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Forum: Bluetooth 11-30-2006, 08:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,777
Posted By mfrymier
yes sir

Going into BMW SF tomorrow -- will let you know what they tell me
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-29-2006, 12:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,362
Posted By mfrymier
Interestingly, I have an '04 4.4 and also...

Interestingly, I have an '04 4.4 and also received this recall notice. However, I did replace my TCU in April 2005 with the combo BT/Assist TCU, so maybe that explains it.

MrKBBD -- any color on...
Forum: Bluetooth 09-18-2006, 02:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,388
Posted By mfrymier
Thanks Guys!

I was told when I purchased my TCU from Crevier that it does in fact have the VR ....

Will try the volume control thing....
Forum: Bluetooth 09-12-2006, 03:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,388
Posted By mfrymier
BT/Assist help requested

I have a 2004 X5 (8/04 build) with the combo 2005 style BT/Assist module ending in -056. I'm having two problems:

1) I don't have voice control, even though I have the combo module ending in...
Forum: Bluetooth 02-27-2006, 05:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,356
Posted By mfrymier
-056

I have the -056 in my 8/04 build X5 4.4. Question for you -- does VR still work? I can't for the life of me get mine to activate....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-26-2006, 12:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,042
Posted By mfrymier
Rear passenger door window replacement

Some genius decided to smash my window last night -- anybody know about what one of these windows costs? I have the climate package / tinted windows.....
Forum: Bluetooth 10-26-2005, 11:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,999
Posted By mfrymier
Here's the deal: My -056 TCU works, in that...

Here's the deal:

My -056 TCU works, in that I can operate in "hands free" mode, dial from my phonebook using my steering wheel controls, etc. Assist is also working -- this is the good news.
...
Forum: Bluetooth 10-25-2005, 07:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,264
Posted By mfrymier
are you sure you don't already have it? Try...

are you sure you don't already have it? Try pressing and holding down the button on your steering wheel with the "talking head" (not the r/t button). See if you get a beep. if so, say "help" and...
Forum: Bluetooth 10-25-2005, 03:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,999
Posted By mfrymier
Supremely frustrated!!! SF BMW simply cannot...

Supremely frustrated!!!
SF BMW simply cannot get either the Voice Recognition or the Eject Box / Snap in adapter to work with my 8/04 build 2004. Can someone please confirm that they have...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-21-2005, 08:08 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 25,817
Posted By mfrymier
Sorry about the delay guys

I'm still trying to track down a "software version" for the tranny software. My wife is convinced I somehow bought a whole new car the thing is so much better.....I'm supposed to go back in this...
Forum: Bluetooth 10-21-2005, 08:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,326
Posted By mfrymier
There are two eject boxes

I'm sitting here in my living room looking at two different eject boxes:
1) 84-21-6-933-415 (has date 8/04/03 on it)
2) 84-21-6-946-063 (has date 1/12/04 on it)

Both supplied by Crevier. ...
Forum: Bluetooth 10-09-2005, 08:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,027
Posted By mfrymier
looks like that is installed....any other ideas? ...

looks like that is installed....any other ideas? I did find an "extra" purple coded "round" connector, (identical to the one plugged into the "black" plug on the TCU.) Thought that might be the...
Forum: Bluetooth 10-07-2005, 06:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,027
Posted By mfrymier
voice control

SF BMW installed for me (needed to have it recoded anyway, so what the heck) If that is an easy "check" I'll take a look myself! Can you explain it or send a pic? Thanks so much for your help!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-07-2005, 06:20 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 25,817
Posted By mfrymier
answers (some at least)

Some answers to the above questions.

1) This transmission software is specific to the 4.4i "valvetronic" engines (first released for MY 2004). Apparently they struggled with different updates to...
Forum: Bluetooth 10-07-2005, 02:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,027
Posted By mfrymier
does this imply that the cradle is necessary for...

does this imply that the cradle is necessary for voice activation to work? Right now I do NOT have the eject box/cradle installed...just the wireless bluetooth connection.

Thanks!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-07-2005, 10:30 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 25,817
Posted By mfrymier
New Transmission Software = AWESOME!!!

Had the "newest" (will try to find out which version) Software installed last week into my '04 4.4i (valvetronic).

What a difference! The much-talked about hesitation from a stop is gone, as is...
Forum: Bluetooth 10-07-2005, 10:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,027
Posted By mfrymier
still need help on voice commands

Can anyone confirm that the -056 TCU has voice activation? I can't seem to get it to work -- could it be a coding issue?

My phone is Motorola E815 (on the BMW approved list)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2005, 09:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,011
Posted By mfrymier
Imola 4.4i

I like it too....which is why I bought one for my wife last xmas!
Forum: Bluetooth 10-05-2005, 09:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,027
Posted By mfrymier
What BT phone do you have? On your steering...

What BT phone do you have?
On your steering wheel, the left lower area, there is button for "answering" and "ending" calls...well, if you hold the button for 3-5 seconds, you will activate voice...
Forum: Bluetooth 10-04-2005, 12:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,027
Posted By mfrymier
Installation Successful, but Questions...

So my local dealer succeeded in putting the "newest" BT/Assist TCU (-056) into my 8/04 X5. One comment and two questions:
1) My dealer could NOT get the eject box / snap in adapter / extra antenna...
Forum: Bluetooth 10-03-2005, 12:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,027
Posted By mfrymier
Smile BT retrofit into post 3/04 '04 X5

I dropped off my 8/04 build '04 to SF BMW today to have the new combo assist/bluetooth /TCU installed and the car re-coded. Will report back to the board on how it goes. It's the "brand new" combo...
Forum: Bluetooth 09-21-2005, 11:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,436
Posted By mfrymier
Both my wife have this phone, here are my...

Both my wife have this phone, here are my comments:
1) The phone has excellent RF performance -- very few dropped calls compared to my previous Verizon phone (and Verizon clearly the best network...
Forum: Bluetooth 09-21-2005, 11:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,999
Posted By mfrymier
One last question -- do I need a Bluetooth...

One last question -- do I need a Bluetooth antenna too? Or is that in my vehicle already, just not working due to wrong TCU? 8/04 build '04.
Forum: Navigation System 09-01-2005, 11:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,659
Posted By mfrymier
Reverse Camera - best option?

I have an '04 4.4i with NAV, and am wanting to add a reversing camera to the vehicle. I understand the OEM BMW kit is no longer available -- what are other good options? Important is the ability...
Forum: The Lounge 08-30-2005, 03:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,826
Posted By mfrymier
Tivo/Comcast DVR

I replaced my Tivo Series 2 unit when Comcast began offering dual tuner HDTV/DVR in "one box"
Here's the pros of the comcast:
1) never "messes up" changing stations (the IR blaster on the tivo...
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