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Matg28 · Sep 3rd, 2008, 08:48 PM

Not sure if anyone's found this before....

I was chatting to an old mate the other night (who used to work in a mini dealership), and he said that there was a hidden service menu on the new Mini's..... - there's a sequence using the m button with the ignition on.

Well, here it is...

Key in slot
Ignition on (start-stop button pushed, but clutch up)
Turn stereo ON
Key out

Key in slot
Ignition on (start-stop button pushed, but clutch up)
Turn stereo OFF
Turn stereo ON
Hold "m" until the service menu appears, then let go.
(note, all this has to happen within 8 seconds of the stereo off)

Just be careful - there are some options that can be changed - use the right-hand +/- buttons to cycle the displays.

Interestingly, there is a software/revision display showing, so might be of use to someone....

Note - changing radio regions clears all presets, so be warned!

brett · Sep 4th, 2008, 01:26 PM

what changes are possible?

Lonz · Sep 4th, 2008, 04:15 PM

Very interesting, not going to try it until I know what I can bugger-up!

DaFlake · Sep 4th, 2008, 05:19 PM

What model MINI do you have? This is the one that sounds very familiar to the boost radio from the 02-06 and 07-08 cabrio. Typically you can turn the radio on and before pushing any other buttons simply hold the "M" button down for about 10 seconds. In the menu there are a few things that you can do...

1. Test the display.
2. Set speed setting sensitivity for loudness. (Non HK only)
3. Region setting
4. Signal strength
5. Fimeware version number (nothing that we can do with to date).

and a few others.... The region setting was handy for me as the USA only uses the odd stations to tune in. So, if you are in USA mode and in Europe, you can't get half of the stations. However, if you change that it changes the mode to allow the additional stations. Once you select what you want, you simply turn the radio off and on and all is well.

The radio on the R56 is supposed to be different. I have yet to try it so if someone will confirm it; it would be great to know.

Matg28 · Sep 4th, 2008, 05:31 PM

it's a 2008 S, born in April - standard CD/Boost (but soon to be enhanced with amp and speakers)

Had a bit more of a play today - from memory, the options are:

Firware/software version
display test - 7 options
aerial selection - auto/1/2/3
dsp/volume (mine simpy says DSP 0/VL xxx where xxx is the current volume)
signal quality - doesn't seem to ever change
frequency / rds check (updates in real-time - some changes are possible)
continent selection - EUR/USA/OCE/JAP
speed sensitive volume 0 to 5
Key Memory on/off
an interesting mode - Line Tool, RDS Tool, OS Tool....... haven't a clue what these do(!)

I think that was about it...

Oh yep - you can also do this with the engine runnning - just turn off the radio, turn it back on and hold m

DaFlake · Sep 5th, 2008, 03:26 AM

As I mentioned I am curious if this is a cabrio... The cabrio's are based on the 02-06 build (supercharged and all).

Matg28 · Sep 5th, 2008, 07:38 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by DaFlake (original)

As I mentioned I am curious if this is a cabrio... The cabrio's are based on the 02-06 build (supercharged and all).

It's not a cabrio - it's a 2008 S, hard-top.

Maxwell · Sep 5th, 2008, 05:08 PM

Any suggestions for those who have the integrated NAV?

Line Tool, RDS Tool and OS Tool all sound very interesting....

DaFlake · Sep 5th, 2008, 07:26 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Matg28 (original)

It's not a cabrio - it's a 2008 S, hard-top.

Cool to know that the same information is available in the R56! Thanks for clarifying that.

Maxwell · Sep 22nd, 2008, 04:33 PM

Discussion at NAM - I would post the url, but I haven't enough post's yet.

Hat's off to my Canadian friend, Chernobyl for the information.

Quote: Originally Posted by Chernobyl (original)

Try this in a NAV equipped MINI to get into service mode (don't have NAV so I don't know if it works or not):

WDS Wiring Diagram System

The Service menu is called up as follows:

* Select the start menu.
* Press the controller for approx. 15 seconds, then let go.
* Turn the controller three positions to the right.
* Turn the controller three positions to the left.
* Turn the controller one position to the right.
* Turn the controller one position to the left.
* Turn the controller one position to the right.
* Press the controller

The "start menu" is the four option menu (Navigation, Communications, Entertainment, Setup)

Troy · Sep 22nd, 2008, 05:09 PM

I had a go at that in my car, and it didn't seem to work. Don't know if I was doing something wrong, as you press the controller down it selects whatever you hover over as normal.

