2003 X5 4.6is Bluetooth Retrofit Issues

[HarryMrn]

Pairing did not work with pushing buttons and messing with ignition for me too. So I decided to look what PA Scanner shows in bt module. Good news You can change in car bt module name of the car, delete old connections, set new password and start pairing with this, really easy to do if You have PA scanner available. Once you have paired then in disconnects after few seconds. Then just turn off car and lock it down. Next time you enter car and start it, then phone connects automatically everytime.

But in my opinion with these days bt protocols in this old module does not work well when calling. I can hear everything well, but guys on other side say that voice is disconnecting during the call and sometimes volume is too low. Even if everything is turned to the max for me and the person who calls me. So maybe its not worth to waste time for this "upgrade". I use iphone 6s and iphone x.

I bought this for my 2004 x5. Works like a charm, steering wheel buttons work, connects automatically to phone, has hands free mic included and starts playing music where it was stopped+ waze etc apps show where I parked my car. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bluetooth-H...ateway&sr=8-18

[amancuso]

Originally Posted by HarryMrn

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But in my opinion with these days bt protocols in this old module does not work well when calling. I can hear everything well, but guys on other side say that voice is disconnecting during the call and sometimes volume is too low. Even if everything is turned to the max for me and the person who calls me. So maybe its not worth to waste time for this "upgrade". I use iphone 6s and iphone x.

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Unusual as it works prefectly fine on all the BMW's I've installed the old system in. Only one that sounded a little low on my end was in my 1999 528i and that's probably because it was a non-DSP car.

[HarryMrn]

Originally Posted by amancuso

Unusual as it works prefectly fine on all the BMW's I've installed the old system in. Only one that sounded a little low on my end was in my 1999 528i and that's probably because it was a non-DSP car.

Okay intresting. I have no dsp also it is non nav version, maybe it could be the issue. I have just business model with cassette player in front and cd box at rear.

Well anyways its great that it works for You and others too I guess. But adding option to use bluetooth music from phone for about 60 euros, was no brainer to me, aux cable is too much messing around for me.

[amancuso]

Originally Posted by HarryMrn

Okay intresting. I have no dsp also it is non nav version, maybe it could be the issue. I have just business model with cassette player in front and cd box at rear.

Well anyways its great that it works for You and others too I guess. But adding option to use bluetooth music from phone for about 60 euros, was no brainer to me, aux cable is too much messing around for me.

Sometimes you just have to find what works in your situation. I know that in other markets some models don't even get a trunk mounted amp.