[Orion4]

started the process of installing the retro-fit hardware. Noticed that I only have 3 fiber-optic cables to connect to the TCU- all color coded and connections matched to TCU, but no Blue coded cable in trunk! Also when I installed the FZD, I now get an ALert the sunroof is disabled, although the tilt function still works-Think I need to reinitialize

[tylerdurdon]

Originally Posted by Orion4

started the process of installing the retro-fit hardware. Noticed that I only have 3 fiber-optic cables to connect to the TCU- all color coded and connections matched to TCU, but no Blue coded cable in trunk! Also when I installed the FZD, I now get an ALert the sunroof is disabled, although the tilt function still works-Think I need to reinitialize

The FZDs are very model specific. When I bought a used one, it was from the wrong year and all it did was open with tilt, sometimes I'd be able to get it to open the roof 1/2 way but it never did work correctly. Returned it (luckily the person was cool about it because they didn't know what year that FZD went into), and got one that I was sure was for mine...worked 100% the first time, no problems whatsoever.

Hope this helps

[Orion4]

Did the re-initialization process and that cleared the problem and the alert

[tylerdurdon]

Tried that in mine, still wouldn't work. Glad it worked for ya!

[Orion4]

I did it with the engine running. Pressed the button "up" and held for 20 + seconds. Nothing happened for the first 10-15 sec, then the sunroof started to cycle through all the positons and returned to the closed position. Turned car off and restarted- Alert cleared and all functions worked correctly. Good Luck.

[bkrM3]

Originally Posted by Orion4

started the process of installing the retro-fit hardware. Noticed that I only have 3 fiber-optic cables to connect to the TCU- all color coded and connections matched to TCU, but no Blue coded cable in trunk! Also when I installed the FZD, I now get an ALert the sunroof is disabled, although the tilt function still works-Think I need to reinitialize

Let us know how you sort out the thing with the cables (assuming it isnt entirely fine how it is). Where did you get your TCU from? I've been looking on ebay motors but all I've found is tons of stuff with the 84.11... part number, usually for the 5 or 6 series - and I don't think those work on the 335 (but am not 100% sure).

[tylerdurdon]

Originally Posted by bkr335

Let us know how you sort out the thing with the cables (assuming it isnt entirely fine how it is). Where did you get your TCU from? I've been looking on ebay motors but all I've found is tons of stuff with the 84.11... part number, usually for the 5 or 6 series - and I don't think those work on the 335 (but am not 100% sure).

I just got one for my 335 from there. I always just grab the part number from the picture and drop it in here: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/

Then you can check exactly the vehicles it will fit in.

Parts that are discontinued don't mean that they won't work, just that there's a newer version.

[Orion4]

Purchased all my hardware through Tischer. Jason matched the hardware requirements against my VIN and Build specs.

[tylerdurdon]

Originally Posted by Orion4

Purchased all my hardware through Tischer. Jason matched the hardware requirements against my VIN and Build specs.

Might check the previous page for the location of the emergency bluetooth antenna. I had to go through my dealer to find out where it's placed, and they had a tough time tracking it down as well. The actual manual page is up there.

[Kowboi]

Originally Posted by E92Vancouver

The labour to install my Bluetooth system after the fact was 2.5 hours.

I have the roof unit which gives me BMW Assist. I use this for directions. You get 1 year free service.

It was expensive, but absolutely worth it!!!

Just curious what dealership installed this for you? I can't seem to get any help or info from my dealership here in Calgary.

Can you PM me your dealerships name and number?

[Orion4]

Has anyone else run into this anomoly regarding the fiberoptics going to the TCU since all the DIYs I see discuss 4 cables or am I miss reading? :


"started the process of installing the retro-fit hardware. Noticed that I only have 3 fiber-optic cables to connect to the TCU- all color coded and connections matched to TCU, but no Blue coded cable in trunk!"

[AndreyT]

Just chatted with Savage BMW over the Live Chat available on their Web site. They told me that retrofitting Bluetooth to a 2011 335i sedan is "impossible". Of course, I didn't talk to Cesar Velasquez mentioned on the first page here (will try to call him in the morning). I wonder if it is because something has changed by MY 2011, or simply because the person I talked to didn't know the right answer.

It looks like it is the latter, since one of the things they told me is that if my car had Premium Package then it would be possible (???). This obviously just doesn't make any sense, since Premium Package already includes Bluetooth support, so the issue of retrofitting it wouldn't even arise...

[tylerdurdon]

Originally Posted by AndreyT

Just chatted with Savage BMW over the Live Chat available on their Web site. They told me that retrofitting Bluetooth to a 2011 335i sedan is "impossible". Of course, I didn't talk to Cesar Velasquez mentioned on the first page here (will try to call him in the morning). I wonder if it is because something has changed by MY 2011, or simply because the person I talked to didn't know the right answer.

It looks like it is the latter, since one of the things they told me is that if my car had Premium Package then it would be possible (???). This obviously just doesn't make any sense, since Premium Package already includes Bluetooth support, so the issue of retrofitting it wouldn't even arise...

What has changed is that all of the newer models don't come pre-wired. It wouldn't be impossible, but it would take much more effort, that's for sure.

[Dracon]

I checked the thread and didn't see anything so far, but pardon me if I missed it.

Has anyone successfully retrofitted a GSM TCU into an older E90 (2006) that only originally used CDMA TCU's?

I have one I want to retrofit into the car but I'm not 100% sure if I can use the GSM TCU in my car. Just wanted a little confirmation before I started tearing things apart.

Thanks!

