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Originally Posted by big bob (Post 823508)

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The TCU and ULF software and hardware got better as time went by. The last ULF was a GEN13. The last iBus TCU rolled out in the 2008/9 X3 facelift. Do not get confused when browsing eBay. After the E46/E39/E38/X5 Mk1/Z4 Mk1/X3 Mk1 the TCU went to optical fibre, and it gained a second connector next to the 54 pin one, and is not compatible with your car.

Pros and cons:

The ULF has voice control for the phone and Nav
The TCU has voice control for the Nav only

The TCU apparently has a better ring tone than the ULF.
The ULF needs a pairing button or eject box, the TCU does not.

The EU ULF appears to be quite tricky to pair in a retrofit.

Hello.

Just bought 2008 X3 from USA.
There is a TCU in the car.
http://www.bmwclub.ru/vb/attachment....9&d=1305926472

Is it possible to use this system in Europe with Nokia 6700 classic?
Thank you.

No, bluetooth only works in America.

Just kidding, turn on the car and make a search from your phone within two minutes.

Could you take a picture of that TCU at the large 54pin black connector please?

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Originally Posted by big bob (Post 825355)

:thumbup:
Thanks.
Yesterday I've tried activate phone, but failed.
Today everything works.
:D

First attempt to make a picture