I know I am not the first person to have the barn doors open at the worst moment due to an overly sensitive key fob...fml.
I took it to the dealership so they could address the issue. They were able to code it so that when the doors are locked you can not trigger the barn doors. They key fob is also not as sensitive in terms of how long the button is pressed to activate the doors. It was fixed free of charge and I am happy with the changes. What are other people’s experiences?

 

Cool. What dealer performed the work?

 

This was through Mini Richmond in British Columbia (Canada)...but I don’t see why other dealerships wouldn’t do the same. Those damn doors in their factory state aren’t safe IMO. It should be on them to address this. I had them forward the issue to Mini Canada.

 

Any dealer can re-code this for you under warranty if you have any 3rd Gen MINI. Refer to bulletin SIM 51 09 16.

If you are out of warranty or don't feel like giving up your MINI for a few hours AND you know how to use ESYS, you can code this change yourself.

 

Our key fobs are horrible, cheap, pieces of crap, not befitting a Chevy Spark! Honestly! BMW wants to save a few pennies? Give us a 3-series fob and switch emblems on the button. Easy!

 

Hah hah, I inadvertently ‘joined’ the Barn Door Club yesterday on the way home from work. I pulled over to check something on my phone. Shifted in my seat, and Pop, my R’R Barn Door Faithfully opened.....
Felt like old times with my 2012 Clubman and how I used to pop its door open ....
I may have to join the Recoding Club on my 2017.....
In this instance, my key made contact with my small pocket knife in my pants pocket just so...

 

Welcome to the Club, Pure Red. We do it.... because we can.

 

I stopped by my dealer this morning , they ran my VIN and I can get the software update. I’ll do this sometime soon.

 

Updated bulletin for those who need it:

 

Does anyone know what the BimmerCode setting or ESYS setting is to change it so the doors won’t pop when locked? Trying to avoid a trip to the dealer.

 

I believe it's: "VAM_DISABLE_OPEN_LID_AT_NOT_UNLOCKED" or something similar. Change to AKTIV

 

I programmed that one but it doesn't seem to do anything. I also set the button press on the fob to be five seconds and that doesn't seem to do anything either. It's pretty immediate on the button press. I would really like to avoid the dealer if possible because I know they will just undo all the programming I've done.

 

 

Might be coincidence but ever since I had the last dealer software update as part of the 10,000 mile service, I haven't had the barn door opening issue recur. Maybe I just am more mindful of how the fob is placed in my pocket. Or maybe there's something in the update??

 

Had our dealer do the 'two button' update.

Other software updates that came with it are good too

 

 

read the preceding posts for your answer

 

Thanks for the quick summary! I did read all the previous posts and found nothing. Finally found it in the Service Bulletin pdf, the retired geezer self description pretty much says it all.

Glad most members are friendly enough to share!

Have a great day!

 

Does anyone know what affect this mod has on the “kick to open/ hands free” option ?

I’m afraid if I do this mod that I would have to get the fob out, unlock the doors and kick to open....which would basiclaly not make any sense to use that option.

 

kick to open still works for us

 

Thanks!