VY II Calais - Holden Bluetooth

[Berlinarator]

Hi Guys,

I used to have a VZ SSZ which came out of the factory with Holden Bluetooth - it was really handy to use and I particuarily liked how it was integrated into the centre console.

As with most VZ's, it was a HBD option, but to my knowledge could also be installed at a dealership.

I'm hoping to buy a VYII Calais in the next couple of months, and would like to install the Holden Bluetooth system. Having owned a VY & a VZ before, the functionality of the stereo & BCM are relatively similar, if not the same (Executive -> Executive, Calais -> Calais etc.).

Which leads me to my question - will the bluetooth system work in a VYII Calais?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Surfwagon]

In one word Yes.
When I bought my 2nd hand Bluetooth for my senator it had VY-VZ on the packaging and I wired it up myself, just plug and play wiring.

 

[GAMBLR]

They are available from NVU.com.au if you want to do it yourself as well. Pretty pricey, upwards of $300, but do like the idea of integrated, factory look Bluetooth.

 

[Macka21]

I have this fitted in my vy ss but i cannot get it to work with my iphone 4 any help

 

[OZ38]

In one word Yes.
When I bought my 2nd hand Bluetooth for my senator it had VY-VZ on the packaging and I wired it up myself, just plug and play wiring.

What phone are you using with it Col ?

Cheers

Deek

 

[Surfwagon]

Hey Deek

I'm using a current Nokia 6700 classic, haven't moved up to one of those fancy apple or android phones yet although most of my family are pushing (not steering mind you) towards getting Iphone 4S so not so sure how the older bluetooth in the car will go with the newer bluetooth of the 4S.
I think my bluetooth may have the upgrade fitted as I have had no problems pairing either of my last 2 phones.
I read where some people were having problems pairing even normal but newer mobiles before getting the upgrade fitted through Holden dealers.

Cheers Col.

 

[fyfee]

Hi Guys,

I used to have a VZ SSZ which came out of the factory with Holden Bluetooth - it was really handy to use and I particuarily liked how it was integrated into the centre console.

As with most VZ's, it was a HBD option, but to my knowledge could also be installed at a dealership.

I'm hoping to buy a VYII Calais in the next couple of months, and would like to install the Holden Bluetooth system. Having owned a VY & a VZ before, the functionality of the stereo & BCM are relatively similar, if not the same (Executive -> Executive, Calais -> Calais etc.).

Which leads me to my question - will the bluetooth system work in a VYII Calais?

Thanks in advance.

Yes, it does. I have the factory bluetooth in mine.

I'm also thinking of selling it very soon too...

 

[OZ38]

Hey Deek

I'm using a current Nokia 6700 classic, haven't moved up to one of those fancy apple or android phones yet although most of my family are pushing (not steering mind you) towards getting Iphone 4S so not so sure how the older bluetooth in the car will go with the newer bluetooth of the 4S.
I think my bluetooth may have the upgrade fitted as I have had no problems pairing either of my last 2 phones.
I read where some people were having problems pairing even normal but newer mobiles before getting the upgrade fitted through Holden dealers.

Cheers Col.

Thanks Col, that's what I wanted to hear as the missus & I still have a LG TU500 each with a really good freedom offer which we don't want to give up (as much as telstra would like us too).
Anyone know if the Holden Bluetooth is much the same as the kit Phreddy does & is it easy to purchase & install on a VY ute still ?

Cheers

Deek

 

[Berlinarator]

You mean the car?? Is it a V8?

 

[fyfee]

I do...and it is