Questions you thought were too dumb to ask E53 edition

[ants_oz]

Joshdub,

Do you have the talk button in the top section of your console? (near the snap-in adapter)

[Joshdub]

I do not. There is nothing in the lid section of the center console.

[ants_oz]

I am of the understanding that is the key identifier. On Australian-spec vehicles anyway.

Have you checked for the presence of a ULF module in the trunk computer compartment? It's pretty easy to spot - a silver metal box, installed diagonally, just below the front of the CD changer.

[Joshdub]

That is what I was seeing too, but the pictures I saw with that button only had the regular headunit. So I thought perhaps it was different with nav and the steering wheel button. I'll have to check on the ULF when it is.not pouring and dark outside

[Joshdub]

I think I just have the amp under the 6 disc.

[ants_oz]

Nope, no ULF module there mate so no bluetooth. The muddle installs on the vacant studs you can see in the pic (installs on an angle pointing down).

[Joshdub]

Originally Posted by ants_oz

Nope, no ULF module there mate so no bluetooth. The muddle installs on the vacant studs you can see in the pic (installs on an angle pointing down).

Hey, I never got back to you. Thanks for the help.


I have another dumb question.

Three times now while driving, my OBC will randomly light up and display "0123401234567012" for a few seconds and then go away. My OBC was unlocked the first time it happened, and locked the next two times. It seems totally random. I was on AUX all three times. I am not sure if that has anything to do with it but I did just install my OEM AUX cable and I have never had this come on before.

Any ideas? It doesn't seem to effect anything.



EDIT I am able to get the numbers to show up when I press the "next" and "back" track buttons on the steering wheel while in AUX mode. So I am 99% sure it just has to do with the AUX input and am not going to worry about it.

[jc1surf]

Hi fellas,
just wanted to ask about brake fluids. There's a dead link in the article section and search came up empty.
Had front brake pads, rotors and sensors replaced about 5 months ago. Past few weeks, noticed a lot of squeaking. wondering if I should check/replace the brake fluids? if so, where is it located ?

thanks guys...

[Qsilver7]

Originally Posted by jc1surf

Hi fellas,
just wanted to ask about brake fluids. There's a dead link in the article section and search came up empty.
Had front brake pads, rotors and sensors replaced about 5 months ago. Past few weeks, noticed a lot of squeaking. wondering if I should check/replace the brake fluids? if so, where is it located ?

thanks guys...

Please start this question in a NEW thread so that the answer isnt buried in a huge multi-topic non descript thread.
Then the next person seeking this info can find it and the whole thread will be dedicated to the singular topic.

[Ryoken]

does any one know what these 2 connectors connect to?. I know the round thing is the "gong" but no idea what the little connectors connect to , they were just taped together , and I don't thing bmw will use red insulation tape