Retrofit Bluetooth on 2004 3.0D SPORT

[Benarchard]

The car I am getting is a 2004 3.0d without bluetooth. It has the Satnav and multi functoin steering wheel. Are all cars pre wired for this?  Is it just a case of breakers Bluetooth module will plug in near the CD changer and away you go?!  Or is that me being Naive!

[Sanj]

Does it have the full 16:9 screen? If so, you should have bluetooth.

It may be pre-wired (not sure) but if not, don't waste time trying to go down the OEM route. Get a Parrot kit and fit that instead - much better for compatibility/quality and use.

[Benarchard]

Yes it has the dash sat nav with 16:9 screen and the steering wheel button just not listed on the HPI check options list.  So thought for £75 I can ebay a module and if it is pre wired slot it in...  Maybe  a parrot the best option just like the idea of not adding the extra aftermarket kit in the car

[Sanj]

You should have bluetooth then. Got the button for pairing in the armrest? Try thislink to pair your phone, but delete all previously paired devices first.

[Steamyrotter]

easiest thing is to look in the rear left compartment.
if there is a silver box approx 2" x 4" by 8" set at an angle under the boot floor but top corner just poking up then you have it already.
If not look for a long multipin connector. i seem to remember it is some thing like 40pin and poss 3 rows.
if you have that then it is a plug and play.
Mine had neither but all wires were there however with different connectors on them.
a little bit of jiggery pokery had the bluetooth in with minimal wiring.
the only thing i dont have is the cradle and pair button. but pairing is simple with INPA so dont need either.

one little point.. the multipin connector was about £35 in Main BMW dealer, but £3.50 from an Audi Dealer just down the road!!