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Just wanted to post a quick reply in case this helps someone else. My Tranzit Blu has not been working for about a year, and today I finally dug behind the dash (ugh!) to see if I could figure out the issue. The LEDs showed it was trying to link to my phone, but then right after linking it would drop and try again, endlessly. I had planned to try playing with the dip switches, but then ran across some info saying the Tranzit Blu has trouble with punctuation in the phone name. I removed the parentheses from my phone name (it was the default) and now it again works perfectly.
Just wanted to post a quick reply in case this helps someone else. My Tranzit Blu has not been working for about a year, and today I finally dug behind the dash (ugh!) to see if I could figure out the issue. The LEDs showed it was trying to link to my phone, but then right after linking it would drop and try again, endlessly. I had planned to try playing with the dip switches, but then ran across some info saying the Tranzit Blu has trouble with punctuation in the phone name. I removed the parentheses from my phone name (it was the default) and now it again works perfectly.
Thanks.. maybe a dumb question, but how did you change the phone name? Is that like "john's iPhone" in your phone settings somewhere or was it a name given by the blue tooth unit and configurable in the itranzit app?
I'm having an issue where I hear a loud series of beeps through the car speakers when paired to my phone exactly every 5 minutes, and am wondering if it could be the phone disconnecting and reconnecting- although, my music keeps playing right through the beeps.
Thanks.. maybe a dumb question, but how did you change the phone name? Is that like "john's iPhone" in your phone settings somewhere or was it a name given by the blue tooth unit and configurable in the itranzit app?
I'm having an issue where I hear a loud series of beeps through the car speakers when paired to my phone exactly every 5 minutes, and am wondering if it could be the phone disconnecting and reconnecting- although, my music keeps playing right through the beeps.
Changed the name of the phone itself. It is a Samsung Galaxy S5 and the default name was set to Dan (Galaxy S5). In Settings - About device - Device name, I changed it to Dan Galaxy S5.
For anyone without a unit, or needing a simple solution, we have been rolling out something completely new along with the TranzItBlu and Dension line.
Dension intro'd the new CompactBT unit in January. We beta tested it and it works really well without having to tap into the antenna port AND it offers data display on compatible nav-based head unit screens. Connect to power and then pair - combination of modulation and bluetooth, and provides full streaming tunes and calls.
Seems to work a bit better than the TranzIt and provides more info (data), and is compatible across virtually every vehicle make/model/head unit.
Of course for those with PCM 2.1, the 500SBT is still the best bang for the buck in terms of complete full optical integration.
The CompactBT connects to POWER ONLY, not to the antenna port.
This is the CompactBT, NOT the Dension 500SBT.
$110. The right product for PCM 2.1 is still the 500SBT for full featured BT integration. The CompactBT also tosses the info at your nav screen, the TranzIt does not.
the Tranzit Blu HF 100% shows the song name, artist as well as the incoming phone caller on the dash/pcm via RDS.
btw guys, i figured out a way to charge your phones without having to worry about a DC usb charger draining your car while the car is off, nor worrying about the the stupid phone cable coming out of the centre console getting in the way of shifting (or just plain looking ugly)
instructions below for those interested - very simple/fast + easy to do, best part is is if you already have the tranzit blu mic installed in the a-pillar, you can just piggy back the new DC adapter cable off of that for a very easy 30-45 min install.
The CompactBT connects to POWER ONLY, not to the antenna port.
This is the CompactBT, NOT the Dension 500SBT.
$110. The right product for PCM 2.1 is still the 500SBT for full featured BT integration. The CompactBT also tosses the info at your nav screen, the TranzIt does not.
Originally Posted by function12
Tranzit blu HF does send the the song information through RDS. So, song title and artist do show up on the PCM and the dash.
I got my unit installed this weekend, along with my Clima replacement HVAC controls.
Here is a pic of the replaced controls.
Pic of the before replacement.
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Did some trimming on the mic clip and got it mounted up by the rear view mirror. ran the wire up along the windshield and down the "A" pillar.
The only issue I am having is getting my phone to sink up, after exiting the car and re-entering. I am having to go into my phone re-connect to the wifi and then into the app to re-learn the FM channel and phone. I will have to play with it during the week.
I've just acquired a 2003 996 C4S with the MOST System. Having done a lot of research I've now settled on the Tranzit BLU to allow me to stream music as that's all I'm really interested in.
What I can't seem to get a 100% answer on is what EXACTLY do I need?
I don't have PCM so it's the basic Becker system - i don't actually have the car yet (collect saturday) so can't remember for sure but it's the BOSE MOST.
I'm in the UK and I'm not that technical so any help would be appreciated as to what to buy in terms of parts and what extra stuff will I need?
Latest threads I've seen involve soldering power from the white cable which I would have confidence in doing as long as that's still the best option? I'd need to buy solder and a solder gun though lol.
11-16-2016, 01:26 PM
