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Old Aug 3, 2012 | 05:29 PM
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Unlocking Onboard Computer

Does anyone know if The R56 base Classic's have the same computer options as a regular Mini Cooper and they are just turned off? For example the range, average fuel economy and the instant fuel economy are missing in my cooper classic. Can I enable them with NCSExpert?

I now have my cable and am interested in these options on my 2009 Justa Classic. Do I have to adjust the VO string to change to a Cooper Hardtop to enable this? Any help is appreciated. Thanks
 
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Old Aug 5, 2012 | 05:22 PM
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Anyone with any ideas? I want to be able to see my range, ave l/100km and instant l/100km. Would work well with the "always on Speed" mod.

Help is greatly appreciated.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2012 | 06:07 PM
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ideas

maybe buy a scangauge 2.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2012 | 08:16 PM
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Was trying to see if I could unlock these features in my car rather than spending money on a Scangauge 2 but thanks for the suggestion.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 07:43 AM
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Can anyone confirm if this is the correct code "$550" to add to the VO to enable the OBC (One Board Computer)?
 
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 02:37 AM
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In Europe the OBC is an extra option, which costs about 120 euros when you order the car..
 
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 09:01 PM
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see my signature... $550 is the one.
 

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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 05:06 AM
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Thanks for the confirmation. I have added this to my VO and it works as expected.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2013 | 09:54 AM
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Hi, can share the steps to add the $550 VO ? Thanks!
 
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Old Apr 12, 2013 | 10:32 AM
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I've read the NCSExpert dummy guide and have some idea about the programing steps. Also read the changing VO guide (http://www.trevorloken.com/bmw/NCS_C..._Order_CAS.pdf) for the steps to add the $550. But not sure which "ECU" or "Module" should this $550 to be added. In the guide it is talking adding VO to ECU "CAS". For the $550 case, should I add to "CAS" or/and any ECU else?
Really appreciate if someone can guide me this, thanks very much!
 
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Old Sep 5, 2024 | 03:28 AM
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Walk though if possible

Originally Posted by Roca68
Thanks for the confirmation. I have added this to my VO and it works as expected.

sorry I know this is an old thread but are you able provide any details on how to do this so that I can unlock the OBC on my 2013 mini… many thanks
 
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