04 E60 525i - Bluetooth
02-09-2008, 07:00 AM
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My Ride: 2004 525i - Sport & Premium Package, Xenon, Alpine White w/Tan.
Had my 525i in for service last week and spoke to the SA about activating the Bluetooth, they charged $304.00. It works perfectly with my Verizon Blackberry 8830, pairing was simple and my entire contact list (350+) sync'd with the system even though it is not on the BMW list of phones.
I drive a lot for business and this makes talking while driving much safer and having a conversation more enjoyable.
I drive a lot for business and this makes talking while driving much safer and having a conversation more enjoyable.
02-10-2008, 12:31 PM
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My Ride: E90 M3
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No new TCU for $304! A new TCU costs more like $1,200 for the part alone. Clearly his car had the proper TCU to allow a software upgrade to activate the BT... Starting with most cars built in March 2004, a software update is all that is needed. There is a transition period where some March 2004 built cars still got the old TCU but anything built after March should be OK...
02-23-2008, 05:17 AM
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My Ride: 2004 525i - Sport & Premium Package, Xenon, Alpine White w/Tan.
Originally Posted by speedmeister' post='529244' date='Feb 9 2008, 08:53 AM
Hello, what is the build date of your car? Did you require a new TCU?
Im in Los Angeles, what dealer performed the upgrade?
Im in Los Angeles, what dealer performed the upgrade?
02-23-2008, 09:10 AM
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I had the exact same thing (CIP upgrade for late-build '04 525 to activate BlueTooth) done last week. And I also have the BlackBerry 8830. AMAZING! 
Can't believe I lived without this since I bought the car! The people I've telephoned from the car say the in-car mic sounds, "Great!" (Now if I can just figure out whether or not to buy the forum-recommended ProClip console mount for my BB, or simply just Velcro the darn thing somewhere on the center console...)
Can't believe I lived without this since I bought the car! The people I've telephoned from the car say the in-car mic sounds, "Great!" (Now if I can just figure out whether or not to buy the forum-recommended ProClip console mount for my BB, or simply just Velcro the darn thing somewhere on the center console...)
02-25-2008, 07:46 AM
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My Ride: E60 530dA 3/2004
This BT seems to be not so simple..
My car was born in 3/04 definitely "real 04" model, because of partikel filter etc. The service installed a week ago the latest CIP. Version 28, I think. Anyway, the iDrive button in display looks like in the facelift models.
I can pair my phone, but that's it. So, the TCU might be the problem, but how to make it sure the porblem is there?
An other question: I have factory BMW professional phone in my car and they talked in service that I should disconect it? What this actually mean? Removing it from BT list didn't help.
My phone is nokia E70, pairing ok, I know it should not transfer the phonebook, but it should work in otherwise.
My car was born in 3/04 definitely "real 04" model, because of partikel filter etc. The service installed a week ago the latest CIP. Version 28, I think. Anyway, the iDrive button in display looks like in the facelift models.
I can pair my phone, but that's it. So, the TCU might be the problem, but how to make it sure the porblem is there?
An other question: I have factory BMW professional phone in my car and they talked in service that I should disconect it? What this actually mean? Removing it from BT list didn't help.
My phone is nokia E70, pairing ok, I know it should not transfer the phonebook, but it should work in otherwise.
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