I would like to get the OEM blue tooth installed in my 2005 MCS. I have the MF steering wheel with the two buttons. What do I need and where can I get it? And how hard is it to install?

 

I to would like to have this option. Where do we find the equipment to install? I would also like to get the Ipod interface for my mini but $185.00 seems a bit steep any one no a better price?

 

OEM Bluetooth will run you about 1200 USD and can be purchased from the dealer. Personally I wouldn't recommend it as it is not the best solution. Heck, I couldn't get my PDA phone to pair with one that was in a X3.

EAS has a good solution for about 800 USD if you have NAV.

For IPOD, I would either go with EAS (DICE) if you don't have nav and Intravee (Bimmernav.com) if you do.

 

We have a great solution if you don't need display of phone numbers, its plug & play - see the DIY at www.newministuff.com, it works with all bluetooth phones & gives you control from the MFSW - voice dial, answer, end, redial, volume. it mutes the stereo & plays through the speakers. - http://www.newministuff.com/new/shop...uctshow&id=256
The cost is £140 - approx $280 but we do have a NAM deal on at the moment if you put NAM on the notes section of the online order we will do it for £125 - approx $250.
For those who have the 3 spoke mfsw without the phone buttons we can supply the same kit with a new spoke button panel complete with the buttons

 

Forgot to mention that I have the solution that Mikey sell (bought from him) and it does work very well.

 

My take - the "full" OEM Bluetooth is only even worth consideration if you have the factory Nav to take full advantage of it. Even then, what Tom @ EAS sells is a slightly simplified version of the OEM Bluetooth system for a bunch less than the $1200 + install price from the dealer. The one that EAS sells is the same controller, same electronics (although likely a much newer revision) as the one from the dealer, so it integrates perfectly with your factory Nav.

That being said, if you don't have the OEM Nav, then much cheaper & just as effective solutions are available, including those mentioned above from mikeythemini.

 

Hi,
I have a US SPEC '07 MCS with the audio package. I also have a TomTom 910 since I'm presently living in Europe.

My question is this: the TomTom says it will connect its music via bluetooth to a HiFi stereo. Since the audio package says it includes a HiFi stereo will the aftermarket bluetooth adapter mentioned previously allow the TomTom and MCS to share music wirelessly?

Thanks in advance.

 

jkubacz,

You'll probably get better results posting in the 2nd Gen Navigation & Audio forum, as this forum is for 1st Gen.

 

We're almost completed with the non-NAV version, we're working on the Caller ID display module as we speak.

 

I am looking for a Bluetooth setup for my 03 MCS. I have a Palm Treo 700w. Is there something out there for this?

 

Absolutely - is your MINI equipped with Navigation or standard CD (WAVE)?

For you non-NAV Bluetooth users, hold on your purchases just yet - we have a solution coming in about a week.

 

Week's up - again. What's new on that non-NAV as solution? ;-)

Alan

 

Working on an OEM solution. For those on a budget looking for an alternative, the CIGblue offers about 80% of the OEM features at a much lesser cost.

More info can be found here:

CIG Blue Bluetooth Phone System
http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...oducts_id=1565

Let me know if you have any questions.

 

Is the only way for the CIG to work is to loose the cig socket? Seems to be a way out of the way place to put the button.

Thanks in advance,

Rich

 

It's not required, but a perfect place since it does not require drilling.

 

I can think of a couple of solutions related to sacrificing the cigerette lighter socket.

1. Use a (wired) rat tail that'll plug into the lighter socket and provide two additinal outlets.

2. Install a 2nd ligher socket somewhere else on the dashboard.

My initial thouht was to plug the device into the socket in the boot, but then I realized you would not be able to reach it while driving.

 

The notes say it comes with a bracket. I am not interested in putting in in the lighter hole but if it came with a bracket too, that would be great. Do you have any pictures of this installed in a non-standard location? I am thinking in the parcel shelf switch hole. Also, just to be sure this won't interfere with a head unit DICE?

This shouldn't be so hard. <G>

Rich