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

Last Updated: August 10, 2021

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.

Steps

1
Enable Bluetooth on your cell phone, if needed.
2
Place the Comfort Access remote control into the ignition slot, but DO NOT press the Start/Stop button.

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3
Press the knob in on the left side of the radio to power on the radio.
4
Press the MENU button on the radio.
5
Turn the knob on the right side of the radio and scroll to PHONE. Press in on this knob.
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
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]
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When your cell phone asks for a passcode, enter an easy-to-remember passcode from one to sixteen digits and confirm it.^{[2]
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Enter the same passcode on your BMW'S CD radio using the soft keys, and press the soft key labeled CONFIRM.^{[3]
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Your Bluetooth-enabled cell phone is now paired with your BMW 3 Series.
11
Remove the Comfort Access remote control from the ignition slot. You are done.

Community Q&A

Question

How do I know the password for my Bluetooth device?

Community Answer

It's usually 1234, 0000, etc. (check the manual). You can change it once you know it.
Question

Can you pair an older model BMW?

Community Answer

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.
Question

How do I find out what my pass code is in 325 i?

Community Answer

Check the IP address of your phone and CD radio. This works for Apple products.