New 123d M Sport owner with a few questions...
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Hi All,
I wonder whether you'll be able to offer some assistance? We picked up our 57 plate 123d M Sport yesterday and thus far very much enjoying ownership. It's come with an additional 1 years BMW warranty which I'll use if need be to assist with these issues...
1. We have front and rear parking sensors, I can see them on the bumpers and also have the switch and light on the dash. When we pop it into reverse the light on the button switches on yet there's no audible noises when we get close to something, do I need to change any settings or is it just not working!? The front make no noise either.
2. The steering wheel looks as though it has phone prep (phone button, volume control etc) on the left hand side. By having this does it confirm Bluetooth is present or are extra gubbins needed? Just having trouble trying to pair my other halves Blackberry Bold 9700. FYI we don't have the sat nav just the BMW Business single cd stereo. Can someone explain the pairing process? I've YouTube'd it but most seem to have either Sat nav or a slightly different stereo.
Other than these niggly things the cars a joy to drive and doesn't drive like a diesel in the slightest.
I wonder whether you'll be able to offer some assistance? We picked up our 57 plate 123d M Sport yesterday and thus far very much enjoying ownership. It's come with an additional 1 years BMW warranty which I'll use if need be to assist with these issues...
1. We have front and rear parking sensors, I can see them on the bumpers and also have the switch and light on the dash. When we pop it into reverse the light on the button switches on yet there's no audible noises when we get close to something, do I need to change any settings or is it just not working!? The front make no noise either.
2. The steering wheel looks as though it has phone prep (phone button, volume control etc) on the left hand side. By having this does it confirm Bluetooth is present or are extra gubbins needed? Just having trouble trying to pair my other halves Blackberry Bold 9700. FYI we don't have the sat nav just the BMW Business single cd stereo. Can someone explain the pairing process? I've YouTube'd it but most seem to have either Sat nav or a slightly different stereo.
Other than these niggly things the cars a joy to drive and doesn't drive like a diesel in the slightest.
Edited by DanCup on Sunday 23 October 20:57
If your not getting any tone from the PDC then there is a fault, it will be covered under your warranty but the garage should of spotted it under AUC.
The buttons on the wheel are standard on M-Sport models but from the sounds of it you don't have Bluetooth if you only have a business radio. I would suggest a Parott system would be the cheapest option for a fitted Bluetooth system as you need a lot of extras from BMW for it to work and your talking thousands of £ not hundreds
The buttons on the wheel are standard on M-Sport models but from the sounds of it you don't have Bluetooth if you only have a business radio. I would suggest a Parott system would be the cheapest option for a fitted Bluetooth system as you need a lot of extras from BMW for it to work and your talking thousands of £ not hundreds
DanCup said:
Hi All,
I wonder whether you'll be able to offer some assistance? We picked up our 57 plate 123d M Sport yesterday and thus far very much enjoying ownership. It's come with an additional 1 years BMW warranty which I'll use if need be to assist with these issues...
1. We have front and rear parking sensors, I can see them on the bumpers and also have the switch and light on the dash. When we pop it into reverse the light on the button switches on yet there's no audible noises when we get close to something, do I need to change any settings or is it just not working!? The front make no noise either.
2. The steering wheel looks as though it has phone prep (phone button, volume control etc) on the left hand side. By having this does it confirm Bluetooth is present or are extra gubbins needed? Just having trouble trying to pair my other halves Blackberry Bold 9700. FYI we don't have the sat nav just the BMW Business single cd stereo. Can someone explain the pairing process? I've YouTube'd it but most seem to have either Sat nav or a slightly different stereo.
Other than these niggly things the cars a joy to drive and doesn't drive like a diesel in the slightest.
In response:I wonder whether you'll be able to offer some assistance? We picked up our 57 plate 123d M Sport yesterday and thus far very much enjoying ownership. It's come with an additional 1 years BMW warranty which I'll use if need be to assist with these issues...
1. We have front and rear parking sensors, I can see them on the bumpers and also have the switch and light on the dash. When we pop it into reverse the light on the button switches on yet there's no audible noises when we get close to something, do I need to change any settings or is it just not working!? The front make no noise either.
2. The steering wheel looks as though it has phone prep (phone button, volume control etc) on the left hand side. By having this does it confirm Bluetooth is present or are extra gubbins needed? Just having trouble trying to pair my other halves Blackberry Bold 9700. FYI we don't have the sat nav just the BMW Business single cd stereo. Can someone explain the pairing process? I've YouTube'd it but most seem to have either Sat nav or a slightly different stereo.
Other than these niggly things the cars a joy to drive and doesn't drive like a diesel in the slightest.
Edited by DanCup on Sunday 23 October 20:57
1) You can turn off the parking sensors just like you can turn off the auto stop/start. Basically the light is on which means the feature has been turned off (useful when towing or using trade plates). Press the button and the sensors should work again, if it doesn't then take it back.
2) You need the professional Hi-Fi, not the business, and the blue tooth option to connect your phone. To double check whether you have this feature press menu on the Hi-Fi and you should be able to scroll across to phone if you have blue tooth and the ability to connect your phone.
There are sometimes issues with connecting certain phones to the blue tooth systems (my old Nokia N95 used to have issues syncing the phone-book). There was a bit in the customer area of BMW's website that mentioned a few phones' compatibilities, but I'm not sure how up to date it is. Google is your friend to find solutions.
I had my car for over two years and it was fantastic, congratulations on your purchase!
JDuck said:
DanCup said:
Hi All,
I wonder whether you'll be able to offer some assistance? We picked up our 57 plate 123d M Sport yesterday and thus far very much enjoying ownership. It's come with an additional 1 years BMW warranty which I'll use if need be to assist with these issues...