Maxwell · Sep 22nd, 2008, 05:35 PM

Trying another tack with posting the url....

www (dot) northamericanmotoring.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2458066#post2458066

Thread title: MINI COOPER :: North American Motoring - RDS/PTY Questions

There seems to be a bit of art and timing to open the back door.

nicknbecka · Sep 22nd, 2008, 08:09 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Maxwell (original)

Trying another tack with posting the url....

Thread title: MINI COOPER :: North American Motoring - RDS/PTY Questions

There seems to be a bit of art and timing to open the back door.

Here's a clickable link- I tried it this morning and didn't get anything either. Someone else posted that they tried again from the setup menu and it worked. I guess I'll try that- or maybe my seconds are too long or something...

rellik666 · Sep 23rd, 2008, 02:16 AM

[quote=Matg28;3539437]

Well, here it is...

Key in slot
Ignition on (start-stop button pushed, but clutch up)
Turn stereo ON
Key out

Key in slot
Ignition on (start-stop button pushed, but clutch up)
Turn stereo OFF
Turn stereo ON
Hold "m" until the service menu appears, then let go.
/QUOTE]

Didn't realise the Cabrio had a start/stop button!

brett · Sep 23rd, 2008, 11:51 AM

umm you could also press the speech button on your steering wheel and say service. that will pull up the service display to check control messages and service warnings.

Maxwell · Sep 23rd, 2008, 06:16 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by brett (original)

umm you could also press the speech button on your steering wheel and say service. that will pull up the service display to check control messages and service warnings.

Not the same service menu. This menu allows for configuration changes in the radio stack. A number of US car have been delivered with the RDS set to Europe vs. the US. Access to the menu will preclude a trip to the somewhat limited dealer network.

Maxwell · Sep 26th, 2008, 08:05 PM

The Service menu is called up as follows:

* Select the start menu.
* Highlight the setup menu
* Press the controller for approx. 15 seconds, then let go. It will enter the set up options.
* Turn the controller three positions to the right.
* Turn the controller three positions to the left.
* Turn the controller one position to the right.
* Turn the controller one position to the left.
* Turn the controller one position to the right.
* Press the controller

Sep 3rd, 2008, 08:48 PM	#1
Matg28 Enjoying the new 'S' Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Corsham Local Time: 01:06 AM Posts: 48 Offline	Radio Service Menu (Hidden!) Not sure if anyone's found this before.... I was chatting to an old mate the other night (who used to work in a mini dealership), and he said that there was a hidden service menu on the new Mini's..... - there's a sequence using the m button with the ignition on. Well, here it is... Key in slot Ignition on (start-stop button pushed, but clutch up) Turn stereo ON Key out Key in slot Ignition on (start-stop button pushed, but clutch up) Turn stereo OFF Turn stereo ON Hold "m" until the service menu appears, then let go. (note, all this has to happen within 8 seconds of the stereo off) Just be careful - there are some options that can be changed - use the right-hand +/- buttons to cycle the displays. Interestingly, there is a software/revision display showing, so might be of use to someone.... Note - changing radio regions clears all presets, so be warned!

Sep 4th, 2008, 01:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
brett 1st MINI Owner in QLD !!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St George Local Time: 11:06 AM Posts: 2,391 Offline	what changes are possible? 1968 Mk1 Morris Cooper S 1310cc Downton Lake Green - White 1974 Leyland Mini 1098c Country Cream 2008 MINI Cooper S Chilli Pepper White - Black Roof

