R56 Things you didn't know about your R56 MINI
#1001
#1002
#1006
Ah, okay. My left leg was getting tired from holding down the clutch pedal. Have you tried to see what the time limit is?
#1008
But I think they meant you could use the little software bug to do it...
If you start you car with the key in, then shut it down (make sure you dont open the doors or it wont work) then you eject the key and I'm guessing within 30 sec of shut down push the clutch in and push the start button and it should start up without the key in...now you can open the door, close it, and press the lock button and your engine is running and you have now saved some money by not getting the convenience package haha
If you start you car with the key in, then shut it down (make sure you dont open the doors or it wont work) then you eject the key and I'm guessing within 30 sec of shut down push the clutch in and push the start button and it should start up without the key in...now you can open the door, close it, and press the lock button and your engine is running and you have now saved some money by not getting the convenience package haha
Very cool! =)
#1009
Steering wheel lock?
#1010
I just read the Indicator and Warning Lamps section in the manual, There's a mentioning of the steering wheel lock: When an icon of a padlock on a steering wheel shows up in the little display in the tachometer, the cause is either "Electric Steering wheel lock malfunctioning" or "Electric steering wheel lock engaged." So it appears that there should be a steering wheel lock function.
I love finding out all this new stuff about my new Zoe!
#1013
Use mini fuse #32 if you want to tap into the electrical that switches on/off with the ignition.
For ground there is an easy screw to use on the right front of the passenger front seat mount. You can easily run the ground wire along he door sill to the fuse box if needed.
I have also discovered that 4 yr olds think mini's are "cute". lol I'm working hard to change that cute to cool.
For ground there is an easy screw to use on the right front of the passenger front seat mount. You can easily run the ground wire along he door sill to the fuse box if needed.
I have also discovered that 4 yr olds think mini's are "cute". lol I'm working hard to change that cute to cool.
#1014
In keeping with "things you might not know"... That MINI will not fit the '08 one-touch up power window feature into your '07?
They also have no plans of making it happen either.
This according to both the service department at my dealer AND the MINI USA web page customer rep.
Makes me wonder what other updates in coming years won't be available for current year models. Kind of kills resale value too!
Not much chance of an aftermarket "cure" either if the needs are only one year specific.
The service guy told me of similar issues with retrofitting cruise control as well. Not so simple to add /change stereo stuff either. And did you notice the big yellow sticker warning you that an aftermarket theft alarm would void your warranty?
Silly things that weren't done at the beginning, like adjustable intermittent wipers, allowing the car to beep when you lock it, and I'm sure many more things listed somewhere in this LONG thread. I'll bet you most of them come into the car in upcoming years AND will not be retrofittable (new word!) to current model years.
Because they don't want you to. They want to sell you a new car with the added touches and give you less for yours because it doesn't have them and can't get them!
Other than that, I really like the car!
They also have no plans of making it happen either.
This according to both the service department at my dealer AND the MINI USA web page customer rep.
Makes me wonder what other updates in coming years won't be available for current year models. Kind of kills resale value too!
Not much chance of an aftermarket "cure" either if the needs are only one year specific.
The service guy told me of similar issues with retrofitting cruise control as well. Not so simple to add /change stereo stuff either. And did you notice the big yellow sticker warning you that an aftermarket theft alarm would void your warranty?
Silly things that weren't done at the beginning, like adjustable intermittent wipers, allowing the car to beep when you lock it, and I'm sure many more things listed somewhere in this LONG thread. I'll bet you most of them come into the car in upcoming years AND will not be retrofittable (new word!) to current model years.
Because they don't want you to. They want to sell you a new car with the added touches and give you less for yours because it doesn't have them and can't get them!
Other than that, I really like the car!
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In keeping with "things you might not know"... That MINI will not fit the '08 one-touch up power window feature into your '07?
They also have no plans of making it happen either.
This according to both the service department at my dealer AND the MINI USA web page customer rep.
Makes me wonder what other updates in coming years won't be available for current year models. Kind of kills resale value too!
Not much chance of an aftermarket "cure" either if the needs are only one year specific.
The service guy told me of similar issues with retrofitting cruise control as well. Not so simple to add /change stereo stuff either. And did you notice the big yellow sticker warning you that an aftermarket theft alarm would void your warranty?
Silly things that weren't done at the beginning, like adjustable intermittent wipers, allowing the car to beep when you lock it, and I'm sure many more things listed somewhere in this LONG thread. I'll bet you most of them come into the car in upcoming years AND will not be retrofittable (new word!) to current model years.
Because they don't want you to. They want to sell you a new car with the added touches and give you less for yours because it doesn't have them and can't get them!
Other than that, I really like the car!
They also have no plans of making it happen either.
This according to both the service department at my dealer AND the MINI USA web page customer rep.
Makes me wonder what other updates in coming years won't be available for current year models. Kind of kills resale value too!
Not much chance of an aftermarket "cure" either if the needs are only one year specific.
The service guy told me of similar issues with retrofitting cruise control as well. Not so simple to add /change stereo stuff either. And did you notice the big yellow sticker warning you that an aftermarket theft alarm would void your warranty?
Silly things that weren't done at the beginning, like adjustable intermittent wipers, allowing the car to beep when you lock it, and I'm sure many more things listed somewhere in this LONG thread. I'll bet you most of them come into the car in upcoming years AND will not be retrofittable (new word!) to current model years.
Because they don't want you to. They want to sell you a new car with the added touches and give you less for yours because it doesn't have them and can't get them!
Other than that, I really like the car!
Life will go on. If not, get a Buick.
#1017
Hey I had my VIN memorized the second it began production...I even went in to my insurance company to change my plan over to the MINI and they gave a odd look when I recited the VIN by heart haha
No, I need to find out tho...I would think it runs probably the same as the radio and all the other electronics that will stay on after the first 15 min of shut down with no doors opened...we will all have to do some experiments
#1020
haha well it's also nice to use to show off the car...say ur driving and people are like cool push to start...be like I don't even need the key and pop it out and start back up kinda useless but I like to know everything possible that the car can do
#1022
There is a solution for this, too! At least when closing the boot, if not opening. There are two handles molded into the inside panel of the boot. You can reach up and pull down on them with sufficient force to close the boot without touching the dirty outside.
#1023
Laser Blue Badge
Thanks! I don't have the text in the ring though. I've uploaded the original to my gallery, so you can grab it there and add text to it if you like.
#1024
Oh I would be the last person to leave the engine running, locked doors or not. I just like to find those unofficial features, aka easter eggs.