Hey everyone,

i just bought my first mini (2003 MCS) about a month ago now, and i decided to play with the settings you can get to in the dash to resync the throttle bodies.

found here:
http://www.mini2.com/forum/faq.php?f..._obc_functions

i did the reset option 21.0 and everything seemed to go fine.
...That is until i tried to lock the car.

if i try to lock the car via the key fob, it will lock for 1/2 a second and then unlock. Same if i try to use the key in the door.
i can lock via the switch inside and then fenagle the driver door to lock via the key if i put it in just the right position.

I tried doing a search, but all the threads i found seem to relate more to the fact that a certain door won't lock due to an actuator.
I'm not sure this is the case as the actuator seems to be working (pins go up and down) but i don't know.

Any advice is much appreciated!

 

I have no idea what the problem might be, but you're better off than me. My passenger side door won't UNlock.

 

My 06 does this once in a while. Walk around the car and open and close EVERYTHING firmly. Then try again!

 

it gets weirder...

i unplugged the battery and hooked it up to the battery charger to make sure it was fully charged. after i plugged it back in the locks worked fine. once i stuck my key in the ignition and turned it on, it stopped working, and the gong started going off when the door was open...

i unplugged the battery and plugged it back in, and it did the same thing. works fine until i put the key in...

 

update...

as long as the driver door is closed i can use the lock switch inside the car and it works great.
Also, the gong constantly beeps with the driver door open - something it didn't used to do.

unlocking via the key fob works fine - it's just locking. It locks, and then immediately unlocks.

i talked to our local mini mechanic (dealers is 200+ miles away) and they didn't seem to have any idea as to what could cause that.
Looks like i'll need to make an appointment and bring it in :(

 

ah-haaaaaaaaa!!
figured it out!

there was a blown 5ah fuse that is designated to the alarm (which i don't believe this car has) that was blown. Replaced it, the beeping stopped and the door locks!

 

Isn't it great when you find out its something simple

Expect the worst and you'll be pleasantly surprised once you actually figure out whats wrong.