/08.2004/10
.2004

Vehicles built post mid-April 2005 (Model Level B)
PCM

PCM Software

NAVI Module

DVD

997.642.141.xx

3.0, 3.1

997.642.137.xx

04.2005

997.642.143.xx

3.0, 3.1

997.642.139.xx

04.2005

Any combination of PCM and Navigation Module can be found within the specific Model Level. Please
inform all your service personnel of this accordingly.

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