The Best Bluetooth Integration for Older BMW's!!! (Bluebus)

In this video I install a Bluebus into my E46 M3. I HIGHLY recommend this for anyone who has an older BMW and wants modern bluetooth capabilities with an OEM look. I bought this from bluebus.dev where you can go and order one yourself. Subscribe!!!

[@rschneid1996]

I am amazed how well it integrates with the 15+ year old Business CD radio. Thanks for posting !

[@jinendow]

I agree!

[@KolbyKay]

Was thinking the same damn thing

[@benjaminsusic4767]

This is amazing! Perfect for an OEM+ setup. I've always wanted to connect my phone to my m3 and listen to music, although I didn't want to loose the look of my oem interior, and I never was a big fan of those aftermarket radios with the big screens running an android operating system. Plus, they're very expensive! This solves all my problems. Glad I came across this video before installing an aux.

[@jinendow]

this is for sure the ultimate oem+ audio upgrade! I’m glad you found the video

[@Uliches]

Hey, our car still had the multi cd changer- it was easy to locate the cable. Thanks for the vid

[@Icanhazammo]

Big fan of the bluebus, I don't have one in my e46 yet, but I do have one in my e39 with nav and it integrates just as well with the nav screen.

[@jinendow]

it’s the best for stock radio integration!!

[@trackhoppr]

Super helpful, thank you

[@Fendi303]

Can u make a video on how to install your subwoofer?

[@joseportillo7723]

sooo helpful thank you

[@talamqtari3728]

Hello , does this work for e36 1997 compact? Also great video!

[@garrettgiuffre5653]

You sir get a like for at least not pretending like every other youtubers trying to install something and edit the like I know in ahaha I need to get a bluebus already

[@jinendow]

thank you man haha! yeah bluebus is pretty sweet

[@tim-hill]

Thanks for the video! Is there a list of instructions showing what each button on the head unit does? I just installed this and my buttons only do half of what yours are doing.

[@jinendow]

I think there’s some other video floating around out there that does a much better job at explaining what each button does

[@sandmann6650]

nice video ! can you send the link pls from the Bluebus?

[@simonebassanese6120]

I have an 2001 e46 with the cassette player, does it work with the cassette player or only with the bmw bussines cd radio?

[@weknowstuff5818]

Great video! What year is your car?

[@jinendow]

thank you! 02’

[@anthracer]

I ordered mine thru Turner motorsports. Does it come with the phone cable? My car is pre-wired for phone. Turner never gave me the option? Can't wait. Mine is coming in on Friday.

[@jinendow]

I ordered mine through the bluebus site and had to additionally click to add the phone option. yours may not come with it but regardless, enjoy!!

[@betitoroks]

Nothing happens after I installed mine. Is there any troubleshooting I can do? I made sure all the cables were connected properly. Might try disconnecting my battery and then connecting it again to see if it works

[@jinendow]

hey I would try reaching out to Ted himself. not sure if he has any contact information on his website, but is really active on nam3forum!

[@x1stclass559]

Bro whats the name of your wheels rims?

[@efoff652]

What's your wheel setup ???

[@bcohodas]

Expensive, but not as expensive as a new heads up unit. Website says products not even ready to ship until may 2021, that’s a bummer to wait.

[@jinendow]

it’s definitely a long wait but I’d say it’s worth it for sure

[@jinendow]

@@89. I ordered mine a very long time ago and still had to wait quite a bit. he makes them in big batches so that’s why there’s a big wait time

[@yusufsesay6648]

Hey you don’t need to do the phone option right I just want Bluetooth thinking about getting this for my E46

[@jinendow]

no you should be good with just the bluebus unit

[@okayjosue]

Did you remove the link from the description?

[@jinendow]

nope

[@STOPBlTCHlNG]

Link it maybe? Yeah that probably be a good idea

[@jinendow]

it’s in the description

[@sexypepe3555]

r/t switchhes between radio and phone Radio/Telepone

[@sbrave]

My 2000 328ci doesn't have a mode button on the radio, just CD. Will this still work?

[@jinendow]

it should!

[@zippySquirrelface]

I installed mine, I cannot figure out how to change to Bluetooth. Ugh

[@microsofttechsupport6803]

Would this work on the cassete radio with the cd shuttle in the back??

[@jinendow]

I’m not too sure! I would email ted

[@jenspeteraskov8651]

hi i am here 3 years later it's is still valid?

[@jinendow]

@@jenspeteraskov8651 yup still as valid as ever

[@raducul]

and if I have the 16:9 navi can i install it ?

[@jinendow]

yes

[@rinysnoeren6283]

I don't see a link

[@willemgijs3803]

Sound quality good?

[@jinendow]

yeah it’s great! it’s better than the aux input I had before

[@adamramzy4397]

does anyone know where to get a mic from?

[@jinendow]

got mine from the junkyard!

[@seanbenjamin6998]

Will this only work with the factory OEM radio ?

[@jinendow]

I believe so

[@ayylmao27]

Do you need to get the microphone?

[@jinendow]

yes

[@staleNonly]

Is this compatible with the navigation unit?

[@jinendow]

yes

[@LDN_KMT]

does it work for e46 with built in screens

[@tass2001]

Yes, and it works even better than the standard Business CD units. You get all sorts of goodies like coolant temperature, full blown menus, etc.

[@Bmwstephen]

Does it have caller ID?

[@jinendow]

I don’t believe so

[@jonathanpena57]

What wheels are those?

[@jinendow]

apex arc-8

[@zerotohero7449]

Do you lose the functionality of the stock boot mounted cd stacker?

[@jinendow]

I’m not 100% sure on that since I don’t have the cd changer option, but I do believe that is still functional

[@Heidelaffe]

It replaces the cd changer. But I don't really see the point in keeping the changer after installing BlueBus.

[@VelEire_]

I believe you can retain it and run both with a slave cable

[@Heidelaffe]

@@VelEire_ I have spoken to Ted, the guy who created BlueBus, it is not possible.

[@tass2001]

@@VelEire_ The slave cable is only for the Sirius XM module, which the BlueBus can work in tandem with. As @Heidelaffe said, it is not possible to retain the CD Changer.

[@miggy2503]

Is this only for bmws?

[@jinendow]

yes

[@tass2001]

And Mini Cooper R53/R53s and certain Range Rovers. :)

[@MitchellTanMusic]

What if you have a nav system??

[@jinendow]

this will still work for you

[@MitchellTanMusic]

@@jinendow another question... where did you get the microphone? Have a part #?

[@jinendow]

@@MitchellTanMusic 84318380338

[@ritamo68]

where is the link

[@jinendow]

in the description

[@sasukeuchiha4504]

@@jinendow no its not

[@jinendow]

@@sasukeuchiha4504 yes it is

[@Fendi303]

@@jinendow it’s not

[@jinendow]

@@Fendi303 link I posted works for me 🤷‍♂️

[@DRTraining]

215 dollars is a bit much!

[@jinendow]

it is a good amount, but I’d say it’s worth it if you want the best benefits for the oem radio

[@tass2001]

The raw unit cost is $120, give or take depending on batch size. Then you have to factor in programming them, assembling them into their enclosure, testing them, packing materials, shipping, customer support, software updates. I'm not getting rich, that's for sure :)