New to forum, new to the car!

ccdre · 06-20-2015, 01:54 PM

Greetings all,
I just picked up a 2010 135i in Alpine White with Coral Red interior. It has basic 6sp automatic transmission and the N54 engine. Previous owner put 48K miles on the clock but all in all, the car seems to be in great shape.

I have some initial questions - and I did search around for answers with not much luck...

1. My car does not have a sport button, does this means I don't have launch controls? I've tried the steps outlined somewhere in these forums to no avail.
(DTC button depressed once, shifter in M1, left foot on brake and right foot on throttle).

2. My car is equipped with the ancient looking professional radio. There is a USB port and what appears to be a 3.5mm aux jack under the arm rest with a small pouch, presumably for iPhone or iPad. When I try to plugin my iPhone 6 (IOS 8.3), the professional radio does not detect the device (I am selecting the USB source, however the radio simply displayes "insert USB" message).
I'm trying this with a standard apple USB cable. Do I need some sort of special BMW accessory to make this work? Or is this USB port meant for standard USB thumb drive loaded with MP3s?

3. Is adding Bluetooth feasible? My car has the controls, but no BT functionality.

I think this is it for right now

, thanks in advance to whomever spends time to respond.

Dre

pc83 · 06-20-2015, 02:00 PM

Hi Dre,

Congratulations for the car.

Not sure about item 1, I have 6 MT.

2. You need to get a BMW Y Cable. I used Goliton® BMW iDRIVE iPOD iPHONE iPAD CABLE on Amazon and it has been working fine for me although some other people have had mixed results. You can use a 3.5 mm AUX cable instead but you won't be able to control the iDevice from your radio. I have an older style 30 pin iPod that I have been using not sure about the new style apple jack.

3. Not sure about bluetooth but it only pairs with your phone, you cannot do bluetooth streaming for song audio.

Good luck with the car.

-Phil

ccdre · 06-20-2015, 02:10 PM

Thanks Phil! Y-cable ordered

.

Dre

Esteban · 06-20-2015, 02:33 PM

Congrats on the car and welcome to the forum. Launch control is only available with the dual clutch transmission (2011-2013).

ccdre · 06-20-2015, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EvenEsteban

Congrats on the car and welcome to the forum. Launch control is only available with the dual clutch transmission (2011-2013).

Makes sense! Thanks for the info!

edisapimp · 06-20-2015, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ccdre

Makes sense! Thanks for the info!

Op Send a PM to amsnow440 He just had Bluetooth coded into his 2010 coupe.

Congrats on the new ride. Good color combo.

GreatG · 06-20-2015, 03:54 PM

I just got my 2009 128i

-G. Gill

mike@x-ph.com · 06-20-2015, 04:53 PM

Welcome!

Esteban · 06-20-2015, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ccdre

Makes sense! Thanks for the info!

Glad to help. Any questions, just ask if you can't find the answers. I'm sure someone here will know or steer you in the right direction.

delta-9-ginseng · 06-20-2015, 06:31 PM

Pics dude!!

ccdre · 06-20-2015, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by delta-9-ginseng

Pics dude!!

I guess I should have seen that coming

. Few cellphone pics...

SHKDOWN · 06-20-2015, 10:19 PM

Friggin' gorgeous! OUTSTANDING CORAL RED SEATS! Very nice acquisition, indeed!

Esteban · 06-20-2015, 10:25 PM

You have the M Sport package, which includes the very nice sports seats and the fat, chunky ///M steering wheel... nice. Love the perforated leather and the way that steering wheel feels in your hands. Also included in that package are your 261 style wheels, just in case you didn't know.

BTW, my first 1er had Coral Red interior... love it.

ccdre · 06-20-2015, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SHKDOWN

Friggin' gorgeous! OUTSTANDING CORAL RED SEATS! Very nice acquisition, indeed!

Thanks for the kind words, sir!

Seriously, the color combo was what pushed me over the fence to pull the trigger...

ccdre · 06-20-2015, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EvenEsteban

You have the M Sport package, which includes the very nice sports seats and the fat, chunky ///M steering wheel... nice. Love the perforated leather and the way that steering wheel feels in your hands. Also included in that package are your 261 style wheels, just in case you didn't know.

BTW, my first 1er had Coral Red interior... love it.

The seats feel little dry but I'll fix that with some leather cleaner & conditioner, The steering wheel feels great indeed.

I had no idea the wheels were a 261 style! Thanks for that info!!

The car has little under 50k on the clock and runs flawless but I'm getting a list of maintenance items ready...

