Apple CarPlay DIY (Wireless) for Porsche 911 / Cayman / Boxster / Macan / Cayenne / Panamera

[@andrinjermann6039]

Excellent tutorial video. Congrats! Maybe two things you could emphasize also: a) don't forget to replug the fiber cable (if you have any) from the original to the Joyeauto harness and b) definitely look for a fuse socket that switches with the ignition if you don't want to ruin your car battery. :-)

[@gilvelez4840]

Agree with both of these. He already covered probably the biggest headache. The monster 48 pin connections need to be forced in place brutally!!

[@yasseralshahib1]

Which one is the one where to connect fuse I am stuck

[@padstoreselfstorage]

I just wanted to say a MASSIVE THANK YOU and SERIOUSLY WELL DONE for taking the time and effort to produce this video!! You are a HERO!! Having watched this I was able to complete my install in a little over 2hrs and without a need to even consult the very minimalistic and poorly worded instructions / diagram that it came with. As another commenter has suggested, the only thing to add would be that of ensuring to pick an appropriate Fuse Port for the power. I initially used one in Row A which I then realised was continuous power (for the alarm, immobiliser etc) and would not only draw unnecessarily on the battery when parked, but also meant that the WiFi on the JoyeAuto wasn't working and I couldn't get it to pair with my phone as a result (maybe a low voltage issue...?? not sure). Anyway, I then moved it to a free Fuse Port in Row C and it worked straight away and only now has power on ignition as well. Lastly I cut my hands to bits and sweated hard over about 45 mins to feed the USB cable around the back of (and into) the glovebox...not fun at all but sits neatly out of the way in there now (personal preference). I also cable-tied / zip-tied the excess cable lengths together and then tied these up behind the steering dash...I did the same with the JoyeAuto control box too...just keeps them neatly out of sight and avoids any risk of them slipping / dropping down into the footwell and fouling the pedals while you're driving (that wouldn't be ideal!!). Anyway...back to my original reason for commenting...thank you so much, you've been an absolute saviour with this video!!

[@acps110]

My favorite part was where you spread the wiring harnesses out on the workbench to make the wiring diagram come to life. Excellent!

[@AutoAmateur]

Thank you!!

[@antoniootero9484]

This video was so helpful during my install. Huge, this is the best apple car play video. in his 6 month review he also notes that if you have the Bose system you have to unplug the optic cables from the Porsche Harness and put then into the Joyeauto harness because this type of cable can't be extended. Real pain. It took my friend and I forever to figure out why we weren't getting audio. Joyeauto now includes 2 sets of extenders so people with the XM Radio can secure it properly. Another tip: get some felt tape to put between the XM board and the Joyeauto board that goes in the PCM.

[@AutoAmateur]

Thanks Antonio!!

[@Fab24hdumans]

Don't go too far, I am installing mine in my Macan Turbo in about 2 months from now, truly appreciate the time you took for making this "painfull" video...

[@AutoAmateur]

You bet! Cheers!!

[@christopherciamaichelo3167]

Dude!!! I just installed mine. Took an hour... super easy after watching the video. The instructions and another video mentioned removing the fiber optic cable and plugging it directly into the unit. I don’t know if you mentioned it. I also plugged a lighting cable into the included usb cable and routed it behind the unit and have it exiting under the glove box and hid underneath the right side console trim and into the arm rear. I also put the mic just above the steering wheel. NO VISIBLE WIRES. Thank you!

[@AutoAmateur]

Great job Christopher!! Nice one.

[@davidnemetz4476]

Just completed the install in my 2014 911. Thank you for the tutorial. It only took me about 1 hr to complete thanks to your great video and tips.

[@AutoAmateur]

That’s awesome David, better than my best time I think! 🤩

[@gonschor7dleven]

Just want to echo George P's thought below. Got my JoyeAuto unit a couple weeks ago and got around to installing it today. This video was fantastic, took me maybe 3 hours and I was going slow. Perfect on the first try, except I initially didn't have sound until I realized I needed to set the input to AUX. LOL. Thank you so much for making this great tutorial! EDIT--one lesson learned was that I decided to re-mount the JoyeAuto processing box in the upper left area of the footwell just beyond the fuse box. I found that the wires were getting caught in the, I don't know what to call it--the pivot point of the steering column. This way it's completely out of the way of the steering column.

[@kam1996]

Hello again. I finally had a few hours to myself and tackled this job on my 958.1 GTS with PCM 31. THANK YOU for your video. I only had a couple of small confusing moments and happy to report that both the wired and wireless Carplay function is working as advertised. Microphone routed to panel by driver right knee and carplay module tucked away behind and below PCM location in cayenne. HAppy to answer any questions anyone has as it is all fresh in my mind.

[@kam1996]

tackling the same on my 991.1S next month... I HAVE confidence.. LOL

[@AutoAmateur]

Great job Kam!! 🥳🥳🥳

[@NickMurray]

Interesting mod. Nice work

[@AutoAmateur]

Thanks Nick!! 🤩🙌

[@iamsailingau]

James you are a champion! As Ive always hated the ‘70s PCM in my Macan Turbo I was on the look out for a solution to get CarPlay on it. I watched your video and thought installing it myself it was out of my league. So I got a mobile auto electrician out to do it. I sent him your video and while he said he cant guarantee it will work because “these add-ons usually don’t work as advertised” That was my first red flag right there. When he came out to install the Joyeauto I’d purchased he spent more time on the phone sorting out other worker’s problems than on my car. After several hours he said the video wont work (sound familiar?) and it must be faulty and I should send it back. He put the PCM back in as before and was out of there. So, I thought, do I get someone else in or have a crack myself. I watched your video a few more times and through, why not give it a go! Slowly and watching your video on the iPad every step of the way (if you see a lot of downloads from Sydney, Australia that would be me ) I hooked it up and CarPlay popped up on the screen - Oh what a feeling!! But wait, Hold on, no sound. I messaged Ivan at Joyeauto (we already had a chat open for several questions previously) and we discovered I needed to take the fiber optic cable (orange one) from one 48pin plug to the other. Hey presto it works!! Mate, I couldn’t have done this without you. Love your channel keep giving us that great content Thanks Again David

[@AutoAmateur]

Thanks David!! This is awesome!! You made my day. Cheers and well done!

