Can you install BMW Assist ?

[NY SLC 93]

Just picked up the 1er and I am regretting not getting BMW assist because I want to use the BT phone feature thru the navi.

Is it possible to have it installed?

[NY SLC 93]

Is there any extra button or controls in the car for the BMW Assist or is it all controlled thru the navi?

Does anyone have pics?

[larryn]

There's a button under a cover, up in the overheard console, that initiates the Assist call. I believe Assist is not retrofittable, just as BT is not retrofittable.

[NJKSC27]

i bet if you REALLY know what your doing, it can be done

[Red135]

Actually, I asked that question when I picked up my car yesterday. It can be retrofitted. But it would be expensive because it requires replacing the TCU.

[NY SLC 93]

Originally Posted by Red135

Actually, I asked that question when I picked up my car yesterday. It can be retrofitted. But it would be expensive because it requires replacing the TCU.

Can you please elaborate? Cost, part numbers, instructions?

Thanks.

[Red135]

Originally Posted by NY SLC 93

Can you please elaborate? Cost, part numbers, instructions?

Thanks.

Sorry no. I didn't ask about anything that specific.

[bimmertech]

if your car is equipped with telephone prewiring, you need a tcu and an fzd (the entire roof module that has both the sos button and the sunroof button), you also need a programming update.

[griptruk]

please take this for what it's worth, which is just a guess.

But if it's the bluetooth specifically that you want, and not the actual assist part of it, I think that would be easier to retrofit than the entire assist system. I am somewhat sure that you can order the bluetooth as a standalone option so it may be not that crazy to retrofit just the bluetooth.

[bimmertech]

Originally Posted by griptruk

please take this for what it's worth, which is just a guess.

But if it's the bluetooth specifically that you want, and not the actual assist part of it, I think that would be easier to retrofit than the entire assist system. I am somewhat sure that you can order the bluetooth as a standalone option so it may be not that crazy to retrofit just the bluetooth.

you can do a bluetooth only retrofit which would add a ULF control module, in addition to some hardware and a bluetooth antenna. you would still need a programming update.

griptruk: wear are you getting your vehicle? i work at habberstad bmw...i know that we've done a couple of ED's here for the 1.

[NY SLC 93]

Originally Posted by bimmertech

you can do a bluetooth only retrofit which would add a ULF control module, in addition to some hardware and a bluetooth antenna. you would still need a programming update.

Can you please elborate? Do you know any part numbers and the associated costs? Is there tech bulletin on how to do this?

I just want to be able to use BT thru my navi and not void the warranty.

Thanks

[mastermav]

I saw the post on e90post.com forum from the guy, who actually did retrofit his e90. He spent $1600. I do not think it is worth it.

[itsthechuck]

Just in case anyone was looking for the e90post it is located here http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85149 I was hoping it would be a bit easier.

[hbiscuit]

I'd like to know if you could retrofit a switch to disable it... so the powers that be can't locate your cars whereabouts if you didn't want them to...