It always comes back at a "sensible" volume on mine -- which is a pain 'cause I listen to my iPod shuffle through the AUX input 99.9% of the time and need the volume cranked pretty high . . . so the "sensible" volume is always too low, and the first thing I have to do when I restart the car is always to turn the volume back up.

 

Hmm, I haven't noticed that on my '06. Maybe it's because of the DPSM, but the volume always appears to be the same as when I left it. Maybe I'll have to really crank it to see what happens.

 

I was washing the car and listening to the 'Bama game on the radio, so it needed to be pretty loud (windows up, sunroof closed and all). The first time it happened I wasn't certain the level had changed, so I REALLY cranked it next time to be sure (Didn't want to post here without documented research )

 

After washing tonight, I gave it a test and really cranked it whilst driving into the garage. Turned off the car, and then back on. The volume was still at it's previous earsplitting level. I wonder if this is one of those "hidden" features that needs to be enabled that the dealership doesn't tell you about?

 

Or perhaps the car needs to be off long enough for all of the circuits that stay temporarily powered after shutting off the car to finally become de-energized.

I'd try turning off the car with the stereo cranked up, then go to bed and see where the volume is when you start the car in the morning. (Although that could be a rude surprise in the morning...)

 

Have you tried increasing the input level while on Aux mode? You set it by scrolling through the same button that sets the bass, treble, fader, and balance. The settings can be different for each mode (Radio, CD, Aux), so they need to be adjusted in each mode. Hope this helps!

 

I have an 04 with rain sensor. Is the 1:3 ratio for the rear wiper only for cars without rain sensors? Mine seem to be fixed at a rate of about 6 seconds. I asked a service advisor about it and he said it was a fixed interval even though I told him I saw a MINI that was wiping twice the speed of mine. He did not know I had the rain sensor. Can this be programed to the 1:3 ratio? I'm not convinced he knows what he is talking about since he also told me there is no way to have a sound come on when the flat tire indicator lights up even though it states it in the owners manual and I belief there is a recall on this. If I can get these reprogrammed at a different dealer that knows more I will drive to my next nearest dealers which are all about an hour away even though I have a dealer 10 minutes away. I have not had good service experience with my local dealer even when I had my BMW.

 

Yes (it's up to 5) but thanks.

 

I left it overnight this time, and in the morning the volume was still as loud as the night before (I was prepared for it though, so I did not soil my pants ).

Eager, what stereo option do you have? Perhaps that makes a difference...

 

Wow. Who knew? Thanks for letting me know all the stuff I didn't know!!

 

I have learned a lot reading this particular thread... thanks to everyone for the great "tips" and "tricks." I think my only contribution is this:

The MINI dealership says that that MINI can burn up to one quart of oil per 750 miles, and still be within acceptable limits.

 

That seems very high to me -- especially in light of the fact that oil changes are scheduled about 10,000 miles apart . . . so, it's acceptable if I've lost over 13 quarts between oil changes?

 

Same here - I'd like to see the MINI service manual / bulletin that came from. One quart in the *first* 750 miles of the car's life sounds about right for the extreme end of "okay", though.

My wife's MINI burned about 3/4 quart in the first 2000 miles, but after that, it didn't need any more "topping off" for the rest of the factory-recommended change interval.

 

If you leave the boot open for a little while, the dome light won't respond when you open the door. You can shut the door and open it again and again, but that overhead light will ignore you until you close the hatch. Can't imagine why.

 

Lots of things I never knew...all very intriguing.

 

If you have the boot open, pressing the "lock" button on your keys will lock the doors and boot, but will not show a flash of the lights until after the boot is closed.

PS Don't put your keys in your coat and then toss your coat into the hatch when doing this.

 

As far as I know, this is the ONLY way to lock your keys in the MINI. Yet, I've managed to do this TWICE!?!?

 

But they have killer Cafe Mocha's

 

Have had to do this a time or two and it's worked for me. Have not tried it yet with my Mini (i've learned from the past) but it has worked with my Prelude (has aftermarket keyless entry)

 

^ I got $ says that doesn't work* -- anyone wanna take me up on it?

* Unless the car is in the garage, and your wife's in the kitchen pressing her key within range of the car.

 

I didn't want to be the wet blanket (Thanks E20!). Snopes.com says... brrrrrnt!! FALSE!

of course, I'm tragically open minded. The day I see it work I'll be the first to tell the world.

 

I didn't want someone to try this away from home -- only to discover it's false . . . although it would make for a great story.

 

I have the Digital Power Sound Module in mine. The Stereo stays were it was set. No matter how loud you left it>

 

Sorry, just saw this -- I have the H/K

 

see, this is just curious, since we all know that the phone will not carry radio waves, how could this poster be claiming that it has worked for him in the past? i understand people who pass it on as "something i heard" which is, afterall, the nature of all urban legends. but why make the claim "it has worked for me"?

the keys do not use audible frequency to talk to the receiver. a phone will not rebroadcast the radio frequency used for the remote. it's simple science, really.