theXman

If you don't see any options to pair phone in iDrive, then you might need a software update to enable it providing that your TCU (phone module) is up-to-date. Ask the dealer to do it for free if the car is still under warranty

JasonH

I have a problem with my Bluetooth but reading all the replies above I think there's something I can add that might help some people.

The Bluetooth enabling isn't in the obvious menu...it's not in UP and COMMUNICATION. It's in the main 'I' menu at the bottom.

Mine is a 2004 and won't enable but I think I've got a Bluetooth MULF module problem.

nljong17

Any luck yet? Going through this thread I could not find the right way to access the bluetooth settings of iDrive. Annoyingly, as most people allready found out, the settings can not be accessed via the obvious communication page. Instead you have to go to the settings page by pushing the iDrive button in the main menu. Then you can select bluetooth and enable bluetooth and add new partnerships.
Just thought to add this information as to be of help for future seekers.

Paq

hello,

i wonder if anybody could help me.

i managed to pair my phone to the car and it works fine, i get all the contacts etc, but when i give the idrive the command to dial a number, it makes the call but i am not able to talk unless i use the handset....i mean if i speak in the speaker the person whom im talking to dont hear me....and i cant hear him in the car sound system, i have to speak/listen in the handset.

i have an iphone 1.1.1 ( one of the firsts and im not willing to change or upgrade

thanks in advance 1

theXman

The mic in your car might be broken or the wire connection is loosen. Take a look at that 1st. Its located in the overhead light module in the front.

Paq

im gonna look first thing in the morning, but what about not being able to hear anything in the car sound system ?

thanks for the quick answer

Paq

mic is fine...
anybody know how can i set my iphone as audio source as i read in one article ?

thank you

theXman

If you wanted to play music from the iPhone, then you need the iPod integration kit or other similar aftermarket setup (e.g., Dension).

Paq

nope, i just want to speak/ listen in the car audio system....as now i only can browse through the contacts etc i can make the call using idrive but i dont hear anything in the car audio...same with incoming calls, it rings in the car audio, i accept the call in idrive but dont hear anything ( it shows paired but cant use the phone through sound system


i dont want to use the iphone as an ipod...i just read in an article i have to set my iphone as a sound source to be able to use the handsfree option...i dont know if its true though coz i didnt find anything in the phone or car menu about this

puzzled

Did you check the version of your TCU. Older version could pair and make phone calls, but voice communications did not work properly during the call, hence, the need for the correct updated TCU. I just had my BT retrofit done on my 2004 545i with 02-2004 production.