What good (if any!) is the BMW phone that came with my '03 4.6L?

[VDRZANE]

The original owner felt compelled to order my X5 with the BMW cell phone. It takes up space in the center console and I was wondering what I can do with it. I'm assuming there is some sort of monthly service for actually using it, right? How would I even get that set up? What if I decide that I want to remove it, so that I can actually USE that space under the flip-up lid on the center console - how would I go about removing it? Isn't it tied into the Nav and steering controls? Does it have BMW Assist in it?

I've seen that "Emergency" choice on my Nav screen but I don't have the button up next to the sunroof controls, so is that my BMW Assist?

I know, lots of questions, but they are mostly related! I've done some searching, but no love!

Thanks!

[NINCHS]

I am not sure but I think its verizon. but its a way outdated phone, I think you can buy a bluetooth kit for it though. I remember reading something about a "puck" but Im not sure if this works for you. Its supposed to plug right in to your current phone slot and then picks up bluetooth off of a better phone.

[NINCHS]

this is the basic Idea. I think bmw makes one of these. assuming the phone you are talking about is the motorola v60 (metal silver egg shaped phone)

http://forum.mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=148435

this is what it looks like.

http://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/pts/329405437.html

[NINCHS]

you can find the build year of your x in the driver door. make sure it was built in 03, it sounds like bmw used the cpt8000 phone in 2003 but the build dates were 09/2002-12/2002 even though it was Model year 2003. So if you have the cpt 9000 you can bluetooth your x for about $300 from the dealer. if you have the 8000 system its about $1500 to use this method as they have to replace your TCU. so then the other bluetooh option in the forum is a better choice.

[VDRZANE]

Originally Posted by NINCHS

you can find the build year of your x in the driver door. make sure it was built in 03, it sounds like bmw used the cpt8000 phone in 2003 but the build dates were 09/2002-12/2002 even though it was Model year 2003. So if you have the cpt 9000 you can bluetooth your x for about $300 from the dealer. if you have the 8000 system its about $1500 to use this method as they have to replace your TCU. so then the other bluetooh option in the forum is a better choice.

My build date is 07/03...

[NINCHS]

If I were you and wanted bluetooth send morristown bmw a PM then(BMW dealer in NJ with GREAT prices):
http://www.xoutpost.com/accessories-f...orristown-bmw/

and ask them for a price quote on the bluetooth puck. for the cpt 9000. assuming your current cell phone has bluetooth you are good to go.