Bluetooth Antenna
The Bluetooth antenna is the transmit/receive aerial for the TCU (Telematic Control Unit) for communication with the paired Bluetooth handset. The Bluetooth antenna is installed inside the vehicle.
Installation Location The Bluetooth antenna is fitted according to the model series:
INSTALLED LOCATION OF BLUETOOTH ANTENNA
| Series | Body | Installation Location |
|---|---|---|
| E39 | Saloon | On the roof lining rear, centre |
| Touring | Under centre console | |
| E46 | All | Under centre console |
| E53 | In the luggage compartment, rear, left | |
| E85 | In the storage compartment in the partition wall, on the left-hand side next to the navigation computer |
Construction The Bluetooth antenna is accommodated in a closed casing.
How It Works The Bluetooth antenna is the transmitter/receiver antenna for the Telematic Control Unit (TCU). This communicates with the Bluetooth handset via the Bluetooth antenna. The Bluetooth aerial is designed for a frequency of 2.45 GHz (Gigahertz) (= frequency of Bluetooth standard).