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Post by Callum89 » Fri Dec 20, 2013 6:53 pm

Hello all,

This will sound stupid but I have never done this before can I connect my I phone to my car for phone calls music etc, I have had a look through the book and pressed buttons but I haven't got a clue what I'm
Looking for or doing
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Re: Phone

Post by X5Sport » Fri Dec 20, 2013 7:06 pm

Which model/year of the X do you have?

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Re: Phone

Post by Callum89 » Fri Dec 20, 2013 7:37 pm

2005 3.0i sport

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Post by X5Sport » Fri Dec 20, 2013 8:00 pm

Music will need a separate connection as the OEM Bluetooth is only V1.1 which doesn't support it.

The phone should work via Bluetooth but you may need to delete all existing pairings before you can pair your own phone to the car (it only allows 4 pairings before refusing more).

Note that not all phones work properly and certain functions are not available at all depending upon phone model.

You should have a book for it in the car, plus the car's PIN.

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Post by Callum89 » Fri Dec 20, 2013 8:17 pm

I have flicked through the book but haven't seen anything to help me I'm
Assuming its got Bluetooth as I have the phone buttons on dash/steering wheel

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Post by X5Sport » Fri Dec 20, 2013 9:04 pm

Have a look at this thread to see if it helps.  Replies 11 & 13 may help as well.

I assume you have all the right manuals including the Bluetooth one?  You also need the 4-digit Bluetooth PIN for the car....do you have that?  I think the pairing button is in the armrest area (?).

It is possible the BT module is down or has been removed.  It should be in the left rear cubby if memory serves, and mounted at an angle at the bottom of the cubby.

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Post by Callum89 » Fri Dec 20, 2013 9:31 pm

Ok I will have a look I haven't got the book I don't think

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Post by fenj66 » Sat Dec 21, 2013 11:31 am

The 4 digit pin might be on the side of the BT module as well. If not. A scanner should reveal the pin.
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Re: Phone

Post by Steamyrotter » Sun Dec 22, 2013 12:35 am

[quote="X5Sport"]

It is possible the BT module is down or has been removed.  It should be in the left rear cubby if memory serves, and mounted at an angle at the bottom of the cubby.

Richard
[/quote]

Correct.

Where are you (roughly)
Someone near you may be able to assist and or scan car.
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Re: Phone

Post by aneeque27 » Sun Dec 22, 2013 7:56 pm

[quote="Steamyrotter"]
[quote="X5Sport"]

It is possible the BT module is down or has been removed.  It should be in the left rear cubby if memory serves, and mounted at an angle at the bottom of the cubby.

Richard
[/quote]

Correct.

Where are you (roughly)
Someone near you may be able to assist and or scan car.
[/quote]

I have the same problem....whereabout are you steamrotter? I m in Romford Essex..

Thanks

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Re: Phone

Post by Steamyrotter » Sun Dec 22, 2013 10:45 pm

[quote="aneeque27"]
[quote="Steamyrotter"]
[quote="X5Sport"]

It is possible the BT module is down or has been removed.  It should be in the left rear cubby if memory serves, and mounted at an angle at the bottom of the cubby.

Richard
[/quote]

Correct.

Where are you (roughly)
Someone near you may be able to assist and or scan car.
[/quote]

I have the same problem....whereabout are you steamrotter? I m in Romford Essex..

Thanks
[/quote]

About 200 miles from you i'm affraid..
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Re: Phone

Post by charlie_bendall » Mon Dec 23, 2013 7:34 am

Anyone in Gloucestershire?

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Re: Phone

Post by Callum89 » Sat Jan 04, 2014 11:33 pm

I'm in Wiltshire

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