so what do I REALLY need for integrated bluetooth?

jonm42 · 03-05-2007, 02:44 PM

I have a '07 335i coupe. I didn't get the premium package because I thought BMW Assist was silly to get if all I wanted was bluetooth. Now the dealer is saying it will be about $2400 in parts alone to retrofit. I apparently do not have the prewiring for cellular (according to the dealer). What do I need to get integrated bluetooth? (I do NOT need voice command; that would be a nice plus.) Thanks!

JSpira · 03-05-2007, 04:52 PM

AFAIK, all U.S. bound BMWs have phone prep.

That notwithstanding, you can go two routes. Install the BMW Assist TCU and get assist and Bluetooth, or install the Bluetooth module (ULF) which just supports - yes, you guessed it - Bluetooth.

I would guess costs for the Bluetooth module would be under $1000 installed.

jonm42 · 03-05-2007, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JSpira

AFAIK, all U.S. bound BMWs have phone prep.

Where do I look/how do I tell? That would be most excellent.

jonm42 · 03-06-2007, 04:14 PM

+1

JSpira · 03-06-2007, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jonm42

Where do I look/how do I tell? That would be most excellent.

Not sure since most cars come with everything hooked up.

Ask your salesperson to verify that your car has phone prep (this refers to the cabling, nothing else) as BMW NA says all U.S. bound cars have this.

discoboy1 · 03-07-2007, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by JSpira

Not sure since most cars come with everything hooked up.

Ask your salesperson to verify that your car has phone prep (this refers to the cabling, nothing else) as BMW NA says all U.S. bound cars have this.

Does Canadian cars also come standard with Phone prep?

discoboy1 · 03-08-2007, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by discoboy1

Does Canadian cars also come standard with Phone prep?

???

marcvtec · 03-08-2007, 07:08 PM

???? +1 i also want bluetooth in my ride also do the canada cars come with phone prep.
I have the button on my steering wheel but thats all i know :P

JSpira · 03-08-2007, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by discoboy1

Does Canadian cars also come standard with Phone prep?

I can only provide information for BMW of North America vehicles.

discoboy1 · 03-09-2007, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by JSpira

I can only provide information for BMW of North America vehicles.

I've always thought that Canada was in North America!!!

J.K.

JSpira · 03-09-2007, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by discoboy1

I've always thought that Canada was in North America!!!

J.K.

Odd naming, isn't it?

dmfitz82 · 03-09-2007, 11:30 AM

+1 for more info

MonacoBimm · 03-11-2007, 02:07 PM

More info please. I do not have Bluetooth prep. What do I need to do it.

basti313 · 03-12-2007, 08:35 AM

To verify if you have phone prep. or not you just have to take out the trunk floor mate and have a look what cables you have. If there is a black 2-pin plug and a white, wide plug with lots of pins (normally wraped in some black cloth) you have phone prep.
Nobody can give you an answer if you ask "I have a 2019 345i do I have phone prep? What do I need?"!!!

If you have phone prep. you just have to add the MULF, the bt antenna, the eject box and the mic. Easy DIY in 2 hours.
If you don't have phone prep you have to add the bt cable harness, which is a lot of work.

discoboy1 · 03-12-2007, 04:49 PM

Can anyone in Canada confirm they have these plugs and did not order BMW assist?

dmfitz82 · 03-12-2007, 04:54 PM

I think that the biggest problem that we have seen so far from people trying to retrofit was that the dealer was unable to program the MULF with english. By default it's in german... PLease, someone correct me if I am mistaken here...

bmviz · 03-12-2007, 06:33 PM

You can install Parrot BT kit with adapter as described at DIY:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49942
for Business and Professional audio systems - no prep needed.
cost ~ under $400

dmfitz82 · 03-12-2007, 09:47 PM

sorry - I was referring to a complete oem retrofit. The parrot kit still uses an aftermarket type display right?

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basti313 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 42 Posts Drives: E90 320d 04.05 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Germany iTrader: (1)	To verify if you have phone prep. or not you just have to take out the trunk floor mate and have a look what cables you have. If there is a black 2-pin plug and a white, wide plug with lots of pins (normally wraped in some black cloth) you have phone prep. Nobody can give you an answer if you ask "I have a 2019 345i do I have phone prep? What do I need?"!!! If you have phone prep. you just have to add the MULF, the bt antenna, the eject box and the mic. Easy DIY in 2 hours. If you don't have phone prep you have to add the bt cable harness, which is a lot of work. __________________ My E90: Arktis 320d http://mein.auto-treff.com/basti313-1.bmw
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