I don't think this is uncommon, but I've never heard of a simple fix.Slightly off topic but phone related,...when i bought my car it has a phone in the armrest (nokia ???).It has a Vodaphone card in it,but disconnected from network.I bought a pay as you go Vodaphone sim card put it in and still nothing,(I think it said unable to connect),Any ideas???
I,ll check it out later and report back messages etc.Its not the end of the world to me but I like things working if possible and viable.I don't think this is uncommon, but I've never heard of a simple fix.
Do you get any specific messages when you try and use the phone, like "Insert SIM card" or does it just not work?
With the old sim in the phone says NO SERVICE which I understand as I have no contract etc but with the new pay as you go sim in it just saysI don't think this is uncommon, but I've never heard of a simple fix.
Do you get any specific messages when you try and use the phone, like "Insert SIM card" or does it just not work?
Thanks Richard.I;ll try that out over the xmas period and see what happens!It's possible that the phone does not support the higher capacity SIM cards, old SIM cards only had enough space for something like 200 contacts, newer ones have higher capacity. As you have the original SIM it's probably worth going to a Vodafone shop and getting them to transfer the PAYG number from the new SIM to the old one. Unless the old SIM has been locked out, this should be possible.
If this all doesnt work is there a way of getting my Blackberry to work via the controls in the car?It's possible that the phone does not support the higher capacity SIM cards, old SIM cards only had enough space for something like 200 contacts, newer ones have higher capacity. As you have the original SIM it's probably worth going to a Vodafone shop and getting them to transfer the PAYG number from the new SIM to the old one. Unless the old SIM has been locked out, this should be possible.
I think most, if not all Blackberrys work with the BMW Bluetooth module. Swapping out an older phone system for the Bluetooth kit is not too hard, you can utilise quite a lot of the wiring and the microphone, although the microphone is best upgraded.
Is there a phone in the center console? I dont believe you've stated.
Then it's just voice command that you have...and the light is blinking orangeSorry no there is not. no button in the middle of the armrest.