[avatar83]

I've just completed the hardware install for the Bluetooth retrofit.
canada 328i e90 4/2007 prep phone wired (SA640): TCU (84 10 9171348-01) 1.5 most US 07.01.2008
/Microphone/speaker/SOS-equipped light switch console/BT antenna and changed the wiring on the MOST junction.
So....
I : SOS BMW assist works but they can't hear me....
II : the phone BT doesn't work...
III : Nothing on my radio LCD and steering button doesn't work...

The question is : Coding/Programming is required by the dealer?????

[Dracon]

Originally Posted by avatar83

I've just completed the hardware install for the Bluetooth retrofit.
canada 328i e90 4/2007 prep phone wired (SA640): TCU (84 10 9171348-01) 1.5 most US 07.01.2008
/Microphone/speaker/SOS-equipped light switch console/BT antenna and changed the wiring on the MOST junction.
So....
I : SOS BMW assist works but they can't hear me....
II : the phone BT doesn't work...
III : Nothing on my radio LCD and steering button doesn't work...

The question is : Coding/Programming is required by the dealer?????

Yes, I'm pretty sure in all cases coding is required by the dealer. All the rest of the ECU's need to be told that the units are in the car and the retrofitted units needs have their coding updated to match your car's configuration.

[tylerdurdon]

Originally Posted by Dracon

Yes, I'm pretty sure in all cases coding is required by the dealer. All the rest of the ECU's need to be told that the units are in the car and the retrofitted units needs have their coding updated to match your car's configuration.

What he said. My dealership quoted me $657 for programming but if you read through this thread some have gotten it for $150. It's been a while since I've researched, but I remember something about folks who do "audiologic" or "audiogalaxy" programming or something like that, which ends up programming your car for you for pretty cheap. Otherwise, there's a guy on these forums who will send you his programmer and program it online for you (through and internet connection)...forgot what his name is but he charges a bit more...still a lot less then what the dealer was trying to rape me for.

I created a somewhat "guide" to reprogramming here if you want to look at it. All you need to do is find a garage that does the J2534 reprogramming.

Good luck to ya

[avatar83]

Originally Posted by Dracon

Yes, I'm pretty sure in all cases coding is required by the dealer. All the rest of the ECU's need to be told that the units are in the car and the retrofitted units needs have their coding updated to match your car's configuration.

Thanks Dracon... this is what I was thinking.
But I just bought a MULF HIGH for my USB 6LF retrofit kit. Everything is installed (cable/USB connector/USB HUB). The MULF should arrive this week by USPS. I need 10 minutes to install in my car and definitely must be coding anyway by BMW.
So... I will go to my dealer to recoding this 2 options in one shoot and saved $$$$.
Sorry for my english I am a fucking frensh guy
Thanks a lot for your help.

[avatar83]

Originally Posted by tylerdurdon

What he said. My dealership quoted me $657 for programming but if you read through this thread some have gotten it for $150. It's been a while since I've researched, but I remember something about folks who do "audiologic" or "audiogalaxy" programming or something like that, which ends up programming your car for you for pretty cheap. Otherwise, there's a guy on these forums who will send you his programmer and program it online for you (through and internet connection)...forgot what his name is but he charges a bit more...still a lot less then what the dealer was trying to rape me for.

I created a somewhat "guide" to reprogramming here if you want to look at it. All you need to do is find a garage that does the J2534 reprogramming.

Good luck to ya

Thanks tylerdurdon... this is what I was thinking.
But I just bought a MULF HIGH for my USB 6LF retrofit kit. Everything is installed (cable/USB connector/USB HUB). The MULF should arrive this week by USPS. I need 10 minutes to install in my car and definitely must be coding anyway by BMW.
So... I will go to my dealer to recoding this 2 options in one shoot and saved $$$$ or probably try to find a garage with computer.
Sorry for my english I am a fucking frensh guy
Thanks a lot for your help.

[tylerdurdon]

Originally Posted by avatar83

Thanks tylerdurdon... this is what I was thinking.
But I just bought a MULF HIGH for my USB 6LF retrofit kit. Everything is installed (cable/USB connector/USB HUB). The MULF should arrive this week by USPS. I need 10 minutes to install in my car and definitely must be coding anyway by BMW.
So... I will go to my dealer to recoding this 2 options in one shoot and saved $$$$ or probably try to find a garage with computer.
Sorry for my english I am a fucking frensh guy
Thanks a lot for your help.

Pas de probleme, moi aussi mes mon Francais est terrible

Bonne chance!

[bmwstylexx]

So I'm 99% done with my bluetooth retrofit. I had Nivedh in Atl. code the car this past weekend while I was there but there was issues in the Most wiring that wouldn't allow the car to to connect to the tcu. After messing around with that today, the car now shows the phone and Bmw assist and can pair, connect and make calls...

The problem however, the microphone doesn't work. Noone can hear me when I try talking, and when I try pushing the phone button the car waits for and says "say a command" and then disconnects after it doesn't detect a response. I switched the FZD straight out of my other BMW and the microphone had worked fine there. Anyone know what issues might be preventing the mic from working now?

I have disconnected and reconnected, tried everything I could and nothing. I even put the bluetooth parts back in the other bmw and the microphone works fine in that car. Does the microphone have to be coded seperately to work? Thanks!

[jimk]

Read this pdf in the section where it describes about the microphone pins needing to be re-arranged. The connector is on the right of the fuse box, on the lower side.


http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...6&postcount=29

Then look at these pictures:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...11&postcount=7

GL,
Jim