Can bluetooth be turned by computer upgrade on 04 545i?
01-17-2006, 09:42 AM
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My Ride: 04 545i 6speed white/black comfort seats,l7,nav,sat,m-tech
i've heard bluetooth can be turned by computer upgrade on some 04 models. is this true? how could this be possible?
01-17-2006, 09:44 AM
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If your 2004 car was produced on or after 3/2004, then a software upgrade will enable bluetooth. If the car was produced prior to that date, a new TCU (telematics control unit) will be needed (which costs over $1000, I think.)
01-17-2006, 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='225475' date='Jan 17 2006, 12:44 PM
If your 2004 car was produced on or after 3/2004, then a software upgrade will enable bluetooth. If the car was produced prior to that date, a new TCU (telematics control unit) will be needed (which costs over $1000, I think.)
thx rudy, nice choice in color. I have white/black and m kit.
01-19-2006, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='225475' date='Jan 17 2006, 07:44 PM
If your 2004 car was produced on or after 3/2004, then a software upgrade will enable bluetooth. If the car was produced prior to that date, a new TCU (telematics control unit) will be needed (which costs over $1000, I think.)
01-19-2006, 12:33 PM
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Do a search, there is a BMW memo on the issue that was posted here stating this. As someone with a car produced before March 2004, I followed this issue with interest and decided BT was not worth the $1,200 to replace the TCU...
Here it is...
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=Attach...e=post&id=16443
01-20-2006, 05:54 AM
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Originally Posted by kscarrol' post='226639' date='Jan 19 2006, 10:33 PM
For E60/63/64 vehicles produced from 3/04 to 8/04, Bluetooth functionality can be added to most of these
vehicles by updating the vehicle software using CIP 13.2 or higher.
My dealer already told me they couldn't do it so I guess I am not one of the "most" Maybe I will try another dealer.
01-20-2006, 06:34 AM
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For E60/63/64 vehicles produced from 3/04 to 8/04, Bluetooth functionality can be added to most of these
vehicles by updating the vehicle software using CIP 13.2 or higher.
My dealer already told me they couldn't do it so I guess I am not one of the "most" Maybe I will try another dealer.
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If your car is a week 30 '04 production (as per your sig) you will be able to have BT activated with a software modification for certain. You will have to pay for the programming only. There should be no need for any further hardware. You will not be able to have a phone cradle installed in your car however.
01-21-2006, 05:20 AM
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My Ride: 2011 F10 535i -Brilliant Graphite/Oyster
2006 E5004matic- I must have been on drugs when I got this car
2004 545i Black Sapphire/Truffle Brown interior
Had it activated in my '04 - June production. Dealer did not charge me and it is working great.
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