BEST BMW E46 Business CD Bluetooth Adapter (UPDATED LINK IN DESCRIPTION)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.ค. 2024
- LINK TO ADAPTER:
ebay.us/rfXZ6h (previous links expired this is the most recent one!)
Just wanted to do a quick video on how to install a bluetooth adapter for the BMW Business CD unit for E46 platform. This is definitely the highest quality adapter you can get that also works with phone calls rather than the super cheap $10 ones you see online that aren't very reliable. Super easy to keep that OEM look or if you want the bluetooth connectivity without having to buy a whole new aftermarket head unit. Let me know if you plan to have one or end up ordering one!
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Anyone else running this adapter already or plan on getting it for theirs? 🤔
I bought one. It's best option for the price. I put the box in my glove box so I can get to it.
sr20dett1000 The glove box location is a good idea!
@@GenoFoster
Mine stopped connecting to bluetooth. How is yours holding up? The seller is sending me another one.
sr20dett1000 Mines still holding up well! Sorry to hear, glad you are able to get another one though
Am trying to get it just saw the vid am going to sub so I can see yours vids early
Fitted one of these a few weeks ago on my e46, im an oem guy so the after market screens are a big no no for me! Btw the sound quality is spot on 👌
Mr No Name Same here! I appreciate the oem look more, just wanted that BT functionality 👍🏽 glad you like it too
I install my today and I’m very happy with the results 👍
Daynel Gonzalez Nice! Glad you like it, it’s been holding up really well for me so far
bro thanks ong this is so much cheaper than a new head unit
Hell yeah! , definitely when I get a m3 the first thing I do
Hoping you get your M3 soon! Perfect first little mod
Thanks man! buying a 325xi for my first car !
Dope! You’ll love it!
I have the same connectors, but I have a cassete radio, does this also work with those?
Does this also work with a BMW radio But a older one like one with casette not Cd ?
Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Hi brather can I use the same radio for new sound systems.. Will you please tell me??
Can't believe my car came with a disgusting ancient aftermarket headunit when they could have done this which is cheap and simple and good looking.
OEM > cheap after market forsure. At least you should be able to find a oem business CD unit for pretty cheap for sale or at junk yards!
Just want to let you guys know that it works on a 2000 stereo. My bmw is 2001 but when I got it it had a third party Stereo. So I put one from the junk yard and I found out recently that it’s a 2000 version.
At first it seemed to not work but that was because I did not have the cd changer cable all the way in so make sure you get it in there good.
Sounds very good better than an fm transmitter.
Was the cd switcher cable in the center back of the radio module? When I click CD it says there's no disc.
Omg! Are you serious about it’s runnimg on pre 2002 e46 business ?? I will buy if it works
@@gabrielrcortina Same with mine, did you find a solution??
@@gustavocosta2918 Unfortunately not
@@gabrielrcortinahave you tried unplugging the cd changing in the trunk?
Hello.. i have a question.. i have a 2010 bmw x1 .. business cd.. i have the steering wheel buttons ... and i bought a professional cd .. i still need to install it... my question is : does the car already have the microfon installed ? ... the professional cd was bought on ebay ( used ) .. thank you
I have a BMW e36 with c33 radio (without CD) do you have any solution to put bluetooth to play?
Is there a similar solution for e36 cars? I have a ‘96 compact and would like to do the same thing… thanks?
Hi, what is the name of this piece that I developed to make the bluetooth radio work
Does the similar one also work as good as the one you bought does? And how is the music quality? I mean the bass especially.. 😅
I just ordered mine and am looking forward to bringing my e46 up to date with my phone
Nice! You’re gonna enjoy it!
I just installed mine and it brings up 6-99 then drops back to cd as if it can’t hold signal. My phone is connected tho. Anybody know how to troubleshoot this?
@@rock9Tray nah I’m having the same problem, have u found any solutions
@@todddaniel3403 10 month update. No. i’m still struggling
Getting it in the a.m
Does it work on other OEM head units? The person that originally bought mine optioned to have a TV/Computer...
Anyone know if the CD's in the boot still work with this? I'd like it but i'd also want my CD's to still work
Does the cd still work once the Bluetooth adapter is installed?
