don't need to remove the battery
What I did was I went down to my local car parts dealer and got one of those "quick chargers" ( I also have charging problems.) I think the problem I have, is that my alternator is not outputting enough to keep my system up and running correctly. The first thing I did after I'd had the car for a little while is replace the center display unit. ever since then I've been having trouble.
the Mini dealer charged me $750 to program this particular unit and unfortunately they didn't do a wonderful job.
The other day I was driving my car (a 2003 Cooper S) and I go to start the car in the dark and the first thing it happens is the headlight start to flash. after I circuited through on turning the car on off several times I got the headlights to stay on, But all of my warning lights came on.
Fortunately one of the guys at Mini Madness told me how I could reset IECU
" with the key in the ignition but in the off position, press and hold down the odometer reset button with one hand.
While holding the button down, switch the key in the ignition to position 1 ( first click) with the other hand. the screen will have a number in the word"tESt" scroll through the numbers are pressing the odometer button through to 19 and wait a moment. ( the number order is:1,2.10,19).
The message will say 19"Li-off, and then 19-on and back then back to Li- off again.
You are now in the system. Scroll through till 21. tESt And wait a moment. 21.0 rESt will come up. Press the button once.
your gauges will now make some sounds and movements. Once the lights come back on start your car. If no reset your EC you and your mini is now ready to relearn the new mods and your driving style."
I've used it twice now and it does seem to help. I still need to get my alternator fixed but this keeps me going until I can do that. I think I'll do that when I get my AC working. ( sigh)
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