Keyless not working after Parrot Bluetooth install - United Bimmer Community

**Btub** · 04-22-2007, 11:00 AM

Hi all,

First E46, first DIY and .... first post.

Yesterday I installed a Parrot MK6000 Bluetooth Audio unit that I have been waiting for since mid-Dec. It's the first and only unit I could find that allows Bluetooth audio streaming along with cell phone integration. Very cool to be standing outside my car, connecting my Treo to an internet radio station and listening to it from the car speakers.

http://www.parrot.biz/usa/products/parrotmk6000

Forgot to plug the main stereo feed back in to the head unit when testing and the car beeped at me endlessly even when the key wasn't in the ignition. Plugging the head unit back in properly and starting her up cleared that up. (Not sure if this caused my problem though?)

Got some funny electrical feedback, almost like a "not quite connected, shorting out sounds" when turing key to first position. Using the correct BMW ISO wiring harness recommended by Parrot, so I'm not doing any custom wiring work, and all cables and connectors are seated properly.

And now the problem...
Anyway, the Bluetooth unit and the stereo work fine, but both of my keyless entry keyfobs don't do a thing. I can still manually unlock/lock and start the car, but nothing remote. Any ideas?

I have yet to remove the Parrot unit to see if that solves it. Think I could have blown a fuse? Have yet to look for the fuse panel, so will have to dig through the manual.

Thanks in advance!
Aaron

**BMWLotAttendant** · 04-22-2007, 02:03 PM

All I can think of....is only SPECIFIC BT phones work with certain models. If you try to pair them up together and they aren't BMW certified BT phones, then you are going to have problems.

It messes the electrical settings in the car screwing everthing up.

Don't know if this is it...but sure sounds like it.

**Btub** · 04-23-2007, 09:17 AM

Thanks for the thought but I'm not sure I follow you. All the Bluetooth stuff works fine. It's my BMW keyless remotes that no longer work after the install.

Update - I removed the unit and the keyless entry system works again. Guess there's a conflict somewhere

Also, I continue to get shorting out sounds and feedback that I can hear over the speakers, especially when I use the steering wheel controls. This is only when the Bluetooth unit is installed. Guess it's time to consult the manufacturer! Bummer.

**BMWLotAttendant** · 04-24-2007, 09:09 AM

See, that's your problem. Your BT is non-compatible with your BMW. It is messing up all your electrical systems when it is in operation.

I suggest not using it.