Took the plunge and ordered the BlueBus for my 2003 e53. On my 2003 I have factory nav with DSP and the CD changer in the back. There is no ULF or TCU in the back and no option for phone in the menu on the nav screen. I'm assuming there will be no microphone in the front console either. Also, IIRC my '03 does not have the coaxial connection between the CD and the DSP. It is more than 10 years back that I did a nav retrofit on the 4.8iS I owned back then and at the time I also knew exactly what was in my '03 but those memories are vague now.

My question for anyone who has installed their BlueBus, any clues on which cable/harness I'd have to obtain to install it? I'd like hands free calling to be available as my kids will mostly drive this car going forward. From the posts above it looks like there is more to that than just plugging the CD changer plugs into the BlueBus?

Quick update, I ordered the adapter cable with mine and that piece is not available yet, being that I will be using all of the phone features with mine and wanted full integration from “day1” (I don’t want to take the car apart twice), I spoke with Ted and he suggested that I wait to install mine until those cables were ready - so, unfortunately, my unit is still boxed in the garage and waiting ☹️

That said, as soon as I receive the rest of my order, I’ll be getting that installed ASAP!!


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Tri, yes gets confusing. I would do some research on what your car came with as far as pre wiring, but there is a good chance that it does have the mic in the overhead console. If you go back in this thread and another on an E46 forum where I think he goes over in detail what to look for in pre wired/cabling. I am still waiting on adapter cable but overall I am happy with my unit with my MID.

Hey Ted, so when buyers receive their BlueBus, should they need to do software or firmware updates?
And If so, how?
Thanks in advance

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I installed the Bluebus in my M3 this weekend. I only wanted the bluetooth audio streaming and this is a great product. It replaced a Dension IceLink - which I pretty much couldn't use anymore after my IPOD bit the dust.

Unreservedly recommend this to anyone who is interested.

Hey CW, not to speak for Ted, I'm sure he'll jump in here too, but one side of the unit has a micro usb port for firmware update, they recommend plugging one in before installation if you don't have easy access to your unit.


Edit:
"left side" has: Digital DSP jack,Telephone cable connection, Analog audio plug & Power-IBUS


"right side" has: Micro usb, LED status window & 3rd party mic input

When I received mine a few weeks ago, he said I needed to do a firmware update. I had no idea how to do that. I contacted him directly and we chatted on the phone and he "remotely" updated it for me. I am just clueless on that stuff, so I was stuck. He is very responsive and will take care of any issues you may have.

K, I'm pretty decent with this stuff (not near Ted level, but not too bad) so I will just do an update when received for good measure.

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Thanks Purplefade.

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Hey Ted, curious to see how the adapter builds are coming along. Any update on your satisfaction of them?