Official BMW Bluetooth and iPhone Compatibility Discussion - Page 4

macgirl · 11-02-2007, 07:07 AM

Originally Posted by farout

Consider yourself LUCKY!
Have a 2006 330Ci, iPhone SW 1.1.1 worked for a month, then audio reception gave up. After 4! days in the garage (silicon valley), BMW concluded that iPhones work in 3-series produced AFTER September 06, mine is a July 06.

that is odd. the production data of my X3 is in february 06 and the bluetooth works perfectly with my iphone.

what generation is your bluetooth module? if it matters that much to you, you could probably buy a newer module and switch it out - i think the iphone works with generation 13 and above. i think bimmernav.com could help you find out.

farout · 11-02-2007, 12:36 PM

Originally Posted by macgirl

that is odd. the production data of my X3 is in february 06 and the bluetooth works perfectly with my iphone.

what generation is your bluetooth module? if it matters that much to you, you could probably buy a newer module and switch it out - i think the iphone works with generation 13 and above. i think bimmernav.com could help you find out.

Thanks for the hint! According to BMW I have the latest and greatest BT unit with the latest and greates SW. Spending 675$, I'm not sure... guess the cheap BT headset from Fry's is the 2nd best option. I'll try to find out why it worked for the 1st month and stopped working. Seems it needs a fuse pulled from time to time.

DanT · 11-07-2007, 11:04 PM

I have 2004 X5 that used to work perfectly with my Motorola 557. Now my iPhone cannot work with the X5, eventhough both iPhone and X5 recognize each each other. That is with iPhone's Wi-Fi turned off. Help!

macgirl · 11-08-2007, 09:57 AM

Originally Posted by DanT

I have 2004 X5 that used to work perfectly with my Motorola 557. Now my iPhone cannot work with the X5, eventhough both iPhone and X5 recognize each each other. That is with iPhone's Wi-Fi turned off. Help!

bmw has stated that the iphone is only compatible with the most recent car models - there's a link posted above by farout that can get you to this page - your X5 was produced before the cut-off date listed. your only option may be to replace the bluetooth module in your X5 with a newer one - see my link in a previous post above to bimmernav who sells new modules...

DanT · 11-11-2007, 06:41 PM

Originally Posted by macgirl

bmw has stated that the iphone is only compatible with the most recent car models - there's a link posted above by farout that can get you to this page - your X5 was produced before the cut-off date listed. your only option may be to replace the bluetooth module in your X5 with a newer one - see my link in a previous post above to bimmernav who sells new modules...

Thanks. I'll check bimmernav.com. It'll be a fun DIY project.

yogi · 01-24-2008, 12:12 PM

Hi folks

I have a 2004 reg Z4 3.0 and the iphone is paired up with all the remote functionality working ie scrolling through phonebook/dialing etc..... but unfortunately I cannot hear the person on the other end of a call

I have the wifi switched off but still no joy.

The BMW website states compatibility only with Z4 09/07 onwards but was hopeful after the successful pairing....

Looks like I will need to fork out for a new BT module...... unless the call I made to the local dealer comes up trumps in that they may be able to update the software on the existing car setup. Awaiting their callback....
Had to laugh at the service guy who said at first "what's an iphone?"

I will keep you all posted as to progress <fingers crossed> on a fix

DanT · 01-27-2008, 05:14 PM

I bit the bullet and ordered the $695 kit ($782 with Tax & Shipping

). We'll see if my iPhone works with the 2004 4.8i X5.

DanT · 02-16-2008, 06:55 PM

Well, I installed the new kit (pretty easy since the new components, i.e, charger/ECU, antennae, eject box/pair device, microphone, are the same as the old ones, so it is just a matter of swapping parts). The iPhone now works with my 2004 X5.

However, the outgoing dial has to go through the iPhone. The button on the radio and on the steering wheel are not working for the phone any more. My voice activated command is also no longer working. When I try to dial the iPhone from the X5 radio, it only takes the first 3 digits and then it reverts back to the radio.

There is also a thumping sound on the speaker once every 10 seconds. I suspect there is an interference between the Bluetooth and the radio.

Does anyone have such problems?

Also if anyone want to buy my old Bluetooth kit that works for Motorola, just let me know.

DanT · 03-01-2008, 02:10 AM

It turned out that my Outlook contact conflicted with the BMW BT. Some contact names or phone numbers were missing or just improperly entered. After cleaning up the list from 480 down to around 48 items, everything works fine.

macgirl · 03-01-2008, 09:47 AM

Originally Posted by DanT

It turned out that my Outlook contact conflicted with the BMW BT. Some contact names or phone numbers were missing or just improperly entered. After cleaning up the list from 480 down to around 48 items, everything works fine.

congrats! it's such a nice feature to have - glad to hear you got it working!