[@ianreadman]

Wowza, you're a patient man James, flippin great job! After watching this I realize its waayyyy beyond me, so for now I'll stick with just Bluetooth streaming from my phone!!! Keep the great content coming.

[@AutoAmateur]

Thanks Ian!! Appreciate it!! Even though you're not going ahead with the job, I'm glad to hear that my video helped you with your decision. This is the type of job where if you get stuck or make a mistake, it's probably going to be a costly one.

[@laurentMarcDarbois-ko3wu]

Many thanks Jame for the very detailed tutorials about joyauto installation! I probably wouldn’t have been able to install it if it weren’t for you so kudos to you! Many many thanks once again :))

[@AutoAmateur]

You are welcome! So glad it helped!

[@dennismccool8760]

Never in a million years, for me. Congratulations to you.

[@All993]

I really like how you describe what you’re thinking so we can follow your process. Thanks for another terrific video.

[@AutoAmateur]

Thanks mate!!

[@Gheddy]

Just ordered the joyeauto kit for my 2014 991 Turbo S and I'm excited to do this project. Your video very much lessens the fear and reluctance to dive into the project. Excellent video!

[@tp0365]

I just ordered the parts from Aliexpress after seeing your video. Great job!!!!!!! Now I need to get the parts arrived, and my fingers crossed. Thank you.

[@AutoAmateur]

Good luck! Let me know if you need any help.

[@tp0365]

@@AutoAmateurWhat fuse box location did you use from the driver side? Did you use the switched fuse? Thank you in advance.

[@AutoAmateur]

@@tp0365 Send me an email to [e-mail] and I'll send you a photo of my fuse box.

[@pvg00]

Well done James. Hopefully you give confidence to others to try this, mostly because you kept going until it was done. It truly is the best video out there as I’ve looked in the past and been disappointed by the offerings. Cheers and happy CarPlaying!

[@AutoAmateur]

Thanks Peter!! Appreciate the feedback!!! 🤩👍

[@genestoegbauer9859]

You are fearless. Very inspiring. I want to put a new head unit in my 997.1 but still don’t have the courage to try to wire it myself. I also don’t want to pay $1,400 to have a shop do it. Thanks for all the great content.

[@jonahwassermann5170]

Thank you so much for this excellent video! Even though I bought my product from merge screens and it was for a 2013 Boxster, you video was extremely helpful as the units seemed to be identical and the cars interior very similar.

[@AutoAmateur]

Glad the video was helpful even though you had a different car. Awesome!!

[@NeoAndersonReloaded]

I love doing things I thought i couldnt do but i figure it out. Then you look back like its possible!

[@AutoAmateur]

Right!!

[@Rob-ty3ig]

off to tackle my install tomorrow on my boxster. watched the video several times o i hope im ready. great video

[@AutoAmateur]

Hit me up if you need any help! More than happy to. Good luck

[@Rob-ty3ig]

@@AutoAmateur appreciate it, honestly your video on this was amazing, in fact you are my go to when i need to do something on my boxster. got it all fitted and working, i have android phone so need to work out how i display just the apps i want, plus as im the uk i wired the fuse on the passenger side and despite all the other wires being long this one is pretty short, so i may cut the fuse off and extend the wire so i can fit it under carpet. found a fuse that isnt on 24/7 aswell.

[@chet4chat]

Mr Auto, Sir (honorific is well deserved) - 1) Found something on Rennlist (tm?) that referred to swapping 2 fiber optic cables from OEM harness to new input to PCM. After changing this, input selection and sound works. 2) Yes power to Joyauto unit live, using empty space in row D (D9?). Audio from iPhone plays thru stereo via USB connection to JoyeAuto. Video via USB or Wifi/Bluetooth not yet functional. Getting closer!

[@AutoAmateur]

Nice one!!! Ok, the first part rings a bell. There is a fiber optic cable (a black one I think) that is plugged into the large OEM multi-pin wiring harness that needs to be pulled out and plugged directly into the back of the new Joyeauto extension multi-pin wiring harness. In my video there is a moment towards the end where I show where I got stuck. This was part of that issue. The other issue was that those plugs into the big black multi-pin wiring harness weren’t “clicked” in all the way. They needed a really forceful show to connect up. Once they were together properly I suddenly got the video input working.

[@thomdunaway2084]

This tutorial made this install fast and easy. I watched it twice before starting and was able to go through the entire process without having to stop. Thanks for a great and useful video. I do need to check that my fuse is switched, but other than that, all works fine. I even installed the backup camera at the same time. That added many more hours to the project. I have a Boxster, so Auto Amateur's video on this did not exactly help with the wire run, but they did help with the bumper removal which was less daunting that I had expected. Thanks!

