ZPOST
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read


Go Back   ZPOST > BMW Z4 Roadster and Coupe > Z4 DIY (Do It Yourself) Articles
  TireRack

SUPPORT ZPOST BY DOING YOUR TIRERACK SHOPPING FROM THIS BANNER, THANKS!
Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      10-08-2018, 02:03 PM   #23
elliswyatt
Private First Class
United_States
70
Rep
110
Posts

Drives: 2021 M240i 6MT, 2016 Mk7 GTI
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: St. Louis, Missouri

iTrader: (0)

Great information!

So happy to find this post and thank you for the detailed roadmap to finding the code. I just bought a 2006 M Roadster and there was no original paperwork so this thread was invaluable in establishing my phone's bluetooth connection.
Appreciate 0
      11-06-2018, 06:23 AM   #24
cooticooti16
Private First Class
cooticooti16's Avatar
44
Rep
168
Posts

Drives: Lexus
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Central NJ

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by elliswyatt View Post
So happy to find this post and thank you for the detailed roadmap to finding the code. I just bought a 2006 M Roadster and there was no original paperwork so this thread was invaluable in establishing my phone's bluetooth connection.
Is this a Bluetooth code for pairing phone, audio, or both?
Appreciate 0
      11-06-2018, 08:31 AM   #25
elliswyatt
Private First Class
United_States
70
Rep
110
Posts

Drives: 2021 M240i 6MT, 2016 Mk7 GTI
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: St. Louis, Missouri

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by cooticooti16 View Post
Is this a Bluetooth code for pairing phone, audio, or both?
As far as I know, it’s just for your mobile phone. I don’t think streaming audio is part of the equation.
__________________
Appreciate 0
      11-20-2018, 09:43 PM   #26
Zdubber
ZDUB
United_States
0
Rep
1
Posts

Drives: BMW Z4 E86
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Denver

iTrader: (0)

Z4 Bluetooth option-2007

Do all 2007 Z4's have BT capability?
I have some were sold without this option.

Doesn't make sense to me that BT would be an option.
Thanks.
Appreciate 0
      11-21-2018, 12:50 PM   #27
Huz-Z
Brigadier General
Huz-Z's Avatar
Canada
843
Rep
4,051
Posts

Drives: Z4 3.0si, 328 XDrive, X5 35i
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Canada

iTrader: (0)

Crazy as it sounds, I don't think that every car came with Bluetooth capability. I know - a BMW that was originally around $50K - no Bluetooth? but yeah it may be the case.

If you have the VIN for the car, you can find an online VIN decoder to see if the car has a "mobile phone prep", which I think is Bluetooth.

Or - if you press the talking head button on the left steering wheel spoke - and if your car does in fact have Bluetooth, you should hear the car reply "Function not currently possible" or similar. My car has Bluetooth and this happens if I try to use the phone but my phone's Bluetooth is turned off (which I blame on my kid while he was mucking around with my phone) or if I left my phone in the house.

https://www.bing.com/images/search?v...x=2&ajaxhist=0
__________________
Huz-Z


BMW Z4 3.0si Roadster. Montego Blue Metallic. Premium and Sport Package.
Appreciate 0
      11-22-2018, 02:37 PM   #28
bosstones
Lieutenant Colonel
1144
Rep
1,532
Posts

Drives: o_0
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Suburbia

iTrader: (0)

^ Correct. BT wasn't standard. The other thing to remember is the media renaissance that occurred while our cars were around. BT for cellular calls was a thing but car integration was not as widespread in the auto industry, let alone standard.

Mp3's (& mp3 discs) were the defacto mainstream choice for digital music while BT media streaming was fledgling. I think it was several years after the E85/86 run ended that BT streaming was picked up steam and starting to integrate into cars.
__________________
Appreciate 0
      10-04-2019, 01:02 AM   #29
CrazyOneToo
1999 E46, 2002 E53, 2007 E85....all in progress
United_States
9
Rep
103
Posts

Drives: 2007 Z4 3.0Si Roadster
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Arkansas, USA

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by elwesso View Post
This has been a commonly asked question, and I did this today to find my bluetooth code so I thought I'd give it a try.
Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!!!
Appreciate 0
      10-07-2019, 07:30 AM   #30
61etype
Private First Class
United_States
65
Rep
146
Posts

Drives: Z4 M40i, X5 50i, 1M, Z4MC
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona, USA

iTrader: (7)

Thanks

Used this method on a newly purchased Z4 M Coupe - worked great.

