Getting BT enable in a 04 545i
07-25-2007 | 10:08 AM
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I just got my 04 545i which was built in 4/01/04 and would like to get BT enabled. The car is currently at the dealer for service and they are telling me that BMW did not start doing BT in the 545i until September 04.... is the dealer telling the truth? Has anyone had BT enabled in there 545i? If so what did you do?
07-25-2007 | 10:44 AM
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My Ride: 2011 535i space gray/black, 6sp manual, ZSP, DHP, Prem, Prem2, split-fold rear seats
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SOLD: 2004 545i sport, 6sp manual, 3/04 build date, Saphire Black/Beige, NAV, CWP, Heated and Folding Rear Seats, PDC, Logic 7, Bluetooth
Originally Posted by jay545i' post='451848' date='Jul 25 2007, 02:08 PM
I just got my 04 545i which was built in 4/01/04 and would like to get BT enabled. The car is currently at the dealer for service and they are telling me that BMW did not start doing BT in the 545i until September 04.... is the dealer telling the truth? Has anyone had BT enabled in there 545i? If so what did you do?
07-25-2007 | 10:54 AM
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Another dealer who is uniformed.
Attached is the SB which tells you what you need. Item 4 on the list will be all you need to show them.
Attached is the SB which tells you what you need. Item 4 on the list will be all you need to show them.
07-25-2007 | 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by ct530' post='451855' date='Jul 25 2007, 01:44 PM
They may be telling you the truth that the cars came with BT since Sept 2004 production, but it's also true that your car (since it's post 2/04 production) can be easily Bluetooth enabled, through a programming update. They have a simple procedure for that. My car is March 2004 production and I had it Bluetooth enabled for $80 over two years ago (1/2 hr labor). So, you are in luck.
07-25-2007 | 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by kscarrol' post='451860' date='Jul 25 2007, 02:55 PM
I seem to recall that this is only true for Nav equipped cars. Those of us without Nav cannot have BT activated through a software upgrade
It was like pulling teeth though.
07-25-2007 | 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by HPLouis' post='451862' date='Jul 25 2007, 02:57 PM
I don't have NAV and I had bluetooth activated through a software upgrade.
It was like pulling teeth though.
It was like pulling teeth though.
Thank you all for your help....
07-25-2007 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by jay545i' post='451870' date='Jul 25 2007, 02:20 PM
Is there anyway I can get the dealer to do the upgrade under warranty. This car has NAV...
Thank you all for your help....
Thank you all for your help....
07-26-2007 | 11:34 AM
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My car is 06/2004.. I have a Pro Nav system and they r doing the I-drive update today! Do i have the Bluetooth in my car or no? I mean i was not using it before, but can i tell them to retrofit it or no?
Thnx in advance!
Thnx in advance!
07-26-2007 | 12:08 PM
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Mine is a 02/04 production. The bulletin says "... Vehicles prior to 3/04 would need to have the TCU replaced with the 2005 MY TCU at the customer's expense and the vehicle updated to CIP 13.2 or higher." What's a TCU? Anyone with a pre 03/04 had their car bluetooth enabled, and for how much? I have pro nav. Thanks in advance.
07-26-2007 | 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Rizbel' post='452324' date='Jul 26 2007, 02:08 PM
Mine is a 02/04 production. The bulletin says "... Vehicles prior to 3/04 would need to have the TCU replaced with the 2005 MY TCU at the customer's expense and the vehicle updated to CIP 13.2 or higher." What's a TCU? Anyone with a pre 03/04 had their car bluetooth enabled, and for how much? I have pro nav. Thanks in advance.
Telematics Control Unit.
Yes, for a new TCU, $1500 or so depending upon the deal you can negotiate with the dealer. Remanufactured units are apparently around for about $500 or so. Add 2 to 4 hours labor depending on programming requirements as well.