[@Dino-987.2]

Where did you place the bulk connector? I also have a Boxster and the available space limited. Having trouble getting the head unit to fit all the way back. Thanks

[@texasspartan86]

Thank you for this video DIY. I watched it several times before installing the JoyeAuto into my '13 981. Added the Nakita backup camera and love the CarPlay addition. Thanks again, not sure I would have tried it without this video.

[@AutoAmateur]

Thanks John! Glad it helped!

[@cntdrv5556]

TexasSpartan, what unit do you have in your '13 981? I have a '14 981 with a CDR31. Do you have the same CDR unit? If so, how was the install?

[@texasspartan86]

@@cntdrv5556 I have the PCM 3.1 in my ‘13 so the install would not be the same. I think JoyeAuto makes a unit for your PCM but not certain.

[@victorcortes17]

Thank you Mate! you just made my day, I'm picking up a 2015 911 on Monday and this is the 1st mod I'm going to do!

[@AutoAmateur]

That’s awesome! Free shipping and a 20% discount off MRSP if you get it from my website! 🥳🥳🥳

[@victorcortes17]

@@AutoAmateur love your videos! Just got a 2015 Porsche Carrera exactly like yours. Same color as well. Can’t wait to mod it.

[@scottoconnor3484]

James, Your video gave me the confidence and inspiration to install a Carplay module in my Panamera Turbo. I went with NM Automotive’s unit. Nick Marquis, the principal, has been great to work with answering any questions. I have since purchased another Porsche, 2012.5 991 2S, and will be tackling the Carplay on it next.

[@AutoAmateur]

That’s awesome! I’ve heard good things about the NM product too. Glad it worked out for you! Good stuff! 👍

[@tedjohnson64]

Very impressive tutorial! Am surprised the OEM Porsche head unit is able to be disassembled; I would’ve thought it would be a single monolithic unit.

[@AutoAmateur]

Thank you!

[@rhdjonn]

Just purchased my Mine can’t wait to install

[@997GURU]

Well Done as allways James ! Kudos for tackling the Challenge

[@AutoAmateur]

Thanks Trond!!

[@dailydriven991]

Thank you so much for this video. I just installed the same kit in my 991.1 and this made it a breeze. About 2 hrs start to finish 🤘🏻

[@AutoAmateur]

That’s a great time! You did really well!!

[@dailydriven991]

@@AutoAmateur thanks! It helps when someone else does all the trial and error. Thanks to the video it was all plug and play for me 👍🏻

[@coolcarporsche6819]

Great work ! Shame they don't do a similar kit for my 997.1, would love car play in there.

[@AutoAmateur]

Yeah, I bet it’s because the PCM screen isn’t capable of the video output. In my 997 I went full aftermarket and replaced my OEM PCM with a Sony unit that has CarPlay. Worked great but I didn’t really ever liked how it looked.

[@neilschneider7367]

Fantastic job. I have considered doing this myself. I can see it is a big job. Thank you for doing it.

[@AutoAmateur]

Thanks Neil! If you have any questions if / when you attempt this, let me know!

[@ChrisLeiter]

Glad to see this is relatively straightforward. I've done far more complex modifications to cars and other things over the years, and this is definitely one of the features that I need to have in my car - currently looking at a 2015 GTS - since having Wireless CarPlay in my daily has been so amazing

[@BlackLung911]

The main unit is nice & compact compared to the MMI & AMI boxes used in other car makes.

[@neilschneider1518]

Maybe you could do a video demonstrating how the apple car play looks on you the PCM. How MAPs looks, how it responds etc.

[@AutoAmateur]

Great suggestion! On it! 🤩👍

[@MrLargo-ov1fm]

Such an awesome video, thanks for taking the time and detail to do it right! I installed this on my 2011 Cayenne S, and it is so great! Absolutely, perfect and really updates the tired PCM-I don't look at my phone anymore while driving, too. I wouldn't have trusted this product from China, and the detailed install, if not for this video. I am amazed not a wire was needed to be stripped, spliced, or crimped. Everything falls into place perfectly. This is even better than most factory installed CarPlay as it links wirelessly upon start up. Ultimately, it is not as hard as it looks-it is worth it! A few notes/speedbumps from my install: My problem was video would show after pressing NAVI, but no sound. 1.This overall theory needs to be stressed: the sound from CarPlay module comes through the standard PCM AUX input, and you have to press that prior to the NAVI button, which activates CarPlay on the screen. If you don't press AUX first, it will play whatever audio you are on, while showing CarPlay. Just leave your source on AUX and your car will seamlessly go to CarPlay every time automatically on startup. I had disabled and hid the AUX button, previously, since I never used this older technology, instead using AUX BT (which I now disable/hide in favor for the JoyeAuto CarPlay). I could not find a way to unhide the AUX input and ultimately had to do a PCM reset, to have it show up again. After performing this reset, it appears and you can then select it, and have sound and full functionality. Perform a PCM handover (also known as a PCM hard reset): Press and hold the Info button for approximately 10 seconds until the PCM reboots. Immediately select the following from the CAR>>OPTION>>Set PCM System>>Reset PCM>>Vehicle Handover>>Yes>>Yes Press and hold the Info button for approximately 10 seconds until the PCM reboots. 2. JoyeAuto is now including 6 screw mounts (screw 2 together (x3) for a tall support) for the circuit board install, so it sits higher and perfectly above the existing boards. 3. Turn off AUX/BT and just commit to using CarPlay fully. This reduces connectivity and calling issues, and just simplifies everything. Bottom line, you won't need the old PCM interface anymore. 4. Fuse board spot for Cayenne, is on the left side of the driver side dashboard, where the dash faces the door. Pop off this panel and plug in fuse into a vacant spot that turns on and off with the key in and out of the ignition. 5. Make sure to read and follow comments/tips from Fastpitch Net, very helpful must read notes! 6. SAT still works as a source in case you ever want to go back and use Sirius XM like normal, however, there is a CarPlay app for that, so you can just stay there and use that instead. 7. Make sure to go into settings and have the microphone do an automatic adjustment. My callers were getting echo when talking handsfree, and this setting auto adjustment instantly fixed it. Feel free to ask any questions!

