'02 E39, phone/nav/ TV options

[Tristan]

Thanks to Dave, I now know I've a mk3 headunit in the M. No phone kit, even though it has the phone button on the wheel and stereo. I really want an oem style Bluetooth install, and I'd like to get the Nav and TV working, just well, because. I must add, I'm an Android guy, and no interest in changing to iOS. Also I don't stream music, I'm happy with talk radio and CDs. I'm toying with the idea of a reversing camera too.
Installing isn't an issue, i fit a fair bit of similar stuff to motorhomes in work.

Thanks in advance.

[Smokey Bear]

I have the bluetooth as an option in my e39, I upgraded to the newer microphone. People still complained they couldn't hear me. I then installed dice, same results with bluetooth and had a horrible "alternator whine" when listening to streaming music. Wouldn't recommend those two.

[Gar]

Friend of mine bought a box the other day that plugs into the oem system and makes it android very cheap and very impressive keeps the stock units too il get you the name of it this afternoon

[Tristan]

Thanks guys.

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[Dave]

I had a look at this in depth.

If you want OEM Bluetooth you need to buy a Bluetooth module, and microphone, there's a retrofit loom that's needed too.

You can send the tv unit to the uk to be changed over to digital and they can beef up the amp at the same time if you send it over. Not cheap though

A MK4 nav should be plug and play for you and if you get an intravee you can integrate an iPod

I'm going to go down the NBT route with mine so could sell you all you my MK4 and intravee, or you can just try them and see how you get on


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[Tristan]

Might be a good idea Dave.

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[Dave]

I'd really suggest looking into the NBT retrofit, it's about the same cost as what you would need to spend to get all the original gear working.

You literally have the same system as a new F10, it's awesome.


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[Tristan]

What's NBT Dave?

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[Gar]

"Raspberry pi" is the name of it was very impressed it plugs into the existing tv module and transformed the very dated headunit into a modern piece of tech while keep the stock look

[Tristan]

Kind of like an Arduino idea?

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