Bluetooth install or upgrade?

[bam9382]

My car did not come with the bluetooth phone installed, but the prep kit is listed on the vin spec sheet. I have all the buttons on my steering wheel and dash. What do I need to buy or do to have this feature activated?

[zamboni]

lots of equipments to buy do a search on forum.

[bam9382]

I have searched... cant find a great post about it

[JimD]

You could try to find the parts required on RealOEM. That would not be foolproof but would give you some information.

You could also consider a "Parrott" kit if all you need is bluetooth. They have several levels with the top level using the buttons on your steering wheel. You could also install a BMW Portable GPS which has bluetooth capability.

Jim

[bam9382]

Thanks jim, whats the parrott kit?? link?

[bam9382]

okay i found the parrot kit and others like it. the big problem is 1series uses fiber optics and none of these kits work with fiber optics (correct me if im wrong)

has anyone found a plug and play kit for the 1 series???

[bam9382]

it seems as if you have the prep kit you need:

A Bluetooth aerial
B Hands-free microphone
C Universal charger/hands-free electronic control module (ULF)
D ULF holder
E Speed nut (4x)
F Hexagonal nut (4x)
G Cable ties (10x)
H Cable tie holder (2x)
I Eject box
J Telephone trim
K Rear axle differential heat insulation


with out prep kit you need:

A Wiring harness
B Bluetooth aerial
C Hands-free microphone
D Universal charger/hands-free electronic control module (ULF)
E ULF holder
F Roof aerial (cars without SA 606 or SA 609 only, not supplied in the retrofit kit)
G Rear axle differential heat insulation
H Speed nut (4x)
I Hexagonal nut (4x)
J Miniature connector
K Cable holder (2x)
L Cable tie (30x)
M Eject box
N Telephone trim
O Fusible link 10 A
P Template (for cars without a roof function centre only, not supplied in the retrofit kit)
Q Hands-free microphone trim (2x, dependent on colour, for cars without roof function centre only)
R Installation frame (for cars without roof function centre only)
S Plug connector holder
T Speed nut (only for cars without SA 606 or SA 609)



OR

is there a after market kit that is cheaper and easier (if you have prep kit)

[bam9382]

there is a big post on this at

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3540


but, our car is different with fiber optics...


IS there anyone out there that has done their homework on this?

[Acetech]

There is a product called the MoBridge from DICE electronics that offers both Bluetooth for telephone and audio and Ipod functionality.
Ive never seen a write up from anyone with it.

[Satalite]

Originally Posted by Acetech

There is a product called the MoBridge from DICE electronics that offers both Bluetooth for telephone and audio and Ipod functionality.
Ive never seen a write up from anyone with it.

I can vouch for DICE electronics. I believe they have a store here in Atlanta and they are very friendly and their products are top of the line and easy installs. Had an iPod adapter that I installed in my 99' 323i

[bam9382]

great, ill into it... anyone have this?