1st Gen R53 Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: Trip computer

  1. Nathan

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    #2 Nathan, Jun 9, 2011
    The computer is tied to the VIN. The BCM and ECU are tied together and communicate with each other. I'm not gonna say it can't be done but it does require some fancy footwork and someone that knows the heck they are doing. Might want to contact Way or Jason (Mynes).
     
  2. mike@MynesTuned

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    #3 mike@MynesTuned, Jun 10, 2011
    Are you trying to 'enable' the trip and mileage display on your tach? with the proper BMW/Diagnostic equipment, this feature can be "activated" within 15 minutes. This service will have to done in person though...

    Both Way Motor Works and Mynes can provide this service. The dealership can do it too, but they will charge more than the $40/$50 that we charge, and probably sell you a 'module' with a part number stuck to an empty box. Hope this helps...
     
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    #4 ScottinBend, Jun 10, 2011
    Yep.....what he said. Have had a few friends that did this to cars that came "w/o" the OBC when purchased.
     
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    #5 Crashton, Jun 10, 2011
    My dealer switched mine on for me. :D
     
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    #6 alwzopn, Jun 14, 2011
    Is there any information on reprogramming functions on the 1st gen Minis through something like INPA/EDIABAS with NCS Expert for the newer BMWs and Minis? I've searched around a bit but I'm not finding anything more than a few cryptic references to software called SSS...would this software be able to make changes like enabling the on board computer?
     
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    #7 GeorgeCo, Jun 18, 2011
    Way is down in Hot-lanta, I think. Where is Mynes?
     
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    #8 Way Motor Works, Jun 19, 2011
    Yes we are in Atlanta, Mynes is in California.
     
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    #9 GeorgeCo, Jul 21, 2011
    OBC, check

    Thanks for the advice. I got John to activate it last time I took it to Behe. If you have the right (read ungodly expensive...) computer, it's a piece of cake. The key was to find the right screen to activate the module then to configure it. We also went through a couple of other convenience things as well. Who knew?

    Does cruise control work the same way? I realize I'd have to buy the steering wheel switches, but is the actual control module already installed, just not active? From the parts drawing it looks like the parts retrofit would include the steering wheel stereo controls as well. Do they work with the non-HK stereo?

    Any other "empty box" retrofit kits that can be activated in software lurking out there?
     
  9. ZippyNH

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    #10 ZippyNH, Jul 30, 2011
    Nope....the Cruise control is a full retrofit...
    From what I recall, the install is pretty $$, and requires lots of work....to the point I think I remember one dealer saying they did one, and would not do another....