Hi geno will this work for a 02 330i sedan with cd and cassette unit.. thanks in advance replay please
will this work if i have business radio but with HK audio
Does this work with factory navigation?
is this module compatible with bmw professional?
Buenas noches, tienes el link donde lo pueda adquirir?
!!!!QUICK TIPS!!!!
1. You will absolutely need to take the trey out (if you have a trey) to tuck wires, black box etc.
2. You will have to remove front air ducts to remove trey.
3. I recommend you tuck the large prong on the left side inside the car toward the steering wheel and the black box on the right side toward the glove box, this worked beautifully for me.
3. You have to tuck all your stuff in first before you put the trey back in and leave enough slack for the prong attaching to the prong you tucked in to stick out to plug in the back of your stereo.
4. It’s not as hard as it’s seems, in the video it’s easier for him because he didn’t have a trey, if you have a trey just take it out and after cable management is the only tricky thing but you can do it!
Either way great video, I really like the product it’s great for my needs! I didn’t use the microphone because I don’t care to have one but for music it’s all I needed.👍🏼
Good luck everyone!
Great tips, thanks! Will definitely help out!
!!!!UPDATE!!!! Mine stopped working for whatever reason?! I’m going to try and reinstall it and see if that works. It was working perfectly fine before though, very strange.
@@PrOfEsSoRsVgE46 Could be faulty! If it doesn’t work I’d message the seller
What does trey mean Bro
Bro this was perfect description thank you I got mine to fit today !
This works for an e46 2005 facelift?
That was pretty cool
Thanks for watching!
what is the purpose of the microphone and is it essential?
Į dont have cd changer, i push cd, but nothing also playing my cd
Whats the microphone for?
I have 320d 2000 bmw with bmw reverse casset radio( i dont have CD)
will someone please tell me where can i buy some bluetooth adapter for my 320d 2000?
And another question
Can i upgrade the radio. I mean, can i buy this ORIGINAL bmw bussiness cd radio and connect it to my BMW that is from year 2000 and had previos casset radio?
I cant get the thing with the clip that goes up and down to go onto the back of the radio
I bought this few weeks back. After installing it, I started getting parasitic battery drain. Has any one had this problem?
Yo guys does anyone know if this will work on a e87 2007 ??? Please
Does this work in bussines cd radio Bmw e34?
Would it work on bmw 840ci
I have a question. Can I change song's by buttons on the staring wheel with this adapter?
Yes, in the video I showed a little part where I say all steering wheel functions still work!
I get the 6-99 code but when I connect the blue tooth I don't hear anything. I unplugged and replugged as well. Any suggestions?
What up Geno!
Great Video! I have an E46, same Radio as yours, but I can't get my interface to properly communicate to the radio. Is there any chance you know a little bit about the wiring and could send me a photo of the replacement wiring harness/schematic on how it's wired up?
Can't wrap my head around it and even buying a newer radio didn't work out so far
If it’s just to the regular AM/FM radio I’m not sure about it. For the bluetooth adapter everything is plug and play no additional wiring is needed
Did not work on my 2001, head unit recognized it but no audio.
Do you know if it's possible to run the mic up into the overhead slot by the dome lights?
you might need to get an 3.5mm aux extension to run it all the way up there, not sure how audio quality will be though
Not trying to come off rude or anything, but I need someone to explain to me how you get it into the mode whenever I press CD it says no CD so I put a CD in there and then it just goes to the CD. How do I get it to go to the Bluetooth?
great video..!! Is the same audio quality like the cd, or less? thank you.
CD is always better than bluetooth.
anyone know if the bluetooth connects automatically?
Congrats to Video
I need one this
How name is?
Whats the name of the product?
will this work on a E-46 from 2001 with BMW reverse(cassete player)?
nope, i bet its only goes for ones that support aux or cd changers
do the steering wheel button work for skipping tracks as well?
Yup!
@@GenoFoster awesome
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I put and bluetooth adapter in the auxiliar lol
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Do the calls work from the steering wheel?
From my experience no, you have to press the answer button on your phone first and it'll feed through the bluetooth. Besides that all other functions like volume and track skip still work on the steering wheel
Hi, I followed all the steps, I can hear the smartphone volume via speakers but too low no matter what I do . Any suggestions please? Thanks
Same Problem how did you solve it
If you don't plug in the microphone is the calls function disabled? I only want music and still want calls to go through the car.
