Subject: BMW Assist and Bluetooth Author: jonmentor : member since August, 2009 : 2 posts Posted on: 2009-08-16 12:55:03

I have a pre 3/04 (9/03) built 530 with premium package. I've been reading tons of information and trying to get my understanding of Bluetooth in my car. I am planning on making a stop at the dealer to discuss TCU replacement. But, before I do that I have a few questions to pose to the board:

1. I currently have the assist option in idrive and the sos button overhead. When I try to select it to test it it says please contact my dealer. I'd like to test out my microphone communications before I dive into the BT thing. Anyone know how to test this? Is the message I'm receiving due to not having a current subscription with bmw assist?

2. I have read conflicting discussions of microphones in the car. Is there 2 or 1 overhead? Is there anything special regarding mics I need to test or know before I go to the dealer?

3. I'd like to check to see if I have a bluetooth antenna. I've looked over realoem.com and I am having a hard time figuring out what to look for in my trunk. I see the TCU, satellite radio, logic 7 and MOST bus when i look in the trunk. Can anyone point me in a direction or take a picture of what it looks like?

4. I do not have a cd changer in the trunk. Right behind the cd changer I see 2 connectors not being used that appear to be antennas of some sort (one has a spade connector inside what looks similar to the sirius antenna connector. I'll attach a picture later if I can get it off my phone.

5. Does anyone know how to remove the 2nd plastic cover in the trunk. I'm kinda not liking bending it all up and stabbing myself with the hard plastic edges.

Thoughts?

• BMW Assist and Bluetooth - jonmentor 2009-08-16 12:55:03 (168 views)