[@obwonknobe]

Thanks Mr Largo, Can I ask how you do #7? Where do you go into settings to have the "microphone do an automatic adjustment"? My voice quality to outside callers is terrible and distant. This is the first I have seen of this suggestion. Maybe I just missed the setting. Is this on the "settings" icon on the CarPlay screen (displayed on the cars PCM display)? Wondering if my version is missing that option on the Joyeauto installation.

[@jnelson7683]

you are saying it right now James....I agree I want to keep stock in my 997 C4S but really want airplay, so...

[@AutoAmateur]

Hahaha. Decisions, decisions!! :-)

[@laurencegibbs3640]

Really enjoy watching your videos. Only problem is I really want 991 now. Not a bad problem to have.

[@AutoAmateur]

Hahaha! That’s a nice problem to have. 🤣🙌

[@foueddallali426]

thank you very much for this video ...it is really the best on youtube! what a fantastic job you did... i have a porche cayenne S 2013 model PCM 3.1 and i want really to install this feature in my car but i don't know anybody to do like your precious work . .. which advises you recommended and especially which mistakes i should avoid ... thank you again

[@AutoAmateur]

Thank you! I really appreciate the feedback! 🤩🙌

[@dyrkzapata]

Great installation video! Been thinking about doing this, and now I feel more confident I can. Looking forward to receiving my joyeauto kit. Thanks for taking the time to make this educational video.

[@AutoAmateur]

Awesome! Please feel free to give me a shout if you need any help talking through the install. Good look!!

[@AutoAmateur]

“Luck”! 🙄🤦🏼‍♂️

[@dyrkzapata]

I ordered the Joyeauto kit off of aliexpress on 4/17, received it 4/24 (very quick) and installed it today (4/25). Thanks a lot for the time in making the install video. Very helpful. I had a couple of “uh-oh” moments. I needed to transfer the fiber optic cable from the OEM 48 pin connector to the new one. I had a really hard time putting the joyeauto connector box under the steering wheel. I found an area further back, above the pedals. I secured it with zip ties so it wouldn’t interfere with driving should it get loose. I also had an “oh-s**t” moment when the video cable came off of the motherboard. The female part of the plug that is supposed to be fixed to the board came off. I was able to reconnect it, but that means it’s not as secure as it should be. I also ended up getting a small “nick” on my screen. Bummer, but oh well. I know you said to be careful, but apparently I wasn’t careful enough. I would suggest to others that they tape some cardboard over the screen while work is being performed. After the install I did notice my one touch up/down on my windows didn’t work anymore. It started working again, but my passenger window still doesn’t “one touch”. I’m hoping it resets/fixes it self. (My car is a 2015 991 S cabriolet). I’m looking at adding another mod to lower/raise the roof with the remote. Just waiting for my Smart Top (from mods4cars) to arrive. Oh, you also said you didn’t receive enough screws. The store I ordered my kit from said that if you have XM you should ask for extra screws. I have XM, so I asked for extra screws and I received them. They gave me six. However I was only able to use 4 because of interference with existing components. I also found out that some of the ribbon tape connections weren’t properly made. Once I reconnected them it worked.

[@nickbohn2542]

Thanks for this video I followed step by step today and love the results in my 981 cayman Note the joyeauto now comes with 6 T8 extension screws so you can screw down all three points of contact on the new motherboard-they mush have seen your video!!

[@AutoAmateur]

Haha. They did! 🤣👍 Cheers Nick! Well done!

[@cntdrv5556]

Nick, I have a 14 Cayman S with a CDR 31. Do you have the same radio? If so, how was the install?

[@AutoAmateur]

@@cntdrv5556 I now have a CRD-31 version available on AutoAmateur.com for the same price with free shipping.

[@allynwithington]

This video is actually awesome. Thank you James for taking the time to share your experience. I've just completed the same in my 981S and without your video I would have taken loads longer. With the Fastpitch Net additional comments about optical audio, these resources are fantastic for folks who are equally scared to do this type of thing to relatively expensive cars. Absolutely brilliant channel - following now - well done James!

[@allynwithington]

Oh yeah, I also used this as reference on Boxa.net forum www.boxa.net/forum/topic/85596-981-apple-carplay-add-on-to-pcm-31/

[@AutoAmateur]

Thanks Allyn!! Appreciate it!! 🤩🙌

[@mariodesmo]

I've thought about installing this into my 991 but I just don't listen to the radio enough. It would be nice to have the Apple maps on the display however. IMHO the Apple map app is better than any OEM map display/unit. I would tie wrap the bundle of wires together to avoid noises under the dash when driving. Overall, job well done!

[@AutoAmateur]

Great suggestion! I think I'll do that! Thanks Mario!

[@extremoenduro]

Super big thank you for this video. Very useful as many others on you channel! (up & running on a 991.1) Congratulations for your job and attitude. Regards from Madrid 😉 Ivan

[@AutoAmateur]

Cheers Ivan! Thanks so much!

