Stupid person needs help

fnelson9 · #1 04-16-2006, 01:35 PM

I had read some of those, but hadn't been able to put it all together. Your post w/the links really helped.

To summarize:

For BT w/Assist, I will need the '05 TCU. That's the ONLY way to get BT w/Assist.
For VR, I will need the VR module - although I'm not so sure about this.
I will need the proper snap-in for my phone so I can put it in the center console
I will need either a bumper antenna from BMW or a window antenna and this will need to be routed to the center console and connected to the snap-in. I'm not so sure about this, either, since one of the links discussed connecting the BMW bumper antenna to a connection in the LR quarter panel.
didn't find anything about charging the phone in the cradle

Still confused about VR: Do I need a separate module or is VR now integrated into the '05 TCU? I had read (somewhere - can't find the link) that people with the '05 TCU didn't need the separate VR module.

Still confused about the antenna: what antenna does the CPT 9000 (my current phone) use? Why can't I use it with a BT phone? This link: http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/all-...bluetooth.html discusses an antenna connection in the LR quarter panel - as if the X5 is pre-wired for an antenna in the center console. However, my service advisor at BMW told me that if I upgrade to the '05 TCU, I won't have an integrated antenna.

Still wondering about charging the phone in the cradle: The Moto E815 uses the same charging/power connection as the V60s/CPT 9000. If the V60 can charge in the cradle, it seems to me I should be able to use the same connection to charge the E815. Has anyone done this?

Once again, Thanks in advance for all the help!

SuperGreg · #2 04-16-2006, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by fnelson9

I had read some of those, but hadn't been able to put it all together. Your post w/the links really helped.

To summarize:

For BT w/Assist, I will need the '05 TCU. That's the ONLY way to get BT w/Assist. That is my understanding, yes.
For VR, I will need the VR module - although I'm not so sure about this. That is my understanding as well. Anyone here with an 05' can verify.
I will need the proper snap-in for my phone so I can put it in the center console Yup, get the one for the MOTO V710
I will need either a bumper antenna from BMW or a window antenna and this will need to be routed to the center console and connected to the snap-in. I'm not so sure about this, either, since one of the links discussed .connecting the BMW bumper antenna to a connection in the LR quarter panel.You should already have the bumper antenna. To confirm, take apart the armrest and look for either a purple FAKRA connector, or a mini-coax connector, that is your antenna
didn't find anything about charging the phone in the cradle

Still confused about VR: Do I need a separate module or is VR now integrated into the '05 TCU? I had read (somewhere - can't find the link) that people with the '05 TCU didn't need the separate VR module. Your eject box should charge the phone, the black connector under the armrest is powered.
Still confused about the antenna: what antenna does the CPT 9000 (my current phone) use? Why can't I use it with a BT phone? This link: http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/all-...bluetooth.html discusses an antenna connection in the LR quarter panel - as if the X5 is pre-wired for an antenna in the center console. However, my service advisor at BMW told me that if I upgrade to the '05 TCU, I won't have an integrated antenna.

Still wondering about charging the phone in the cradle: The Moto E815 uses the same charging/power connection as the V60s/CPT 9000. If the V60 can charge in the cradle, it seems to me I should be able to use the same connection to charge the E815. Has anyone done this?

Once again, Thanks in advance for all the help!

I have an 02', and I already had the bumper antenna factory installed. I also use a MOTO E815, and it is powered by my eject box.

fnelson9 · #3 04-16-2006, 02:14 PM

Are you telling me that the v710 snap-in works for the E815?

Thanks again for all the help Greg. I've made more progress in one morning than I have in the past week.

SuperGreg · #4 04-16-2006, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by fnelson9

Are you telling me that the v710 snap-in works for the E815?

Thanks again for all the help Greg. I've made more progress in one morning than I have in the past week.

Yes, it does, the part number is 84-21-0-393-570. I know because I took a chance and bought the one for the 710, and it worked.

fnelson9 · #5 04-16-2006, 03:18 PM

for the antenna and/or for the power hook-up? Or is that something I need to buy separately?

Sorry about all the questions, but I'm coming to discover that what my BMW mechanic said was not possible, appears to be not only possible, but actually fairly straightforward. What bothers me about this is that he's worked on my cars for more than 10 years, has become sort of a friend, and was just recently promoted to shop foreman. I've always taken his word as gospel.

SuperGreg · #6 04-16-2006, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fnelson9

for the antenna and/or for the power hook-up? Or is that something I need to buy separately?

Sorry about all the questions, but I'm coming to discover that what my BMW mechanic said was not possible, appears to be not only possible, but actually fairly straightforward. What bothers me about this is that he's worked on my cars for more than 10 years, has become sort of a friend, and was just recently promoted to shop foreman. I've always taken his word as gospel.

No, the "eject box" has the wiring. The "snap-in" cradle does just that, it snaps-in to the eject box. Not surprising about your mechanic, many are clueless.

Eject box only shown

Eject box with V710 snap-in shown

Eject box with snap-in and MOTO E815 shown

fnelson9 · #7 04-16-2006, 10:11 PM

My eject box looks like this (I hope the pic is not too dark):

So do I need to get a different eject box?

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