Can't get in touch with Adavanced Autovations
 

Hi,

I bought a bluetooth kit from advanced autovations but it came with no instruction manual. I have sent them two emails, but no response. First, can someone contact Parag and let them know that I need a instruction manual for installation. Truthfully I am a bit upset as I paid 600 dollars and have got absolutely no customer service. Just wanted to vent, thanks

Jason

I'll be glad to contact him for you. FYI, you can download the installation manuals at http://advancedautovations.com/manuals

Advanced Autovations vs. BMW ULF vs. AutomotiveDataResearch
 

Does anyone know the differences btw these Bluetooth kits? Which is the best in your opinion and why?

The BMW ULF is the factory bluetooth control unit that interacts with the vehicle i-bus system allowing integration of audio, display and phonebook functions through the car systems including steeringwheel controls, OBC display on the dash and display on the nav screen.

Advanced Autovations re-sells the BMW ULF unit with the proper wiring harness/adapters to allow installation in pre-bluetooth model years (I put their kit in my 2001) and vehicles without originally installed bluetooth.

Automotive Data Research has packaged a third party (Parrot CK3000) bluetooth unit with a wiring harness adapter for installation in the BMW. I believe that the functions are limited to audio controls only, no phonebook or display functions.

At least this is as much as I can figure out from my experience.

Dennis

Thanks Dennis! Follow up question... how do you know if you have a pre-BT model year X thus requiring more than the ULF. I ask because I saw a ULF for sale and want to make sure I dont need additional items like harnesses, mics, etc. for my 2003 X5 4.4.

Not sure if the wiring harness is standard (you can look at the pictures in the article to see if you have the connectors shown at both ends in your vehicle), but looks like you will probably need a cradle, mic, b/t antenna and maybe a mounting bracket in addition to the ULF unit. Check out this article on the install in a 2003.
http://www.xoutpost.com/articles.php?...icle&artid=190

Dennis