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Voice recognition ?

Post by C11 mbu » Mon Jan 27, 2014 1:16 pm

Hello all ,

Just a quick question , I have a 2005 e53 , does anyone know if all x5's have voice recognition or was this an extra??

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Post by X5Sport » Mon Jan 27, 2014 2:29 pm

Optional extra, as it is on the newer models too.

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Re: Voice recognition ?

Post by MrMaloo » Tue Jan 28, 2014 6:53 am

Bored at work - apparently retrofitting voice recognition is a fairly easy process. Just buy the module from BMW and plug into back of the nav unit. Anyone done this mod and can confirm?

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Post by Ubatoid » Tue Jan 28, 2014 2:23 pm

Don't think it's that easy. You need the microphone up by the mirror, ulf module and a rack of wiring
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Post by MrMaloo » Tue Jan 28, 2014 4:20 pm

Ok - done some more hunting on the net and i think ubatoid is right. Not that simple. Phoned bmw parts for rough price on voice rec module and my x5 doesn't have the right software apparently.  :(
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Re: Voice recognition ?

Post by MrMaloo » Tue Jan 28, 2014 4:41 pm

[quote="Ubatoid"]
Don't think it's that easy. You need the microphone up by the mirror, ulf module and a rack of wiring
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Already have a mic as i can make handsfree calls from the x5 using bluetooth. What is a ulf module?
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Post by X5Sport » Tue Jan 28, 2014 4:47 pm

It's the Bluetooth Control Module.  You just need one with VR built in.  Needs to be 6th generation or later for that.  6th Gen hardware ceased installation in 10/05 and started on 01/05.  Best ones are 13th Gen from 2007.  You may have a 5th or 6th gen unit.

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Re: Voice recognition ?

Post by C11 mbu » Tue Jan 28, 2014 5:30 pm

Thanks for the replies guys .. Looks like I won't be getting voice recognition after all lol

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Post by MrMaloo » Tue Jan 28, 2014 6:09 pm

[quote="X5Sport"]
It's the Bluetooth Control Module.  You just need one with VR built in.  Needs to be 6th generation or later for that.  6th Gen hardware ceased installation in 10/05 and started on 01/05.  Best ones are 13th Gen from 2007.  You may have a 5th or 6th gen unit.

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So i'm confused....do i just get a new BT module with VR built in? Will this be compatible with my x5 even though some parts guy says no?!? Mine is a 54 plate x5.

I wanted to get Bariss (or whatever his name is) to update my BT module anyway so i can stream music via BT....can i get a later version BT module and just plug n play for VR???

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Post by X5Sport » Tue Jan 28, 2014 6:54 pm

As far as I know the modules are just plug and play.  They are silly money though.  You can try getting one on ebay though but check it is fully working.

All the suitable GSM type ULF units are here.  Go as late as you can.  They are also called TCUs and cost £hundreds new.. :o >:(

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