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Bluetooth module?

Post by jason32 » Wed Feb 22, 2017 1:47 pm

Hey guys,

My 2004 3.0d doesnt seem to have bluetooth but it has the buttons on the dash and the wheel, can I just buy a bluetooth module and install that in the car? or do I need to whole wiring and full system before it will work?

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Re: Bluetooth module?

Post by jason1872 » Wed Feb 22, 2017 5:19 pm

The wiring should all be in the boot area at the l/hand side at the bottom of the cubby hole.

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Post by jason32 » Wed Feb 22, 2017 9:00 pm

So all the cables should already be there I just have to add the module right?
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Post by jason1872 » Wed Feb 22, 2017 9:47 pm

Mines plugged straight in,then you need to pair the phone via the pair button.

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Re: Bluetooth module?

Post by jason32 » Thu Feb 23, 2017 9:17 am

[quote="jason1872"]
Mines plugged straight in,then you need to pair the phone via the pair button.
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OK great ...I'll check. Do u have any pics of the area in the boot to check for wiring? I recently bought the car so don't know much about it yet.
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Post by Colin » Thu Feb 23, 2017 11:46 am

Hello and welcome Jason32 . I think you probably have a module in the boot  , did you read the post from Sanj  its the very top ( General X5 Forum E53 )
E53 Bluetooth Connectivity , it should tell you all you need to know ,

the E53's bluetooth is old tech and wont connect to newer phones  my old phone was IPhone 4 and with a lot of bother got it paired    IPhone 6 not a chance

There's plenty of reading on this subject over the years  so have a search about
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Re: Bluetooth module?

Post by Steamyrotter » Thu Feb 23, 2017 1:13 pm

[quote="Colin"]
Hello and welcome Jason32 . I think you probably have a module in the boot  , did you read the post from Sanj  its the very top ( General X5 Forum E53 )
E53 Bluetooth Connectivity , it should tell you all you need to know ,

the E53's bluetooth is old tech and wont connect to newer phones  my old phone was IPhone 4 and with a lot of bother got it paired    IPhone 6 not a chance

There's plenty of reading on this subject over the years  so have a search about
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I beg to differ...
I paired my iPhone6S to the Gen1 ULF Bluetooth module..
didn't have any problems with it.

Look in the boot on the right hand side.  (EDIT -- ITS ACTUALLY THE LEFT!!! sorry)
Lift the floor.
If you have it you will see it sat at an angle sticking up through the plastic floor moulding attached to the CD/Nav carrier plate
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Re: Bluetooth module?

Post by jason32 » Thu Feb 23, 2017 4:40 pm

Thanks Colin and everyone...Ok i've checked the boot cant find anything? here a photo of the boot, where do I look for it? :O

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Re: Bluetooth module?

Post by jason1872 » Thu Feb 23, 2017 7:31 pm

If the wiring is there it won't be under the floor it is in the cubby hole to the left as you look in the boot area where the cd changer would be and nav computer hides if you have them.

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Post by jason32 » Thu Feb 23, 2017 8:58 pm

[quote="jason1872"]
If the wiring is there it won't be under the floor it is in the cubby hole to the left as you look in the boot area where the cd changer would be and nav computer hides if you have them.
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Ok I checked and couldnt find any module there and not many free cables there either.
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Post by Horizon » Thu Feb 23, 2017 10:35 pm

[quote="jason32"]
Hey guys,

My 2004 3.0d doesnt seem to have bluetooth but it has the buttons on the dash and the wheel, can I just buy a bluetooth module and install that in the car? or do I need to whole wiring and full system before it will work?

Thanks
[/quote]

Sorry if I missed it in your posts, but has the car got factory sat nav, or is it a single slot CD player with the multi information display unit in the dash?
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Re: Bluetooth module?

Post by jason32 » Thu Feb 23, 2017 11:05 pm

[quote="Horizon"]
[quote="jason32"]
Hey guys,

My 2004 3.0d doesnt seem to have bluetooth but it has the buttons on the dash and the wheel, can I just buy a bluetooth module and install that in the car? or do I need to whole wiring and full system before it will work?

Thanks
[/quote]

Sorry if I missed it in your posts, but has the car got factory sat nav, or is it a single slot CD player with the multi information display unit in the dash?
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No sat nav so its just a single cd slot and multi information display. It does have the phone buttons and on the wheel too.
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Post by yes_its_neil » Fri Feb 24, 2017 3:02 am

I'd say you would need Bluetooth Module, Bluetooth Antenna, Antenna Bracket and Microphone. Like in this listing from eBay Australia. I don't know if any coding is required to enable it.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/252720416552 ... EBIDX%3AIT

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Re: Bluetooth module?

Post by jason32 » Fri Feb 24, 2017 11:25 am

[quote="yes_its_neil"]
I'd say you would need Bluetooth Module, Bluetooth Antenna, Antenna Bracket and Microphone. Like in this listing from eBay Australia. I don't know if any coding is required to enable it.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/252720416552 ... EBIDX%3AIT
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That looks like an expensive add on...so I think I'll just leave it then
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Re: Bluetooth module?

Post by X5Sport » Fri Feb 24, 2017 3:36 pm

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