Bluetooth on 2004 545i - SA issue
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OK, So I purchased a pre-owned BMW last week. I thought it had Bluetooth, but did not see a menu option, but I did have a Bluetooth pairing code with my oweners manual. BMW SA told me that thet for a mere 325.00 they could "trick" my software into thinking that I have Bluetooth. Is this a scam? I also asked for an updated iDrive, and they said no. Any information would be helpful.
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My Ride: 2011 F10 535i, Graphite on Oyster, ///Msport, Executive Package, XDrive
Congrats on your new 5er and welcome to E60 forums.
Your question has been dealt with numerous times on this forum.
Look here, the SIB will tell you what you need to know.
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?s=&sho...st&p=459280
Check your car's production date (label is on the driver's side door jamb) and follow the instructions accordingly.
Your question has been dealt with numerous times on this forum.
Look here, the SIB will tell you what you need to know.
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?s=&sho...st&p=459280
Check your car's production date (label is on the driver's side door jamb) and follow the instructions accordingly.
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My Ride: 2004 525i, Titanium Silver, Gray Leather, Premium Package, Steptronic trans, xenon adaptive headlights, sat. prep, no navigation, bluetooth, ipod adapter
Originally Posted by FLBeamer' post='462069' date='Aug 24 2007, 05:26 AM
OK, So I purchased a pre-owned BMW last week. I thought it had Bluetooth, but did not see a menu option, but I did have a Bluetooth pairing code with my oweners manual. BMW SA told me that thet for a mere 325.00 they could "trick" my software into thinking that I have Bluetooth. Is this a scam? I also asked for an updated iDrive, and they said no. Any information would be helpful.
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You might want to try another dealer that is a little bit more upfront with you. Take a copy of the SIB with you regarding the bluetooth upgrade. If dealers sense that you know what your talking about, they seem to treat you better. Good luck and enjoy your new car.
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Originally Posted by FLBeamer' post='462069' date='Aug 24 2007, 10:26 PM
OK, So I purchased a pre-owned BMW last week. I thought it had Bluetooth, but did not see a menu option, but I did have a Bluetooth pairing code with my oweners manual. BMW SA told me that thet for a mere 325.00 they could "trick" my software into thinking that I have Bluetooth. Is this a scam? I also asked for an updated iDrive, and they said no. Any information would be helpful.
Frank
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I just rang the local BMW dealership, gave them my VIN number and they went away to see what it would cost. I just got a call and they want A$2000 ( what a joke) for this upgrade, clearly they have not read the SIB SI B841304 and DONT have the power of a e60 FORUM behind them.
I will try another dealer ( where the car was purchased from and did the warranty work) and see if they r any brighter. I will call the Service Manager and seek to see what extended warranty Services they can provide me and and what they can do for BlueTooth. I will need to see what the serial number is for
If I dont get a sensible answer Im taking in the SIB and facing-off some people for a real discussion.
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Originally Posted by Augustrain2004' post='467719' date='Sep 9 2007, 09:25 PM
Frank, Im a ME TOO on the 5 Series, but just got mine a week later in Sydney Australia. a 530i, Built 06/2004. preloved by the Denmark Consulant ( till 3srd Sept 07). Now its mine for FATHERS DAY, with 18K Miles, Mysthic Blue, and no BlueTooth. CIP 19.0, exactly same circumstances with iDrive also.
I just rang the local BMW dealership, gave them my VIN number and they went away to see what it would cost. I just got a call and they want A$2000 ( what a joke) for this upgrade, clearly they have not read the SIB SI B841304 and DONT have the power of a e60 FORUM behind them.
I will try another dealer ( where the car was purchased from and did the warranty work) and see if they r any brighter. I will call the Service Manager and seek to see what extended warranty Services they can provide me and and what they can do for BlueTooth. I will need to see what the serial number is for
If I dont get a sensible answer Im taking in the SIB and facing-off some people for a real discussion.
I just rang the local BMW dealership, gave them my VIN number and they went away to see what it would cost. I just got a call and they want A$2000 ( what a joke) for this upgrade, clearly they have not read the SIB SI B841304 and DONT have the power of a e60 FORUM behind them.
I will try another dealer ( where the car was purchased from and did the warranty work) and see if they r any brighter. I will call the Service Manager and seek to see what extended warranty Services they can provide me and and what they can do for BlueTooth. I will need to see what the serial number is for
If I dont get a sensible answer Im taking in the SIB and facing-off some people for a real discussion.
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