Thanks
Appreciate 0
      09-15-2020, 09:14 AM   #31
mothy5000
Enlisted Member
mothy5000's Avatar
8
Rep
35
Posts

Drives: '08 BMW Z4 3.0si E85
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: South Carolina

iTrader: (0)

Now that everyone has found this, what is the procedure to pair your phone?
Appreciate 0
      09-15-2020, 05:39 PM   #32
SD ///M4
///Multiple
SD ///M4's Avatar
United_States
2992
Rep
4,243
Posts

Drives: M4 Coupe | M3 | Z4M Roadster
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: San Diego, CA

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by mothy5000 View Post
Now that everyone has found this, what is the procedure to pair your phone?
Looks like this is your first post, welcome!

Did you try searching the forum? Hint: the information you seek is in an appropriate sub-forum. If I tell you where it is, it will disincentivize you from searching in the future when you need an answer. I actually found it by Googling the question and the result pointed back to this forum.

Another hint: It's not as straightforward as pairing your phone to a newer car, so be patient. I've been through this a few times, each time my wife and I get new phones.
__________________
The Coupe: 2016 M4 | Sakhir Orange | Black Full Merino Leather | CF Trim | M-DCT | More | ED 5/13/16
The Sedan: 2018 M3 | San Marino Blue | Black Full Merino Leather | CF Trim | M-DCT | ZCP | ED 7/18/18
The Roadster: 2006 Z4 | Interlagos Blue | Black Extended Nappa Leather | Carbon Leather Trim | Purchased 7/19/12


Last edited by SD ///M4; 09-16-2020 at 11:43 AM..
Appreciate 0
      09-15-2020, 05:45 PM   #33
SD ///M4
///Multiple
SD ///M4's Avatar
United_States
2992
Rep
4,243
Posts

Drives: M4 Coupe | M3 | Z4M Roadster
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: San Diego, CA

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
Just a tip for anyone who has had to go through the procedures above to find their PK. When I got my last new phone in February, I printed out a label with the PK on my Brother label maker and stuck it on the lower inside edge of the console door. Another good place would be on the inside edge of the glove box. I was lucky to have all of the original manuals for the car when I bought it used, including the card with the Bluetooth PK, but this beats looking for where I stowed the manual in the home office.
__________________
The Coupe: 2016 M4 | Sakhir Orange | Black Full Merino Leather | CF Trim | M-DCT | More | ED 5/13/16
The Sedan: 2018 M3 | San Marino Blue | Black Full Merino Leather | CF Trim | M-DCT | ZCP | ED 7/18/18
The Roadster: 2006 Z4 | Interlagos Blue | Black Extended Nappa Leather | Carbon Leather Trim | Purchased 7/19/12

Appreciate 0
      11-16-2020, 11:44 AM   #34
jacsatx
Registered
0
Rep
1
Posts

Drives: BMW Z4
Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

iTrader: (0)

Fantastic advice. I just bought a 2008 Z4 (68k miles) as my wife's X-mas gift.... no info on Bluetooth other that it did have the option but code was lost or not known. Using this info and method was a quick 10 minutes to peer into that small hole with a flashlight and read the label with the PK code. Thanks....jc
Appreciate 0
      11-18-2020, 01:17 PM   #35
Haroldv
New Member
1
Rep
6
Posts

Drives: G30 540i Msport High Exec
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Netherlands

iTrader: (0)

I have searched and searched. Flashlight, camera. No such sticker.
pff.
Could it be different for a E85 3.0i built in 11-2003?

Harold
Appreciate 0
      08-05-2022, 06:20 AM   #36
ONEMCKENZIE
Registered
0
Rep
1
Posts

Drives: BMW Z4 (2006)
Join Date: Aug 2022
Location: Australia

iTrader: (0)

BMW Z4 (2006) - Cannot find Bluetooth PK

For the life of me, I have followed all the instructions and cannot find the Bluetooth passkey.

I cannot see anything through the subwoofer slot and have removed the boot carpet and the same nothing.

I know I have BT because I can get to the pairing screen where it asks for the PK.

Any other help will be greatly appreciated.

Last edited by ONEMCKENZIE; 08-05-2022 at 06:26 AM..
Appreciate 0
      08-15-2022, 04:20 PM   #37
MarinerZ4C
Enlisted Member
MarinerZ4C's Avatar
43
Rep
47
Posts

Drives: 2006 BMW Z4 3.0Si Coupe
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: Minnesota

iTrader: (0)

The method of looking through the speaker opening behind the driver seat will work well for some, but if you are unfortunate enough, the label may not be visible unless you have a fiber optic bore scope or similar. That was my case, and I wasted a lot of time.

