Do all 2005 X5's have Bluetooth?
 

Pretty sure I've been through every post on here and still can't figure it out. I have an '05 X5 (non-Nav, no CD Changer) and am just trying to figure out if I have BT. Is the activated unit standard on all '05s?

When I turn the key to position 1 (or turn the X on) I use my phone to search and come up with nothing. I've tried pushing the R/T button on the steering wheel - nothing; I've tried pushing the "sneezing man" button on the wheel - nothing; I've tried the Tel and phone buttons on the MID - nothing.

I need to pull apart the back compartment to try to find the passkey, but even if I am equipped, what good will the PK do me if the phone won't even recognize the BT? :dunno:

Give this a look. http://www.xoutpost.com/bluetooth.php

I've checked that list out and get a '404 Not Found' on almost every link I have any interest in, like the one titled "BMW Bluetooth FAQ - 2005".

Arghhh! Seems like exactly what I am looking for, but none of the info is there.

Under that list the link "Pairing a Bluetooth Phone on a 2005 with combo Assist/Bluetooth Module" works fine.

If you have BMW assist (SOS) then the dormant bluetooth can be enabled with Navcoder.

Don't you need to have navigation to be able to use Navcoder?

No, you do not need navigation. NavCoder works great on non-navigation cars.

Jochen originally created NavCoder to code a few navigation features, but he has since expanded it to code many non-navigation components.

I have an 04 that has the sos and phone buttons. Does that mean I can activate bt?

Highly likely. SOS button means you have a TCU. You will need to buy a Resler interface and Navcoder.

Probably not. The TCU modules did not get Bluetooth until the 2005 model year.

The first CDMA TCU with Bluetooth was manufactured in September 2004, for the 2005 model year cars. If your TCU was ever replaced, then you could have a newer model with BT, but if your TCU is original, most likely you do not have Bluetooth.

How would I find out? I looked in the compartment in the back and didnt see any boxes back there. Where would I look?

Find the TCU and verify the part number. Here is a post with a listing of TCU part numbers and whether they have Bluetooth.
Here's a great TCU part number reference

The TCU is located in the rear compartment, by the CD changer and DSP amp. If you have navigation, I believe it sits above the navigation bracket.

Thanks for the info. Judging by the link I wouldnt have it. I'll check the back tomorrow to find the tcu. I dont have nav, but I would guess its still in the same place.


Where would I find a newer one If I wanted to upgrade to a voice and BT one? New or used?

I would search something like eBay for a while for a newer module. You can get them for 50% of the new price.