I'll be ordering the parts soon but so far I'm thinking:

Air cabin filter, oil filer & oil, 6 new spark plugs, air filter

Esteban · 06-20-2015, 10:34 PM

Those kidney grilles look different. White with black are unusual. Go nicely with the car.

ccdre · 06-20-2015, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EvenEsteban

Those kidney grilles look different. White with black are unusual. Go nicely with the car.

Is that not stock?

Esteban · 06-20-2015, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ccdre

Is that not stock?

No. Stock would be all chrome. What you have looks better... and different.

Esteban · 06-20-2015, 10:42 PM

Most people who want to change their grilles usually go with all black.

ccdre · 06-20-2015, 10:51 PM

Good to know... So much for thinking the car was bone stock tho.. lol

amsnow440 · 06-22-2015, 11:38 AM

Congrats on the car, love the color combo!! Forum tip, beware of edisapimp , he spreads around a lot of propaganda

The first thing I would do would be to look up you cars options and check for "preparation for mobile phone" if you have this you are in great shape. And it will make the install much easier.

You can decode your VIN here: http://www.bmwarchive.org/vin/bmw-vin-decoder.html

If you are not prepared for bluetooth phone (like me) then you have a few more steps to complete to make this work. You will have to install the microphone line and Bluetooth antenna cable. However if you have BMW assist, you may not need to install a mic (someone verify this for me).

So assuming you have the same options as me (USB, professional radio, no BMW assist, no mobile phone preparation) this is what you will need.

(1) BMW Microphone - P/N 84316938762
(1) BMW Bluetooth antenna - P/N 84506928461
(5) BMW wire leads - http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E60-530...3.0L/ES164037/
(1) mic connector - p/n 61138377072
(20 ft) General speaker wire
(1) 1ft fakra cable - http://www.ebay.com/itm/8in-SMB-stra...-/160841105791

Follow the steps in this thread for the installation of the components listed above

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=104

I installed the microphone into the factory location which is in the overhead light console, it snaps right in. This required you to run a cable from the trunk to the overhead console. This isn't difficult, just time consuming.

Then you need to get your car coded to enable the feature.

ccdre · 06-22-2015, 02:19 PM

No Bluetooth prep in this car :/...

Model description: 135is
Market: USA
Type: UC73
E-Code: E82
Chassis: Coupé
Steering: links
Doors: 2
Engine: N54B30O0 - 3,00l (225kW)
Drive: Heckantrieb
Transmission: automatisch
Body Color: Alpinweiss 3 (300)
Upholstery: Leder Boston 2/d1 Korallrot (LWD1)
Production date: 17.12.2009
Assembled in: Leipzig

Code Serienausstattung Standard Equipment
S321A
Exterieurumfänge in Wagenfarbe Exterior parts in vehicle color
S473A
Armlehne vorne Armrest front
S645A
BMW US Radio BMW US Radio
S663A
Radio BMW Professional Radio BMW Professional
S704A
M Sportfahrwerk M Sports suspension
S823A
Heissland-Ausführung Hot-climate version
S845A
Akustische Gurtwarnung Acoustic belt warning
S850A
Zusätzl. Tankfüllung Export Additional Export tank filling
S853A
Sprachversion englisch Language version English
S876A
Funkfrequenz 315 MHz Radio frequency 315 MHz

Code Sonderausstattung Optional Equipment
S1CAA
Selektion COP relevanter Fahrzeuge Selection of COP relevant vehicles
S205A
Automatikgetriebe Automatic transmission
S249A
Multifunktion für Lenkrad Multifunction f steering wheel
S2MRA
BMW LM Rad M Doppelspeiche 261 BMW LA wheel, dual spoke 261
S2VBA
Reifendruckanzeige Tyre pressure control (TPC)
P337A
M Sportpaket M Sports package
S403A
Glasdach elektrisch Glass roof, electrical
S481A
Sportsitz Sports seat
S4ASA
Edelholzausführung Pappelmaser grau Fine-wood trim poplar grain grey
S502A
Scheinwerferreinigungsanlage Headlight cleaning system
S521A
Regensensor Rain sensor
S522A
Xenon-Licht Xenon Light
S524A
Adaptives Kurvenlicht Adaptive Headlights
S534A
Klimaautomatik Automatic air conditioning
S540A
Geschwindigkeitsregelung Cruise control
S570A
Stärkere Stromversorgung Reinforced power supply
S693A
Vorbereitung BMW Satellitenradio Preparation BMW satellite radio
S697A
Area-Code 1 für DVD Area-Code 1 for DVD
S6FLA
USB-/Audio-Schnittstelle USB/Audio interface
S760A
Hochglanz Shadow-Line High gloss shadow line
S775A
Dachhimmel anthrazit Headlining anthracite
S7XAA
M Lederlenkrad+Schaltwippe+Multifunktion M Leathr. wheel+shift paddle+multifunc.
S840A
Hochgeschwindigkeitsabstimmung High speed synchronisation
S8SCA
Freischaltung Telematik länderspez. Telematics access request,country-spec.
S8SPA
Steuerung COP Control unit COP
S925A
Versandschutzpaket Transport protection package

