Subject: Brian told me about the TCU setup and it is GREAT! The best thing .. Author: bghark : member since August, 2005 : 8357 posts Posted on: 2009-05-13 15:41:25

to come along in a while! I was just not going to spend $800.00 for Bluetooth. For $400, it is a steal and works with an I phone or Blackberry Flawlessly!


Miss April! 2001 740IL, 70K miles, Performance sport conversion, Sport wheel, 3:15 Differential, Sport suspension, Steptronic shifter, Convenience package, 18" Staggered Hartge classic rims, Folding side mirrors, Tire Pressure monitoring system, Bluetooth TCU with SES voice activation, 16:9 nav / MKIII, OEM-TV "In motion enabled",Rear seat cup holder DVD, Aux input-110v outlet for Game sytem,JL 10" sub / JL class D 250x1 Amp, MB Quart Crossovers,NEO Ipod integration,Custom Sirius Sat ashtray instal-hard wired , Crystal markers and clear bulbs,HID Fogs, 53" Rear deck spoiler, flashed ECU and trans software, polished gauge rings, Burled walnut ""Porn"" lights, Cross drilled Brembos’, Akebono ceramics, Strong Strut, Removed Power Flex Urathane Bushings on all arms-uppers & lowers replaced by TRWs'.
2006 Navigator Ultimate-10mpg(ouch!)
85 500SEL Benzo
95 S500 Benzo
2006 Subaru Outback limited. Son's ride & my snow car
Just sold 98 E320 4matic Regret!

