Whats the Scoop on Bluetooth
06-22-2004, 11:32 AM
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That is rediculous. Thanks for the info Nick. Now I am screwed both ways. I heard I could swap out the TCU and use the phone here. Not sure if that is the answer for sure though. I hope to know an answer soon.
06-23-2004, 04:19 AM
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Originally Posted by kigerka' date='Jun 22 2004, 09:45 AM
More info,
I got impatient and called BMW of Fairfax in Va. They have to look up your VIN to see if you are compatable. To my dismay, I cannot have Bluetooth.
I believe it was NickP who left a message in the previous thread that if you have BMW Assist, you cannot get bluetooth. Unfortunatly he was on the money. I did not think I had Assist but when they checked my VIN, sure enough I had it.
I got impatient and called BMW of Fairfax in Va. They have to look up your VIN to see if you are compatable. To my dismay, I cannot have Bluetooth.
I believe it was NickP who left a message in the previous thread that if you have BMW Assist, you cannot get bluetooth. Unfortunatly he was on the money. I did not think I had Assist but when they checked my VIN, sure enough I had it.
I'm going to just stick with the BMW Assist for the time being, and when the Treo 600 gets Bluetooth, then I'll make the switch (or BMW may have more options).
In addition, he indicated that I would have to sign a few forms to negate their liability if I disconnected BMW Assist.
Just thought I'd share.
James
06-24-2004, 09:40 AM
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jksanford... You going to get it done once you get the Treo??? Personally if you have AAA, I see *NO* reason to ever rely on BMW Assist (anyone you can always call the number from your own phone)... Did they give you an estimated price for parts + labor? I'm hoping to SHORTLY order an 05 based on info I've gotten from BMW AG on Assist + BT and Nav + Sat will work in Sept builds if they stick to their schedule on sw improvements (always a chance I won't get this)
I would gladly accept Assist being disabled to get BT!
I would gladly accept Assist being disabled to get BT!
06-24-2004, 10:15 AM
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If the Treo models come out that are Blue Tooth, then yes I'd get it done and dump the assist.
I didn't ask about the price, because I THOUGHT it was SUPPOSED to be part of the car and at some point it would work. (I guess I thought software update). I even went so far as to get back my t68i sony bluetooth phone I gave a buddy. Then I started reading about everything here and I kinda lost hope.
Oh well,
james
I didn't ask about the price, because I THOUGHT it was SUPPOSED to be part of the car and at some point it would work. (I guess I thought software update). I even went so far as to get back my t68i sony bluetooth phone I gave a buddy. Then I started reading about everything here and I kinda lost hope.
Oh well,
james
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