Cell Phone - iPhone(R) Vehicle Pairing Failure
SI B 84 01 08Communication Systems
June 2008
Technical Service
SUBJECT
Pairing between the iPhone and the Vehicle Fails
MODEL
E90 (3 Series) vehicles produced from 3/2006
E91 (3 Series) vehicles produced from 6/2005
E92 (3 Series) vehicles produced from 12/2006
E93 (3 Series) vehicles produced from 3/2007
E60, E61 (5 Series) vehicles produced from 9/2004
E63, E64 (6 Series) vehicles produced from 9/2004
E65, E66 (7 Series) vehicles produced from 3/2005
E83 (X3) vehicles produced from 9/2006
E85 (Z4) vehicles produced from 10/2006
E70 (X5) vehicles produced from 10/2006
All of the above-mentioned vehicles with Premium Package (ZPP) or BMW Assist(TM) (SA 639)
SITUATION
The customer states that the pairing between the iPhone and the vehicle fails.
CAUSE
Bluetooth(R) communication problems with the iPhone
PROCEDURE
1. Ensure that the iPhone has the latest software version loaded (v1.1.4). Refer to the telephone owner's manual for instructions on how to identify the software. Always refer to www.wireless4bmw.com for the latest telephone handset compatibility information.
2. Deactivate the Bluetooth(R) function on the iPhone as follows: from the Home screen, choose Settings > General > Bluetooth, and then turn Bluetooth(R) off.
3. Reactivate the Bluetooth(R) function on the iPhone as follows: from the Home screen, choose Settings > General > Bluetooth, and then turn Bluetooth(R) on.
4. Pair the telephone to the vehicle again. Refer to SI B84 13 04 and www.wireless4bmw.com for pairing instructions.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
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