How to - Activate multifunction wheel for bluetooth calling?

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richie - 29 Oct 2007 23:43 GMT

Hi,

I have a 2003 plate bmw 318i SE with multifunction steering wheel.
There are about 8 buttons on the wheel, two of which are: R/T and a
face with sound waves projecting.

I do not have any other buttons around the dashboard or autobox which
are related to handsfree bluetooth phone functionality.

As I understand it the activation of bluetooth functionality is not
standard, but can be performed afterwards by an engineer.

Is this possible/ expensive?
Is the sound quality good at both ends?
Can any mechanic perform the install, ie is it software related or do
you need extra buttons/ cabling?

Thanks for your help

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Floyd Rogers - 30 Oct 2007 02:05 GMT

> I have a 2003 plate bmw 318i SE with multifunction steering wheel.
> There are about 8 buttons on the wheel, two of which are: R/T and a
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> Can any mechanic perform the install, ie is it software related or do
> you need extra buttons/ cabling?

Not sure how the UK/EU cars are configured. However, it's likely
that you will need to buy the Bluetooth kit
(transmitter/receiver/microphone)
and get it installed. Over here in the US, they're around $500 and
take a couple of hours to install.

Have a look at: http://www.golilm.com/DIY/Bluetooth/

FloydR

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hsg@h-gee.co.uk - 30 Oct 2007 19:03 GMT

>> I have a 2003 plate bmw 318i SE with multifunction steering wheel.
>> There are about 8 buttons on the wheel, two of which are: R/T and a
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>
>FloydR

That's about it - get the kit and the face with sound waves is for the voice
operated stuff like the phone. 2003 was a bit early for std fitment but the new
E65 from 2005 August build has Bluetooth as standard.

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