Bluetooth retrofit TCU labour charge?

0asis · 07-25-2009, 08:48 PM

hey guys, as the title suggests. I just bought all the components necessary for the bluetooth retrofit on my e92. I have iDrive + 6FL.

Has anyone in the GTA done it yet and how much did labour cost ya? Thanks guys

planetscott · 07-25-2009, 11:58 PM

I called Otto's BMW here in Ottawa to inquire about programming for the Bluetooth TCU retrofit (I also have iDrive and 6FL) and they quoted me one hour @ $109. After reading the install SIB, I can't see it taking more than one extra hour for labour.

Hope this helps.

SGxi · 07-26-2009, 12:27 AM

Hmmm, I am actually also looking at a retrofit. Where can I get the parts without getting raped by the dealer in Toronto?

Asclepius · 07-26-2009, 01:11 AM

cost of parts?

samej · 07-26-2009, 12:41 PM

I'm jealous. I picked up an 07 E90 thinking bluetooth was included with the premium package and it wasn't back then. With no iDrive the dealer (Elite Ottawa) said it'd be around a grand for a retrofit. That's a lot of jawbone headsets...

jasonintoronto · 07-26-2009, 02:07 PM

i also investigated a retrofit. budd's bmw quoted 1400 FOR PARTS.

lol.

SGxi · 07-26-2009, 03:04 PM

I know the part itself can be had for around 1k US on eBay... but not sure if that is the complete kit that a dealer or a BMW specialist can install...

0asis · 07-26-2009, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by planetscott

I called Otto's BMW here in Ottawa to inquire about programming for the Bluetooth TCU retrofit (I also have iDrive and 6FL) and they quoted me one hour @ $109. After reading the install SIB, I can't see it taking more than one extra hour for labour.

Hope this helps.

Great, thanks for the advice Planetscott!

0asis · 07-26-2009, 11:17 PM

hey guys, the general consensus is true - parts for the retrofit will range between $1k to $1200. I was lucky enough to get what I need from a salvage yard for a price I won't mention in case it makes SGxi and jasonintoronto feel suicidal

SGxi · 07-26-2009, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 0asis

hey guys, the general consensus is true - parts for the retrofit will range between $1k to $1200. I was lucky enough to get what I need from a salvage yard for a price I won't mention in case it makes SGxi and jasonintoronto feel suicidal

Well, seeing how it is from a salvage yard, you are set!

I won't go suicidal, maybe just really, really, really jealous...

Though I have to say, if somehow I found a set of front sport seats that's heated and electric, that would be awesome...

Is the yard in Ontario? Or this is in US?

0asis · 07-27-2009, 08:14 PM

i found it in Texas. it was a weird set of circumstances and luck. just lucky

SGxi · 07-27-2009, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 0asis

i found it in Texas. it was a weird set of circumstances and luck. just lucky

Awesome!

0asis · 08-07-2009, 07:59 PM

well, the parts have finally come in... i reached out to TCBMW but they seem to think a bluetooth retrofit is not possible (obviously not so). should i try another service rep or try another dealership?

can anyone point me to a shop in the GTA that's done it before? or I may just goto Otto in Ottawa haha.. one hour of labour, that's great!

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samej First Lieutenant 26 Rep 345 Posts Drives: 2017 F22 M240i xDrive MG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0)	I'm jealous. I picked up an 07 E90 thinking bluetooth was included with the premium package and it wasn't back then. With no iDrive the dealer (Elite Ottawa) said it'd be around a grand for a retrofit. That's a lot of jawbone headsets...
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0asis Senior Officer In Charge. 44 Rep 571 Posts Drives: G30 540i / Past: F10,E92, E46 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (3)	hey guys, the general consensus is true - parts for the retrofit will range between $1k to $1200. I was lucky enough to get what I need from a salvage yard for a price I won't mention in case it makes SGxi and jasonintoronto feel suicidal
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0asis Senior Officer In Charge. 44 Rep 571 Posts Drives: G30 540i / Past: F10,E92, E46 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (3)	i found it in Texas. it was a weird set of circumstances and luck. just lucky
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0asis Senior Officer In Charge. 44 Rep 571 Posts Drives: G30 540i / Past: F10,E92, E46 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (3)	well, the parts have finally come in... i reached out to TCBMW but they seem to think a bluetooth retrofit is not possible (obviously not so). should i try another service rep or try another dealership? can anyone point me to a shop in the GTA that's done it before? or I may just goto Otto in Ottawa haha.. one hour of labour, that's great!
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