Call function will still work but I'm not sure if you'd be able to speak off the mic on your phone
@@GenoFoster Thanks for your reply, but thats not quite what i mean. My E83 has bluetooth call support already, but no bluetooth audio. If i install this without the microphone plugged in, will the calls route to the car still?
I have a 2002 BMW Z8 Rodster I want to know if the CD console works with this adapter, it is important for me that it works, although these days the CD format is not used regularly. Where can I buy this adapter and what is the name of the brand? Thank you.
A Z8, wow, rare beast.
Halp. Are these working for the e46 1999?
Thx in advance guys.
as long as you have business cd and it's an e46 it should work
can you change a track when playing music from your phone with steering wheel controls?
Gorilla Project Car Yup! All steering wheel functions still work, volume and track change
Geno Foster Hmm... I was thinking about 2din head unit upgrade but this is cool alternative 🤔
Gorilla Project Car Yeah same here, wasn’t sure what it wanted to go with yet but I think this was a good option for now!
What year is the BMW? 2003 and up have the aux port on business oem stereo. 2001-2002 don’t have the aux and need to have BT adapters mounted in trunk.
worangejuice Just replied to your other comment, this is a 2002 M3. This bluetooth adapter is meant to be added behind the headunit like shown in the video. I have this same adapter also installed on a 2003 3 series.
Geno Foster Cool! Thanks man. I’ll just have to take mine out to check. I’ll update a reply. Keep up the great videos! You have the best blue tooth install of all. Currently workin on my 2001 325i 5 Spd Wagon.
Thanks for watching! Ooooo nice wagon 👍🏽
@@GenoFoster do you have luck? I have a BMW 325 Ci manufactured on 09/2001 with Alpine Business CD without aux, this still working? I wanna buy this bluetooth adapter but I'm not sure if will work.
Nice video, is that thing still being made? The link is broken. It seems different from the ones I find on google.
Yes, it's still being made. The eBay links in my description have it in stock, running low though but I'm sure they'll do a restock again soon
@@GenoFoster thanks for the response, I have found one nearby and will install it next week!
Does it work on a 2000 328 e46 radio?
as long as you have the business cd unit
It didn't work for me.
I have a 2002 (2001 build) 320ci.
Whenever I press Mode it says "no disc" or changes to the CD (if there's a cd in it)... I've tried both inputs at the back, with no positive results. Ideas?!
(it wasn't this specific prodcut) Will it only work with those with the disc changer?!
Same here man. I’ve got a 2004 BMW 325ci, and I can’t access that (CD-99) code. Whenever I click mode it says “No Disc”
@@bentd4526 did you figure it out?
i have same issue, did you figure it out?
@@pikachugaming204 from what I’ve seen, it’s related to the year in which the radio was manufactured. It has to be 2003 onwards. Mine’s 2001.
anyone got an updated link??
How’s the static I use an fm transmitter and it’s fine but I like my music loud so I get a good bit of static?
With this adapter I’ve had no static at all no matter how loud I’ve played music! Everything sounds clear
A great video, sir. Two questions:
Do you have to have the CD changer in the back for it to work or does it work with just the OEM radio? I don't have the CD changer in the trunk.
And also: I currently have an aftermarket Pioneer CD, but I want to reverse to the OEM looks. As far as I saw the original 16:9 navigation system has a different socket than the Business CD. Do I need an adapter or is it somehow plug and play, since I'm currently having a normal/after market CD player? I would like to use the Navi with a similar bluetooth device mostly for the looks, because I don't have the CD changer, where all the maps and stuff should be. Thanks in advance!
Hey, I have the business radio with no CD changer. Do you know if this will still work with the adapter?
@@bentd4526 Yes, as long as you have a cd player and the right connectors.
my radio just says no cd :(
Hi. I have a 330CI 2002 and I don't know if this device works on my car. What year is yours? Regards from Lima, Perú
Hey! This is a 2002 E46!
@@GenoFoster Really? I read that only models build after september 02 have the aux option.
Will this work for a 325i?
Yes, as long as it’s the business CD
Can any one tell me what is the quality of the sound with this adopter please?
High quality compared to most without having to get a new head unit
Just wondering how long did it take to ship to you?
