I've searched, but think starting a new thread might be better.

My MCS is '03, so the OBC doesn't have the Actual Speed function . . . only the Average Speed. But, obviously, it is capable of registering (and very accurately) actual speed, because that's what it does when you clear the old average speed figure by holding down the stalk button for a couple of seconds. For an instant the actual speed is displayed with precision and then the averaging function begins.

Has anyone figured out how to disable the averaging function, so that a continuous actual speed can be displayed?

 

If you get a new OBC unit you might be able to get the speed reading. Other than that you might have to wire up the signal bypassing the computer. I think it is the OBC that is preventing a digital speed readout, but not too sure.

 

Although I'd like a digital speed indicator, it's not a big enough deal to justify an OBC R & R. Just hoping that some electrical whiz guy out there has come up with a fix.

 

bump

 

I called a friend who is a MINI tech, while he hasn't paid too much attention to this function, believes that the later model MINIs can do this. We need some '04,'05,'06 owners to confirm or deny.

 

Yes. From '04 on the OBC DOES have an actual speed function. I'm hoping to modify my '03 OBC to accomplish the same. As I posted above, the OBC does have the capacity to register actual speed, because that's exactly what it does the instant the average speed function is engaged. I just want to disable the continuing effort made by the OBC to give an average speed figure and allow the read out to be a continuous actual speed figure.

 

I just found an old thread that lead to MINI2 and info about changing the BC1 for a BC2. It sounds expensive and potentially a major deal. I'm still hoping for a little electrical trick, or something similar, to disable the speed averaging function.

 

what's happening when you click on the reset is it just looks like you get instantaneous readings. Its not, it's just an average for a very short period of time.

If you really want it, get a BC2 from a wrecking yard....

Matt

 

The BC2 enables 6 different functions, as opposed to 4 with the BC1. So I'm thinking that the tach display on my '03 might not synchronize properly and I'll have to change out the tach, too.

So, all of a sudden, this turns into an involved and expensive (even at junk yard prices) proposition. It was never THAT important to me and I was hoping for the easy fix. Oh well! Asi es. Thread out!!!

 

Anyone have a link on how I can use this function? I have an '05, and I can't figure it out.

 

If you have the Chrono Pack or Navigation in an 05+ you loose the Actual Speed display in your on board computer. :(

 

Damn!