BMW Cell Phone Wiring

[tlesher]

I have a 2000 528i that's pre-wired for the BMW/Motorola cellphone. The phone was never very good and is now long since extinct.

Does anyone know if an aftermarket company has developed any kind of adapter kit which would allow me to use a more modern cellphone with the integrated hands-free feature built into the car? What irritates me is that BMW built a hands-free setup in the vehicle that is tied to a single proprietary phone designed over 3 years ago. They don't even offer next-generation proprietary phones that I can overpay for.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions...

 

[vlad]

I'll try to remember to post some BlueTooth info tomorrow. To late tonite ta dig it all up.

 

[CosmosBlack]

That is a good question! I would like to know too!
I have the same BMW CPT8000 Phone hooked-up but the phone was missing when I bought the car used. I never liked the Motorola (Timeport?) design anyway and wondered if I could somehow incorporate a newer design phone into the system.

If it's possible, I bet it won't be cheap.

 

[heckler]

Guys:

For bluetooth retrofit info, and BMW part #s, see:

http://www.imakenews.com/autospies/e_article000134615.cfm

This still doesn't explain how to install it or use it - maybe there are instructions with the kits mention at the above link..

 

[vlad]

Here is some new information that I ran across for the BMW BlueTooth installations...

BlueTooth Part Numbers

3 Series Installation

5 Series Installation

BlueTooth Phones

Owner's Manual

 

[yavery]

BMW 323, 2000 Model

Would this bluetooth add-on kit work on a 2000 323 model?
Thanks!

 

[chansuresh]

Are there other installation pdf for 2000 built models of BMW 5-series. The above references only those built in 2002 onwards. Does that mean BMW does not offer bluetooth retrofit for pre-2002 models?

I also found this link -- not bluetooth, but an adaptor for regular phones
http://www.totalbmwmag.co.uk/HandsOn/TechSept03.pdf

 

[chansuresh]

Are there other installation pdf for 2000 built models of BMW 5-series. The above references only those built in 2002 onwards. Does that mean BMW does not offer bluetooth retrofit for pre-2002 models?

I also found this link -- not bluetooth, but an adaptor for regular phones
http://www.totalbmwmag.co.uk/HandsOn/TechSept03.pdf

 

[vlad]

AFIK, Bluetooth is available for March 2002 autos and up.