BLUETOOTH PAIRING on a '05 X5

[Coffeeman]

Originally Posted by ALX

I'm using a SonyEricsson T616 the one that is on the accessories catalog!! But I have also tried with other phones such as a Motorola V3 and it won't work!

Is is possible that your cellular carrier has disabled any of the Bluetooth profiles, such as OBEX, or OPP? Verizon did this initially here in the States with their V710.

[ALX]

I don't think that is the problem since I have used my phone with other bluetooth devices. The thing is that I have done every procedure I found but the MID never displayed anything related to bluetooth or the phone. I've never seen the PASSKEY screen or anything like it!

[03Topazbluex5]

Does bluetooth work without NAV?

[UCrewX5]

Originally Posted by UncleTito

If you have MY05 and Premium Package, you've got BT.

That is true with US spec vehicles, but I'm not sure that's true with European models. (he has a diesel, so he is definately not in the US )

If it has BT then the pairing procedure for a 2005 can be found here - http://www.xoutpost.com/articles.php?...ticle&artid=16

[UCrewX5]

Originally Posted by 03Topazbluex5

Does bluetooth work without NAV?

Yes, it works with or without nav

[bmwxseries]

hi does it work on a bmw x5 that does not have a screen in and just the professional bmw radio

[Qsilver7]

Originally Posted by bmwxseries

hi does it work on a bmw x5 that does not have a screen in and just the professional bmw radio

Need more info...model/model year/build date.

Or take a look behind the rear left cargo cover where the cd changer resides. The top left corner of the BT module sticks up above the cargo floor when the cover is removed.

In the pics below...the BT module is the silver component with the purplish connector plugged into it that is mounted at an angle (your connector may not be purple...but the BT module is in the same location & is mounted at the same angle if you have the option):

{plastic floor pieces have been removed so you can see the BT module}


{plastic floor piece is in place...but you can still see the bright purple connector on the left side of the BT module in its mounted position}

[TerminatorX5]

Thank God, Dr. Q saw this post... While the BT was available option on the E53, once they decided to go as standard on '05 models, they still managed to install TCUs that had BT labels and no BT circuitry... go figure... Pairing instructions are different for original E53s and facelift E53s - the originals would have a separate VR module available, and have a talking head in the console in addition to steering wheel. The newer BT modules (there were like 13 editions!!) have the VR built in, and don't need the talking head in the center console...
Not an affirmative test, but if you press and hold the talking head on the steering wheel, you may get a lady asking you for a number... NO! not that kind of lady!! she just wants to know which number to dial for you!!! On Nav modules that lady also takes Nav commands...

Also, a previous owner might have taken the BT module out and sold it on ebay...

so, the only affirmative way to see about the BT, is look for the actual module in the left trunk pocket.