[jplcbrm5]

I have a 2000 E39 M5 with the integrated phone but i cant use it as all my service providers are digital. Is there a way to replace the phone to digital? I asked the dealer and they said no. I cant belive there is no way to make my phone functional... Anyone deal with this issue before?

 

[Audioguy]

What is the build date of your car?
You should have the CPT7000 or 8000 kit; both were digital dual or tri mode phones depending on your provider. In any case, their is a retrofit kit for your car!

CPT8000 Retrokit: 84 11 0 025 691

Depending on your build date you will need an Analog to digital harness adapter.

Call Ed Zawacki, Parts manager at BMW of West Springfield. He's a great guy, very knowledgeable, and gave me the best price.

Number: (413) 746-1722

Best of luck

-Arash

 

[jplcbrm5]

Thank You Very Much!!

 

[Audioguy]

You bet!

 

[GGarai]

Re: 2001 E39 Dual Mode Phone - Help

I have the CPT 7000 on a 2001 M5. I believe it's a dual mode phone...in any event it doesnt work with the Verizon family plan. How difficult is it to replace with the CPT8000? Is it just a new phone? And - is the CPT 8000 a tri-mode CDMA capable phone? That's what's required for family plan. Thanks for advice.

 

[Chris Foote]

Re: 2001 E39 Dual Mode Phone - Help

I have the CPT 7000 on a 2001 M5. I believe it's a dual mode phone...in any event it doesnt work with the Verizon family plan. How difficult is it to replace with the CPT8000? Is it just a new phone? And - is the CPT 8000 a tri-mode CDMA capable phone? That's what's required for family plan. Thanks for advice.

I wish it was as easy as just replacing the phone. You would need a new TCU (basically the phones brains that sits in the trunk), a wiring harness adapter, and a new antenna that can handle tri-mode communications.

You should check with your dealer -- they still might be able to get a 'kit' for the conversion with all these parts for you.

--Chris