Factory Bluetooth, maybe even assist- only coding left to go!!!

quicksilv86 · 04-22-2009, 05:25 AM

Hi,

I'm still on my BT retrofit..
I've removed the pedal trim to have a look and i would like to know what it was (the circle on the pictures).
I have an other question, about the mic wire : is it diffcult to remove the Pillar trim? I have two Airbags Caps...but i don't know how remove them?
And a last question : do you disconnect the negative wire of the battery when you install the BT?
Thanks in advance..
Quicksilv86

Add1ct · 04-22-2009, 11:46 AM

that's part of what they call the footwell module in these cars and I think it's used for programming- it has nothing to do with the phone installation, at least it didn't for me. If you have the wiring up in there, then the antenna wiring should be tucked way up in there somewhere and you just have to find it. As for the mic wiring on the passenger side- it really was quite a pain to get back up in there- I went through the side kick panel under the glove box on the side under the A pillar, and then through the glove box, it was a lot of wiggling and suffering and just concentrating, but I didn't remove any pieces that said airbag on them or that had to do with the airbags

quicksilv86 · 05-06-2009, 11:16 AM

Hi,

Sorry for my questions but i don't have ordered the BMW Bluetooth Kit so my questions are probably stupid.

I would like to explain why i had questions about airbags..

I don't have mic so i need to install one and i think i need to route the wire
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which connects to the mic.

And i have to route the wire behind the head airbag of the A pillar as the picture shows

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Tell me if I’m wrong...

Last question: do you have some pictures to remove the roof function centre?
I've tried but it’s too difficult, even if i have the appropriate tools..

Thanks in advance

bluetooth.pdf

Add1ct · 05-06-2009, 11:34 AM

it looks like that is what you have to do per the pics from bmw, as to the roof FZD, yes it is a total pain in the ass to do I know, but once you get it the first time it's easy after that. what you need to do with an angled trim removal tool is insert it at a pretty low angle right behind the center of each of the circular over head lights. you should feel a strong, springy response if you have made contact with the metal tabs, once you feel that it's a matter of simultaneously pushing hard on them and down, once you release one side, try to keep it open/ held down while you release the other

tom @ eas · 05-06-2009, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quicksilv86

Hi,

I'm still on my BT retrofit..
I've removed the pedal trim to have a look and i would like to know what it was (the circle on the pictures).
I have an other question, about the mic wire : is it diffcult to remove the Pillar trim? I have two Airbags Caps...but i don't know how remove them?
And a last question : do you disconnect the negative wire of the battery when you install the BT?
Thanks in advance..
Quicksilv86

That's a MOST fiber port, used in programming or diagnostics.

quicksilv86 · 05-07-2009, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by tom @ eas

That's a MOST fiber port, used in programming or diagnostics.

Thanks.. I know i have fiber optic..
About the A pillar, im right when i think i have to remove the trim which covers the head airbag?If so, is it difficult to do this?
And for the roof center, nobody has pictures because of my poor engish, it easier to understand with pictures..

Thanks a lot! And thanks too for all yours quickly answers!!

Add1ct · 05-07-2009, 11:30 AM

there is a picture somewhere on e90post but I couldn't find it from a quick search, I can't remember if it's described as teh fzd or the overhead console there

quicksilv86 · 07-16-2009, 10:06 AM

Hi,

I've bought 2 months ago a rear mirror with BT..Result : i spent 100 € and this alternative appearead too bad..

So I was looking again on internet for the BMW BT retrofit when I found this

http://www.dension.com/index.php?pageID=11

Someone have already bought this module?

Thanks in advance..

ronnyek · 07-16-2009, 10:25 AM

I've heard of it, but when I was looking at doing the same, it seemed like the mobridge was a much better solution.

Add1ct · 07-16-2009, 10:36 AM

hmm, I hadnt run into that one when I did mine

quicksilv86 · 07-16-2009, 03:06 PM

I'm still training..
And i have succeed to remove the roof center.

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I took photos i can share...

I have been surprised to see 2 "modules"

, on one we can see "Webasso Drive assy" and the other "Nidec Valeo"

Someone could explain me what the aim of this 2 modules are ...

About the BT retrofit, someone could confirm me i need to route the wire behind the head airbag of the A pillar as the picture shows above...

Thanks in advance..

Add1ct · 07-16-2009, 03:57 PM

if you're not doing assist, just bt, then put the microphone on the side of the unit closest to the driver- as in the pic- the mic clips in and the plug faces the rear of the car, then route the mic wire through the A pillar to the mic I believe- that should be it for the overhead console (FZD) on non-assist cars

quicksilv86 · 07-17-2009, 02:11 AM

Hi,
Someone could explain me the way to remove the A pillar... With some pictures, it will be very cool !
Thanks

quicksilv86 · 07-18-2009, 05:32 AM

So no one to give me some advices about removing A pillar without destroy plastics?