[@kam1996]

Another job well done. I just ordered mine just because of this video. I HOPE you will be around to answer questions when my unit arrives. :)

[@AutoAmateur]

Haha. You bet!! Hit me up at [e-mail]

[@kam1996]

@@AutoAmateur will do, thanks brother

[@Tdeegs]

Ok so again you hit a home run, very impressive!!! I wondered if/when this would be available. I think however I will take it into a professional and go golfing LOL. I engineer buildings for a living and I think I will stick to my strengths on this one! Well done!!!

[@AutoAmateur]

Haha. Fair enough. Thanks Thomas!! 😁👍

[@Tdeegs]

James I went for it and installed carplay myself woo-hoo!!! Thank you for your video, you made it really easy actually. 👊 A note for viewers. The sound would not work. I have the Bose upgrade and had to move the two orange wires from original harness to the new harness and bam it worked! 😎 Thanks again you totally rock!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@AutoAmateur]

Ha! Cheers Tom!! Awesome!!! 🥳🥳🥳🥳👍

[@taylor315]

Definitely looking into this. I want car play for my Macan so bad

[@AutoAmateur]

Hit me up! I’ll hook you up.

[@Phantom-pg3tv]

Great installation video. I’m tempted to do this soon.

[@AutoAmateur]

You won’t regret it. It’s awesome!! Let me know if I can help.

[@NotoriousDom]

991 Turbo S here. You want to take a trip to CT and do this with me!?!? Great vid. Hoping you do a steering wheel swap soon so I can follow that.

[@AutoAmateur]

Haha. I used to live in New Haven CT. Where are you?? If I’m that way for business in the month or so I’d happily swing by to do the job for you. 😆👍

[@NotoriousDom]

@@AutoAmateur Darien. Im seriously thinking about this and also as stated, a steering wheel swap...add that to your videos!!

[@royramdeen8864]

You are the Bomb Techno James.. well done!

[@AutoAmateur]

Hahaha. Thanks! 🤣🙌

[@RenierRivas]

I just watched this entire video out of curiosity because i was thinking of buying an older 911! lol

[@auto-programming8521]

BEST VIDEO IN THE WORLD MORE VIDEOS PLEASE MASTER CARPLAY HHH GOOD MAN

[@MarriedTooTheMiles]

If you can, I can…. Thanks for the confidence

[@wernerengel6357]

You seem to have infinite patience James. I lost it when I couldn’t gat the CD player to change discs on my 997 Turbo. 😁

[@AutoAmateur]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 👍

[@rhaqbani]

Thank you 😊 great work I ordered one to my 911.1 I hope everything go smoothly all the best 👍

[@AutoAmateur]

Let me know if you get stuck or if you need any help!

[@rhaqbani]

@@AutoAmateur was bit hard all working fine I'm happy with it guys from joyeauto they where very helpful via WhatsApp, working with andriod wireless fine

[@ratephi]

Thanks for the great tutorial James! I'm thinking of buying the kit and install it myself, is this kit something you would still recommend? Or would you suggest looking at other options?

[@AutoAmateur]

Thank you!! Absolutely. It works so well and I’ve now installed it in over a hundred Porsches at this point. Check out my website for discounts!

[@user-st4ut7zb2p]

Thanks for your tutorial installed the module ordered at Auto Amateur, works well!

[@AutoAmateur]

AWESOME!! Great to hear!

[@D992]

Great video and thank you for doing it. I have the appalling CDR31 HU in my 981. This looks like a viable update.

[@cntdrv5556]

dibbs26, I have the same CDR31 in my 981. Have you done this install with that unit? If so, did it go with the CDR31?

[@D992]

I haven’t tried it yet 👍🏼. I do need to find a Bluetooth device to enable me to at least play music via the speakers 🙄🙄👍🏼🤦🏻‍♂️

[@JohnRobbfl]

Around 22:00 in, before you reassemble the PCM I see your boards are loose. I feel that's what happened when mine was done and I have a vibration that happens around 70MPH that sounds like it's coming from the inside of the unit. I'm about to take mine apart to try and track it down... Great video!

[@AutoAmateur]

Thanks John!! Yes, I would need another couple of the copper screw extenders to secure the board on the other side. That could be it. However, with the PCM unit reassembled, it’s nicely compacted together by the ribbon cables. I would be surprised if there is any wiggle room. Worth a look though!!

[@JohnRobbfl]

@@AutoAmateur It's an interesting vibration that only happens around 70-74mph, and I'm not 100% sure it is inside the unit, but that's where it appears to come from, and it does sound like something solid is loose and vibrating against the metal housing. I didn't do my install and don't actually know where they put the CarPlay module - that could be the vibration in my case as well. You're right though, there are very few videos that show how to do the install and yours is the best. I might have attempted myself had your video been around. I may upgrade to the Wireless CarPlay kit now that I've seen your video - thanks!

[@AutoAmateur]

@@JohnRobbfl Thanks! Good luck! Let me know what you find out. Would be good to see if there is anything I still need to do to my install to prevent the same thing from happening. Cheers!

[@K1dPhresh1]

Nice work!! I remember putting a new head unit in my e46 M3 and running the back up camera and GPS and blah, blah, blah. They can be a pain in the ass and I completely agree....electronics is for the birds. Side note: I think this is the longest AutoAmateur video to date! Almost 45 minutes!! Congrats on the installation and the long video! So tomorrow are we going to see a turbo kit or GT3 suspension going in or something?

