Can you provide me with a link to this recall. I noticed the V710 is no longer on their website but the store managers are clueless.

I have my CPT9000 install scheduled for Monday. I am wondering if I should go for it, or get the 'pharding software upgrade' and move to a different carrier. (which I am reluctant to do) Number portability is not yet so easy.

Pharding how is the battery life of the V600 when using BT in the E60. That will determine whether that cradle is neccesary.
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Here is one link. There are many more. http://news.com.com/Verizon+Wireless+pulls...ml?tag=nefd.hed

The recall was prompted by the camera problem and the Class Action suit regarding the dysfunctional Bluetooth. You really ought to check out the V710 forum at www.phonescoop.com

 

Hi - one question on all this.

If I DO NOT have Nav, will the phone, either BT or CPT9000 have voice activation?

 

Yes. I have had the v60 phone since March and it integrates fully with iDrive providing full voice control for dialing and talking. I just had the eject box installed and used my own v60i phone which works perfectly. Total cost for install/labor was $250. While I would prefer Bluetooth, I agree with others here that having the phone charge in the cradle is a great feature.

 

I followed Wassy's suggestion and the phone pairs and syncs automatically when I get in the car.

Since your car was built in May, you should be able to Bluetooth with the software upgrade and software settings by the dealer. Before the dealer does anything they send your VIN to BMW to confirm that you have the right build for the software fix upgrade.

I do not know anything about the Sat radio, but I will look into it.

 

Looks like I am outta luck on the Bluetooth Update since my 545i is 1/04 build. Is that correct? This sucks!

 

It is my understanding that they can do a hardware upgrade by upgrading the ECU? and a cable.

 

Is the ECU the same as the CCC ??

 

Ask him to call Motor Werks of Barrington, Illinois. 847.381.8900. Ask for Bob Paduch BMW Service Manager or Brink in Accessories. I did not make this up. I will post photos later on today. Or better yet take your car to Motor Werks. They have a great BMW service department. They are absolutely awesome.
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This IS a wonderful true story! I called Bob Paduch in this morning at Motor Werks in IL, and got the details. Amazingly, he said everything worked and the procedure worked, including Assist! I asked why my Parts or Service Manager did not have this information and why BMWNA Customer service says the option will not be available on MY2004 E60's.

Surprisingly he said the Parts or Service Managers usually don't know, that you need to ask for the "Shop Foreman". So I called DeSimone BMW in NJ 856-983-8400 and asked for the Shop Forman who's name is Wim. Wim said that the whole car needs to be upgraded with S/W version 13.2 and the job should take about 2 hours.

What a story. Now if Verizon fixes the V710 next week, I'll be all set. Otherwise, Cingular and AT&T merged today, so I will use one of their Motorola Bluetooths.

 

skipper, the sat/nav issue has not been resolved for MY04 yet.

I like the idea of the cradle for the BT phone. It sounds like that's the best solution...

 

Verizon has recalled their V710 phones and will release with firmware updates next month. Your phone will take the firmware upgrade at the store. Check put Phonescoop for more details.
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I haven't heard about this recall... will the firmware update enable OBEX? or will it further disable bluetooth? I heard that Verizon might go the latter route since bluetooth is incompatible with their business model of charging you for everything.