Bluetooth, Do I have it?
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Originally Posted by E60M5E60' post='406001' date='Mar 23 2007, 10:46 AM
The TCU 84 11 6 942 592 was used up to 3/2004 superceeded by 84 11 6 948 921 which was used up to 9/04. Both of these TCUs have been retired and the current ones are 84 10 6 978 659 and 84 10 9 126 660. Their prices should be around $1500 from the dealer.
Most likely your current TCU does not have Bluetooth as the production date is Jan 04. You can always get a TCU from a wrecked car and your friendly dealer can recode it to your car.
Good luck
Most likely your current TCU does not have Bluetooth as the production date is Jan 04. You can always get a TCU from a wrecked car and your friendly dealer can recode it to your car.
Good luck
Where is the TCU located so I can go salvage yard hunting?
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Originally Posted by E60M5E60' post='407673' date='Mar 27 2007, 04:18 PM
Trunk driver's side
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='407721' date='Mar 27 2007, 05:49 PM
And, to be totally anal, that's the left side for those of you in places where you drive on the wrong side of the road... ![Tongue](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/tongue.gif)
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Originally Posted by E60M5E60' post='407724' date='Mar 27 2007, 06:57 PM
And I am sure Rudy does not refer to those in places in the US driving on the wrong side of the road. ![Devil](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/devil.gif)
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Hi all,
With the discussion above about getting a TCU unit, would you also happen to need a bluetooth antenna? Do you have to replace the BMW Assist module too?
I'm pretty to confused as to go about the correct way of doing this.
This site www.bimmernav.com has a bluetooth retrofit, (installation instructions) which just adds the Bluetooth antenna and replaces the BMW assist module (not sure what module is this, maybe ULF), but doesnt mention changing the TCU. It does however say to go to your dealer and have it recoded.
So What is the correct procedure?
My car is a 2004 530i, E60 (09/2003 build), Last 7#'s of Vin:B061158. I think i have bmw assist and the mic above my console. I looked in the overhead compartment by the dome lights and Pass side airbag light and I see the plug for the mic too.
I'm either going to order from this site, or I might be able to get a TCU unit from a private seller, waiting to get the part number to have anyone verify it should work.
Thanks in advance to all that helps.
MK
With the discussion above about getting a TCU unit, would you also happen to need a bluetooth antenna? Do you have to replace the BMW Assist module too?
I'm pretty to confused as to go about the correct way of doing this.
This site www.bimmernav.com has a bluetooth retrofit, (installation instructions) which just adds the Bluetooth antenna and replaces the BMW assist module (not sure what module is this, maybe ULF), but doesnt mention changing the TCU. It does however say to go to your dealer and have it recoded.
So What is the correct procedure?
My car is a 2004 530i, E60 (09/2003 build), Last 7#'s of Vin:B061158. I think i have bmw assist and the mic above my console. I looked in the overhead compartment by the dome lights and Pass side airbag light and I see the plug for the mic too.
I'm either going to order from this site, or I might be able to get a TCU unit from a private seller, waiting to get the part number to have anyone verify it should work.
Thanks in advance to all that helps.
MK
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Originally Posted by nigxdoof' post='410169' date='Apr 4 2007, 06:19 AM
Hi all,
With the discussion above about getting a TCU unit, would you also happen to need a bluetooth antenna? Do you have to replace the BMW Assist module too?
I'm pretty to confused as to go about the correct way of doing this.
This site www.bimmernav.com has a bluetooth retrofit, (installation instructions) which just adds the Bluetooth antenna and replaces the BMW assist module (not sure what module is this, maybe ULF), but doesnt mention changing the TCU. It does however say to go to your dealer and have it recoded.
So What is the correct procedure?
My car is a 2004 530i, E60 (09/2003 build), Last 7#'s of Vin:B061158. I think i have bmw assist and the mic above my console. I looked in the overhead compartment by the dome lights and Pass side airbag light and I see the plug for the mic too.
I'm either going to order from this site, or I might be able to get a TCU unit from a private seller, waiting to get the part number to have anyone verify it should work.
Thanks in advance to all that helps.
MK
With the discussion above about getting a TCU unit, would you also happen to need a bluetooth antenna? Do you have to replace the BMW Assist module too?
I'm pretty to confused as to go about the correct way of doing this.
This site www.bimmernav.com has a bluetooth retrofit, (installation instructions) which just adds the Bluetooth antenna and replaces the BMW assist module (not sure what module is this, maybe ULF), but doesnt mention changing the TCU. It does however say to go to your dealer and have it recoded.
So What is the correct procedure?
My car is a 2004 530i, E60 (09/2003 build), Last 7#'s of Vin:B061158. I think i have bmw assist and the mic above my console. I looked in the overhead compartment by the dome lights and Pass side airbag light and I see the plug for the mic too.
I'm either going to order from this site, or I might be able to get a TCU unit from a private seller, waiting to get the part number to have anyone verify it should work.
Thanks in advance to all that helps.
MK
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Originally Posted by E60M5E60' post='406001' date='Mar 23 2007, 10:46 AM
The TCU 84 11 6 942 592 was used up to 3/2004 superceeded by 84 11 6 948 921 which was used up to 9/04. Both of these TCUs have been retired and the current ones are 84 10 6 978 659 and 84 10 9 126 660. Their prices should be around $1500 from the dealer.
Most likely your current TCU does not have Bluetooth as the production date is Jan 04. You can always get a TCU from a wrecked car and your friendly dealer can recode it to your car.
Good luck
Most likely your current TCU does not have Bluetooth as the production date is Jan 04. You can always get a TCU from a wrecked car and your friendly dealer can recode it to your car.
Good luck
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Originally Posted by Bad Bimr' post='419354' date='Apr 30 2007, 06:29 AM
I just bought a TCU 84.10.9.126.660. Will it allow Bluetooth to work in my car? Will I need anything else? 01-04 production 545i.