Navigation & Audio Voice Activation Discontinued on 2013 Models?
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4th Gear
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From: Lake Saint Louis, MO
I cam across this old thread about the 2013 voice command button not working on cars without the Mini-Connected option. I didn't realize, or had forgotten that Mini discontinued them. I took my '13 MCS for it's first service today, and mentioned that it had never worked. They explained that they needed to look at what options were on the car to see if it could be reprogramed. A few hours later, i get a voice mail, stating that they tried to reprogram and it didn't work, so they initiated some sort of technical request with Mini USA and they would let me know the outcome.
They called back a few hours later to tell me that they would need to keep the car overnight, Mini authorized the replacement of the radio and some other parts (should have asked what that meant). Anyways, will update on the outcome. They gave me a '12 Roadster to drive around and loving it
They called back a few hours later to tell me that they would need to keep the car overnight, Mini authorized the replacement of the radio and some other parts (should have asked what that meant). Anyways, will update on the outcome. They gave me a '12 Roadster to drive around and loving it
It was too good to be true, after them having my car for 2 days, and a new radio, they confirmed that the 2013 voice command was officially discontinued for 2013 with the options in my car.
That really blows. Will now need to reactivate my Sat radio subscription, hopefully that won't be a hassle.
That really blows. Will now need to reactivate my Sat radio subscription, hopefully that won't be a hassle.
I got a justa MINI last month and when I complained about the voice commands not working, they said bring it in for reprogramming (and maybe some hardware, I'm not exactly sure). It's there now and they're saying it should be ready tomorrow. I read a post by an R59 owner who went through this last April and it worked afterwards. So I've got my fingers crossed.
1st Gear
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Massachusetts
Woot! Voice Command works now. Plus, the CD player displays track names (it used to only display track number).
FWIW, the Service write-up shows no parts for this repair, just that the technician "made a puma case" and "made a request for an irap". Anyone know that all that means?
FWIW, the Service write-up shows no parts for this repair, just that the technician "made a puma case" and "made a request for an irap". Anyone know that all that means?
1st Gear
Joined: Mar 2013
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From: Irvine, CA
Woot! Voice Command works now. Plus, the CD player displays track names (it used to only display track number).
FWIW, the Service write-up shows no parts for this repair, just that the technician "made a puma case" and "made a request for an irap". Anyone know that all that means?
FWIW, the Service write-up shows no parts for this repair, just that the technician "made a puma case" and "made a request for an irap". Anyone know that all that means?
Upload a scan of the paperwork so I can show it to my dealer.
1st Gear
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Massachusetts
Here's what I got:
13MA Cooper hardtop
B22 British Racing Green II
K9E1 Carbon Black Leatherette
ZCT City Pack
-314 Heated mirrors and washer jets
-322 Comfort Access keyless entry
-431 Auto-dimming rearview mirror
7L6 Additional Package Equipment
-302 Anti-theft alarm system
-313 Power folding mirrors
-430 Auto-dimming interior and exterior mirrors
-507 Park Distance Control
1CA CO2 relevant vehicles
319 Universal garage-door opener
382 Roof and mirror caps in white
494 Heated front seats
4AU Extended Decor Rings
4NA Interior mirror with compass
520 Foglights
521 Rain sensor and auto headlights
534 Automatic climate control
5AA Rear fog lamp
674 harmon/kardon premium sound
927 All-season tires
Hope that helps!
13MA Cooper hardtop
B22 British Racing Green II
K9E1 Carbon Black Leatherette
ZCT City Pack
-314 Heated mirrors and washer jets
-322 Comfort Access keyless entry
-431 Auto-dimming rearview mirror
7L6 Additional Package Equipment
-302 Anti-theft alarm system
-313 Power folding mirrors
-430 Auto-dimming interior and exterior mirrors
-507 Park Distance Control
1CA CO2 relevant vehicles
319 Universal garage-door opener
382 Roof and mirror caps in white
494 Heated front seats
4AU Extended Decor Rings
4NA Interior mirror with compass
520 Foglights
521 Rain sensor and auto headlights
534 Automatic climate control
5AA Rear fog lamp
674 harmon/kardon premium sound
927 All-season tires
Hope that helps!
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4th Gear
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From: Lake Saint Louis, MO
Let us know the results.
4th Gear
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From: Exit 9
I like that idea!
I'd be interested in figuring out how to turn this into a secondary horn button....sometimes I find myself flailing at the hornpad when I suddenly need to honk. I'm not used to having to move my hand off the wheel rim to honk my horn (none of my VWs had this kind of setup).
Neutral
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Houston, TX
The button is there even if you don't have the option
It was the same way on my Jaguar, I had a phone button on the steering wheel but I didn't purchase the blue tooth option so it did nothing.
In my 2013 JCW, there is a package called Mini Wired. In that package is:
- Voice-command
- Mini Connected
- Comfort Bluetooth and USB/iPod
- Mini Navigation system
it was $750.00 for this package.
In my 2013 JCW, there is a package called Mini Wired. In that package is:
- Voice-command
- Mini Connected
- Comfort Bluetooth and USB/iPod
- Mini Navigation system
it was $750.00 for this package.
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