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Old 09-10-2005, 05:34 PM
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Hi All,

finally seems found a great forum, I am a new X5 owner 2004 3.0i.
First question is that there is an antenna like a cell antenna sticking behind the rear view mirror, what is it? WHAT purpose does it provide?

secondly I have gone through the forum and a lot of postings, just want to know if want to connect a phone to the built in system what are the options? bluetooth?? anyone dones anything with a 2004 (my built year seems to be Dec 03).

Thanks for your suggestions,

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Old 09-10-2005, 07:11 PM
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With a 12/03 built X5 your only option is to remove the Assist module and install the Visteon Bluetooth module instead. Here is an article on what is involved in that process - http://www.xoutpost.com/articles.php?...ticle&artid=23

Here's a listing of the ULF part numbers - http://www.xoutpost.com/articles.php?...icle&artid=171

I'm not sure what the cell antenna sticking behind the rear view mirror may be. Can you post a pic of what this looks like?

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I'm not sure what the cell antenna sticking behind the rear view mirror may be. Can you post a pic of what this looks like? ...
My guess is he's talking about the "clown nose" alarm bulb on the
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Congratulations on your new purchase. Please post pics. Also, welcome to the board. This IS, indeed a great place for everything X5 -- and then some (check out the Lounge). Hope you become a regular.

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thanks for all the replies. I will try and post a pic of the antenna i was asking abt, it is like a thin small wire antenna that is around 8 inches behind the rear view mirror.
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thanks for all the replies. I will try and post a pic of the antenna i was asking abt, it is like a thin small wire antenna that is around 8 inches behind the rear view mirror.
Are you sure it's an antenna wire and not just wiring for the rain sensor and other electronic gizmos that are are there in the mirror mount?
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it definitely looks like a old cellular antenna how they used to be stuck ont he back glass, something like that.

wonder if a XR radio antenna
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