Software Version for 2005
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From: Dayton, Ohio
My Ride: 2005 530i
Does anyone know what software version the 2005s are arriving with? I took delivery of my '05 530i last night and am curious what version I'm on. So far it doesn't appear that RDS is working.
Thanks!
Patrick
Thanks!
Patrick
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My Ride: 2005 Sapphire Black 545i, Auburn interior, PDC, Fold-down rear seats, Nav, Premium sound
Its probably the same 13.1? You should call your dealer to ask what you have now.
Congrats on your new car!
Congrats on your new car!
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Originally Posted by hinckley' date='Oct 15 2004, 07:20 AM
Parnola:
I don't mean to hijack your thread, but you may be the first post with a US-spec 2005.? Do you know whether it has bluetooth capability?
I don't mean to hijack your thread, but you may be the first post with a US-spec 2005.? Do you know whether it has bluetooth capability?
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Originally Posted by HurstTX' date='Oct 15 2004, 01:39 PM
[quote name='hinckley' date='Oct 15 2004, 07:20 AM']Parnola:
I don't mean to hijack your thread, but you may be the first post with a US-spec 2005.? Do you know whether it has bluetooth capability?
I don't mean to hijack your thread, but you may be the first post with a US-spec 2005.? Do you know whether it has bluetooth capability?
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[/quote]Correct. We've heard of VPC delays due to "bluetooth integration issues" and Parnola's E60 is the first that I've heard has made it thru the VPC.
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Yes, I finally found BlueTooth buried in the settings for communication. I just checked the box to activate it and it's telling me to turn on my phone. Unfortunately, I can't test it because my current phone isn't BT compatible. I'll be going out tonight to find a BT phone!
If there are any other questions about the '05 let me know - I'll be happy to try to answer them.
Is there a menu setting somewhere to turn RDS on/off? I can't find that anywhere!
Pat
If there are any other questions about the '05 let me know - I'll be happy to try to answer them.
Is there a menu setting somewhere to turn RDS on/off? I can't find that anywhere!
Pat
Originally Posted by hinckley' date='Oct 15 2004, 07:20 AM
Parnola:
I don't mean to hijack your thread, but you may be the first post with a US-spec 2005.? Do you know whether it has bluetooth capability?
I don't mean to hijack your thread, but you may be the first post with a US-spec 2005.? Do you know whether it has bluetooth capability?
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From: Olathe, KS USA
My Ride: 2005 530i, SMG, Silver Grey, Black leather w/anthracite trim, Premium, Sport, Cold, Rear Fold Down Seats, Rear Seat Heating, Xenons. Mods: 545i chrome grill, Euro Red Reflectors and 20% window tint. Coming Soon: Dual LCD monitors w/DVD and Subwoofer install.
My US Spec 2005 530i says "Bluetooth active" or something very similar to that on the i-drive screen under "Communication". I have not tried it though. My dealer confirmed I have bluetooth though.
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From: Olathe, KS USA
My Ride: 2005 530i, SMG, Silver Grey, Black leather w/anthracite trim, Premium, Sport, Cold, Rear Fold Down Seats, Rear Seat Heating, Xenons. Mods: 545i chrome grill, Euro Red Reflectors and 20% window tint. Coming Soon: Dual LCD monitors w/DVD and Subwoofer install.
Yes, there is a setting to turn on/off RDS. It's under the same menu you store stations I believe. It's just a checkbox. I think cars with Nav have RDS disbaled with 13.1 or 13.2. It works on my 2005 without nav just fine.
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My Ride: 545Ai, Silver grey, black, poplar, Sport Pkg, Logic 7, Comfort seats, Nav, HUD, PDC, rear shades, and satellite radio
Originally Posted by pughmat' date='Oct 15 2004, 12:02 PM
My US Spec 2005 530i says "Bluetooth active" or something very similar to that on the i-drive screen under "Communication". I have not tried it though. My dealer confirmed I have bluetooth though.
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