06-20-2015, 01:54 PM	#1
ccdre Lieutenant 337 Rep 404 Posts Drives: '10 AW 135i, '13 Frozen M3 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: NorCal iTrader: (1)	New to forum, new to the car! Greetings all, I just picked up a 2010 135i in Alpine White with Coral Red interior. It has basic 6sp automatic transmission and the N54 engine. Previous owner put 48K miles on the clock but all in all, the car seems to be in great shape. I have some initial questions - and I did search around for answers with not much luck... 1. My car does not have a sport button, does this means I don't have launch controls? I've tried the steps outlined somewhere in these forums to no avail. (DTC button depressed once, shifter in M1, left foot on brake and right foot on throttle). 2. My car is equipped with the ancient looking professional radio. There is a USB port and what appears to be a 3.5mm aux jack under the arm rest with a small pouch, presumably for iPhone or iPad. When I try to plugin my iPhone 6 (IOS 8.3), the professional radio does not detect the device (I am selecting the USB source, however the radio simply displayes "insert USB" message). I'm trying this with a standard apple USB cable. Do I need some sort of special BMW accessory to make this work? Or is this USB port meant for standard USB thumb drive loaded with MP3s? 3. Is adding Bluetooth feasible? My car has the controls, but no BT functionality. I think this is it for right now , thanks in advance to whomever spends time to respond. Dre
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pc83 Private 32 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 328i M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Apex, NC iTrader: (0)	Hi Dre, Congratulations for the car. Not sure about item 1, I have 6 MT. 2. You need to get a BMW Y Cable. I used Goliton® BMW iDRIVE iPOD iPHONE iPAD CABLE on Amazon and it has been working fine for me although some other people have had mixed results. You can use a 3.5 mm AUX cable instead but you won't be able to control the iDevice from your radio. I have an older style 30 pin iPod that I have been using not sure about the new style apple jack. 3. Not sure about bluetooth but it only pairs with your phone, you cannot do bluetooth streaming for song audio. Good luck with the car. -Phil
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ccdre Lieutenant 337 Rep 404 Posts Drives: '10 AW 135i, '13 Frozen M3 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: NorCal iTrader: (1)	Thanks Phil! Y-cable ordered . Dre
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Esteban Major General 43729 Rep 7,224 Posts Drives: a slow car fast Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Congrats on the car and welcome to the forum. Launch control is only available with the dual clutch transmission (2011-2013). __________________
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delta-9-ginseng OG Tray Deee 82 Rep 261 Posts Drives: BMW 135i & F36 435i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: LA and SF iTrader: (0)	Pics dude!!
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SHKDOWN Private First Class 23 Rep 128 Posts Drives: 2013 128i Coupe MSport Jet Blk Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Upstate New York, USA iTrader: (0)	Friggin' gorgeous! OUTSTANDING CORAL RED SEATS! Very nice acquisition, indeed!
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06-20-2015, 10:25 PM	#13
Esteban Major General 43729 Rep 7,224 Posts Drives: a slow car fast Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	You have the M Sport package, which includes the very nice sports seats and the fat, chunky ///M steering wheel... nice. Love the perforated leather and the way that steering wheel feels in your hands. Also included in that package are your 261 style wheels, just in case you didn't know. BTW, my first 1er had Coral Red interior... love it. __________________
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Esteban Major General 43729 Rep 7,224 Posts Drives: a slow car fast Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Those kidney grilles look different. White with black are unusual. Go nicely with the car. __________________
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Esteban Major General 43729 Rep 7,224 Posts Drives: a slow car fast Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Most people who want to change their grilles usually go with all black. __________________
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06-20-2015, 10:51 PM	#20
