another bluetooth question (2011)

So I bought a used 2011 328i base model. I have the phone button on the steering wheel but it doesn't do anything when I press it. I do not have bMW Assist either. My question is, how do i find out if it is prewired for bluetooth? It's looking like it is not but I want to confirm. In my trunk I have a box but nothing is labeled. It resembles an amplifier but I have no idea what it is.

Your owner's manual has the info on this, including the process to sync your phone with the car. Yours is slightly different than my 2009, but the info is in there.

Try looking at your VIN: http://www.rubmw.ru/vincode/eng/

The VIN Decoder yielded these results:

Prod.date 2010-10-27

HiFi speaker system
Preparation BMW satellite radio
Area-Code 1 for DVD
USB/audio interface Code
Control, Combox
Telematics access request,country-spec.
Control unit COP
Multifunction f steering wheel
US BMW US Radio
Radio BMW Professional
Radio frequency 315 MHz
Control of number-plate attachment


Does this mean I will be able to get factory bluetooth installed? I called the dealer but they said they would need to see the car.

Thanks for the link.

Originally Posted by fares52

The VIN Decoder yielded these results:

Prod.date 2010-10-27

HiFi speaker system
Preparation BMW satellite radio
Area-Code 1 for DVD
USB/audio interface Code
Control, Combox
Telematics access request,country-spec.
Control unit COP
Multifunction f steering wheel
US BMW US Radio
Radio BMW Professional
Radio frequency 315 MHz
Control of number-plate attachment


Does this mean I will be able to get factory bluetooth installed? I called the dealer but they said they would need to see the car.

Thanks for the link.

Use bmwvin.com and post the codes (the SA### number) for the Combox and the USB/audio interface, please.

Control for Combox: S6VCA
USB/Audio Interface: S6FLA

Thanks,

If you don't have the factory capability, BlueAnt makes some really handy hands-free visor mount devices like the S1 you can buy in the $40 range. Much more cost-effective than having a BMW tweaked. I have used them for years.

Originally Posted by Pilgrim

If you don't have the factory capability, BlueAnt makes some really handy hands-free visor mount devices like the S1 you can buy in the $40 range. Much more cost-effective than having a BMW tweaked. I have used them for years.

Yeah if factory BT is not an option I'll probably go with BluAnt or the Parrot Neo. I think simplicity is key if you cant have full integration.

Thanks,
Fares

I also have a 2011 e90 without Blutooth. Anyone installed one of these kits? I cant find a lot of info out there on them.

http://www.bavauto.com/Assets/inst_pages/ins413.pdf

Originally Posted by fares52

Control for Combox: S6VCA
USB/Audio Interface: S6FLA

Thanks,

Your Combox can be coded for Bluetooth. You will need additional OEM hardware (Mic, BT antenna) to make it work once coded, though.

Contact forum vendor BimmerTech for details and pricing.

Originally Posted by jman103099

I also have a 2011 e90 without Blutooth. Anyone installed one of these kits? I cant find a lot of info out there on them.

http://www.bavauto.com/Assets/inst_pages/ins413.pdf

E90 are not listed as compatible with those kits.

Originally Posted by Technic

Your Combox can be coded for Bluetooth. You will need additional OEM hardware (Mic, BT antenna) to make it work once coded, though.

Contact forum vendor BimmerTech for details and pricing.

Thanks Technic! I just got back from the dealership and they told me I couldn't....I had a feeling they didn't know much though. I will contact BimmerTEch for specifics.

Really appreciate you taking the time in helping me out.

-Fares

Well I contacted BimmerTech but they told me that since they don't have an installer in my area they won't be able to help me. I guess this is something that they cannot do remotely. I'm in Virginia by the way.....oh well

Originally Posted by Technic

E90 are not listed as compatible with those kits.

Yeah, my bad. Saw it in the BavAuto flyer a few weeks ago and got excited, but havent had a time to look into it.

Are there any other Forum Vendors who can do the coding? I'm in Washington DC and unfortunately BimmerTEch doesn't have any dealers in my area. I wonder if i can ship my combox out to have them code it?

Bump for anyone who can do coding in the DC Metro Area

Well I took a stab at trying to install the mic and I'm pretty sure I ruined the FZD. Now it won't get back into place correctly. Also, it looks like in order to remove the dummy mic you need to cut a piece out. It doesn't exactly drop into place.