2nd Gen R56 Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: Radio presets, clock and trip odometer keep resetting?

You may want to go get your battery checked. If its the OEM one it may be on its last leg since its 4 years old if not older.

Or get a battery charger and maintainer since you are in Alaska and its that cold.

I have the 2nd one and its great for Optima Red tops/ agm batteries.



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Yep......cold and old batteries don't mix.

And I like the Schumacher chargers myself.....lol

 

The chargers obviously work well. But here is another trick to try. Place a trouble light with a 100 watt bulb under the bonnet. Throw a blanket over the hood. It helps keep the engine bay and battery a bit warmer...

 

When we were stationed in Kodiak, almost everyone owned a trickle-charger and heavy-duty exterior extension cords.

It's definitely a good idea to buy a new battery, especially if your MINI has the original battery since it's almost 4 years old...combine the age of the battery plus the harsh temps = a stranding just waiting to happen.