Setting up bluetooth

I am trying to setup my bluetooth on my FOrd with the Droid X. Everytime I try to key in the code number into the Droid from the Ford sync process, the phone accepts 2 digits and quits. How do I get the phone to sync with the bluetooth.

Welcome to the forum .. probably would have been better to start a new thread rather than this one that was marked as solved. But anyway, let's see if we can help you ...
We probably need a bit more info. I assume you were able to activate Bluetooth on your DROID X ? But you're saying that when you turn on your "BlueAnt" (whatever that is) you're not seeing it "PAIR" with your DROID X ???
Do you have your manual for your BlueAnt device? There should be a procedure to UNPAIR it and then PAIR it again ... Some even have a 4 digit Code that you must enter on the initial pairing -- usually "0000" ... did you see that prompt on the DX during the Pairing process? Bluetooth has been pretty simple & reliab;e for me on my DX ... I have the MotoRockr S505 headset and it works just fine. Let us know ... good luck.

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