Bluetooth signal issue

[Rango]

Hi all,

My 2011 x35i went into the BMW shop several months ago as the HUD stopped working. Took ages for them to figure out- apparently kinked wiring harness. Anyways they got it working. However it seems like the bluetooth signal is extremely weak now to the point that I have to put my phone on the cup holder for it to connect. Also the ipod connection in the middle console seems to have lost sound. I didn't worry about it at the time, was just relieved to have truck back and thought the iPod issue was my iPod and the Bluetooth was my iPhone.

I don't think these are the issue. I've connected other phones to the Bluetooth and the connection is weak regardless of the phone. Is there a antenna connection that may be broken/not connected that may have been affected with the HUD service? Would the iPod connection (usb and jack) also be affected?

Appreciate any advice. Thanks.

[lanbrown]

When they fixed the kink wiring harness, how did they fix it; i.e. what did they replace if anything?

[bawareca]

The BT antenna on most BMW is located on the cover over the pedals and is not uncommon someone to forget to connect it when installing the panel.

[Rango]

Great thanks. I'm not sure what was replaced- I am waiting for the mechanic shop that sent it to the BMW shop to send the work docs. Is this something that can be easily diagnosed?

[bawareca]

Yes, by visual inspection or diagnostic the telematics module.