Melexis TH3122.4 I-Bus transceiver with hardware collision detection/prevention
750mA Fuse to prevent over-current conditions
1MB EEPROM
PAM8406 Amplifier for call handling
OE Connectors sourced from the same company that BMW purchased them from (TE Connectivity)
Known Compatibility
The BlueBus is compatible with the following I-Bus-Enabled vehicles
BMW 3-series E46 (1998-2006)
BMW 5-series E39 (1995-2004)*
BMW 7-series E38 (1994-2001)*
BMW X3 E83 (2004-2010)
BMW X5 E53 (1999-2006)
BMW Z4 E85 E86 (2002-2008)
BMW New Mini One and Cooper R50 (2001-2006) R52 (2005-2008) and the R53 (2001-2006)
BMW Range Rover L30/L322 (1999-2003)
BMW Rover 75 R40 (1999-2005)
* Cars built before 1998 may be wired for the M-Bus Changer rather than I-Bus and will not work out of the box with the BlueBus!
The BlueBus is compatible with all phones, with the following exceptions due to poor Bluetooth range
Samsung Galaxy S6
Samsung Galaxy S7
Samsung Galaxy S8
The unit works perfectly with Samsung Galaxy S9 / S10+ devices and the Note 9. Other variations (S9+, S10, Note 10) have not been tested, but are presumed working