I want to add Voice Recognition

[chusteveb]

I have a 2004 4.8IS with a build date of 08/2004. A year ago I had the dealership install the updated module that has Bluetooth, BMW Assist, and Voice Recognition for the Bluetooth phone functions only, all built into the same module.

I'd like to add the VR functions of the Navigation and the Voice Memo/Note features to my already existing Bluetooth functions at the same time keeping my BMW Assist that I subscribe to.

I've seen a lot of vendors that sell the newest latest 13th generation module to replace mine. Theirs has it all and I think I read that it is not available from BMW here in the states. However none mention the ability for me to keep BMW Assist.

I almost pulled the trigger on buying a used VR module that is a plug and play via a blue plug located somewhere under the factory CD changer (which I can't find) from a member here that used it for all the VR functions of the Phone, Nav, and Voice Memo/Note in his preface lifted X5. Like I said, I couldn't find this blue plug and other owners of 2006 X5's could not find this plug either which would make this VR module useless to me.

I talked with the parts department at my local BMW dealership and, well you can figure the rest out. Honestly I feel like every time I go to them for answers, I usually end up educating them on something.

Please know that I am pretty sure I don't have or can't find this blue plug for a VR module which older set ups seem to reportedly have. I don't have a Pairing button nor a cradle of any sorts. I do however have a button on my steering wheel to activate my VR for my phone functions only which I use everyday.

Any insight to this issue would be so appreciated and feel free to correct anything I may have said that is inaccurate or ask me to clarify anything.