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Subject: Bluetooth retrofit a complete success...> Author: davidf (moderator) : member since March, 2004 : 1476 posts Posted on: 2004-04-08 09:04:38

Completed the retrofit of E39 parts into my 98 740iL (with navigation). The BT system works flawlessly with full steering wheel, voice, phone, and monitor screen control. If anyone has questions, I would be happy to answer them.

I must again thank JTL for getting me started on this project.

BTW, I have decided to perform BT installations on E39's and E38's in the Austin, TX area. If nearby and interested, give me a call. I am going to charge $250.00 labor + parts for the service.

I will have pictures and a write-up someday soon (I hope).

• Bluetooth retrofit a complete success...> - davidf 2004-04-08 09:04:38 (56553 views)
  • FYI Parts # Update - diver90 2004-04-12 12:05:00 (7794 views)
    • More on update...> - davidf 2004-04-13 12:10:35 (4544 views)
  • Here are some pictures...> - davidf 2004-04-08 22:58:19 (10604 views)
  • GREAT LINK (url) - Martin 2004-04-08 16:14:59 (5589 views)
  • HERE IS THE USERS GUIDE (url) - Martin 2004-04-08 16:03:29 (5145 views)
  • Can you describe how one completely dismantles the center console? - Al 2004-04-08 15:36:46 (2111 views)
    • Here you go (url) - DavidC 2004-04-08 23:17:11 (2952 views)
      • You really have to go further... - davidf 2004-04-09 09:26:13 (4060 views)
    • I can and will in the write-up...> - davidf 2004-04-08 16:52:09 (1235 views)
  • Does BT UFL modle offer a call waiting? - zigor911 2004-04-08 15:28:48 (1473 views)
    • I do not know. (nt) - davidf 2004-04-08 16:53:01 (912 views)
  • Phone support (url) - Martin 2004-04-08 14:58:30 (2125 views)
    • I don't thing Sprint has a bluetooth phone yet. Not sure about Verizon. - Al 2004-04-08 14:59:33 (1056 views)
      • SPRINT PCS PHONE IS AVAILABLE. (url) - Martin 2004-04-08 15:22:57 (1655 views)
        • I JUST ordered from Pacific BMW $616.42 ask for Loui - Martin 2004-04-08 16:01:55 (1853 views)
          • Shipped? (nt) - Al 2004-04-08 16:03:44 (819 views)
        • I hate Sprint. They kill me. (nt) - Al 2004-04-08 15:31:30 (850 views)
  • Great News! Question on cars w/existing SES (m) - Dave (CA) 00 750iL 2004-04-08 13:31:10 (1820 views)
    • Re: Great News! Question on cars w/existing SES (m) - davidf 2004-04-08 14:35:43 (1473 views)
      • but you have to have the cardle to initiate the pairing, right? (nt) - zigor911 2004-04-08 14:50:28 (1338 views)
        • Pairing-button & other BT/GSM ?'s (long). - Dave (CA) 00 750iL 2004-04-08 16:00:08 (1454 views)
          • Here goes...> - davidf 2004-04-08 17:04:27 (1356 views)
            • Where did you order the snap in from, and how much? (nt) - Al 2004-04-08 17:07:18 (1104 views)
              • Chris at Crevier said he found a part number...> - davidf 2004-04-08 17:14:45 (1016 views)
          • I had a Siemens S56 for a while (GSM + BT) - Al 2004-04-08 16:11:32 (3504 views)
            • GSM is getting better all the time in my area...> - davidf 2004-04-08 17:08:02 (925 views)
              • You let your wife drive your car ?! (nt) - Al 2004-04-08 17:28:42 (863 views)
                • Rarely...> - davidf 2004-04-09 09:32:23 (879 views)
              • Good point. Thx for taking the time to answr my ?'s. (nt) - Dave (CA) 00 750iL 2004-04-08 17:10:59 (777 views)
  • So no recoding necessary on US cars either then? (nt) - Al 2004-04-08 10:43:32 (1142 views)
    • Nope, worked like a charm without coding. (nt) - davidf 2004-04-08 10:47:13 (1050 views)
      • That's the key bit of information I've been waiting for. I'm jumping in. (nt) - Al 2004-04-08 10:59:10 (974 views)
  • can you please post list of parts and cost for each? (nt) - zigor911 2004-04-08 10:33:25 (3756 views)
    • Here you go...> - davidf 2004-04-08 10:43:12 (2338 views)
      • What about mounting brackets? Did you have to get any? (nt) - zigor911 2004-04-08 15:18:39 (827 views)
        • No, I slightly modified the bracket from the old phone system...> - davidf 2004-04-08 17:23:33 (988 views)
      • Group Buy???? lets see if a dealer will give us a better price on 10-20 units - Martin 2004-04-08 14:45:43 (920 views)
        • YES! - davidf 2004-04-08 17:09:22 (999 views)
        • Here we go again May be OK. Some ?'s (m) - Dave (CA) 00 750iL 2004-04-08 16:04:14 (873 views)
          • BT antenna can go anywhere...> - davidf 2004-04-08 17:12:21 (1060 views)
            • Got it - forgot the BT link is wireless & would (m) - Dave (CA) 00 750iL 2004-04-08 19:21:09 (879 views)
      • Do you actually need to replace old wiring harness? - zigor911 2004-04-08 11:16:13 (1298 views)
        • Absolutely YES to all...> - davidf 2004-04-08 11:40:56 (1272 views)
          • It's probably pain in a$%!!! - zigor911 2004-04-08 12:01:00 (839 views)
            • Re: It's probably pain in a$%!!! - davidf 2004-04-08 12:33:20 (1057 views)
      • What did you need the patch cable for (61-12-0-137-616 )? - Al 2004-04-08 11:00:37 (1143 views)
        • Re: What did you need the patch cable for (61-12-0-137-616 )? - davidf 2004-04-08 11:45:05 (1063 views)
  • This BT system has the ses voice module? (nt) - silber98 2004-04-08 09:29:48 (1287 views)
    • Yes, SES is included as part of the BT module. - davidf 2004-04-08 10:38:32 (1273 views)
  • Can't wait for write up - harryw 2004-04-08 09:17:56 (933 views)
    • My final cost...> - davidf 2004-04-08 10:46:19 (2684 views)
    • Re: Can't wait for write up - eurodaddy 2004-04-08 09:23:58 (1067 views)
      • Sorry - previous message posted to wrong thread.. (nt) - eurodaddy 2004-04-08 09:25:34 (935 views)