Retrofit bluetooth on E85, anyone?
- Thread starter Hosse
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Yes - I fitted it. Complete integrated system from microphone, harness, ULF module, etc.
What do you want to know?
What do you want to know?
I've done it too, made up a harness to connect Bluetooth module on wall at back of boot with headunit. All connections are made at headunit, in addition you need a pairing button and aerial. Fairly hard work and lots of dismantling required.
I have volume issues on incoming calls but now believe this is a phone to Bluetooth compatability issue as there are lots of threads around the net in different bmw's.
Probably got some of the headunit and Bluetooth wiring pin details around. Bought cables from Audi and other parts from BMW, eBay etc.
I have volume issues on incoming calls but now believe this is a phone to Bluetooth compatability issue as there are lots of threads around the net in different bmw's.
Probably got some of the headunit and Bluetooth wiring pin details around. Bought cables from Audi and other parts from BMW, eBay etc.
I did not 'hack' per se. Used an aftermarket loom that breaks into the circuit near the rear bulkhead. Came with antennae, uprated mike, pairing button, etc.
Sourced ULF module off Ebay
Cradle and carpet from BMW
Agree that it's a huge amount of dismantling from dash to boot to get it all in, but works perfectly.
Took several calls roof down at up to 50mph at the weekend
Sourced ULF module off Ebay
Cradle and carpet from BMW
Agree that it's a huge amount of dismantling from dash to boot to get it all in, but works perfectly.
Took several calls roof down at up to 50mph at the weekend
This may help
http://www.bimmernav.com/bmw_Z_series_bluetooth_retrofit.html
It the kit I have (still in box and not for sale) and also I believe where CJ got his.
http://www.bimmernav.com/bmw_Z_series_bluetooth_retrofit.html
It the kit I have (still in box and not for sale) and also I believe where CJ got his.
Hosse said:
There may well be a mike already in place by the rear view mirror. I was recommended to fit the enhanced one on top of the steering column cowl and so did it that way. It picks up the voice much better and is easier to wire to there
A part number for what?Hosse said:
cj10jeeper said:I did not 'hack' per se. Used an aftermarket loom that breaks into the circuit near the rear bulkhead. Came with antennae, uprated mike, pairing button, etc.
Sourced ULF module off Ebay
Cradle and carpet from BMW
Agree that it's a huge amount of dismantling from dash to boot to get it all in, but works perfectly.
Took several calls roof down at up to 50mph at the weekend
Can you expand anymore, left or right hand side, new loom??? Thanks
Have a read of this site and the many different page related to retrofit
http://www.bimmernav.com/BMW_Z4_Bluetooth_Installation_Instructions.html
http://www.bimmernav.com/BMW_Z4_Bluetooth_Installation_Instructions.html
srhutch said:cj10jeeper said:
Keep up CJ, I posted that link back on page 1
I know - saw it and don't think op is reading up, just asking questions :wink:
I've got a question and didn't want to start a new thread for it 
I'm currently planning to upgrade to a multifunction wheel and in reading up about it I'm suddenly mesmerised by this idea of having OEM bluetooth. I don't know why - I don't even talk on my phone in the car that often (maybe that would change with bluetooth though!).
My build date is 09/03 and I don't have the prewiring for the retrofit buttons under my steering column. I do however have the bulge on the back of my bulkhead/in the boot where the ULF module would mount. Does anybody know whether the fact that I've got this bulge would indicate that the car is pre-wired for bluetooth? I'd rather not have to pull the carpet out to check if the harnesses are in there!
I don't have the microphone on the steering column - it's up next to the ceiling lights at the top of the windscreen. At the least the grille is - I can't see if there's actually a microphone in there (I'll have to pop it open and have a look).
Thanks.
I'm currently planning to upgrade to a multifunction wheel and in reading up about it I'm suddenly mesmerised by this idea of having OEM bluetooth. I don't know why - I don't even talk on my phone in the car that often (maybe that would change with bluetooth though!).
My build date is 09/03 and I don't have the prewiring for the retrofit buttons under my steering column. I do however have the bulge on the back of my bulkhead/in the boot where the ULF module would mount. Does anybody know whether the fact that I've got this bulge would indicate that the car is pre-wired for bluetooth? I'd rather not have to pull the carpet out to check if the harnesses are in there!
I don't have the microphone on the steering column - it's up next to the ceiling lights at the top of the windscreen. At the least the grille is - I can't see if there's actually a microphone in there (I'll have to pop it open and have a look).
Thanks.