Official USB Retrofit Instructions (6FL) for E60/61
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Originally Posted by Melv' post='1038799' date='Oct 23 2009, 01:16 PM
Hi thanks for the info. Indeed my car does have the TCU, Connected Drive, BMW Online etc but they say this unit is the 'Low' version. Its crazy really becasue they say that I have the higher spec car but that means I get the 'Low' version module !! Aparently that module does not have the USB electronics in it and I need to get this other module which will piggy back the existing. Very frustrating as the huge cost of that module does not make it worthwhile !!
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What is a TCU
I've an LCI with Media pack too, and am interested in getting shot of the CD changer for a USB port - the CDChangers sell for upwards of ?100 on Flebay so if I can make it work then that saving is offset against the purchase price of the retroUSB.
I can't believe that they make a CDChanger which cannot play MP3's...I assumed it would until I tried it and then thought how naff is that?
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I've an LCI with Media pack too, and am interested in getting shot of the CD changer for a USB port - the CDChangers sell for upwards of ?100 on Flebay so if I can make it work then that saving is offset against the purchase price of the retroUSB.
I can't believe that they make a CDChanger which cannot play MP3's...I assumed it would until I tried it and then thought how naff is that?
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Originally Posted by Jambers' post='1038920' date='Oct 23 2009, 05:43 PM
What is a TCU
I've an LCI with Media pack too, and am interested in getting shot of the CD changer for a USB port - the CDChangers sell for upwards of ?100 on Flebay so if I can make it work then that saving is offset against the purchase price of the retroUSB.
I can't believe that they make a CDChanger which cannot play MP3's...I assumed it would until I tried it and then thought how naff is that?
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I've an LCI with Media pack too, and am interested in getting shot of the CD changer for a USB port - the CDChangers sell for upwards of ?100 on Flebay so if I can make it work then that saving is offset against the purchase price of the retroUSB.
I can't believe that they make a CDChanger which cannot play MP3's...I assumed it would until I tried it and then thought how naff is that?
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I?m not sure but I think you need to have the ULF-high modul for this retrofit. I have SA633 on my car and have TCU but no ULF-high. From the info on www.realoem.com it looks lite this retrofit require the ULF-high module.
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?mo...hg=65&fg=95
Information from http://www.e90post.com/forums/ also saying that you need the ULF-high modul. I think that the ULF-high modul has the USB function for this kit.
I hope I?m wrong because the retrofit get quite expensive when you also need to change this module
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?mo...hg=65&fg=95
Information from http://www.e90post.com/forums/ also saying that you need the ULF-high modul. I think that the ULF-high modul has the USB function for this kit.
I hope I?m wrong because the retrofit get quite expensive when you also need to change this module
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Originally Posted by haugejan' post='1040181' date='Oct 25 2009, 09:08 PM
I?m not sure but I think you need to have the ULF-high modul for this retrofit. I have SA633 on my car and have TCU but no ULF-high. From the info on www.realoem.com it looks lite this retrofit require the ULF-high module.
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?mo...hg=65&fg=95
Information from http://www.e90post.com/forums/ also saying that you need the ULF-high modul. I think that the ULF-high modul has the USB function for this kit.
I hope I?m wrong because the retrofit get quite expensive when you also need to change this module
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?mo...hg=65&fg=95
Information from http://www.e90post.com/forums/ also saying that you need the ULF-high modul. I think that the ULF-high modul has the USB function for this kit.
I hope I?m wrong because the retrofit get quite expensive when you also need to change this module
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Originally Posted by Dandle' post='1038944' date='Oct 23 2009, 05:15 PM
TCU is the telematics control unit, it does all the bluetooth functions and has the sim built in for BMW assist and BMW online. Depending on the config of you car will depend on if you have a TCU or not, looking at the PDF sheet if you car has option SA 644 Mobile phone preparation with Bluetooth interface then you dont have a TCU I dont think. If it has SA 0633 Bluetooth phone prep + telematics then you will have one. The USB interface doesnt replace the CD changer it is located in the centre arm rest below the cradle holder for the phone in the storage compartment, it will have a vent at the front that is replaced in the retrofit with the USB and audio jack plate. You can see it if you look on the BMW website.
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Appreciate the help though. Cheers
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Originally Posted by Melv' post='1041397' date='Oct 27 2009, 06:41 PM
Take your point but BMW are insistent that I need this extra module. Here's a piccy of what is installed in my car and maybe someone can help work it out for me as I really would rather not , indeed I wont, pay the extra ?550 ish pounds of my son inheritance
on an extra part for a USB port if I dont need this extra unit.
Appreciate the help though. Cheers
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Appreciate the help though. Cheers
On a side note if the high charger is that expensive and required the other option is to get a dension gateway 500 which would be cheaper and give ipod interface and USB athough fitted in the glovebox.
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Originally Posted by Melv' post='1041397' date='Oct 27 2009, 06:41 PM
Take your point but BMW are insistent that I need this extra module. Here's a piccy of what is installed in my car and maybe someone can help work it out for me as I really would rather not , indeed I wont, pay the extra ?550 ish pounds of my son inheritance
on an extra part for a USB port if I dont need this extra unit.
Appreciate the help though. Cheers
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Appreciate the help though. Cheers
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Ok. I am so confused right now.
My father needs an iphone cradle. So how do I know if he should buy it or not. I got lost with all the 6FL/ULF-high modul/TCU part.
My father has a 2008 530i Euro. It has bluetooth and NAV if that helps.
My father needs an iphone cradle. So how do I know if he should buy it or not. I got lost with all the 6FL/ULF-high modul/TCU part.
My father has a 2008 530i Euro. It has bluetooth and NAV if that helps.