bluetooth 2004 X5

[maller63]

Hi, i have a 2004 X5 with no navigation, just as stock radio. How do i know if my car has bluetooth? I have the "SOS" button. If i push the button, bmw assist shows up on the radio, but i dont hear any ringing. How can i tell. how do i know if i have a mic? please help. thanks

[Brian-bmw]

Most likely, you do not have Bluetooth. BT was not available until the 2005 model year telematics contul unit modules.

If you have SOS, most likely you have a TCU and microphone. If you want to know for sure, just pop open the little sunroof panel and visually look for a mic behind the mic grill. Likewise, open the trunk and look for the TCU-- it should be located on the brackets above the CD changer. You probably have an earlier TCU without Bluetooth.

If you want to add BT, you just need to update to a newer TCU module and install the BT antenna and cable. Scroll down... there is an entire BT forum dedicated to this upgrade.

[maller63]

thanks