Bluetooth Conversion
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Topic: Bluetooth Conversion
Posted By: Joseph
Subject: Bluetooth Conversion
Date Posted: 08-October-2003 at 19:09
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I have a 2002 M5 with the full comms pack. This means I have the now very old motorola phone. I currently have a Sony Ericssonas my mainphone and when I get into the car I divert calls to the sim in the motorola. Does anyone know anything about the bluetooth car kit and whether it is available as a retorfit? I can't find any information on the BMW website.
Cheers ------------- Regards, Joseph 2002 Carbon Black E39 M5 |
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Posted By: Jimmy
Date Posted: 19-October-2003 at 00:15
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Just have the latest nokia one fitted, its now supposed to be compatible with most Bluetooth handset inc. sonyericsson, I have older version fitted and am waiting for the newr syle to come into stock as I use a nokia 6310i and an ericsson p800, blinding piece of kit if used with radio mute kit! ------------- Regards Jimmy 98 528se Tourer 97 328 Sport 97 3.2 saloon 88 B10 # 77 85 B9 86 M5 3.6 http:\\www.e28club.com - www.e28club.com |
Posted By: Joseph
Date Posted: 20-October-2003 at 15:16
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Jimmy
Thanks for the response. Do you know the cost of these? I have the SonyEricsson P800 too, will the latest style work with this? ------------- Regards, Joseph 2002 Carbon Black E39 M5 |
Posted By: Jimmy
Date Posted: 20-October-2003 at 15:21
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Leave it with me Joseph, I will get supply price and let you know. and also check compatibility with P800. ------------- Regards Jimmy 98 528se Tourer 97 328 Sport 97 3.2 saloon 88 B10 # 77 85 B9 86 M5 3.6 http:\\www.e28club.com - www.e28club.com |
Posted By: Colin68
Date Posted: 23-October-2003 at 01:53
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Having recently purchased an E46 320d there was a nokia kit installed when I bought the car. I had an 8310 so it was of no use with the phone kit so bought myself a 6310i via ebay and swapped the sim card over. I can now use the phone in the car and it is quite useful. The thing is do I have to have the bluetooth technology switched on for it to auto mute the radio when making or receiving calls ? I've noticed that when receiving calls the person has asked me to turn down the radio when I answer. Sorry if this sounds a bit lame but Im not sure if the kit is compatible or not although these type of phones have been out more than 2 years. Also, in the multi function steering wheel surely when I press the speech button the phone should automatically answer without having to touch the answer button on the phone. Any advice would be much appreciated. |
Posted By: Jimmy
Date Posted: 23-October-2003 at 11:20
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No, all you need to do is buy a radio mute kit which goes in line behind the radio itself, very easy to fit just plug and play, providing you have radio up front and not in the boot like me (wide sat nav) then its straightforward. ------------- Regards Jimmy 98 528se Tourer 97 328 Sport 97 3.2 saloon 88 B10 # 77 85 B9 86 M5 3.6 http:\\www.e28club.com - www.e28club.com |
Posted By: mikeythemini
Date Posted: 23-October-2003 at 23:59
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there is now an interface that plugs into the nokia cark91 normal hands free kit & bmw 3 series (non sat nav) that allows you to fully control the phone from the wheel & puts the phone display onto the stereo. Will check what other bmw's it fits. They are working on aversion fr bluetooth mike |
Posted By: Joseph
Date Posted: 01-January-2004 at 13:25
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I'm still having trouble finding any information as to whether BMW retrofit the bluetooth carkit - anyone had it done or know anything about it? ------------- Regards, Joseph 2002 Carbon Black E39 M5 |
Posted By: BOYBIMMERM3
Date Posted: 01-January-2004 at 14:03
| yes you can get a retrofit kit from bmw. i have fitted to e46 3 series and x5's. take about 8 hrs to fit. not sure how much the kit is, guess about 500 quid. can find out tomorrow. |
Posted By: Joseph
Date Posted: 01-January-2004 at 19:23
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Cheers BoyBimmerM3, i'd really appreciate it - also any information on what to ask for as i've tried several times at different dealerships but just get stonewalled i.e. "BMW do not retrofit them - they can only be obtained from the factory in Germany"!! ------------- Regards, Joseph 2002 Carbon Black E39 M5 |
Posted By: BOYBIMMERM3
Date Posted: 02-January-2004 at 19:01
| checked for you the kit is about £630 plus vat. if you p.m. your chassis no can get you the part no. |
Posted By: Peter H
Date Posted: 03-January-2004 at 19:44
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Bluetooth is Universal, any bluetooth equiped phone will work with any recieving system, check out Carphone warehouse for car Bluetooth Car kits, they stock most avaliable & are plugin & Play, Cost @£150 - 200 ish Hope this Helps ------------- Das Wolperdinger AHN-NYUNG-HEE GA-SEH-YO |
