Yes I think I got these part numbers from you from another board. Who can I contact to order the bluetooth kit from and how much does it cost? Were you able to install it in your car? Is there any pics on the internet of it?
Can someone post information and/or a link on this so I can educate myself on it a bit? I have heard of Bluetooth technology, but I know very little about it. Please?
Can someone post information and/or a link on this so I can educate myself on it a bit? I have heard of Bluetooth technology, but I know very little about it. Please?
Right, but is it necessary? I. e., can I get everything but the cradle and still have a functional bluetooth system, albeit without the ability to charge or use an external antenna?
I'm asking because I'm loath to give up cupholders (they are nice for long trips) and I don't have either of the phone models listed for the cradle.
You should be able to order the Bluetooth retrofit kit from any BMW dealer in Europe but due to some reason (local approval and legislation?) BMW doesn't ship the kits yet in all countries (England and others).
Thanks for all the info RS2
I tried emailing some in england before you posted but they said they arent going to get the retrofit kit for another few months. Can you give me a contact that I can email that has this in stock? It should work in our cars over here in the states right?
Right, but is it necessary? I. e., can I get everything but the cradle and still have a functional bluetooth system, albeit without the ability to charge or use an external antenna?
I'm asking because I'm loath to give up cupholders (they are nice for long trips) and I don't have either of the phone models listed for the cradle.
From what I've read, no, you would not need that part of the kit. You could keep your phone in your shirtpocket (or whereever) and it would transmit through the BT kit.
Edit: Having taken a look at the manual posted above, I could well be wrong. It appears that the mounting kit is necessary to "pair" (i.e., initialize a connection) the phone with the car unit, as well as a couple of other features. I would think one could do this without the unit, but it at least suggests there is some need, at least temporarily, for the mounting kit.
Oh well.. not a big deal I guess. Renewed a 1 yr contract w/ ATTWS after I bought the Siemens S46 (which doesn't have bluetooth). Maybe on my '04 car when my lease runs out.
Thanks to Alex I got reply from BMW Group Niederlassung München
"Hello,
here are the prices :
84 64 0 152 501 BMW Bluetooth Retrofit Kit 397,41€
65 50 0 143 549 TV function retrofit kit 711,21€
32 34 2 229 230 M Steering wheel 305,17€
Prices plus Tax 16% in Germany
The parts are delivery from the Main-stock.
2-3 Days.
Please let me know when do you come to germany ,to pick up the parts
i will order and reserve the parts for you.
Thanks to Alex I got reply from BMW Group Niederlassung München
"Hello,
here are the prices :
84 64 0 152 501 BMW Bluetooth Retrofit Kit 397,41€
65 50 0 143 549 TV function retrofit kit 711,21€
32 34 2 229 230 M Steering wheel 305,17€
Prices plus Tax 16% in Germany
The parts are delivery from the Main-stock.
2-3 Days.
Please let me know when do you come to germany ,to pick up the parts
i will order and reserve the parts for you.
I don't know the exact exchange rate right now but it looks like it's ~ $470 with tax. When you add shipping (first you need to find somebody to do it for you) it'll be around $600. Even with the cost of the Bluetooth phone it still makes it a better option than crappy $800+ Motorola kit we get here now.
Please keep us posted on your progress... I've been using a Jabra bluetooth headset since December. BMWNA really needs to get these kits over here...
What I'm interested in knowing is if there is an in-between kit since US-spec cars are alredy pre-wired. FHopefully they will have another kit to fit the pre-9/01 cars since pre-wiring is already there in the US...
I don't know the exact exchange rate right now but it looks like it's ~ $470 with tax. When you add shipping (first you need to find somebody to do it for you) it'll be around $600. Even with the cost of the Bluetooth phone it still makes it a better option than crappy $800+ Motorola kit we get here now.
Thanks to Alex I got reply from BMW Group Niederlassung München
"Hello,
here are the prices :
84 64 0 152 501 BMW Bluetooth Retrofit Kit 397,41€
65 50 0 143 549 TV function retrofit kit 711,21€
32 34 2 229 230 M Steering wheel 305,17€
Prices plus Tax 16% in Germany
The parts are delivery from the Main-stock.
2-3 Days.
Please let me know when do you come to germany ,to pick up the parts
i will order and reserve the parts for you.
I just ordered a MY2003 330xi that has a mid-March '03 production and April delivery. Is there anything that will be pre-wired for the US version of this vehicle that hasn't already been integrated in previous months? I'm wondering if I'll need the full retro kit mentoined above, or if BMW will have already included some of those components here.
Also, what exactly is included in the retro-kits? Just the phone cradle and power/antenna jack? If so, you'd think there would be a relatively easy hack for this. Maybe the bluetooth technology is already built into the OBC.. ?
There was a post on another board (E39?) that pointed out that you need the Bluetooth install set up (initialized) in the car, and the software to do so, is NOT available in the US yet.
Please keep us posted on your progress... I've been using a Jabra bluetooth headset since December. BMWNA really needs to get these kits over here...
What I'm interested in knowing is if there is an in-between kit since US-spec cars are alredy pre-wired. FHopefully they will have another kit to fit the pre-9/01 cars since pre-wiring is already there in the US...
I know this is an old post, but has their been a resolution to this question? I have a 99 328i (e46) and I don't see why this kit wouldn't work in my car. Any thoughts?
Also has anyone tried using the Kyocera 7135 with the BT adapter?
I bought the entire kit from Advanced Autovations. I didn't check their prices versus buying the parts and pieces separately from a dealer so don't know how they compare. I'm quite happy with the install in my 1999 540i. I had both Nav and DSP which made things a bit easier and slightly less expensive becasue I didn't need an external amp.
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