Subject: Bluetooth migration problem Author: imolajohn : member since August, 2006 : 151 posts Posted on: 2008-05-23 22:08:23

I had an E38 Bluetooth retrofit kit from Bimmernav and installed it about two years ago. It worked great. I have since sold the E38 and tried installing the kit in my M3 and it won't go into the pairing mode or give any other signs of life.

The facts: 2003.5, 04/03 production date M3 that is prewired for phone. I used the same 5th gen ULF, bluetooth antenna, microphone, SES jumper and pairing button. The car does not have Nav.

I doubled checked the connections to make sure they were correct and secure.
I followed this pairing sequence: press and hold pairing button for a couple of seconds, turned key to position 2, continued to hold pairing button for a couple of seconds and release...nothing.

Any thoughts on likely problem? I didn't have to "code" my E38 at the dealer when I installed this system, is an 03 M3 different perhaps?
Thanks in advance for your insight.
John



2000 740i Sport - Imola Red II, Black Interior, Cold Weather Package, Rear and Side Shades, Park Distance Control
Upgrades:
Dinan Stage 1 Engine Performance Software; Dinan Transmission Performance Software
*** SOLD May 2008...gone but never to be forgotten ***

2003.5 Jet Black E46 M3
Cinnamon interior; SMG; Premium Package; Harmon Kardon; 19" SSR GT10 wheels; Lowering springs

2006 Mystic Blue Metallic E83 X3
Black interior; Premium Package; Heated seats; BMW Assist

• Bluetooth migration problem - imolajohn 2008-05-23 22:08:23 (585 views)
  • I don't think you need the SES jumper, however - ccfj1 2008-05-28 10:36:22 (464 views)
    • Great thought...still no luck...I put the pairing button - imolajohn 2008-05-28 22:46:54 (478 views)
      • I'd be tempted to jumper the green with the brown on - ccfj1 2008-05-29 04:28:11 (505 views)
        • Some progress...fuse 7 was burned out so I replaced that - imolajohn 2008-05-29 23:38:43 (448 views)
          • Sounds like the ULF is online now, just the pairing..... - ccfj1 2008-05-30 03:23:54 (467 views)
            • Success...pairing complete, phone operational...here is what I found - imolajohn 2008-05-30 21:56:16 (494 views)
            • Thanks. I will do this this weekend and I will let you know the results. (nt) - imolajohn 2008-05-30 15:06:18 (441 views)
        • Thanks. I will check for the fuses, wire continuity and - imolajohn 2008-05-29 13:05:34 (464 views)
  • I used position 1 for pairing attempt. In addition, now the radio doesn't work (nt) - imolajohn 2008-05-28 10:02:13 (492 views)