Bluetooth enable TCU - question
07-05-2012, 01:49 PM
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I am in the market for a TCU and I see allot of them on ebay, wanted to know do all TCU that supports Bluetooth have a BT sticker on there to indicate it supports it? Is there a way for me to tell which model actually supports BT i.e 8411 6946428 01
Some sellers are stating it has BT but the picture doesn't have the BT indication.
Also, are TCU's interchangeable? i.e can a E90 fit an E60...etc?
Thanks any feedback would be appreciated.
04 530i.
Some sellers are stating it has BT but the picture doesn't have the BT indication.
Also, are TCU's interchangeable? i.e can a E90 fit an E60...etc?
Thanks any feedback would be appreciated.
04 530i.
07-06-2012, 08:44 AM
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i did this mod funny thing is my old tcu on my 04 had the bt picture on it but clearly it didn't have bt I remember nelson on this forum is selling one I don't know if he still has it but I know his is for sure bt here is his thread
https://5series.net/forums/topic/123...1#entry1447172
https://5series.net/forums/topic/123...1#entry1447172
07-11-2012, 11:03 AM
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Don't rely on a sticker. Look at the TCU build date. Anything listed as prior to March 2004 (listed on the sticker in DAY.MONTH.YEAR format, ie "USA 01.03.2004") simply won't work correctly. The Bluetooth hardware existed in the early build TCUs - hence the stickers and such. However, the hardware driving the system couldn't handle telematics and BT simultaneously. The early TCU bluetooth modules were hardware-disabled to ensure proper telematics remained operational. Unfortunately, that meant retrofits for those with TCUs earlier than March 2004.
07-11-2012, 02:28 PM
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My Ride: 04 545i - Titanium Silver/Black, Sport pkg, Comfort Seats w/ Lumbar, Premium Sound, power rear sunshade, Adaptive Xenon Headlights, Steptronic, Park Distance Control, Fold down rear seats w/ski bag, Aux jack, 6-disk changer, puddle lamps...
Engine: Custom Remus cat-back exhaust w/chrome square tips, K&N Air Filter, Charcoal Filter Removed, Sprint Booster :-), 50/50 mix of 91+100 Octane, EuroRev ECU Remap (coming soon lol), Dinan High-Flow Throttle Body (coming soon...maybe lol)
Interior: Portable Sirius Stilletto 100 w/car kit, Garmin Nuvi 680 mounted below rear-view mirror, LCI-style I-drive knob, Dark Poplar Center Dashboard Trim.
Exterior: E60 forum clings, 5% rear tint, ACS roof spoiler (painted black for distinct look against limo tint), ACS trunk spoiler, ACS add-on front spoiler and rear apron (awaiting installation), "18 Black Staggered BeBeS Style OER (emergency replacement for cracked sport 124 rims), black kidney grill, white accessory lighting (including license and trunk lamps), Angel-eye upgrade, AIB xenon-matched fog lamps, AIB V3's on order, red rear reflectors
07-11-2012, 02:36 PM
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question...which unit is responsible for voice activation? Is it the TCU? and will the Blue Tooth enabled TCU's have Voice activation built in?
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07-11-2012, 02:44 PM
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My Ride: 04 545i - Titanium Silver/Black, Sport pkg, Comfort Seats w/ Lumbar, Premium Sound, power rear sunshade, Adaptive Xenon Headlights, Steptronic, Park Distance Control, Fold down rear seats w/ski bag, Aux jack, 6-disk changer, puddle lamps...
Engine: Custom Remus cat-back exhaust w/chrome square tips, K&N Air Filter, Charcoal Filter Removed, Sprint Booster :-), 50/50 mix of 91+100 Octane, EuroRev ECU Remap (coming soon lol), Dinan High-Flow Throttle Body (coming soon...maybe lol)
Interior: Portable Sirius Stilletto 100 w/car kit, Garmin Nuvi 680 mounted below rear-view mirror, LCI-style I-drive knob, Dark Poplar Center Dashboard Trim.
Exterior: E60 forum clings, 5% rear tint, ACS roof spoiler (painted black for distinct look against limo tint), ACS trunk spoiler, ACS add-on front spoiler and rear apron (awaiting installation), "18 Black Staggered BeBeS Style OER (emergency replacement for cracked sport 124 rims), black kidney grill, white accessory lighting (including license and trunk lamps), Angel-eye upgrade, AIB xenon-matched fog lamps, AIB V3's on order, red rear reflectors
Do you have navigation? If so, the CCC and TCU have coding options, along with adding the option to your VO. If not, MASK controls some options, but voice control is limited to phonebook entries.
(Now I'm no expert so others feel free to chime in/correct me if I'm wrong!)
07-12-2012, 08:26 AM
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My Ride: 2004 545i 6 speed manual, titanium over black
I just got my car back from the dealership and they gave me a really sketchy story about why they can't get my bluetooth to work.
I have an 04 545i with an 11/2003 build date. It has the right TCU and everything else, but they told me they couldn't reprogram the main computer to make it work because of it's build date.
Based on what you guys are saying that story doesn't hold water. Any thoughts on this??
What should I do next and who can I follow up on this with?????
Thx
I have an 04 545i with an 11/2003 build date. It has the right TCU and everything else, but they told me they couldn't reprogram the main computer to make it work because of it's build date.
Based on what you guys are saying that story doesn't hold water. Any thoughts on this??
What should I do next and who can I follow up on this with?????
Thx