[@AutoAmateur]

Hahaha. Hell no. I need a day off. 🤣👍

[@wilberteverhart5723]

Update: Local car stereo shop quoted me 4 to 6 hours to install the rear camera option on the Joy Auto mod at $150 per hour. So I studied several more videos and stuck my borescope camera into various nooks and crannies. I decided I could do it for less t6han $600. Took off the bumper and ran my wires around the RIGHT side of the car went behind the taillight. and into the rubber seals being careful to keep the wires clear of convertible top guillotines. then i tested the camera and Oh Joy! it works great. even hast the little car silhouette when you get close to an immoveable object. Went to my local market to get some essential items (butter and Glenlivet) and when I got back to the car I noticed the rear windows were still down with the top up. I hadn't noticed when i parked and put the top up, but the front windows didn't come up when the top reached full lock but came up with the switches. So happy with Carplay mod and rear camera but cant live with back windows down. What did I do wrong.BTW, I am going to stow the JA box to the passenger side beneath the kick panel were you access the cabin air filter.

[@AutoAmateur]

Once you get the JoyeAuto unit installed (2 hour job if you’ve done it before), it shouldn’t take more than 3 hours to do the back-up camera. 4 to 6 hours sounds a shop that doesn’t know what they’re doing.

[@wilberteverhart5723]

@@AutoAmateur Yep, i probably took three hours which included rereviewing the video and stopping to talk to each of my neighbors who came by. I did not have to drill any holes for the wiring, but I did initially route the cable so that it interfered with the rear quarter windows (cab). Electrical expert at the dealership spotted it and i was able to reroute and all is well. Bert

[@davidspencer9360]

I am impressed. I replaced the head unit on a 997 and that drove me mad, so to see how you did this has inspired me to maybe do the same on my 991. Over in the UK for my 997 at least the connectors were different for a uk example to the euro style, so I am guessing you buy only from suppliers in your country to get it right. May sound obvious but over here in Europe it’s easy to get items shipped from the continent to maybe save on price.

[@gvahan]

Thanks mate! Just ordered this and will tackle the project...

[@sarcodiauk2921]

Well done ....heave a sigh of relief and enjoy your new system.👍

[@AutoAmateur]

Thanks!!

[@buffster888]

I just did it following your video step by step and it totally worked! Btw, my passenger seat controls seemed to have stopped working after installing. Could it be related?

[@AutoAmateur]

Well done!! I don’t know how your install may have affected the passenger side seat controls. The only way it might have done is if you tripped that particular fuse in your fuse box while you were powering up the JoyeAuto box. Check your owner’s manual for the fuse box map and check the one for your seats.

[@rafaelbriceno2683]

James what a great job. Con gra tu la tions. I'm happy for you and enjoy a lot!!!

[@AutoAmateur]

Thanks Rafael!!! 🤩🙌

[@timothyhess1908]

Thank you for this tutorial. I am ordering mine for my 2011 Cayenne S next week!

[@AutoAmateur]

Awesome! Good choice! If you buy it directly from online store, you get a special discount as well as free shipping! AutoAmateur.com/shop

[@AutoAmateur]

p.s. Where ever you buy it from, please give me a shout if you have any questions or run into any issues during the install. Happy to help!

[@timothyhess1908]

@@AutoAmateur Great discount! I will purchase it from you then. Thank you!

[@FlipITGarage]

Great video! Very informative 🤙🏽

[@AutoAmateur]

Glad you liked it!

[@DennisPost]

Hat of to you, looks great. Happy to have not pursued the purchase. A tat to risky for me. Well done!

[@AutoAmateur]

It definitely gets a bit hairy in a few places!! Thanks Dennis!

[@philipwatkins8157]

Exceptional video.. About to collect a 2016 Cayman GTS and hope to do the same; whether I do it get it done, let's see but you've done an amazing, well presented and instructional video. Thank you Just have to add that if ANYONE has done this to their 981 Cayman or Boxster, how well did it go and was there space for the Joyeaux unit and where?

[@AutoAmateur]

I just installed this in a 981 Boxster yesterday and the job was identical to the 991. Enough space, no issues. Hit me up if you need any help! Thanks!!

[@rvfan96]

I have looked and looked to find a video like this and I must thank you for your very detailed video. Although mine is Android+997.2, I don't think it would be much different. Still looking pretty daunting job to tackle on but at least now I know what it involves in. By the way you put the JoyeAuto unit under the steering column but I was wondering if you held it in place with anything such as ziptie, double sided tape and so on. The space looked like it's a pretty tight fit and the unit wouldn't come out of that spot easily but I wouldn't like it if it rattles when I drive only because I didn't hold it in place with some sort of fastening method. 2 constructive criticisms are that your background musics are very cheesy (I respect your taste though) that I am not sure if they suit to these type of Porsche videos and that you put reverse rolling /dissolving effects on the captions that show the first sentence the last. It makes the viewers not able to see the whole captions clearly. No intentions to insult you in any way but just my thoughts. Thank you very much again for your helpful videos.

[@AutoAmateur]

For me, I'm able to store the device under my steering column, in the space between the trim and the column but that's only because I have the steering wheel all the way out and up, to accommodate my height. Most people can't use that space and therefore secure the box and the cables to the upper left side of the driver's footwell. That's a great observation!

[@AutoAmateur]

p.s. Thanks for the feedback on the video too! Noted!! Appreciate it.

[@fishdaddy4797]

Another great how-to video ... an instant classic. Thanks for putting it together.

[@AutoAmateur]

Thank you!! 🤩🙌

[@asanthadenz]

thanks mate - your guide really helped me

[@AutoAmateur]

You’re very welcome! Great to hear!

