Bluetooth Module Revisions, what do I need?

[DazN]

Hi,

I am looking to install bluetooth and better iPod functions (Alpine KCE-425i) into my 2007 RS4, however I understand there are several different revisions of the bluetooth modules available, as below.

I have an iPhone 3GS and want to pair this after I've installed, does anybody know what revision of the module I need? There's an "A" on eBay for £50 but I don't think that supports anything? There's also an "M" for double that.

Thanks

Daz


PHONE INTERFACE BOX Full functionality unless shown otherwise
8E0 862 335 <MY 2005.5 A4 (North America) - no Bluetooth
8P0 862 335 <MY 2004 A3 - Basic functionality only
8P0 862 335 A MY 2004 A3/A4 - Basic functionality only
8P0 862 335 D MY 2005 A4 >8E-5-533 000 - Basic functionality only
8P0 862 335 E MY 2005 A4 8E-5-533 001>>8E-5-600 000 - Basic functionality only
8P0 862 335 C MY 2006 A4 8E-6-000 001/8E-6-800 001>>
8P0 862 335 B MY 2006 A3/A4 (North America)
8P0 862 335 F MY 2006.5 A3/A4 (Europe)
8P0 862 335 G MY 2006.5 A4 (North America)
8P0 862 335 M MY 2007 (Europe)
8P0 862 335 J MY 2007 (North America)
8P0 862 335 H MY 2007.5 (Europe)
8P0 862 335 L MY 2008 (North America)
8P0 862 335 K MY 2008 (Europe, sw 0340) -> may get replaced under warranty due to faulty firmware
8P0 862 335 Q MY 2008 (Europe, sw 0350)
8P0 862 335 R MY 2008 (North America)
8P0 862 335 N MY 2009 (Europe)
8P0 862 335 P MY 2009 (North America)
8P0 862 335 S MY 2009.5 (Europe)
8P0 862 335 T MY 2009.5 (North America)
8P0 862 335 AA MY 2010 (Europe)
8P0 862 335 AB MY 2010 (North America)

[PetrolDave]

The A is a waste of money as it doesn't suuport phone book or call list sharing.

The usual advice is to go for:

a) the newest you can find, the newest being an 8P1 862 335 (no suffix).
b) one from the correct region.

[DazN]

I've actually found one on eBay that's the latest:-

New Software H41 / 0650 - prod. date 03.2010
Part no : 8P0862335S / AA / -> 8P1 862 335

So I bought it, would rather pay a few £'s extra and get the right one than buy an older unit, spend hours fiting it and find it doesn't work!!

Thanks for the advice tho.

[PetrolDave]

I've actually found one on eBay that's the latest:-

Good spot!

[DazN]

Shame I already have bluetooth installed, only found out after buying the new one though!!

http://forum.rs246.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=91509