ccdre Lieutenant 337 Rep 404 Posts Drives: '10 AW 135i, '13 Frozen M3 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: NorCal iTrader: (1)	Good to know... So much for thinking the car was bone stock tho.. lol
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06-22-2015, 11:38 AM	#21
amsnow440 Olmec's Temple Guard 80 Rep 217 Posts Drives: 2010 135i 6MT, 05 Legacy GT Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Lebanon, NJ iTrader: (0)	Congrats on the car, love the color combo!! Forum tip, beware of edisapimp , he spreads around a lot of propaganda The first thing I would do would be to look up you cars options and check for "preparation for mobile phone" if you have this you are in great shape. And it will make the install much easier. You can decode your VIN here: http://www.bmwarchive.org/vin/bmw-vin-decoder.html If you are not prepared for bluetooth phone (like me) then you have a few more steps to complete to make this work. You will have to install the microphone line and Bluetooth antenna cable. However if you have BMW assist, you may not need to install a mic (someone verify this for me). So assuming you have the same options as me (USB, professional radio, no BMW assist, no mobile phone preparation) this is what you will need. (1) BMW Microphone - P/N 84316938762 (1) BMW Bluetooth antenna - P/N 84506928461 (5) BMW wire leads - http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E60-530...3.0L/ES164037/ (1) mic connector - p/n 61138377072 (20 ft) General speaker wire (1) 1ft fakra cable - http://www.ebay.com/itm/8in-SMB-stra...-/160841105791 Follow the steps in this thread for the installation of the components listed above http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=104 I installed the microphone into the factory location which is in the overhead light console, it snaps right in. This required you to run a cable from the trunk to the overhead console. This isn't difficult, just time consuming. Then you need to get your car coded to enable the feature. __________________ 2010 135i 6MT Jet Black M-Sport
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ccdre Lieutenant 337 Rep 404 Posts Drives: '10 AW 135i, '13 Frozen M3 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: NorCal iTrader: (1)	No Bluetooth prep in this car :/... Model description: 135is Market: USA Type: UC73 E-Code: E82 Chassis: Coupé Steering: links Doors: 2 Engine: N54B30O0 - 3,00l (225kW) Drive: Heckantrieb Transmission: automatisch Body Color: Alpinweiss 3 (300) Upholstery: Leder Boston 2/d1 Korallrot (LWD1) Production date: 17.12.2009 Assembled in: Leipzig Code Serienausstattung Standard Equipment S321A Exterieurumfänge in Wagenfarbe Exterior parts in vehicle color S473A Armlehne vorne Armrest front S645A BMW US Radio BMW US Radio S663A Radio BMW Professional Radio BMW Professional S704A M Sportfahrwerk M Sports suspension S823A Heissland-Ausführung Hot-climate version S845A Akustische Gurtwarnung Acoustic belt warning S850A Zusätzl. Tankfüllung Export Additional Export tank filling S853A Sprachversion englisch Language version English S876A Funkfrequenz 315 MHz Radio frequency 315 MHz Code Sonderausstattung Optional Equipment S1CAA Selektion COP relevanter Fahrzeuge Selection of COP relevant vehicles S205A Automatikgetriebe Automatic transmission S249A Multifunktion für Lenkrad Multifunction f steering wheel S2MRA BMW LM Rad M Doppelspeiche 261 BMW LA wheel, dual spoke 261 S2VBA Reifendruckanzeige Tyre pressure control (TPC) P337A M Sportpaket M Sports package S403A Glasdach elektrisch Glass roof, electrical S481A Sportsitz Sports seat S4ASA Edelholzausführung Pappelmaser grau Fine-wood trim poplar grain grey S502A Scheinwerferreinigungsanlage Headlight cleaning system S521A Regensensor Rain sensor S522A Xenon-Licht Xenon Light S524A Adaptives Kurvenlicht Adaptive Headlights S534A Klimaautomatik Automatic air conditioning S540A Geschwindigkeitsregelung Cruise control S570A Stärkere Stromversorgung Reinforced power supply S693A Vorbereitung BMW Satellitenradio Preparation BMW satellite radio S697A Area-Code 1 für DVD Area-Code 1 for DVD S6FLA USB-/Audio-Schnittstelle USB/Audio interface S760A Hochglanz Shadow-Line High gloss shadow line S775A Dachhimmel anthrazit Headlining anthracite S7XAA M Lederlenkrad+Schaltwippe+Multifunktion M Leathr. wheel+shift paddle+multifunc. S840A Hochgeschwindigkeitsabstimmung High speed synchronisation S8SCA Freischaltung Telematik länderspez. Telematics access request,country-spec. S8SPA Steuerung COP Control unit COP S925A Versandschutzpaket Transport protection package
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