Subject: I'm currently investigating mounting options for the TCU. Author: ripp222 : member since January, 2006 : 434 posts Posted on: 2009-05-17 08:33:21

When I'm happy w/ the results, I'll gladly post a write-up.

My ride...

04/1999 build 740i, Anthracite w/ Black Montana Leather
MODS...
0-006-783 Clear Indicator Set w/ 6-904-837 & 838 Clear Tail Lights
9-115-032 MKIV Computer w/ 6-923-879 Widescreen Monitor
1-422-379 Vavona Wood / Leather Shift Lever
2-265-542 Wood & Chrome black headliner handles
6-964-398 New Gen BM53 Radio and 6-906-082 Antenna Amp
0-303-079 OEM reversing camera w/ 0-303-083 Video switchbox
Rear Seat Sunblind Control
Automatic Rear Headrests
Active Seats
Passenger Seat Memory

• Bluetooth TCU and D-SUB cable in and tested. (pic) - Shled 2009-05-15 21:12:57 (1519 views)
  • Was it PNP? My neighbor's E60 came with TCU but the dealer disabled it. Looks - bmw635 2009-06-12 02:23:54 (670 views)
    • It is mostly PnP in an I-Bus car, but the MOST cars are a different animal - Brian 2009-06-13 21:23:38 (684 views)
  • Is this the 0 308 375 cable?? (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-05-19 11:33:31 (745 views)
    • See second images in original post? (url) - Shled℠ 2009-05-21 13:50:26 (698 views)
  • I'm late to the party (as usual) - what's the benefit of this if you had BT? - eaglecomm 2009-05-17 08:49:39 (741 views)
    • Re:The downside is no voice recognition...*** - legalfee 2009-06-06 10:20:49 (638 views)
      • Quick Bluetooth Comparison - Brian 2009-06-06 22:21:04 (1485 views)
        • Re: Quick Bluetooth Comparison - legalfee 2009-06-09 13:15:24 (776 views)
          • Do you have a thread reference? - Brian 2009-06-10 17:33:02 (699 views)
            • Here's the thread: - legalfee 2009-06-15 16:53:25 (654 views)
              • Re: Here's the thread: - vdorepair 2009-07-16 03:57:59 (545 views)
            • Re: Do you have a thread reference? - legalfee 2009-06-12 14:40:12 (571 views)
            • Re: Do you have a thread reference? - legalfee 2009-06-12 14:27:00 (643 views)
      • We figured out how to turn it on. NavCoder now enables voice recognition. (nt) - Brian 2009-06-06 21:14:45 (1083 views)
    • The New TCU pairs great with any Phone. Shled was having problems with .... - bghark 2009-05-26 12:52:04 (718 views)
      • correct. the TCU is $328 from Tischer (nt) - Shled℠ 2009-06-25 11:49:12 (660 views)
    • well Brian could tell the whole story alot better but here is his post in the BT (url) - aaron00740il 2009-05-17 09:22:40 (786 views)
  • Want to test NavCoder? - kiwijochen 2009-05-16 18:38:07 (819 views)
    • Yes - Shled℠ 2009-05-16 18:57:48 (701 views)
      • Got the new beta Navcoder, thank you - Shled℠ 2009-05-17 14:38:05 (2952 views)
  • Another cool TCU side bonus is that you can install the Euro armrest - Brian 2009-05-16 14:05:45 (743 views)
    • I am on the hunt for one in Dove Grey! (nt) - bghark 2009-05-16 19:00:12 (698 views)
      • I'm familiar only with NYC Pigeon Gray, its way coooo...l ;-) (nt) - Shled℠ 2009-05-21 23:31:25 (628 views)
  • Beautious work, Shled....total cost estimate? - Tim G in Central NJ 2009-05-16 11:30:07 (673 views)
    • TCU $328 - Harness $36 - Shled℠ 2009-05-18 10:48:49 (758 views)
    • I want this in my car... BAD!!!!!! - black740ia 2009-05-16 18:20:41 (693 views)
      • Very easy, about 1/2 hour if you've never been in the amp rack B4 (nt) - Shled℠ 2009-06-04 18:34:25 (607 views)
      • Simple, about 1.5 hours at most. (nt) - bghark 2009-05-16 19:01:16 (759 views)
        • I need help!!!! MENTAL HELP - black740ia 2009-05-16 19:13:41 (691 views)
          • SHLED, bghark, look what have you done ! :-) (nt) - JeffChia 2009-05-17 09:59:37 (710 views)
            • I know, I need a prescription pad ;-) (nt) - Shled℠ 2009-05-29 17:14:15 (648 views)
    • You got it. However... - Shled 2009-05-16 12:20:00 (715 views)
    • you will also need the BT antenna cable ... part # 61120137616 (nt) - aaron00740il 2009-05-16 11:34:02 (911 views)
  • bghark may be able to confirm the paring button Q's - Shled℠ 2009-05-16 10:39:42 (682 views)
    • The TCU does not use a pairing button - Brian 2009-05-16 10:52:18 (745 views)
      • True, No pairing button. As soon as the key is position 2 the phone aks if you.. - bghark 2009-05-16 11:38:55 (737 views)
        • I have a pairing button so it did NOT Ask. I had to use the button. - Shled℠ 2009-05-16 11:48:48 (689 views)
          • Godd news Bro! I am glad you are ''Hands free'' Again! - bghark 2009-05-16 12:41:25 (713 views)
            • Did you prefer PayPal or shall I send an invoice? ;-P (nt) - Shled℠ 2009-05-16 13:03:14 (772 views)
      • Ddifficult to say - Shled℠ 2009-05-16 11:12:18 (622 views)
  • You got all of that for only $1?!?......... ;-) - geoff046 2009-05-16 10:23:27 (666 views)
    • Correction: Better price! TCU $328 - Harness $36 - Shled℠ 2009-05-17 14:35:30 (660 views)
    • TCU $414 - Harness $36 (nt) - Shled℠ 2009-05-16 10:30:40 (620 views)
  • That D-Sub cable may not have power and grd cables per BMW spec. - ripp222 2009-05-16 08:50:51 (777 views)
    • Can you post wiring diagram? - mrmcoupe 2009-05-18 16:07:15 (665 views)
    • Interesting. How do you tell if more power is required than harness provides - Shled℠ 2009-05-16 09:46:12 (635 views)
      • Shled ... it works without these additional wires right? (nt) - aaron00740il 2009-05-16 09:57:48 (653 views)
        • So far yes, works perfect - at least all sixteen hours its been installed ;-0 (nt) - Shled℠ 2009-05-16 10:32:17 (698 views)
          • The power contacts may be soldered together on the TCU. - ripp222 2009-05-16 21:54:49 (781 views)
            • Could you take some pics and do a little write up on this ... I think it would - aaron00740il 2009-05-16 22:47:13 (699 views)
              • I'm currently investigating mounting options for the TCU. - ripp222 2009-05-17 08:33:21 (737 views)
                • I removed the phone compensator, put the TCU under it, then reinstalled (nt) - Shled℠ 2009-05-26 11:50:59 (652 views)
  • Sweet! We now have 100% confirmation for all the parts. (nt) - Brian 2009-05-16 08:49:21 (698 views)
    • Yep, thanks Brian. Let me know when kiwi outs out Navcoder for BT - Shled℠ 2009-05-16 09:43:52 (707 views)
      • Read the sticky at the top on navigation forum at xoutpost.com (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-05-19 11:03:58 (811 views)
  • Yessssir .... my next mod for sure ... and thanks for the Aquapel it does the - aaron00740il 2009-05-15 21:31:05 (693 views)