bluetooth 545i august 04
08-07-2008, 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by the_rider' post='641732' date='Aug 7 2008, 11:16 AM
I am in the same case, montreal, qc,canada and the technician said that they can bo nothing for bluetooth because my car is 30 janyary 2004. So is it really the case ?
08-07-2008, 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by kscarrol' post='641131' date='Aug 6 2008, 07:09 PM
Are you sure of the 08/04 build date? Look on the driver's door jam for a white sticker with the date. If indeed it is an Aug '04 build date, all you need is to have the dealer activate the BT though if you truly have v 30 you have the proper software. Search for the PDF here and it will walk the dealer through the proper procedure.
Edit: here's the document. Print it out and bring it to the dealer. Have them review bullet point 4...
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=attach...st&id=55030
Edit: here's the document. Print it out and bring it to the dealer. Have them review bullet point 4...
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=attach...st&id=55030
84.11 6948921-01
232925 23
USA 19.06.2004
BMW everest E60 US
SW 06.04.04 HW 09.01.01
BT:00E00C547235
PK:9238
ESN:146-02387263
That's the whole label, so is this compatible with BT.
08-07-2008, 11:13 AM
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You should be good to go. The link below is to realoem.com where they list the TCU used up until March 2004 as 84116942592. From March '04 until Sept '04 the part number matches yours part number as 84116948921. Post Sept '04 they moved to a new TCU with part number 84116955688, but that was in use until March '05...
Basically your TCU part number matches the March '04 to Sept '04 TCU which can be activated with the directions I posted earlier.
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?mo...hg=84&fg=10
Basically your TCU part number matches the March '04 to Sept '04 TCU which can be activated with the directions I posted earlier.
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?mo...hg=84&fg=10
08-07-2008, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by kscarrol' post='641870' date='Aug 7 2008, 03:13 PM
You should be good to go. The link below is to realoem.com where they list the TCU used up until March 2004 as 84116942592. From March '04 until Sept '04 the part number matches yours part number as 84116948921. Post Sept '04 they moved to a new TCU with part number 84116955688, but that was in use until March '05...
Basically your TCU part number matches the March '04 to Sept '04 TCU which can be activated with the directions I posted earlier.
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?mo...hg=84&fg=10
Basically your TCU part number matches the March '04 to Sept '04 TCU which can be activated with the directions I posted earlier.
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?mo...hg=84&fg=10
08-07-2008, 12:00 PM
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Yeah, well I am speaking from experience with US cars though I don't think (but can't prove) that there were differences between Canadian cars and US cars. I think they basically built cars for the North American market.
As I recall the BT activation is not free, why don't you offer to pay for the dealer to try the directions I attached. It may cost you a couple hundred bucks but you might gain the imeasurable satisfaction of watching your dealer eat crow if/when it works...
As I recall the BT activation is not free, why don't you offer to pay for the dealer to try the directions I attached. It may cost you a couple hundred bucks but you might gain the imeasurable satisfaction of watching your dealer eat crow if/when it works...
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Originally Posted by kscarrol' post='641920' date='Aug 7 2008, 04:00 PM
Yeah, well I am speaking from experience with US cars though I don't think (but can't prove) that there were differences between Canadian cars and US cars. I think they basically built cars for the North American market.
As I recall the BT activation is not free, why don't you offer to pay for the dealer to try the directions I attached. It may cost you a couple hundred bucks but you might gain the imeasurable satisfaction of watching your dealer eat crow if/when it works...
As I recall the BT activation is not free, why don't you offer to pay for the dealer to try the directions I attached. It may cost you a couple hundred bucks but you might gain the imeasurable satisfaction of watching your dealer eat crow if/when it works...
08-19-2008, 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by nick1970' post='641949' date='Aug 7 2008, 04:41 PM
I am planing on doing exactly that, because he was so sure of himself.
08-19-2008, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by nick1970' post='650242' date='Aug 19 2008, 06:16 PM
BT finally working after $240 and e60.net help. Thanks guys, i also enjoyed rubbing it into the dealer's face since he told me it could not be done.
I bet you loved telling the dealer "I told you so!"...
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ok guys i need help, i have posted before about my problem but no one helped.
I have 520i 09/04, BUT it seems i have no microphone in my car, on top of me, i only have the Roof opened button,nothing next to it.So wht to do? weird huh? i also checked, most of my friends dont also have microphones. WHT TO DO?
I have 520i 09/04, BUT it seems i have no microphone in my car, on top of me, i only have the Roof opened button,nothing next to it.So wht to do? weird huh? i also checked, most of my friends dont also have microphones. WHT TO DO?
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Originally Posted by Bteljuice' post='650603' date='Aug 20 2008, 05:59 AM
ok guys i need help, i have posted before about my problem but no one helped.
I have 520i 09/04, BUT it seems i have no microphone in my car, on top of me, i only have the Roof opened button,nothing next to it.So wht to do? weird huh? i also checked, most of my friends dont also have microphones. WHT TO DO?
I have 520i 09/04, BUT it seems i have no microphone in my car, on top of me, i only have the Roof opened button,nothing next to it.So wht to do? weird huh? i also checked, most of my friends dont also have microphones. WHT TO DO?