I have the CPT9000 in my 545i, and never used it. I just installed a BTUM, and noticed I get a message in the Idrive "Please connect or switch on Portable".

I get the same message even when I use the V60 phone. I've looked under the rear vent console, and the 2 cables are connected. Also took the left rear panel off in the trunk and looked for anything obvious, and didn't see any cables hanging.

Can anyone help or am I at the mercy of the dealer?

Thanks
Sonny

 

I am having the same problem. Did you get it resolved? Cant belive no one answered your question on here. Everyone seems so helpful.

 

I will be seeking the dealer's help since I have not been able to get it to work. :-(

 

Did you get your problem fixed? I haven't done anything with mine yet, but will have to bring it in to the dealer.

 

Isn't that the old Motorola startac phone? I think they're analog and no longer supported on most cell networks - at least Verizon's. Mine was so-so on my '01 740 and since ditching that phone have been very happy using BT. I do miss being able to put a phone in the console mount to charge and connect to the external antennae but have learned to live with it because BMW can't design phone adapters as fast as they change phone designs!

 

Yes it was the v60 phone... it's a BTUM - shaped like the phone but a bluetooth module, and plugs right in the slot.
Problem is I get the above message with the phone.

 

Having the same issue here. I can't even get the BTUM to show an LED light or anything ... Anyone care to share ?

 

I have not had any success yet.

 

I had the BTUM in my '04 754i. It worked fine. You said that you never activated the phone, I wonder if that had anything to do with it. In my old car, the phone was activated and the BTUM plugged in and worked just perfectly.