What are the step by step instructions for bluetooth pairing 2005 BMW X5? Not 2004 or 2006.

Having same problem. Same galaxy 3 Phone not compatible with my
BMW system bluetooth either.

You need to find the bluetooth pairing code in your factory BMW manuals, it is on a sticker inside the sound system manual. Or if you cant find that, it is on the sticker on the bluetooth control module in the trunk, behind the trim panels.

Turn on bluetooth on phone.
- settings-bluetooth > on
Turn on bluetooth in car stereo
- Turn on radio, press Menu.- Scroll with knob to Phone. - Press knob to Select.- Turn knob to select Pair.
Back to Phone
- Hit the Scan button to search for BMW bluetooth- Find BMW Bluetooth name on phone and select Pair. - If should ask for a passcode, enter identical pass codes on stereo and phone.

I know that 2004 BMWs used a Bluetooth protocol that is now obsolete. There are no longer any cell phones made that will pair with a 2004 BMW unless you get a very expensive upgrade to your Bluetooth module from BMW. Not worth it. When my wife got a new phone several years ago, she had to switch to aftermarket Bluetooth devices because as I recall, it was something like $2k to upgrade the Bluetooth in her '04 330i.
I was under the impression that 2005 BMWs use a more current Bluetooth communication protocol, but I don't know that for sure. If your car is an early 2005, I would suspect that perhaps it uses the same protocol as the '04s.

To do that ignition off, press and hold the bluetooth pairing button located to center console for 3 sec. switch to ignition key to 1st position(acc) and keep press holding the button for another 3 sec untill the bluetooth pairing sign on then you can start bluetooth and mobile pairing

Get code from the bluetooth unit in the back left side panel in the back of the vehicle. Last four characters is the code

I'm afraid I can't solve your problem, but you're already one step further than I am: I have a 2004 E60 (525d touring) and it won't pair at all, the N97 doesn't even SEE the car's bluetooth. And my previous Nokia E61i paired, but never transferred the contactlist.

hello iarusso, a great site for bluetooth information on your car is www.wireless4bmw.com it has a lot of information and is up to date. it lists compatible phones and instructions on how to pair your phone/s.

Here you go:
http://www.jaguar.co.uk/uk/en/owners/owner_information/bluetooth.htm

your '99 might be "equipped with bluetooth" which means the car is wired for it, but may not have the module(s) for it. same is true for the 6 disc changer in the trunk on the LH side. its wired for it, but not necessarily has it installed.

call your BMW dealership (parts dept) with your VIN (actually the last 7 numbers is all they should need) and they can tell you if the car is "wired for bluetooth" or actually has bluetooth installed.