1. We have front and rear parking sensors, I can see them on the bumpers and also have the switch and light on the dash. When we pop it into reverse the light on the button switches on yet there's no audible noises when we get close to something, do I need to change any settings or is it just not working!? The front make no noise either.
2. The steering wheel looks as though it has phone prep (phone button, volume control etc) on the left hand side. By having this does it confirm Bluetooth is present or are extra gubbins needed? Just having trouble trying to pair my other halves Blackberry Bold 9700. FYI we don't have the sat nav just the BMW Business single cd stereo. Can someone explain the pairing process? I've YouTube'd it but most seem to have either Sat nav or a slightly different stereo.
Other than these niggly things the cars a joy to drive and doesn't drive like a diesel in the slightest.
In response:I wonder whether you'll be able to offer some assistance? We picked up our 57 plate 123d M Sport yesterday and thus far very much enjoying ownership. It's come with an additional 1 years BMW warranty which I'll use if need be to assist with these issues...
1. We have front and rear parking sensors, I can see them on the bumpers and also have the switch and light on the dash. When we pop it into reverse the light on the button switches on yet there's no audible noises when we get close to something, do I need to change any settings or is it just not working!? The front make no noise either.
2. The steering wheel looks as though it has phone prep (phone button, volume control etc) on the left hand side. By having this does it confirm Bluetooth is present or are extra gubbins needed? Just having trouble trying to pair my other halves Blackberry Bold 9700. FYI we don't have the sat nav just the BMW Business single cd stereo. Can someone explain the pairing process? I've YouTube'd it but most seem to have either Sat nav or a slightly different stereo.
Other than these niggly things the cars a joy to drive and doesn't drive like a diesel in the slightest.
Edited by DanCup on Sunday 23 October 20:57
1) You can turn off the parking sensors just like you can turn off the auto stop/start. Basically the light is on which means the feature has been turned off (useful when towing or using trade plates). Press the button and the sensors should work again, if it doesn't then take it back.
2) You need the professional Hi-Fi, not the business, and the blue tooth option to connect your phone. To double check whether you have this feature press menu on the Hi-Fi and you should be able to scroll across to phone if you have blue tooth and the ability to connect your phone.
There are sometimes issues with connecting certain phones to the blue tooth systems (my old Nokia N95 used to have issues syncing the phone-book). There was a bit in the customer area of BMW's website that mentioned a few phones' compatibilities, but I'm not sure how up to date it is. Google is your friend to find solutions.
I had my car for over two years and it was fantastic, congratulations on your purchase!
2. You definitely don't have bluetooth prep. All M Sport wheels have the telephone symbol but you can only specify bluetooth telephone in conjunction with the Professional stereo. You would also have a slot for your phone in the armrest.
Hope that helps.
re parking sensors.
I would put money on the fact that BMW did a software update on your car before handing it over to you. When i collected my 2005 130, i had a new stereo fitted (due to worn buttons) BMW did a software update and forgot to re-activate the parking sensors and bluetooth.
They took it back in and needed it for 2 days!!!! to complete the update. Got it back and its been perfect since.
I would put money on the fact that BMW did a software update on your car before handing it over to you. When i collected my 2005 130, i had a new stereo fitted (due to worn buttons) BMW did a software update and forgot to re-activate the parking sensors and bluetooth.
They took it back in and needed it for 2 days!!!! to complete the update. Got it back and its been perfect since.
Thanks for all the help, it's been greatly appreciated!
Looks as though we'll invest in a Parrot as we have no Bluetooth. The car is heading back to the dealers on Saturday whilst the parking sensors are sorted, hopefully we won't be without it for too long. Courtesy car coming our way though.
Looks as though we'll invest in a Parrot as we have no Bluetooth. The car is heading back to the dealers on Saturday whilst the parking sensors are sorted, hopefully we won't be without it for too long. Courtesy car coming our way though.
DanCup said:
Thanks for all the help, it's been greatly appreciated!
Looks as though we'll invest in a Parrot as we have no Bluetooth. The car is heading back to the dealers on Saturday whilst the parking sensors are sorted, hopefully we won't be without it for too long. Courtesy car coming our way though.
I'd consider the Fiscon bluetooth kit. Far more expensive than Parrot but may work seamlessly with the head unit - just like factory fit. Looks as though we'll invest in a Parrot as we have no Bluetooth. The car is heading back to the dealers on Saturday whilst the parking sensors are sorted, hopefully we won't be without it for too long. Courtesy car coming our way though.
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A cheap CK3000 evo Parrot and a connects2 lead does a pretty good job for about £150 all in, the latter means you control it via the existing steering wheel buttons so gives the full OEM look with no 3rd party displays or controls, the only thing it lacks is a display to see who's calling etc. As mentioned above, babybmw is a good place to ask, although you'll find quite a few threads on the subject already.
DanCup said:
Thanks for all the help, it's been greatly appreciated!
Looks as though we'll invest in a Parrot as we have no Bluetooth. The car is heading back to the dealers on Saturday whilst the parking sensors are sorted, hopefully we won't be without it for too long. Courtesy car coming our way though.
dont get too excited BMW have a fleet of 118d's for courtesy cars.Looks as though we'll invest in a Parrot as we have no Bluetooth. The car is heading back to the dealers on Saturday whilst the parking sensors are sorted, hopefully we won't be without it for too long. Courtesy car coming our way though.
DanCup said:
S3_Graham said:
dont get too excited BMW have a fleet of 118d's for courtesy cars.
Rubbish!mines only been in 3 times. Both dealers about 100miles apart had a fleet of 118d's. A colleague took his car (E60 M5) to another dealership in the area and got a 118d so i assumed they were pretty standard.
What did you have??
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