E53 Bluetooth Issues
 

Folks, I picked up an 05 X5 with Bluetooth and BMW assist a few weeks back but cannot get the Bluetooth to work. The screen only ever says activate phone. I've tried all the pairing methods documented online, but to no avail.

I tried pairing through my Intravee but again no joy. Turning the module off and on via INPA doesn't kick start it either, and I don't see a specific pair option there. There are no fault codes in INPA for it either.

Is there any other methods I've overlooked? Can DIS be used to activate/pair the module? I have a copy of it but have never used it so don't know where to start.

I would expect if the module was goosed it would've thrown up a fault code in INPA, but is that not necessarily the case?

Thanks in advance for any help.

Do you have the passkey? Notice the instructions require a pass key. Have it ready when you start the process. http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/all...tooth-ulf.html

Pass key is the last 5 numbers of the vin isn't it? So no secret there.


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Yeh I have the pass key. The issue is getting to a stage where it's required!

Are you sure you have the Bluetooth module?


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Yes.

if you cant activate pair, with the button or the intravee then i'd say you ulf is faulty.

You do have a ulf and not a TCU right?

Pretty sure it's a TCU

ok, then the intravee wont be able to help, pairing happens in the first 30seconds of ignition on. (do the search when you first jump in).

Just got a June 2005 UK spec X5 and having the same problem trying to get the Bluetooth pairing... Car came with TCU unit.

I am however unable to find the Bluetooth enthenna on the top of the Nav drive (left rear)

My 2003 e46 M3 however was retrofitted with ULF module and works fine...

I never did get it working in the end, but ended up buying a couple of working TCU units to try.

I have them for sale if you'd be interested;

https://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-...utm_source=sms

I am not giving up yet...

PAsoft 1.4.0 confirm the Bluetooth is there with pass key and "turn on". I did also try to paired with via PAsoft but did not work as well. My guess is that I might be missing the Bluetooth antenna

Lol, good luck. I lost the will to live and ended up with a Parrot :(.