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.

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

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Can you pair an older model BMW?

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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.

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

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