Extended voice-activated system
09-10-2007 | 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by gijap' post='467496' date='Sep 9 2007, 01:43 AM
Im fascinated to know how you got MP3 on your 2005 car! I have one with Media pack and MP3 doesnt seem to work!
09-11-2007 | 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by gijap' post='467496' date='Sep 9 2007, 01:43 AM
Im fascinated to know how you got MP3 on your 2005 car! I have one with Media pack and MP3 doesnt seem to work!
I do not believe it is possible to get the glove-box mounted changer to play MP3. I seem to recall that question being asked on this forum before - maybe do a search for more info.
09-11-2007 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by blingo' post='468017' date='Sep 10 2007, 03:35 PM
I think it is just a software update to get the in dash CD to play MP3, the changer is another matter.
is your cd changer playing mp3 cds now? BMW told me it cant do MP3s even after software upgrade.
10-15-2007 | 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by juliann' post='299235' date='Jun 18 2006, 12:43 PM
My 535d Touring was built in Jan 05. I purchased it (new, but showroom stock) in May 05. It had the full media package (prof nav, bluetooth etc...) but no voice at all. I tried for over a year to get Carrs, Bury ST Eds, to fit. First they said 'not possible', then they said may be possible, but over ?800.
Lind, Norwich have now done mine & GIzzE's car (at least). I have the 'latest version' which has clever bits like the computer being able to verbalise the names on your sim card. The Menu button is now split Menu/voice and I suspect theres an extra mic in the roof.
The total cost was ?201 + VAT (give or take ?10 either way) - there was no other work done on my car but they did say that my car needed 'a shed load' of updates - which were, of course, done.
Only other cost was the courtesy car @ ?15 per day - a paltry 116i - but still drifted roundabouts well if you kept the revs up.
Lind, Norwich have now done mine & GIzzE's car (at least). I have the 'latest version' which has clever bits like the computer being able to verbalise the names on your sim card. The Menu button is now split Menu/voice and I suspect theres an extra mic in the roof.
The total cost was ?201 + VAT (give or take ?10 either way) - there was no other work done on my car but they did say that my car needed 'a shed load' of updates - which were, of course, done.
Only other cost was the courtesy car @ ?15 per day - a paltry 116i - but still drifted roundabouts well if you kept the revs up.
Before I call Lind (in Norwich) can anyone who had it done there, confirm what parts they paid for?
I am getting really wound up here - it may even be worth a trip to Norwich - any recommendations on what to do whilst I wait
10-15-2007 | 08:00 AM
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My Ride: BMW E60 520d SE Saloon M47 2.0dTitanium Grey II, Grey−Dakota Leather, Visibility Package, Media Package, Through Load System, Lumbar support − fr seats, Automatic Air Conditioning−Advanced, High beam assistant, Hi−Fi Loudspeak
Model Year: 2006
elmbeck : your dealer seems to quote the correct parts and procedure. However the Activation Code is free from BMW, what they are charging you for is the software update time. There again if you have something that 'needs' a software update then it can be done together and free. Again bundling items that need a software update together gives you considerable savings.
I did the voice upgrade and the aux install together. All I paid for was the parts and the install charges as per the SIBs and nothing else. Infact I argued (and won) that the Aux and Voice together should qualify for cheaper install than the sum total time because of the same parts being opened up. This way,as I've mentioned this several times, my retrofits worked out cheaper than the Factory installs. I think BMW have probably worked that one out by now and hence your quotes.
I did the voice upgrade and the aux install together. All I paid for was the parts and the install charges as per the SIBs and nothing else. Infact I argued (and won) that the Aux and Voice together should qualify for cheaper install than the sum total time because of the same parts being opened up. This way,as I've mentioned this several times, my retrofits worked out cheaper than the Factory installs. I think BMW have probably worked that one out by now and hence your quotes.
04-09-2008 | 02:54 PM
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To resurrect an old thread. I can confirm this Activation code has been quoted at me as well. Circa ?200 for an email or whatever for an activation code. HELLO???