Quicksilv86

Add1ct · 07-18-2009, 12:44 PM

um, you probably need an interior trim removal tool or tools and it probably pops off in some nice and neat fashion, other than that I don't know- maybe start at the seam with the headliner at the top? look on e90post.com because the 3er guys are WAY more into taking their cars apart- you may find something there as the cars are very similar

mackzilla · 07-23-2009, 02:02 PM

man i wish mine had come pre-wired

BahamaBart · 09-12-2009, 05:11 PM

so for 09 135i which apparently is not wired what is the better solution out there?

Add1ct · 09-12-2009, 05:41 PM

depends on what you want to spend, for $100 or so you can get one of those things that attaches to the sun visor. if you want all the controls to work, you may be able to get another system, maybe by parrot.

tenntracy · 01-23-2011, 09:56 AM

Some of the '09s are prewired...depends on when your car was actually built. The later builds I understand are not prewired. I was thrilled to find that mine was! I've ordered the kit and have the instructions for install on the way.

What I can't find is instructions on removing the plastic molding panels. Afraid I'm going to damage them trying to pry them out, especially when I'm not sure where all the clips are.

Does anyone have pics or instructions for this on 09 128?

nato-main-man-5am · 01-01-2012, 02:14 PM

Does anyone know if an August 2011 128i non iDrive is pre-wired?

ecyrbSLC · 01-08-2012, 08:15 PM

Anyone know if there is a full kit for integration for 2010 135i?

Will the modbridge work if the car is NOT pre-wired?

Thanks for the help!

