R50/53 Things You Didn't Know About Your MINI
#951
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.
#952
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.
#953
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 )
#954
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?
#955
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...)
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...)
#956
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.
#957
Rear Wiper
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.
#959
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...)
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...)
Eager, what stereo option do you have? Perhaps that makes a difference...
#961
750 miles per quart
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.
The MINI dealership says that that MINI can burn up to one quart of oil per 750 miles, and still be within acceptable limits.
#962
The MINI dealership says that that MINI can burn up to one quart of oil per 750 miles, and still be within acceptable limits.
#963
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.
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.
#964
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#967
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!?!?
#968
The auto re-lock a programmable feature, something I had wanted de-activated but I think it was over-looked
Something people may not know: the navigation has a search feature so you can look up places and not just consult the index list. Came in very handy when driving around in unfamiliar territory this weekend and I was desperate for a strong iced coffee - did a search on 'star' and could see all the Starbucks in range (yeah yeah, I know Starbucks is scourge of the earth but they are the only place I can rely on getting iced coffee when I need it ).
Something people may not know: the navigation has a search feature so you can look up places and not just consult the index list. Came in very handy when driving around in unfamiliar territory this weekend and I was desperate for a strong iced coffee - did a search on 'star' and could see all the Starbucks in range (yeah yeah, I know Starbucks is scourge of the earth but they are the only place I can rely on getting iced coffee when I need it ).
#969
This sounds like it couldn't be true but I have tried it and it works.
If you lock your keys in the car and you have your cell phone call your wife/spouse and have then push the unlock on the key while you hold your phone near the door and the door lock will open. May take a few tries and you may have to move along the side of the car with your phone but it will work without having to brine ght espare keys to the car.
Big time saver.
If you lock your keys in the car and you have your cell phone call your wife/spouse and have then push the unlock on the key while you hold your phone near the door and the door lock will open. May take a few tries and you may have to move along the side of the car with your phone but it will work without having to brine ght espare keys to the car.
Big time saver.
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#973
I have the Digital Power Sound Module in mine. The Stereo stays were it was set. No matter how loud you left it>
#975
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.