OT:Phone compatibility - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

livenupe · 27th December 2002, 08:19

Does anyone know if the 7000 will work in a car that's wired for the 8000?

I've seen the 8000 work in a 7000 cradle, I'm just curious about what happens if the reverse swap is made.

Chris Foote · 28th December 2002, 03:48

Probably not....people have tried a 7000 with the brains (i.e. box in the trunk that controls the telematics system) of a 8000 and it partially works -- I think you can dial and do all that good stuff. However, gotta be really careful -- get the 'brain' that goes with your phone otherwise you could damage it!

-Chris

mshrake · 28th December 2002, 05:00

I bought my M5 used, and assumed it had the 8000 kit installed. I purchased the 8000 phone, and everytime I plugged the phone in, the phone would turn off. I was told by the dealer that the car has the older 7000 kit installed.

For now I am back to using a different phone. If you need a 7000 kit, let me know. Mine is doing nothing but sitting in the middle of the arm rest.

Mike

RAREM5 · 28th December 2002, 17:40

I have tried this in the past. The phone will not work! Also, you have to buy replacement phone from BMW, non BMW startac phone will not work either.

mshrake · 28th December 2002, 21:01

That is why I am going to remove the kit, and replace it with a solid leather arm rest. I will not pay $600 for a used BMW Startac!

Mike