04-22-2009, 05:25 AM	#45
quicksilv86 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 43 Posts Drives: BMW F11 530d 2012 Pre LCI Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: France, Paris iTrader: (0)	Hi, I'm still on my BT retrofit.. I've removed the pedal trim to have a look and i would like to know what it was (the circle on the pictures). I have an other question, about the mic wire : is it diffcult to remove the Pillar trim? I have two Airbags Caps...but i don't know how remove them? And a last question : do you disconnect the negative wire of the battery when you install the BT? Thanks in advance.. Quicksilv86 Attached Images
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Add1ct Lieutenant Colonel 59 Rep 1,859 Posts Drives: 135i, 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Palos Verdes Estates (SoCal) iTrader: (3)	that's part of what they call the footwell module in these cars and I think it's used for programming- it has nothing to do with the phone installation, at least it didn't for me. If you have the wiring up in there, then the antenna wiring should be tucked way up in there somewhere and you just have to find it. As for the mic wiring on the passenger side- it really was quite a pain to get back up in there- I went through the side kick panel under the glove box on the side under the A pillar, and then through the glove box, it was a lot of wiggling and suffering and just concentrating, but I didn't remove any pieces that said airbag on them or that had to do with the airbags __________________ E82 N54 6MT 6FL 668 KASW turned in E92 Crimson/Cream N54 6MT, ZSP, ZPP, ZCW, Nav, Sat radio, HD Radio, Logic7, PDC, Active Steering, Active Cruise, 6FL, CA
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05-06-2009, 11:16 AM	#47
quicksilv86 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 43 Posts Drives: BMW F11 530d 2012 Pre LCI Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: France, Paris iTrader: (0)	Hi, Sorry for my questions but i don't have ordered the BMW Bluetooth Kit so my questions are probably stupid. I would like to explain why i had questions about airbags.. I don't have mic so i need to install one and i think i need to route the wire which connects to the mic. And i have to route the wire behind the head airbag of the A pillar as the picture shows Tell me if I’m wrong... Last question: do you have some pictures to remove the roof function centre? I've tried but it’s too difficult, even if i have the appropriate tools.. Thanks in advance bluetooth.pdf
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05-06-2009, 11:34 AM	#48
Add1ct Lieutenant Colonel 59 Rep 1,859 Posts Drives: 135i, 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Palos Verdes Estates (SoCal) iTrader: (3)	it looks like that is what you have to do per the pics from bmw, as to the roof FZD, yes it is a total pain in the ass to do I know, but once you get it the first time it's easy after that. what you need to do with an angled trim removal tool is insert it at a pretty low angle right behind the center of each of the circular over head lights. you should feel a strong, springy response if you have made contact with the metal tabs, once you feel that it's a matter of simultaneously pushing hard on them and down, once you release one side, try to keep it open/ held down while you release the other __________________ E82 N54 6MT 6FL 668 KASW turned in E92 Crimson/Cream N54 6MT, ZSP, ZPP, ZCW, Nav, Sat radio, HD Radio, Logic7, PDC, Active Steering, Active Cruise, 6FL, CA
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05-07-2009, 11:30 AM	#51
Add1ct Lieutenant Colonel 59 Rep 1,859 Posts Drives: 135i, 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Palos Verdes Estates (SoCal) iTrader: (3)	there is a picture somewhere on e90post but I couldn't find it from a quick search, I can't remember if it's described as teh fzd or the overhead console there __________________ E82 N54 6MT 6FL 668 KASW turned in E92 Crimson/Cream N54 6MT, ZSP, ZPP, ZCW, Nav, Sat radio, HD Radio, Logic7, PDC, Active Steering, Active Cruise, 6FL, CA
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07-16-2009, 10:06 AM	#52
quicksilv86 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 43 Posts Drives: BMW F11 530d 2012 Pre LCI Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: France, Paris iTrader: (0)	Hi, I've bought 2 months ago a rear mirror with BT..Result : i spent 100 € and this alternative appearead too bad.. So I was looking again on internet for the BMW BT retrofit when I found this http://www.dension.com/index.php?pageID=11 Someone have already bought this module? Thanks in advance..
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07-16-2009, 10:25 AM	#53
ronnyek Captain 23 Rep 682 Posts Drives: 2010 Evo MR Touring Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: space iTrader: (1)	I've heard of it, but when I was looking at doing the same, it seemed like the mobridge was a much better solution.
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07-16-2009, 10:36 AM	#54
Add1ct Lieutenant Colonel 59 Rep 1,859 Posts Drives: 135i, 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Palos Verdes Estates (SoCal) iTrader: (3)	hmm, I hadnt run into that one when I did mine __________________ E82 N54 6MT 6FL 668 KASW turned in E92 Crimson/Cream N54 6MT, ZSP, ZPP, ZCW, Nav, Sat radio, HD Radio, Logic7, PDC, Active Steering, Active Cruise, 6FL, CA
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07-16-2009, 03:06 PM	#55
quicksilv86 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 43 Posts Drives: BMW F11 530d 2012 Pre LCI Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: France, Paris iTrader: (0)	I'm still training.. And i have succeed to remove the roof center. I took photos i can share... I have been surprised to see 2 "modules" , on one we can see "Webasso Drive assy" and the other "Nidec Valeo" Someone could explain me what the aim of this 2 modules are ... About the BT retrofit, someone could confirm me i need to route the wire behind the head airbag of the A pillar as the picture shows above... Thanks in advance..
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07-16-2009, 03:57 PM	#56
Add1ct Lieutenant Colonel 59 Rep 1,859 Posts Drives: 135i, 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Palos Verdes Estates (SoCal) iTrader: (3)	if you're not doing assist, just bt, then put the microphone on the side of the unit closest to the driver- as in the pic- the mic clips in and the plug faces the rear of the car, then route the mic wire through the A pillar to the mic I believe- that should be it for the overhead console (FZD) on non-assist cars __________________ E82 N54 6MT 6FL 668 KASW turned in E92 Crimson/Cream N54 6MT, ZSP, ZPP, ZCW, Nav, Sat radio, HD Radio, Logic7, PDC, Active Steering, Active Cruise, 6FL, CA
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quicksilv86 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 43 Posts Drives: BMW F11 530d 2012 Pre LCI Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: France, Paris iTrader: (0)	Hi, Someone could explain me the way to remove the A pillar... With some pictures, it will be very cool ! Thanks
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quicksilv86 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 43 Posts Drives: BMW F11 530d 2012 Pre LCI Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: France, Paris iTrader: (0)	So no one to give me some advices about removing A pillar without destroy plastics? Quicksilv86
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07-18-2009, 12:44 PM	#59
Add1ct Lieutenant Colonel 59 Rep 1,859 Posts Drives: 135i, 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Palos Verdes Estates (SoCal) iTrader: (3)	um, you probably need an interior trim removal tool or tools and it probably pops off in some nice and neat fashion, other than that I don't know- maybe start at the seam with the headliner at the top? look on e90post.com because the 3er guys are WAY more into taking their cars apart- you may find something there as the cars are very similar __________________ E82 N54 6MT 6FL 668 KASW turned in E92 Crimson/Cream N54 6MT, ZSP, ZPP, ZCW, Nav, Sat radio, HD Radio, Logic7, PDC, Active Steering, Active Cruise, 6FL, CA
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mackzilla Private 3 Rep 80 Posts Drives: Jeeeep Wrangler Unlimited Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fayetteville NC iTrader: (0)	man i wish mine had come pre-wired
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09-12-2009, 05:41 PM	#62
Add1ct Lieutenant Colonel 59 Rep 1,859 Posts Drives: 135i, 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Palos Verdes Estates (SoCal) iTrader: (3)	depends on what you want to spend, for $100 or so you can get one of those things that attaches to the sun visor. if you want all the controls to work, you may be able to get another system, maybe by parrot. __________________ E82 N54 6MT 6FL 668 KASW turned in E92 Crimson/Cream N54 6MT, ZSP, ZPP, ZCW, Nav, Sat radio, HD Radio, Logic7, PDC, Active Steering, Active Cruise, 6FL, CA
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tenntracy Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 128i Convertible Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tennessee iTrader: (0)	Some of the '09s are prewired...depends on when your car was actually built. The later builds I understand are not prewired. I was thrilled to find that mine was! I've ordered the kit and have the instructions for install on the way. What I can't find is instructions on removing the plastic molding panels. Afraid I'm going to damage them trying to pry them out, especially when I'm not sure where all the clips are. Does anyone have pics or instructions for this on 09 128?
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01-08-2012, 08:15 PM	#65
ecyrbSLC New Member 1 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 2010 AW 135i - M sport Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Anyone know if there is a full kit for integration for 2010 135i? Will the modbridge work if the car is NOT pre-wired? Thanks for the help!
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