1stDmizzle98 Probably about a week
Geno Foster thank you for the reply!
In order to use bluetooth connection, do you already have to have an empty CD in the radio?
Nope, you can still have a CD inside
@@GenoFoster the problem i have is : I CANT SWITCH to aux mode . I press the mode button but there is only a normal FM radio or NO DISC . THERE IS NOT A THIRD option witch would allow me to connect it on Bluetooth. ALTHOUGH my phone is connected to Bluetooth but i just cant hear nothing on my radio because i cannot find that MODE OPTION. i read a lot and i am not the online one who possess a business cd radio but don’t have that THIRD MODE OPTION. Can u help me. Does my radio need to be coded? And how and where to code it. Thank you very much!
P.S.
I connected everything well and all the wiring are fine!
And one more thing. I didn’t order the same product as yours, i ordered mine from china ans paid about 18$. Maybe it’s just a bad quality..
Maybe if u didn’t understand what i meant previously is: I have no option CD 6-99. I cant get it and cant even access is by pressing the mode button like u did in the video. Why ist that so? Can u help me bro?
@@dariosestak6547 that’s the problem, the cheaper adapters don’t work good at all. I only advise the one that I showed in the video, link is in description
Is out of stock where can i find one
its an lapower bluetooth adapter.
I hope you get paid for affiliate links because I just bought one
Matthew Williams Of course! Thanks for supporting the channel 👍🏽
what’s the microphone for?
Phone calls
The amazon link no longer works
Its a great product, but I find the lag is too slow, instead i bought MPow Bluetooth 5.0 and didn't bother to remove the vent and stereo
Instead, on my Z4, i put my hand behind the vents and unplugged the connector. 5 mins work.
Enceladus Tech Weird, I haven’t experienced any lag yet on mine. Glad you were able to find an easy alternative too
Geno Foster Islamic Bluetooth 4.0 lags when you play TH-cam videos.
I bought one of these not while ago, but tends to completely drain the battery! 😔
Hmm you should definitely check the wiring, it shouldn't be draining your battery at all since it uses the same connectors as your radio currently
Hello i installed exacty same product but Bluetooth system don’t work, i dont see Car Kit ? Do you have an idea ?
Double check all your cable connections and make sure it’s in Bluetooth mode so your phone recognizes the car kit
@@GenoFoster 👍
Same problem. Can't get it to work
@@willemgijs3803 Sorry you’re having issues are you sure everything was connected correctly? I’ve never had any problems and installed this on 3 of my cars. If anything try contacting the seller
@@GenoFoster I'm currently doing it all. Gonna reset the thing any sec. Check all cables and try again. Hope it works. My radio is a bit different I see now. It has a mode option instead of CD. But it shows cd-6-99
What’s the microphone for?
Phone calls if you want
@@GenoFoster thanks! Does the Bluetooth connection work well? I‘m gonna have an E46 soon :)
I just installed mine and it says cd 6-99 but keeps backing out to radio as if it can’t hold signal. Bluetooth works fine and all plugs are connected well. Anybody having similar issues ???
I have the same Issue, could you solve the problem?
@@byroncastillo5 unfortunately not as of yet :( I think it may be the radio. I may have to get an updated edition of business cd
Update, I solved it. If you’re radio has “CD” instead of mode. It won’t work, unless you’re the guy who uploaded the video. pulled a new radio from the junkyard for $30
@@rock9Tray mine says business CD, will it work? Or am I in for trouble
What year??????????
Mine is 2002
Am i still able to listen to Cd?
Yup!
@@GenoFoster thx man
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Cool video! Is there any way i can get in touch with you? I'd like to invite you to to a collab for my company's product, similar like this but better. looking forward to hearing from you soon, thanks!
You deleted my comment per accident?
I tried everything. Bluetooth simply wouldn't work. Trying to return it and get a new one.
I didn’t delete your comment lol you commented under someone else’s comment earlier it’s still there haha hopefully the new one you get works, I haven’t experienced any problems so I couldn’t say
Just stopped working after 6 months
Volume is too low tho
Mine's pretty loud
Make sure your phone volume is turned up!!!
Mine was too low too, how you resolved this issue?
Does it work with 2002? Any year?
Yes should work with any year as long as it’s the business CD radio unit