Posted By: Joseph
Date Posted: 04-January-2004 at 14:41
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Thanks BoyBimmer M3 - have sent you a PM. Peter H I need/want it to work with the multi-function steering wheel/ stereo so it needs to be the BMW kit unless anyone is aware of any other solution? ------------- Regards, Joseph 2002 Carbon Black E39 M5 |
Posted By: Peter H
Date Posted: 04-January-2004 at 15:40
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As far as i know it will interface with the Stereo but cannot say if it will be possible to link into wheel, Might be possible to interface bluetooth headunit with Multifunction wheel as most electronics can be linked ------------- Das Wolperdinger AHN-NYUNG-HEE GA-SEH-YO |
Posted By: Madrab
Date Posted: 22-January-2004 at 13:09
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Just for your info gents - http://www.bmw.co.uk/apm/corporate/news_index/0,3312,,00.html - http://www.bmw.co.uk/apm/corporate/news_index/0,3312,,00.html Found on the BMW Corporate site. Look under the topics on the right of the page marked 4 November 2003 - 08/11/03 Mobile phone legislation. Details what phones are compatible with the BMW Bluetooth system. ------------- 1990 E3o 325i Touring and she's definately a she! Pain in the ass sometimes but goes like a bunny :oD |
Posted By: Peter H
Date Posted: 22-January-2004 at 21:31
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BMW CarLetter on P28 ------------- Das Wolperdinger AHN-NYUNG-HEE GA-SEH-YO |
Posted By: Darrylp
Date Posted: 25-January-2004 at 12:35
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What does "BMW CarLetter on P28" mean and where do I find it? Darryl |
Posted By: Peter H
Date Posted: 25-January-2004 at 14:58
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BMW Car Magazing, Page28, Letters, Letter of month is about the standard fit BMW phone kit & other phones that will connect without buying through BMw. ------------- Das Wolperdinger AHN-NYUNG-HEE GA-SEH-YO |
Posted By: Darrylp
Date Posted: 25-January-2004 at 21:14
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Thanks Peter How can I read it online - I'm in Sydney, Australia? Darryl |
Posted By: Peter H
Date Posted: 26-January-2004 at 18:11
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Sorry Darryl did not realise, cut short says that most motorola phones will fit with BMW car Kit, V70 mentioned, therefore V500/600 should be ok as well ( i have V500 but use Bluetooth headset). Hope this helps ------------- Das Wolperdinger AHN-NYUNG-HEE GA-SEH-YO |
Posted By: Darrylp
Date Posted: 26-January-2004 at 20:02
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Thanks very much Peter. Regards Darryl |
Posted By: pybe
Date Posted: 03-February-2004 at 10:52
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My dad has an X5 and has been told that the bluetooth conversion cannot be fitted as the car is not suitable. And the dealer has said that there is nothing else they can do.
Peter mentioned that some other motorola phone can be used. Is this in the arm rest compartment? Do they allow you to use the handsfree system in the car? Peter is it possible you could scan the magazine article and email it to me? James |
Posted By: BOYBIMMERM3
Date Posted: 08-February-2004 at 12:06
| PYBE, i reckon you should be able to retrofit bmw bluetooth. i have fitted a few bmw kits to x5's. if you pm me the chassis no i can check for you. |
Posted By: spike
Date Posted: 19-February-2004 at 12:15
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I have a 2002 530 sport with sat nav and had the bluetooth retrokit fitted for a 6310i. Fantastic piece of kit although it does come at a price.
The cost depends upon what age the car is and what is already in. Becasue I di not have the comms pack the wiring loom had to be changed and this is probably why tghe job took about 7 hours to complete. The cost came to just under £1700 but once in is great. The dealer forgot to install the external arial initally but after a bit of badgering, eventually fitted it (in the rear bumber). This was very usefull as it gace decent signal coverage in patchy reception areas. I generally plug the phone into the creadle in the centre armrest if I'm going anywhere where coverage is not perfect ie outside of london. An undocumented feature is that voice control is enabled (just for the phone) so you can dial numbers by pressing the speak button on your steering wheel. |
Posted By: achi
Date Posted: 23-February-2004 at 16:03
Guys - all I have e46 330 ci sport with the kit for the motorola v50 (?). I want to change the phone kit to Bluetooth kit. The prices quoted to me from BMW are extortionate. I want to use the TV screen for messages and the phone book etc as it was with the motorola. If bluetooth is not available can i get a lead to replace the motorola lead to a nokia 6600 lead. Please help me ........
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Posted By: mainlink
Date Posted: 26-February-2004 at 13:33
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Hi, i work for a comms company called Mainlink we do retro fit bluetooth kits for range rovers and BMW's if you are intrested or want some info give us a call 02380 225958 or email: mailto:sales@mainlink.co.uk - sales@mainlink.co.uk |