Just got my V710 snap in from UPS

rangerfan · #1 03-02-2005, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by x5Monkey®

it isn't, at least not for use with BT. the antenna is being used for bmw Asssist. you'll have to install one but it shouldn't be difficult.

How do we do that? And can I steal the Assist antenna for use with the BT? My Assist module is in a box in my garage so the antenna in the car isn't doing much good.

x5Monkey® · #2 03-02-2005, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by rangerfan

How do we do that? And can I steal the Assist antenna for use with the BT? My Assist module is in a box in my garage so the antenna in the car isn't doing much good.

i assume you'd have to run a cable from the Assist/BT external antenna to the snap in adapter in the armrest. i don't know if there is a long enough bmw part nor do i know which connectors it has. should be simple enough though.
btw, for you GSM users, the Motorola v635 is coming out in the next few days. it's a v600 upgrade with a megapixel camera, video and still, and has a storage card for pics videos mp3's etc. i think it has the latest and best internet browser.
http://www.expansys-usa.com/product.asp?code=119021

rangerfan · #3 03-02-2005, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by x5Monkey®

i assume you'd have to run a cable from the Assist/BT external antenna to the snap in adapter in the armrest. i don't know if there is a long enough bmw part nor do i know which connectors it has. should be simple enough though.

http://www.expansys-usa.com/product.asp?code=119021

There is an antenna-like cable and a power cable that connect to the eject box under the armrest. Both are connected. I removed and reseated the connections a few minutes ago, and the phone still will not charge, and the antenna doesn't work. I guess it could be a bad snap in cradle.