Does anyone know if I can retro my 07/03 build E60 for BT? I've read about the 03/04 and newer BT updates, but I'm hoping that I can somehow/someway upgrade. I have the communication section on the Idrive and all the buttons on the wheel (I know it doesn't mean much). I was hoping someone could answer here before I take apart the panels in the trunk to check the system setup.

 

March 2004 and forward builds only. Sorry for that. btw, a July 2003 build has got to be one of the first E60s off the assembly line - a classic!!

 

You can if you buy a new TCU but they are not cheap. Maybe you could find a rebuilt one or a salvaged one...

 

Thanks for the idea, I'll give it a try. How do I find the replacement part number?

 

On cars this early, you needed to have navigation. Do you have navigation? It uses a different computer which allowed BT... As I think about this, you'll likely be facing a major electronics upgrade to get it done. Not sure it's worth the cost.

You need the CCC computer on nav equiped cars, a post March 2004 one. Non-Nav cars used the M-ASK computer so if no Nav, you'll effectively have to add it to get the CCC unit.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partgrp.d...58&hg=65&fg=45

Here's the TCU (Telematics Control Unit)...

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...08&hg=84&fg=10

 

Thanks for the info. No nav, prob too costly to justify the upgrade. Do you know if a rebuild or salvage would work?