Steering wheel controls

[gyrfalcon]

I searched and haven't found a definitive answer on this.

If you do not get BMW assist, are the telelphone and voice command steering wheel buttons deleted, disabled, or still function for things like the onboard computer?

[Crowley]

Originally Posted by gyrfalcon

I searched and haven't found a definitive answer on this.

If you do not get BMW assist, are the telelphone and voice command steering wheel buttons deleted, disabled, or still function for things like the onboard computer?

I do not have the BMW assist and the buttons are still there. The voice command can do a few commands the telephone button is just non functional from what I can tell ..

Thanks,
Crowley

[topvega]

Originally Posted by gyrfalcon

I searched and haven't found a definitive answer on this.

If you do not get BMW assist, are the telelphone and voice command steering wheel buttons deleted, disabled, or still function for things like the onboard computer?

not deleted just disabled... but if you are interested in after market bluetooth that works with the steering wheel someone posted this link which looks like it might be interesting....>>>>>http://www.hfvt.com/content/page/cat...61/SW101C.html

[Chop79]

Originally Posted by topvega

not deleted just disabled... but if you are interested in after market bluetooth that works with the steering wheel someone posted this link which looks like it might be interesting....>>>>>http://www.hfvt.com/content/page/cat...61/SW101C.html

That's a much better value that the BSW option: http://www.bavariansoundwerks.com/pr...oth-Phone-Kit/

It's priced at $699! When I saw that I just went for BMW assist.

[gyrfalcon]

Originally Posted by Crowley

I do not have the BMW assist and the buttons are still there. The voice command can do a few commands the telephone button is just non functional from what I can tell ..

Thanks,
Crowley

Thanks Crowley. I'll probably just use my bluetooth headset instead of trying to retrofit the system for a bunch of money.

[taylor82]

does anyone know if this will also work inconjunction with i-drive? will you be able to see on the screen your numbers etc. and will you be able to use the i-drive controller? i'm guessing not but if so i'd definately consider it!

[NY SLC 93]

Can you get BMW assist installed by the dealer?