[@justin.bergmann]

Great job! I’m going to give it a go. Can you confirm all OEM functions/options are retained, ie parking sensors, etc. I know this took a lot of work so thank you very much!

[@AutoAmateur]

Yup. Everything OEM still works, you just now have an extra Aux input that gives you CarPlay.

[@simonlaland]

Joyeauto support have just told me how to move the status bar from the left to right side: settings, CarPlay, password 1123 then the option to change to right hand drive is the top line

[@AutoAmateur]

Nice! Thanks!

[@jltodd1789]

Wow! What a great video and great guy! Having said that - I think I'll seek out a professional.

[@AutoAmateur]

Ha! Thanks JL! Cheers.

[@cabbys]

Great job. Any thoughts on installing a backup camera at the same time on a 2015 911S? Excellent detailed video. Definitely a job that requires patience and a bit of support.

[@AutoAmateur]

Thanks so much! Installing the back-up cameras physically is quite a tricky job to do alone, but once you have the wires inside the cabin it's super easy to plug them into the AppleCar Play JoyeAuto device and have them appear on the screen. The challenge with the cameras is removing the front and rear bumpers and then snaking the wiring inside the cabin and then figuring out the best way to give them both power. I believe the rear camera needs to tap into your rear brake lights and the front camera can wire directly into your fuse box. A friend of mine just attempted this job (completed it successfully) and it took him all weekend. If I can find that much free time, I'm quite tempted to try it out. If nothing else, it will make for a great video! :-)

[@zhili4132]

Congrats James, rally nice job and video! I am about to install the unit by myself to my 16 Panamera GTS. I do have a question regarding connection of the fuse to the car fuse box, wondering which slot# should I choose? From the forum I have been seeing discussion about that fuse should be plugged in to slot that cut off if the car power off (some slots are always ON I guess), any instructions regarding this part? Thanks a lot and congrats again!

[@AutoAmateur]

Hi there! Thanks for your email too. I sent you a photo of my fuse box to show which port I used. Good luck and let me know if you have any other questions!

[@ivorcomment3782]

Zhi Li I’m also going to fit to my Panamera and am interested in which fuse location was used

[@blackmanxrjc]

Wow - this is one of the best DIY vids I've seen! I don't know if you've discouraged me or encouraged me! 👍 How did you end up securing the unit under the dash. Also, what is the purpose of the USB Cable?

[@AutoAmateur]

The USB cable is for Android phones when you want to mirror them. I never use them or install them in any of the cars I work on.

[@AutoAmateur]

Thanks Richard! I mount the unit under the steering column, up and under the driver’s footwell using cable ties and Velcro. All of the wires are hidden away inside the steering trim.

[@aquaman0602]

Hi James. Just ordered the unit for the upgrade. Should be doing the install in early May when the car come out of storage. Your video is excellent and I’ll have my iPad going next to me every step of the way. Would be kind enough to link any other sites you used to get some more installation instructions? Thx...

[@AutoAmateur]

Hey Tony! Nice one! One of the reasons I made the video actually was because the instructions that came with the device weren’t great and the stuff I could find online was equally terrible. If you need any help during your installation please hit me up at [e-mail]. Happy to answer questions or even jump on a call or FaceTime if you want to. Happy to help. Cheers!

[@aquaman0602]

Thanks for the reply... will let you know how it goes and appreciate the offer to assist.

[@AutoAmateur]

You bet!

[@aquaman0602]

Hi James. Just finished installing the CarPlay. Much easier than I thought it would be. Your video helped out a bunch, especially when it came to disassembling the head unit and making sense of the wiring harnesses. When I started testing, I wasn’t getting any audio, but thankfully, one of the comments let me know about the fiber optic cables. Still trying to figure out where I’m going to hide the box. Thx again.

[@AutoAmateur]

Nice one Tony, thanks!! Congratulations on a job well done!

[@LifeExplanatory]

LOVE this! I need to do it to my .1 C4S after Christmas 🙌🏽

[@AutoAmateur]

Haha. Thanks! Merry Christmas! 🤩🙌

[@americantipsniquim8417]

That's awesome ! Exactly what I was looking

[@AutoAmateur]

Get a 20% discount if you buy it from my online store at AutoAmateur.com/shop ! 🥳🥳🥳

[@DJusdado]

Your video was truly helpful! Thank you. However, after installation, this module has discharged two batteries already (one - I thought it was old, two - I realized it was the radio). Do you know if I have done something wrong? I'm thinking on returning it back now... Thanks!!

[@AutoAmateur]

You’re using the wrong fuse slot. You need to make sure you’re using a switched fuse which means the slot powers on and off with the ignition.

[@raid9535]

great Video. I had to reconfigure the switches on the external gadget and everything works well and connects with any iPhone. the only issue I'm facing now is connecting it to my android. Nothing I did worked till now. Any tips out there to help me fix this problem??

[@AutoAmateur]

Try using the USB cable first. Once connected, your wireless connection should pick up the next time you’re using the unit.

[@sallywilliamson8181]

Hi James. great video! i have one install in my wife Macan and everything works really well except when she calls from her car the receiver of call hears and echo of their voice coming back to them. Just wondering if you have any suggestions please?

[@AutoAmateur]

Hi there! I have encountered this issue with one or two installs. I think it comes down to a combination of the quality of the microphone and how securely it's mounted. For my own 911, I found that mounting the microphone inside the steering wheel column, next to the factory microphone, has worked very well for me. I don't seem to have any issues with echos or voice quality. A simple solution might be to invest in a better microphone to be honest. You can pick up a decent quality microphone from Amazon for anywhere between $10 to $15. It's just a simple plug and plug microphone.