Then I remembered I had an old BMW Scanner 1.4.xx and XP laptop - a legacy from the 2005 325xi which I once owned. It works for the E85/E86 platform too. It's not a full featured coding app, but it allowed me to call up the BT module and find the Pass Key. Over the Winter I plan to get a little deeper into coding and diagnostics, but for now BMW Scanner 1.4 allows me to read and reset quite a few error codes and change some parameters.
__________________
Mariner Z4C

2006 Z4 Coupe 3.0Si, Montego Blue, MT
2008 128i Convertible (sold)
2005 325xi Sedan (sold)
Appreciate 1
wdb4673.00
      11-06-2022, 11:16 AM   #38
Landiko10
New Member
14
Rep
16
Posts

Drives: Z4 2008 Coupe
Join Date: Oct 2022
Location: SanDiego

iTrader: (0)

Thank you for this post. I took it to the dealer for normal maintenance and asked if they can locate the code. They sent me a quote of $350 in addition to maintenance costs. Crazy. They charge you for anything! I saw a YouTube video but this is much more clear. Thanks again.
Appreciate 0
      03-29-2023, 07:05 PM   #39
Skiernurse
Registered
0
Rep
2
Posts

Drives: BMW z4
Join Date: Mar 2023
Location: Nh

iTrader: (0)

Anyone know where to find the code on a 2015? My trunk doesn’t look like those or have the sub in the same place.
Appreciate 0
      03-31-2023, 07:24 AM   #40
3002 tii
Lieutenant General
3002 tii's Avatar
2272
Rep
12,559
Posts

Drives: Z4 M, X5, GX460
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: CT

iTrader: (99)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by Skiernurse View Post
Anyone know where to find the code on a 2015? My trunk doesn’t look like those or have the sub in the same place.
Wrong chassis, need to post in the e89 section
__________________
Follow for latest mods
Appreciate 0
      04-06-2023, 09:24 PM   #41
Skiernurse
Registered
0
Rep
2
Posts

Drives: BMW z4
Join Date: Mar 2023
Location: Nh

iTrader: (0)

Thanks
Appreciate 0
      07-12-2023, 04:38 PM   #42
pandry
New Member
2
Rep
5
Posts

Drives: BMW Z4 3.0is 2008
Join Date: Jun 2023
Location: Lexington, KY

iTrader: (0)

PK Code

On my 2008 Z4 3.0si - after many contortions and several strengths of "reader" glasses, various tools, etc., I was able to read the first three of the required four PK numbers. For the fourth digit, I simply used "trial and error" until it paired on the seventh try.

Does anyone know if the bluetooth PK connection will also handle my Apple iPhone music apps (iTunes and Pandora) connection to the radio's sound system?

I see that some owners buy an "Amazon bluetooth contraption" that connects to the back of the radio and handles wireless music from iPods and iPhones. This would allow the iPhone to charge via the cigarette lighter while using the phone and/or the radio.

If the car's bluetooth system cannot handle iPhone apps, can two bluetooth systems phone and music) work together? Does this contraption produce decent sounding music? I currently have my iPhone music playing through a "doogle" hardwire into the radio sound system via a tiny plug under the dashboard. Should I stick with this setup? The only problem is that it does not allow the phone to charge, so is time constrained.

Is there a newer BMW or bluetooth aftermarket radio that handles these issues and fits in the same space? Just asking...
Appreciate 0
      07-12-2023, 05:36 PM   #43
pandry
New Member
2
Rep
5
Posts

Drives: BMW Z4 3.0is 2008
Join Date: Jun 2023
Location: Lexington, KY

iTrader: (0)

PK Code

On my 2008 Z4 3.0si - after many contortions and several strengths of "reader" glasses, various tools, etc., I was able to read the first three of the required four PK numbers. For the fourth digit, I simply used "trial and error" until it paired on the seventh try.

Does anyone know if the bluetooth PK connection will also handle my Apple iPhone music apps (iTunes and Pandora) connection to the radio's sound system?

I see that some owners buy an "Amazon bluetooth contraption" that connects to the back of the radio and handles wireless music from iPods and iPhones. This would allow the iPhone to charge via the cigarette lighter while using the phone and/or the radio.

If the car's bluetooth system cannot handle iPhone apps, can two bluetooth systems phone and music) work together? Does this contraption produce decent sounding music? I currently have my iPhone music playing through a "doogle" hardwire into the radio sound system via a tiny plug under the dashboard. Should I stick with this setup? The only problem is that it does not allow the phone to charge, so is time constrained.

Is there a newer BMW or bluetooth aftermarket radio that handles these issues and fits in the same space? Just asking...
Appreciate 0
      07-13-2023, 08:06 PM   #44
Clearancediver
First Lieutenant
80
Rep
390
Posts

Drives: 2004 Z4
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Victoria, BC Canada

iTrader: (0)

Bluebus.dev
__________________
Sent from my smart phone...
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:49 AM.




zpost
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST