Has anyone found any secret menus on the new MINIs yet? Something like the stuff below? I know, I for one, would like to be able to reset the service interval indicator (at some point) and perhaps reprogram the fuel maps upon replacing spark plugs, etc. I still need to get my Auterra cable hooked up to see if I can read MINI fault codes from the ODBII interface.




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Seeing as I mentioned this in another thread elsewhere on MINI2, here's a quick how-to on getting a bit more information from your MINI's computer.

The information displays in place of your mileometer, so you DO NOT have to have the MINI OBC/Trip Computer option to see this.

A complete list of functions is below, this example is how to get into the menu number '7'.

1. With the key in the ignition, but in the off position, press and hold down the odometer reset button, while holding the button down, switch the key in the ignition to position 1.
2. The screen will say 'Test' and a number.
3. Scroll through, (pressing reset button) through to test 19 and wait a moment.
4. Wait and the message will say "log i-off" then "log i-on" and back to "log i-off" again. When "log i-off" appears, press again. You are now in the system. (Woooo)
5. You can (if you wish) start the ignition any time from now.
6. Scroll through to test 7.0 (or whichever from the list below) and wait a moment, after a pause you will enter the test 7.* range of information.
7. You can scroll through now (7.1,7.2,7.3 etc.) using the reset button.
8. You can exit each menu by pressing, holding for a few seconds, then releasing the reset button.
9. To leave the system scroll to 19 and leave it for a few moments.
   Switching off the ignition also exits the system.

Test:

1.0 Chassis number
1.1 Kilometer count
1.2 Parts number
1.3 Coding-, Diagnostic- and Bus-index
1.4 Production Date (Calender week/year)
1.5 Hard- and Software status
1.6 Injectorstatus, Cylinder count, Engine factor.

2.0 Combisystem Test

3.0 Service intervall counter

4.0 Actual fuel consumption in l/100km. eg.0154 = 15,4 liters/100kms.
4.1 Consumption in liters/100kms.

5.0 Distance consumption in l/100kms.
5.1 Actual rest distance with available fuel in Kms.

6.0 Actual amount of fuel in tank. eg. 123321 =12,3liters left 32,1 liters right
6.1 Total amount of fuel in tank.
6.2 Show value of Fuel guage. 1= both senders OK, 2= sender failure, 3=ti signal unplausible (no reading)

7.0 Actual coolant temp.
7.1 Actual outside temp.
7.2 Actual engine revs.
7.3 Actual speed

8.0 Hexadecimal readings of menu 7.0 to 7.3

9.0 Actual on board voltage (Battery)

10.0 Land codes

11.0 Unit codes

12.0 No funktion

13.0 Gong test

14.0 - 14.4 On board diagnostic codes. eg 000000 = no failures

15.0 - 18.0 No funktion

19.0 On/Off for Test menu.

20.0 Correction factor for Fuel consumption
Formula for correction:
Shown consumption x 1000 / user defined consumption
Push the trip reset button to begin the correction. Numbers count up from 0-9, when correct number shows push trip reset button.

20.1 Sets 10ths. for consumption factor
20.2 Sets 100ths. and 1000ths. for consumption factor
20.3 Saves the new consumption factor and shows new value

21.0 Software reset. (Same as disconnecting battery)

Notes:

I have not been able to get speed into MPH, if you can update me with how to do this (if it's possible), then feel free to do so.

Your MINI's computer may give more or less information than stated above.


minimarkcs for the complete list of functions, translated from German and typed by hand!

 

Would love to have the answer to your question -- but don't.

It seems possible to improve the accuracy of the speedo and MPG readings by setting the parameters like gas tank size in one of these menus. That would be nice (among other things).

 

These instructions seem to be for the R53.(talking about turning a key) Does this also apply for the R56?

 

I am trying to set the fuel consumption factor for my R53 but item 20 is not available on my MINI... Does anyone know if this is configurable anymore?

 

Yeah the Cooper has that "secret" menu in the KOMBI (Instrument Cluster) like every other BMW. I have used it a few times. Look for the instructions where you have to add up the digits of your VIN to "unlock" the menu. The instructions you posted are missing that step.

There is a "secret" service menu in the radio if you press and hold the m button within 8 seconds of starting the radio. It allows you to look at each of the radio antennas individually for reception issues and see the signal strength and test the display. There is also a secret menu for the nav system that contains the diagnostic information.

Also, you can reset the CBS values with the trip odometer button as well like other similar generation BMW (E60 & E90). That procedure is floating around here. Very simple to do.

If you want to reprogram performance values you need tuner equipment, like an Alta Access Port, and I know there are a few others.

If you want to reprogram module functions, like seat belt chime, one touch sunroof, speed always showing in the digital cluster, and closing the windows/sunroof with the remote go to my post in the Electrical modifications forum something like Close Windows and Sunroof with the remote.

 

Is there a way to turn off the chime when the seat belt is off? If I take my dog to the park it chimes. I noticed on the 2009 and later it's much quiter than on my 2007. I would pay $100 to get that chime turned off without cutting anything.

 

Here is one option. Much less than $100. http://new.minimania.com/web/Item/G2.../InvDetail.cfm