[@sallywilliamson8181]

@@AutoAmateur thanks James. appreciated and try that.

[@l8apex329]

Excellent tutorial, thanks. But, question. You say the Chrono dial face was a 5 out of 10 and this an 8 or 9 out of 10. What would you say an engine swap is on difficulty? Or, perhaps replacing gears in the PDK? Maybe you explained your scale before and I missed it. Keep up the good work.

[@Joeridwt]

Awesome tutorial! Thanks for sharing! Do you have any idea, how much time it costed you to finish the installation?

[@AutoAmateur]

Thanks so much Joeri! Not including the time spent with the cameras and filming the whole thing, I would say the job will take anyone 2 hours. The only reason it would take longer is if you find the video or audio doesn't function after you've put everything back together. Some people find they haven't put some of the ribbon cables back into their ports / sockets correctly and have to go back and just make sure everything is hooked up the way it should be. In which case that might take you another hour.

[@Joeridwt]

@@AutoAmateur Tyvm for the answer!

[@janjohansson2817]

Good work mate.

[@AutoAmateur]

Thanks!! 🤩👍

[@MrStevebeech]

Excellent vid 🥂 very informative. Does this system work with the Kayenne, it’s 2012 with Bose. Thanks in advance 👍

[@AutoAmateur]

It should, yes. You either have CDR-31 or PCM 3.1. If you email me a photo of your head unit to [e-mail] I can confirm which one for you.

[@MrStevebeech]

@@AutoAmateur thank you 🍻

[@richardnorris7302]

Excellent video, I'm just working through this and it worked first time. The only issue I have is getting the PCM unit back in to the dash, the extra wiring is stopping it going all the way in. Any tips on this?

[@AutoAmateur]

Thanks Richard. Glad it helped. Yes, it's a tight squeeze back there but with the right 'finagling' it will fit. I believe there are some open spaces below the PCM which can take some of the wiring and try to make sure the black wiring harness (cube like connection) is over to the right hand side of the space.

[@sambennett4103]

What is the AUX adapter actually doing? Is it just to stop you using the port as the Carplay is attached to it?

[@lesp315]

This is fantastic post. Thank you.

[@AutoAmateur]

Cheers!

[@DMRCNPYR]

Hi, i have just installed the Joyeauto to my cayenne following your video. Thanx a lot. İ just wonder that the HDMI port is working or not?

[@lifehackertips]

27:30 doesn’t the Cayenne already have a microphone for talking on the phone? Why the second microphone?

[@AutoAmateur]

The second microphone is for the Joyeauto unit that allows you to talk to Siri and Hey Google etc. The device doesn’t get integrated into Porsche’s microphone.

[@laich71]

Great guide. One question, does this disable the pcm maps on the head unit or the dial display?

[@AutoAmateur]

No! You’re good. All of the PCM stuff continues to work as normal

[@wilberteverhart5723]

Just ran into two hitches. First the good news: kit now ships with double standoffs to get the board up higher. the bad news, they appear to have changed the Sirius antenna connector and nit now is still too high. So, I temp pulled the Sirius board. Secondly, I am having a very hard time getting the fiber optic (Bose) out of the original connector. I dont want to mess them up because replacement would be hell. how did you or anybody get them out>

[@AutoAmateur]

Hey Wilbert! For the board, you can place the board on top of the XM board and only fix two of the three screws down if necessary. Just put the third one in loosely. Once the pcm unit is back together it all sits together fine. For the fiber optic wires, you need to use a small flat head screwdriver to depress the small black retaining clip on the side. The black plug with the two wires comes out in one piece.

[@bertever]

@@AutoAmateur thanks. I did it. Broke the tab on the old plug but hey it’s not going to be used anymore.

[@vinreddy]

Thank you for this excellent video! Quick question-- I added the mother board today and have the PCM back together awaiting reinstallation tomorrow. What settings do I need to have the dip switches set on the Joyeauto box? I am only adding CarPlay, no cameras at this time.

[@AutoAmateur]

You should just be ok with the default settings. Don’t touch anything! 🙃👍

[@ViennaDisco]

Thank you for this, by far the best DIY out there. Question, since you have SirusXM. Can you listen to it while also in Carplay?

[@AutoAmateur]

Thanks! Great question. I will have to check, but I don't think so. The CarPlay app comes in like an Aux input. So when you select it, it 'owns' the audio input and what you listen to.

[@jasjeetsuri]

You can listen to any input whilst the CarPlay screen is on. So you can be in Apple Maps, source set to Sirius (i only tested FM Radio), and control radio from the dash screen.

[@nigelphipps2785]

I just installed the JoyeAuto in my 991.1 yesterday. I couldn’t have done it without your great videos. My only snafu was removing the orange Bose wiring and then mistakenly reinstalling it in the same place. I do have one question. You mentioned secured the box with zip-ties. Do you have any suggested in this regard?

[@AutoAmateur]

Nice work Nigel! Great job. For the zip-ties, I used black ones that I bought from Amazon which were approximately 12 inches long. I wrapped several around the JoyeAuto unit first to create a 'mesh' of tight lines for me to use to mount the box on the size of the car. I then used another zip tie, fed through the mesh I created around the box, to then attach everything to the side of the car and pull it tight. I'm maybe not explaining that very well... hit me up at [e-mail] if you need more... cheers! James

[@nigelphipps2785]

@@AutoAmateur Thanks James. Big fan. I think I understand what you did. My next job is the backup camera. Yikes!