How to Pair Up Your Bluetooth Phone on Your 2006 BMW 3 Series With CD Radio

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If your BMW 3 Series is at least a 2006 or newer, and has the CD radio and the Premium Package, it's easy to pair your Bluetooth-enabled cell phone with it. See Step One for specific instructions.

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  1. How.com.vn English: Step 1 Enable Bluetooth on your cell phone, if needed.
  2. How.com.vn English: Step 2 Place the Comfort Access remote control into the ignition slot, but DO NOT press the Start/Stop button.
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  3. How.com.vn English: Step 3 Press the knob in on the left side of the radio to power on the radio.
  4. How.com.vn English: Step 4 Press the MENU button on the radio.
  5. How.com.vn English: Step 5 Turn the knob on the right side of the radio and scroll to PHONE.
    Press in on this knob.
  6. How.com.vn English: Step 6 Turn the knob on the right side of the radio to scroll down to the bottom of the screen, and press in on it to select PAIR.
  7. How.com.vn English: Step 7 Go to the...
    Go to the Bluetooth menu in your cell phone, and select your BMW (starting with the letters BMW, and ending with the last eight characters of your BMW's VIN).[1]
  8. How.com.vn English: Step 8 When your cell phone asks for a passcode, enter an easy-to-remember passcode from one to sixteen digits and confirm it.
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  9. How.com.vn English: Step 9 Enter the same passcode on your BMW'S CD radio using the soft keys, and press the soft key labeled CONFIRM.
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  10. How.com.vn English: Step 10 Your Bluetooth-enabled cell phone is now paired with your BMW 3 Series.
  11. How.com.vn English: Step 11 Remove the Comfort Access remote control from the ignition slot.
    You are done.
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    How do I know the password for my Bluetooth device?
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    It's usually 1234, 0000, etc. (check the manual). You can change it once you know it.
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    Can you pair an older model BMW?
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    If the BMW has sync ability and Bluetooth, then yes. If it's very old, though (earlier than 2005 or so), it probably doesn't.
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    How do I find out what my pass code is in 325 i?
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    Check the IP address of your phone and CD radio. This works for Apple products.
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