• REALLY CONSIDERING THE OEM BLUETOOTH RETRO - darkknight74 2009-05-13 14:30:12 (904 views)
  • Unofficial parts list for TCU-based Bluetooth retrofit - Brian 2009-05-13 19:43:21 (1792 views)
    • Re: Unofficial parts list for TCU-based Bluetooth retrofit - robertengels 2009-09-10 13:43:14 (493 views)
      • Re: Unofficial parts list for TCU-based Bluetooth retrofit - robertengels 2009-09-10 13:53:19 (497 views)
        • Sorry, I did not see your post... - Brian 2009-09-20 21:25:33 (398 views)
          • Re: Sorry, I did not see your post... - robertengels 2009-09-21 01:31:04 (386 views)
            • Like Brian said I added the iBus wire to PIN #22 on DB25: - 95seven40 2009-09-24 02:26:05 (398 views)
            • Your car does not have the I-Bus live in the DB25 plug (url) - Brian 2009-09-21 07:12:19 (448 views)
    • Re: Unofficial parts list for TCU-based Bluetooth retrofit - 95seven40 2009-08-13 12:10:49 (542 views)
      • Your car is pre-wired for the phone, so you are set as is - Brian 2009-08-13 14:25:14 (517 views)
        • Re: Your car is pre-wired for the phone, so you are set as is - 95seven40 2009-08-14 11:13:57 (494 views)
          • It sounds like you have everything that you need (nt) - Brian 2009-08-14 12:10:15 (410 views)
    • Re: Unofficial parts list for TCU-based Bluetooth retrofit - e38guy 2009-08-06 21:33:42 (546 views)
      • Re: Unofficial parts list for TCU-based Bluetooth retrofit - e38guy 2009-08-12 23:08:08 (464 views)
        • There are instructions buried here somewhere, but I can not remember the post - Brian 2009-08-13 06:58:05 (553 views)
          • Re: There are instructions buried here somewhere, but I can not remember the post - e38guy 2009-08-13 07:27:11 (483 views)
            • Re: There are instructions buried here somewhere, but I can not remember the post - e38guy 2009-08-13 21:58:09 (3373 views)
              • Re: There are instructions buried here somewhere, but I can not remember the post - e38guy 2009-08-13 22:25:50 (439 views)
                • Congratulations, and welcome to the Bluetooth club. It is excellent. - Brian 2009-08-14 09:59:35 (631 views)
            • What you really want is the one-piece Euro armrest... - Brian 2009-08-13 08:18:29 (480 views)
      • If you have a car with a voice recognition module, the TCU is a no-brainer - Brian 2009-08-06 21:43:11 (625 views)
        • You ever installed a snap-in ejectbox for teh iPhone 3G? - 95seven40 2009-08-12 20:43:56 (540 views)
          • Others have done... - Brian 2009-08-13 06:55:01 (450 views)
            • Re: Others have done... - 95seven40 2009-08-13 08:58:05 (454 views)
              • I am not sure if the eject box & snap in will charge if connected to a TCU - Brian 2009-08-13 09:15:08 (467 views)
                • Re: I am not sure if the eject box & snap in will charge if connected to a TCU - 95seven40 2009-08-13 09:21:43 (427 views)
                  • This is the closest quote from BMW's technical services bulletin. - Brian 2009-08-13 09:36:07 (492 views)
                    • I am going to look for a ULF and try that. - 95seven40 2009-09-10 18:17:15 (396 views)
        • Re: Brian you should know this: - legalfee 2009-08-07 10:49:32 (504 views)
          • Yes and no... the no-brainer statement comes for same capability at 1/2 the cost - Brian 2009-08-07 11:03:59 (521 views)
            • Re: I keep forgetting - legalfee 2009-08-07 19:20:30 (454 views)
    • My cable should arrive tomorrow, I'll confirm by fit and part # (nt) - Shled 2009-05-14 08:22:38 (624 views)
      • Fits, installed & works! (url) - Shled℠ 2009-05-18 11:38:28 (796 views)
        • We have a new Bluetooth sherrif in town, and his name is TCU!!! (nt) - Brian 2009-05-18 18:04:35 (612 views)
  • If you want a 5th gen bluetooth module I may have one in a few days - Shled 2009-05-13 19:26:26 (664 views)
  • Option #3: Buy new parts from BMW for ~$400 (url) - Brian 2009-05-13 14:36:05 (774 views)
    • Brian told me about the TCU setup and it is GREAT! The best thing .. - bghark 2009-05-13 15:41:25 (623 views)
    • I think the part # for the adapter cable from the old TCU (Printer type)..... - bghark 2009-05-13 14:49:55 (614 views)
      • Rats. Did you order PN 84.12-0 308 375? - Brian 2009-05-13 15:10:11 (862 views)
        • Hold on, I just did another parts search @ Tischer and the part is coming up.... - bghark 2009-05-13 15:32:53 (646 views)
          • YOUR at a loss? ;-0 - Shled℠ 2009-05-13 19:24:30 (620 views)
            • Ahh... You fell into my elaborate trap to get your connector...Bwahahaha.... - bghark 2009-05-14 09:40:08 (630 views)
            • There is some talk in those posts about the TCU, if its used then you'll - mouser 2009-05-14 01:05:04 (3003 views)
              • Factory default coding has VR turned off - Brian 2009-05-14 07:24:52 (566 views)
                • and if you use only TCU you loose voice control of the Nav... - Shled℠ 2009-05-14 08:27:23 (613 views)
                  • Voice control of the Nav works like a champ with the SES. (nt) - bghark 2009-05-14 09:38:05 (623 views)
                    • Right, got one on the way from DavidC, very cool (nt) - Shled℠ 2009-05-15 13:20:06 (538 views)
                      • Blatant pitch for my parts in the For Sale forum... - ripp222 2009-05-18 11:55:56 (574 views)
                        • Re: Blatant pitch for my parts in the For Sale forum... - 95seven40 2009-08-10 09:36:15 (469 views)
                          • The TCU does not have the voice command instructions for nav - Brian 2009-08-10 17:17:54 (494 views)
                            • Re: The TCU does not have the voice command instructions for nav - 95seven40 2009-08-12 20:07:05 (458 views)
                              • That is an early Assist TCU that does not have Bluetooth or voice recognition (nt) - Brian 2009-08-12 22:09:13 (431 views)
                                • Re: That is an early Assist TCU that does not have Bluetooth or voice recognition - 95seven40 2009-08-13 01:10:42 (725 views)
                                  • Even though it has the BT label, BT was not operational until 2005 TCUs - Brian 2009-08-13 06:52:14 (463 views)
                                  • TCU Module w/ Bluetooth Symbol - 95seven40 2009-08-13 02:12:33 (494 views)
                                    • Re: TCU Module w/ Bluetooth Symbol (pic) - 95seven40 2009-08-13 02:16:17 (574 views)
                                      • Re: TCU Module w/ Bluetooth Symbol - 95seven40 2009-08-14 15:08:55 (470 views)