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Old Sep 10, 2018 | 01:24 PM
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Hello, so i have an 08 Sport Coupe. My radio doesn't have Bluetooth so i have have to plug it in. I have the model with navigation/touchscreen.
My question is how difficult or if its possible to convert to a year model with navigation and Bluetooth (2010+)? Reason foe me creating my own posts is because ive only seen non-navi to navi conversion. Trying to stay away from getting aftermarket radio, mecca kit, etc.
I have some basic knowledge about how rewiring goes, if that would be the only problem.
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Old Sep 10, 2018 | 02:38 PM
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It really makes no difference if you currently have NAV or not. Swapping to a 2010+ system will still require modification of the wiring harnesses and connectors. It is only a matter of comparing the FSM for both your car and the donors and mapping out what needs to be modified. For me, it was not difficult at all- but it can get very tedious at times because of the small gauge wires in such a small, confined space.

Doable? Yes. Worth it? That is up to you. My only regret was not doing it sooner but I had other goals in mind besides BT. There are tons of threads regarding the swap including a DIY.
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Old Sep 10, 2018 | 02:47 PM
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Yea. I want Bluetooth and hate having to use a Bluetooth chip. If it's doable then it must be done. Why this car doesn't have Bluetooth is beyond me
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Old Sep 10, 2018 | 02:58 PM
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Well then, it sounds like you have a modding project to get started on!

Good luck, and if you need help...
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Old Sep 10, 2018 | 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by ILM-NC G37S
Well then, it sounds like you have a modding project to get started on!

Good luck, and if you need help...
thanks for the help!!
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