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12-23-2011, 11:12 AM | #45 |
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Note that it is possible that if you have a MULF-2 unit to code for bluetooth so all you need to add is a BT antenna and the mic. My '08 328xi touring has the MULF-2 and I successfully added the Bluetooth to the VO. After letting the car sleep, the "Phone" option appeared in the radio and I can place calls, etc. I'm currently waiting for my microphone and antenna to come in from Tischer.
I believe MULF-2 High units are found in cars with BMW Professional radio with USB in the center console. It's easy to check, just pull up the cover in the trunk and look for it! |
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12-23-2011, 01:11 PM | #46 |
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I did. You quoted me and responded to my post up there ^^^^ with my local dealership and their prices they gave me. You responded with the prices from your local dealership.
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12-24-2011, 09:08 AM | #47 |
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12-27-2011, 07:48 PM | #48 |
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I just finished my installation and I got there error just like Armito stated. It was bit tedious especially when I had to take the seats out and deal with the wiring. Now I just need to get it coded and I will have bluetooth.
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01-02-2012, 12:30 AM | #49 |
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Update to my install...
I got in contact with Dimsum before Xmas and we met up; he was able to sucessfully code the car to accept the TCU. He added option code "S664A" (MOBILE PHONE, US STANDARD) to all affected modules (I think they were: CAS, NFRM, FZD, TCU, & 2RAD) and everything worked - voice commands & Bluetooth. At this point, I had a couple minor problems setting up the phone: The passcode "0000" did not work, I ended up trying passcode "1234" and I was connected!!! Also, the cell's phonebook did not fully load... for some reason it did not load all the contacts, I realized that all the items saved to the SIM were missing, but it did load the contacts saved to the phone in outlook format - After importing all contacts from SIM and re-syncing... the phonebook now loads. I highly recommend using Dimsum, great service and knowledgeable guy... |
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01-02-2012, 02:49 AM | #50 | |
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Forgive me if I'm completely out of whack here, I'm still new to coding. Last edited by ZZZZ; 01-02-2012 at 02:58 AM.. |
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01-02-2012, 10:58 AM | #51 |
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I have not done any coding myself, I was watching over his shoulder. From what I've read, to add the option code to the VO the "S" is substitituted for "$". So, in this case, I believe he added "$664"... can't remember exactly.
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01-02-2012, 11:24 AM | #52 |
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Also, I'd like to confirm the OP's statment that the FZD does NOT need to be replaced with a SOS equipped module. I used the original FZD and only added the microphone to it. I have read on other forums that it is not possible to activate bluetooth without it, but my guess is that they may have been adding a different option code (i.e. BMW Assist - which would obviously require the SOS button installed to work).
Note, my car was pre-wired with phone prep S640A & BMW Professional radio (non iDrive). Last edited by Inventor; 01-03-2012 at 05:40 PM.. |
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01-02-2012, 10:06 PM | #53 | |
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I also ordered my TCU form eBay, I'll check getbmwparts.com like yourself and see how different the pricing is. Also driving an 06 325i (sedan though) prewired for option S664 according to the build sheet. No SOS. |
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01-22-2012, 12:27 PM | #54 |
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I have folding rear seats. How do I remove the back to access the distribution block? All the instructions I find on here are for non-folding. Can't see any obvious way to remove it.
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01-26-2012, 09:15 AM | #56 |
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Pull it up from the bottom and away, then the top clip just pops off.
Picture of how the clip are on. Patience is key as well I have the same setup with fold down seats in my e92. |
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01-29-2012, 08:43 AM | #57 | |
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I thought the part that came off was the back of the fold down seats. (the part that makes the wall of the trunk when the seats are in the closed position). Now I see, it's not the actual fold down seat itself, but the vinyl/leather piece beside it. Got it off last night, will complete the retrofit later on today. Thanks again. |
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01-29-2012, 01:51 PM | #60 |
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Okay, so I came upon another hitch.
The TCU I ordered doesn't have a place for the blue cable. Instead there is just a hole with a white sticker over it. Is this normal? The BMW TIS diagram shows this cable plugged in. See photos attached: |
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01-29-2012, 02:14 PM | #61 |
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Here are what my MOST blocks look like.
The one with only green wires is the upper block. I flipped them around to show the numbers on the back, so they go from 5 4 3 2 1. Am I correct in disconnecting both cables from position 2 on the upper block, and putting the upper one in position 1 on the lower block, (which will bump the other cables over. Current Pos 1 moves to Pos 2, Current Pos 2 moves to Pos 3) and the the green cable in the bottom can go in position 3 on the bottom of the lower block? |
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02-01-2012, 02:37 PM | #62 |
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ZZZ,
Correct, but your TCU might be in position #1 on the upper block and not #2. If you use #2 from the upper block and it does not work use #1 and try again. You can verify if it is from tcu by flashing light in cable. |
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02-01-2012, 08:24 PM | #63 |
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Thanks Armito. You were correct it was in position 2, I used the flashlight trick to verify. My radio is still working, so I assume that means it is hooked up properly. Still need to install the BT antenna and do the coding. Difficult to find the time when I get home from work and it's already dark and I don't have a garage to work in. Hopefully this weekend.
Did your TCU also not have a plug for the blue cable? |
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02-07-2012, 12:21 PM | #64 | |
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Also I broke a clip on one of the blocks so I just replaced it with the top block that is not in use and everything work fine. Got the SOS error now just need to find someone to code this lol.
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02-07-2012, 06:00 PM | #65 |
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No blue connector on mine as well, but I did not have the 4th blue wire in trunk. I beleive the 4th wire is for GPS (I have Idrive).
Picture from my install below. |
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02-07-2012, 09:00 PM | #66 |
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Awesome, awesome news. Thank you very much Armito for continuing to support this thread and help us with our installs.
Also appreciate your assistance x-ception with the blue cable. I was worried at first because all the google searches I've found about the blue cable is for the e60 5-series says it is for 'voice recognition'. I also broke one of the little clips on the blocks, got too aggressive taking it off at first. Had a fun time getting the microphone installed too, pain in the ass removing the light console. SO much easier back on the e46 and e36 to do these types of things. My car is in the shop until next week, have a loaner 2012 G37x to kick around in until then... which has bluetooth and Sirius XM radio. Now I really want that bluetooth installed, and next I'm going after installing Sirius. Really enjoy the commercial free music. Next week I'll try to code the module, if I run into any hiccups I'll contact Dimsum and go from there. |
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