First thread! Bluetooth on my 04 525i?
06-27-2008, 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by kscarrol' post='611675' date='Jun 27 2008, 10:51 PM
SOL I'm afraid. You'll need the newer TCU.
06-30-2008, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by davepham671' post='611687' date='Jun 27 2008, 10:24 PM
Sigh. Sheet that sucks.
Refer to Item 4.
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07-17-2008, 05:36 AM
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I just had my TCU replaced (under warranty) *but* the dealership claims that since my car was produced in 02/04, it doesn't have the required hardware and so bluetooth will *not* be available even after a software upgrade.
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Any ideas?
07-18-2008, 03:07 PM
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On the proviso that the TCU is the latest version, show them point 4 in the service bulletin regarding BT Compatibility. The TCU is the only piece of hardware that you need to worry about.
Link is here : http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=attach...st&id=45344
Then tell them to get with the program. It's only been 3 years since these issues were worked out.
Link is here : http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=attach...st&id=45344
Then tell them to get with the program. It's only been 3 years since these issues were worked out.
07-18-2008, 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by ademitt' post='627696' date='Jul 18 2008, 07:07 PM
On the proviso that the TCU is the latest version, show them point 4 in the service bulletin regarding BT Compatibility. The TCU is the only piece of hardware that you need to worry about.
Link is here : http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=attach...st&id=45344
Then tell them to get with the program. It's only been 3 years since these issues were worked out.
Link is here : http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=attach...st&id=45344
Then tell them to get with the program. It's only been 3 years since these issues were worked out.
I suppose it's a long shot but it's clearly a possibility...
07-18-2008, 04:31 PM
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Rudy is right, likely a rebuilt TCU was installed. In a similar situation, my M-ASK unit which operates the radio and CD player died. It was replaced by my dealer with a rebuilt unit. I hoped to get a new unit and get MP3 capability but no such luck...
07-19-2008, 11:58 AM
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I never thought of that but it is a possibility that rebuilt units were being sent out by Motorola. I suppose one could track the part number and determine when that part was released by BMW.
07-19-2008, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by ademitt' post='628021' date='Jul 19 2008, 02:58 PM
I never thought of that but it is a possibility that rebuilt units were being sent out by Motorola. I suppose one could track the part number and determine when that part was released by BMW.
07-19-2008, 07:12 PM
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I suppose I need to physically look at the TCU and check what the part number is... unfortunately, my family will be on vacation for a week so I won't get to look until after I get back from vacation (orlando).
07-19-2008, 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Bedford530i' post='628274' date='Jul 19 2008, 10:12 PM
I suppose I need to physically look at the TCU and check what the part number is... unfortunately, my family will be on vacation for a week so I won't get to look until after I get back from vacation (orlando).
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?mo...hg=84&fg=10