To my knowledge, it hasn’t been done. Even if it was, Porsche implementation of CarPlay is wired. There are only 1-2 OEMs or Aftermarket stereos that support wireless CarPlay.

 

When my 3.1 PCM had to be replaced (under warranty) I asked the dealer the same question, and told them I would pay for the extra cost. The Service Manager responded it was not possible due to some compatibility issue. I suspect they just did not want to be bothered researching how to do it.

I'm surprised by now some entrepreneurial aftermarket firm has not developed a modification to achieve this.

 

I'm surprised that by now some entrepreneurial aftermarket firm has not figured out some kind of modification to achieve this.

There is an aftermarket Chinese board to get airplay or android auto on 3.1, that is installed inside the PCM unit. But it doesn’t get the bigger screen/different UI of 4.0 (or Connect, etc)

 

I purchased a unit from Nick and had it installed in my 16S. It works very well and the screen resolution is excellent. If you ask he'll send you a link to the Macan installation PDF he put together and it does an excellent job of describing the install. I would however recommend a good installer. I will vouch for how available Nick is to answer any questions you or your installer may have both during, and after (I just updated the software on mine) the installation. There is also a youtube video made by an Englishman who purchased the unit from Nick and installed it himself, in a Macan - if I remember correctly.

 

Funny - I don't think PCM 4.0 is anything to write home about. I actually prefer 3.1.

Only reason I like 4.0 is specifically for my wife to use CarPlay. And not even because I think CarPlay is all that great... but because she NEVER. CHARGES. HER PHONE. Using CarPlay in her new Macan will kinda force her to at least charge the phone on occasion!

 

All that disassembly, voiding of warranty for......wired CarPlay ???? Am I missing another huge feature ?

Pass.

 

I simply slip my phone into an ibolt iphone charge dock and that's it. Takes 3 seconds. As for carplay, I really feel it's a drivers aid. No messing with the iphone wherever its mounted and it's much easier to focus quickly on the pcm's larger display. Cheers.

 

Any chance for a upgrade with Android Auto? I don't own an iPhone and would AA on my 2015 MS

 

I got an email saying that it was able to order. You will have to email Nick. Pricing is 425 GBP excluding VAT and shipping. The reversing camera is 35 GBP excluding VAT and shipping.

 

Someone did replace his PCM3.1 with a PCM4 in his 991: Retrofitting PCM4 in a 991.1 - Rennlist - Porsche Discussion Forums

 

Hi All, is it possible to install the new PCM 4.1 Head Unit into my 2015 Porsche Macan S?
Does the wiring work? Will the software work?

 

Possible? Yes. Easy? No.

There's no adapter yet, so one has to find the wiring schemas and solder wires accordingly. And flash the PCM4 to match the vehicle's VIN. And flash the dashboard to be able to communicate with a PCM4.

The main connector is physically the same, but some pins have been swapped:

This dude did it (in a Cayenne, same generation and same tech as an early Macan), he says he might sell kits with adapter or/and pre-flashed PCM4 :