Georgieb

D.W.D., For me this was a bit tricky. I have a Blackberry Torch 9800 but for some reason I could not get Internet tethering to work via Bluetooth with the Combox. What I ended up doing was to delete all paired phones from the CIC, then I added/paired an iPhone4. Once complete I was successfully able to tether with Bluetooth using this device. Afterwords I then added/paired the Blackberry Torch as a second Bluetooth device. Miraculously I was then able to tether with the Blackberry. Tethering with the Blackberry has worked ever since. (Without of course the need for the iPhone4). Ensure that Bluetooth is enabled on your device and that the "Discoverable" checkbox is set to "Yes". You can find these settings in the Options/Bluetooth menu.

in terms of the new "Office" menu options for the Combox, my iPhone4 only provides Contact info in the sub-menu and my Blackberry Torch 9800 only improves on this marginally by adding "Messages". I would love to be able to use a device that allows access to the full Office menu (Tasks, Notes etc).

Jaxbeachbmw

I've looked at this thread a few times and have two questions:

1. Is there a ballpark cost for getting this done?

2. Is it yet available for E60?


Thanks Guys!

Patrys

I guess the best way to find out would be to send your VIN to my email info@bimmer-tech.net

Patryk

AI001

guys,

I have fitted combox media in my car but not able to code it. Infact my cable wasn't able to read my TCUM module before and same error with COMBOX too.

Since its new module its not working, it must be programmed by ncs to talk to the CIC. Tool32 can talk to the module but only few calls work and rest give "IFH-009: ECU not connected or doesn't answer", even "ident" call doesn't work.

Can someone please suggest me a cable which can code my COMBOX without investing £££ in OPS unit for coding. I can hire OPS unit but then again I think anytime I want to change one option in this I want to hire it again? This is not practical. So many guys have got combox retrofit done, they all didn't use OPS.

I bought my D-CAN cable from eBay after offering $90 so its not cheap, but unfortunately can't communicate with the combox. Please help.

shrink

Hi Georgieb
i managed to fit the CIC , CID and Idrive myself
what i get from your link is
1- pull all the plugs from the module at the left back side of the trunk ( TCU ?)
2- i install cables piece by piece
3- re-arrange the wires to match the description you provided
4- add USB cable to reach the arm rest

Am i wright

can you be so generous to provide photos

shrink

hello Georgieb
now i have the COMBOX installed and running with MINIMUM alteration due to my car MODEST specs
now , i missing according to your post :-

(1- SOS System failure
2- missing function ( BMW Plugin - "...changes the iDrive screen to the same look and feel as the iPod function on an iPhone.It allows you to take advantage of all the iPod features (Genius, album art, compiling playlists, etc) that are not available via the basic USB connection. With future iPhone software updates, new features will also be available in the car. An additional benefit comes in the way of increased interface speed.", BMW

3.Video Playback - enables video playback from iPhone )

any suggestions ?

shrink

guys
i know you all are busy , but come on

AI001

Google "HOW TO: Retrofit COMBOX MEDIA in E60 Wiring & Coding (TCU Swap) 6FL/6NF/6NR" and read and read

NoQuarter

shrink

hi guys
i liked the idea that i click and it does the job
i navigated all links with no mention about my problem, at least i couldn't find it , may be i didn't know where to look .
it sure says that it is doable , but i need a Y cable that i have no idea where to connect
sorry guys , i think i should start my questions with ( anybody has installation instructions for DUMMIES )

thanks a million