Problem with RX330 Bluetooth Handsfree connect to SE P900

[LexusLover]

Hi there,

I recently traded in my IS200 to a RX330, the car is good and everything works well but I am having problems connecting to the bluetooth handsfree with my Sony Ericsson P900 (with latest firmware R5B02). I have tried using a Nokia 6310 and it worked fine... Any ideas ?

[TheRupp]

That firmware might actually be TOO new for the RX's bluetooth capability, though I'm not entirely sure.

[LexusLover]

Just some more details...

The P900 found the handsfree ok, I entered the passcode and it bonded ok. However, the handsfree in the car does not pick up the P900.

I used a Nokia 6310 as well as a T68i which bonded fine without any problem.

For example with the T68i, I did the discover, get it bonded. Then I can just go into paired device and select the handsfree and connect it.

I have tried to send the phone number from P900 via bluetooth to the handsfree (to inital some sort of communication) but it also failed...

[nibaq]

I think I might have a fix.

I have the LX 470 and thought I couldn't do it with my P910 and I got that same screen where it was still waiting for a connection and saw how it was finished pairing on my phone.

While still on that screen I saw the headphones on my bluetooth on the 910 screen meaning it paired with a handfree system. So I made a phone call and that compelted the bonding and turned on the mic and speakers.

So after you finished bonding make a call.

Another thing that may be a part of it.
I renamed the handsfree to the "BLUETOOTH HANDS FREE" that was one of the options.

And changed the pin code to 1111.

I hope that works.

[LexusLover]

Hi Nibaq..

Thanks for your info. I tried as per your instruction but still unable to get the P900 connected to the bluetooth handsfree in the RX330.

I found in SE knowledge base that SE P800/P900 series use the bluetooth profile "headset" and does not support the bluetooth profile "handsfree" which Lexus mainly use... and there is no fix available.

Very disappointing, I just need to use my HBH-60 then...