Sorry if this has been covered, but just wondering if there is a way to program the HK to display elapsed time in a song. I find myself constantly looking down at the radio to see how long the song has been playing - or more importantly, how much longer it will play. I couldn't find anything in the manual.

Also, to add another topic, anyone experience weird popping or thumping noises coming from the speakers? (And no, it's not the music!) I've noticed this a few times when the doors lock.

And one final note, anyone experience any skipping with CDs? My previous car was a '67 Volvo - S even, which like the old Minis had twin SU carbs. Anyway, what it had in abundance in carbs, it lacked in suspension. However, my $200 kenwood CD player *never* skipped in that car. Even during a 20 minute off road drive over some pretty serious rocks. The HK in the Mini seems to skip at least once per disc. Might I need to bring this up with the dealership? I don't want to sound too nitpicky, but am also annoyed by the skipping.

thanks!

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>>Sorry if this has been covered, but just wondering if there is a way to program the HK to display elapsed time in a song. I find myself constantly looking down at the radio to see how long the song has been playing - or more importantly, how much longer it will play. I couldn't find anything in the manual.

I looked in the radio owners manual completely and the stock radio lacks a display for elapsed time. Sorry.

>>Also, to add another topic, anyone experience weird popping or thumping noises coming from the speakers? (And no, it's not the music!) I've noticed this a few times when the doors lock.

If all speakers have the thump or pop it is an electrical cause-I would report it to your dealer. Faulty wiring harness maybe?

>>And one final note, anyone experience any skipping with CDs? My previous car was a '67 Volvo - S even, which like the old Minis had twin SU carbs. Anyway, what it had in abundance in carbs, it lacked in suspension. However, my $200 kenwood CD player *never* skipped in that car. Even during a 20 minute off road drive over some pretty serious rocks. The HK in the Mini seems to skip at least once per disc. Might I need to bring this up with the dealership? I don't want to sound too nitpicky, but am also annoyed by the skipping.

If the CD skipping is a daily occurance then it needs to be reported to the dealership. My stock CD did skip after about 2 months. Occasionally. Since then I have pulled all my stock audio parts out and put in aftermarket everything.

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Nope. Sorry. No elapsed time. It sucks. It's absolutely uncalled for. It should be reprogrammed to include the feature, but I doubt that will ever happen.

My HK (had it for six months) has NEVER skipped. Not once. Ever. And those pops and crackles? Never. You might have a bum system. Definitely mention it to the dealer as soon as possible.

Good luck, and welcome to MCO! :smile:

 

>>Also, to add another topic, anyone experience weird popping or thumping noises coming from the speakers? (And no, it's not the music!) I've noticed this a few times when the doors lock.
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Yes! I've been meaning to ask the same question. My H/K will occasionally "pop" or thunk as I drive away, sometimes coinciding with the doors locking but not always. No idea why.