Factory Bluetooth Upgrade
Factory Bluetooth Upgrade
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KevinBird

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1,068 posts

234 months

Friday 10th March 2023
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AdamV12V

5,313 posts

204 months

Friday 10th March 2023
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Interesting, I thought that bluetooth was fully integrated and standard ever since that itteration (in the picture) of waterfall dash was implemented. I only recall bluetooth being an option on very early cars, ie the earlier 4.3 type waterfall.

My first V8V was a 2009 and that had bluetooth and afaik it was std then.

Minglar

1,829 posts

150 months

Friday 10th March 2023
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AdamV12V said:
Interesting, I thought that bluetooth was fully integrated and standard ever since that itteration (in the picture) of waterfall dash was implemented. I only recall bluetooth being an option on very early cars, ie the earlier 4.3 type waterfall.

My first V8V was a 2009 and that had bluetooth and afaik it was std then.
As far as I know these versions do not allow streaming of music Adam. Mine certainly doesn’t anyway. That’s the only real difference I can see. I generally leave my phone plugged in and if I do want to stream I have a Bovee as many others probably do too. Personally I’m don’t see any real value in this upgrade, which is probably why they have reduced the price. I think it used to be over twice this quote!
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Minglar

AdamV12V

5,313 posts

204 months

Friday 10th March 2023
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Minglar said:
AdamV12V said:
Interesting, I thought that bluetooth was fully integrated and standard ever since that itteration (in the picture) of waterfall dash was implemented. I only recall bluetooth being an option on very early cars, ie the earlier 4.3 type waterfall.

My first V8V was a 2009 and that had bluetooth and afaik it was std then.
As far as I know these versions do not allow streaming of music Adam. Mine certainly doesn’t anyway. That’s the only real difference I can see. I generally leave my phone plugged in and if I do want to stream I have a Bovee as many others probably do too. Personally I’m don’t see any real value in this upgrade, which is probably why they have reduced the price. I think it used to be over twice this quote!
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Minglar
Oh I see! I looked over angle that as I wouldn't bluetooth stream any music myself, well not using a SD codec anyway that I am sure this will be limited by! Truly dire and a sure fire way to spoil the audio enjoyment that Premium or B&O audio in the Aston is capable of giving...

Hey Ho, I know there are plenty here who will say they cant hear the difference, cant be bothered to try high quality files on a USB, or people should just listen to the exhaust noise etc etc.. but well, all I can say is if you cant tell the difference between a fish finger and lobster then crack on and enjoy captain birdseye for your dinner! smile

V8V Pete

2,536 posts

153 months

Friday 10th March 2023
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AdamV12V said:
Interesting, I thought that bluetooth was fully integrated and standard ever since that itteration (in the picture) of waterfall dash was implemented. I only recall bluetooth being an option on very early cars, ie the earlier 4.3 type waterfall.

My first V8V was a 2009 and that had bluetooth and afaik it was std then.
No. My first V8V was a 4.7 2009MY with the "DBS dash" but didn't have Bluetooth so it wasn't standard then. I know this for sure because a certain west London dealership told me it did (when agreeing the deal), then scratched their chins when I asked them to pair my phone on collection of the car. They ended up paying for the (much better and now closed) Derby dealership of the same group to fit a Parrot system.

KevinBird

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1,068 posts

234 months

Thursday 23rd March 2023
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I had this fitted today at AM Bristol and would highly recommend it. I think the sound quality has also improved

drt30

90 posts

72 months

Thursday 23rd March 2023
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So which model is this for then? I've always found it a pain that my 2010 vantage can connect the phone for calls but not music. So think this upgrade sounds ideal.

KevinBird

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1,068 posts

234 months

Friday 24th March 2023
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All models with the dash above

Nigel_O

3,757 posts

246 months

Friday 24th March 2023
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I did a quick Google search for “Aston Martin Bluetooth upgrade” and clicked on the first result. However, I got a warning saying it was a fake site and when I looked closer at the Google result, it had spelling mistakes.

Does anyone have a proper link, as I fancy this for my Bluetooth-less ‘07 Vantage

Minglar

1,829 posts

150 months

Friday 24th March 2023
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Nigel_O said:
I did a quick Google search for “Aston Martin Bluetooth upgrade” and clicked on the first result. However, I got a warning saying it was a fake site and when I looked closer at the Google result, it had spelling mistakes.

Does anyone have a proper link, as I fancy this for my Bluetooth-less ‘07 Vantage
Not sure if this would be workable for a 2007 car. I think it’s only applicable to cars with the waterfall shown in Kevin’s opening post on this thread, ie the first DBS style facelift. I guess it could be worth calling your local AM MD for clarification though.

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Minglar

KevinBird

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1,068 posts

234 months

Friday 24th March 2023
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FD43-37-10142 -Upgrade from BPM Bluetooth Modue for V12, V12 S, Rapide, Rapide S, DBS, DB9 (from 08 MY onwards), V8 Vantage (from 08MY onwards)
7G43-37-10990 - Upgrade from voice activated Bluetooth RHD - DB9 (pre 08MY), V8 Vantage (pre 08MY)
7G43-37-10991 - Upgrade from voice actived Bluetooth LHD - DB9 (pre 08 MY), V8 Vantage (pre 08MY)

Nigel_O

3,757 posts

246 months

Friday 24th March 2023
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Minglar said:
Nigel_O said:
I did a quick Google search for “Aston Martin Bluetooth upgrade” and clicked on the first result. However, I got a warning saying it was a fake site and when I looked closer at the Google result, it had spelling mistakes.

Does anyone have a proper link, as I fancy this for my Bluetooth-less ‘07 Vantage
Not sure if this would be workable for a 2007 car. I think it’s only applicable to cars with the waterfall shown in Kevin’s opening post on this thread, ie the first DBS style facelift. I guess it could be worth calling your local AM MD for clarification though.

Best Regards

Minglar
Ah, damn… I’ll stick with CDs until I can justify spending a chunk of money at Aston Installations

def300s

1 posts

11 months

Monday 4th August 2025
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Hey guys. Just ran across this post. I’m in the middle of working with an AM dealer on this upgrade. Part 7G43-37-10991 is advertised as available for pre-08MY. I’m trying to get it installed on my 2007 V8 Vantage. It came with Bluetooth for phone. Wanting to add this to stream music. Has anyone successfully added this?

nick.barron

6 posts

239 months

Friday 31st October 2025
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Out of interest did you manage to get this done on your 2007? I’m keen to do something similar!