In summary, ?60 for parts, **?200 for activation code**!!!???!!!!, fitting 1.5hrs @ ?150 / hour plus a recode at ?150. All plus the dreaded. I am used to BMW taking the p1ss, but this has to be the mother of all p1ss takes does it not?
I cannot see ANYBODY paying this price for this kit if true. I was planning on fitting the kit myself, and am due to have the car coded anyway, so in reality it would cost me ?60+VAT extra if it were not for this activation code.
Can anybody else confirm that the activation code charge is in fact correct or is my dealer as ever wrong?
To resurrect an old thread. I can confirm this Activation code has been quoted at me as well. Circa ?200 for an email or whatever for an activation code. HELLO???
In summary, ?60 for parts, **?200 for activation code**!!!???!!!!, fitting 1.5hrs @ ?150 / hour plus a recode at ?150. All plus the dreaded. I am used to BMW taking the p1ss, but this has to be the mother of all p1ss takes does it not?
I cannot see ANYBODY paying this price for this kit if true. I was planning on fitting the kit myself, and am due to have the car coded anyway, so in reality it would cost me ?60+VAT extra if it were not for this activation code.
Can anybody else confirm that the activation code charge is in fact correct or is my dealer as ever wrong?
04-09-2008 | 03:25 PM
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Model Year: 2006
The activation code is definately needed but as mentioned it used to be free, if BMW have now started charging for that then its a different issue. As mentioned I got the Voice Input retrofitted cheaper than the factory option.
04-10-2008 | 04:10 AM
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Hi Guys
I have tried 3 different dealers to have this activated on my 2005 525iSE E61 Tourer and have had prices of
?620 from Williams in Liverpool
?740 From Blue Bell garages in Stoke
and anly this Monday from halliwell Jones in Chester for the grand sum of ?910, I would love to know were you can get it done for ?250 too
I have tried 3 different dealers to have this activated on my 2005 525iSE E61 Tourer and have had prices of
?620 from Williams in Liverpool
?740 From Blue Bell garages in Stoke
and anly this Monday from halliwell Jones in Chester for the grand sum of ?910, I would love to know were you can get it done for ?250 too
04-11-2008 | 04:47 AM
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Hi Pharoah
If you add mine up it is ?635 + Vat i assume yours are + vat as well. So it seems that is the 'going rate' **!!???**. The ?250 i was referring to the extra cost for me, if i were to install the hardware myself, prior to getting the car software updated which i am booked to have done anyway to try to bluetooth my Iphone more sucessfully.
So i was just trying to ascertain if my dealer is in fact correct. I would also like to know if even for ?250 + vat this is worthwhile on a 2004 car? Is the system very useful or is it a bit of a waste of money?? Comments from users very welcome please.
If you add mine up it is ?635 + Vat i assume yours are + vat as well. So it seems that is the 'going rate' **!!???**. The ?250 i was referring to the extra cost for me, if i were to install the hardware myself, prior to getting the car software updated which i am booked to have done anyway to try to bluetooth my Iphone more sucessfully.
So i was just trying to ascertain if my dealer is in fact correct. I would also like to know if even for ?250 + vat this is worthwhile on a 2004 car? Is the system very useful or is it a bit of a waste of money?? Comments from users very welcome please.
04-11-2008 | 04:55 AM
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My Ride: BMW E60 520d SE Saloon M47 2.0dTitanium Grey II, Grey−Dakota Leather, Visibility Package, Media Package, Through Load System, Lumbar support − fr seats, Automatic Air Conditioning−Advanced, High beam assistant, Hi−Fi Loudspeak
Model Year: 2006
I got my Aux retrofit and Extended Voice Retrofit both installed with the parts and software done at Synter BMW High Wycombe for less that ?250. Having said that I had to tell them what to do with the Voice bit because my car was the first one that they did, apparently.