Sep 4th, 2008, 05:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
DaFlake Lovin' every MINI of it! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 08:06 PM Posts: 11,198 Online	What model MINI do you have? This is the one that sounds very familiar to the boost radio from the 02-06 and 07-08 cabrio. Typically you can turn the radio on and before pushing any other buttons simply hold the "M" button down for about 10 seconds. In the menu there are a few things that you can do... 1. Test the display. 2. Set speed setting sensitivity for loudness. (Non HK only) 3. Region setting 4. Signal strength 5. Fimeware version number (nothing that we can do with to date). and a few others.... The region setting was handy for me as the USA only uses the odd stations to tune in. So, if you are in USA mode and in Europe, you can't get half of the stations. However, if you change that it changes the mode to allow the additional stations. Once you select what you want, you simply turn the radio off and on and all is well. The radio on the R56 is supposed to be different. I have yet to try it so if someone will confirm it; it would be great to know. Innovation doesn’t come from following the same path over and over. Global Moderator

Sep 5th, 2008, 03:26 AM	#6 (permalink)
DaFlake Lovin' every MINI of it! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 08:06 PM Posts: 11,198 Online	As I mentioned I am curious if this is a cabrio... The cabrio's are based on the 02-06 build (supercharged and all). Innovation doesn’t come from following the same path over and over. Global Moderator

Sep 5th, 2008, 07:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
DaFlake Lovin' every MINI of it! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 08:06 PM Posts: 11,198 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by Matg28 (original) It's not a cabrio - it's a 2008 S, hard-top. Cool to know that the same information is available in the R56! Thanks for clarifying that. Innovation doesn’t come from following the same path over and over. Global Moderator

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Sep 4th, 2008, 04:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lonz MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sunderland, UK Local Time: 01:06 AM Posts: 74 Offline	Very interesting, not going to try it until I know what I can bugger-up!

Sep 4th, 2008, 05:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
Matg28 Enjoying the new 'S' Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Corsham Local Time: 01:06 AM Posts: 48 Offline	it's a 2008 S, born in April - standard CD/Boost (but soon to be enhanced with amp and speakers) Had a bit more of a play today - from memory, the options are: Firware/software version display test - 7 options aerial selection - auto/1/2/3 dsp/volume (mine simpy says DSP 0/VL xxx where xxx is the current volume) signal quality - doesn't seem to ever change frequency / rds check (updates in real-time - some changes are possible) continent selection - EUR/USA/OCE/JAP speed sensitive volume 0 to 5 Key Memory on/off an interesting mode - Line Tool, RDS Tool, OS Tool....... haven't a clue what these do(!) I think that was about it... Oh yep - you can also do this with the engine runnning - just turn off the radio, turn it back on and hold m

Sep 5th, 2008, 07:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
Matg28 Enjoying the new 'S' Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Corsham Local Time: 01:06 AM Posts: 48 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by DaFlake (original) As I mentioned I am curious if this is a cabrio... The cabrio's are based on the 02-06 build (supercharged and all). It's not a cabrio - it's a 2008 S, hard-top.

Sep 5th, 2008, 05:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
Maxwell MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Washington DC Local Time: 08:06 PM Posts: 6 Offline	Any suggestions for those who have the integrated NAV? Line Tool, RDS Tool and OS Tool all sound very interesting....

Sep 22nd, 2008, 04:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
Maxwell MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Washington DC Local Time: 08:06 PM Posts: 6 Offline	Radio Service Menu - for Nav equipped Cars Discussion at NAM - I would post the url, but I haven't enough post's yet. Hat's off to my Canadian friend, Chernobyl for the information. Quote: Originally Posted by Chernobyl (original) Try this in a NAV equipped MINI to get into service mode (don't have NAV so I don't know if it works or not): WDS Wiring Diagram System The Service menu is called up as follows: * Select the start menu. * Press the controller for approx. 15 seconds, then let go. * Turn the controller three positions to the right. * Turn the controller three positions to the left. * Turn the controller one position to the right. * Turn the controller one position to the left. * Turn the controller one position to the right. * Press the controller The "start menu" is the four option menu (Navigation, Communications, Entertainment, Setup)

Sep 22nd, 2008, 05:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
Troy MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Leicester Local Time: 01:06 AM Posts: 271 Offline	I had a go at that in my car, and it didn't seem to work. Don't know if I was doing something wrong, as you press the controller down it selects whatever you hover over as normal. It's a Mini Adventure.

Sep 22nd, 2008, 05:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
Maxwell MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Washington DC Local Time: 08:06 PM Posts: 6 Offline	Trying another tack with posting the url.... www (dot) northamericanmotoring.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2458066#post2458066 Thread title: MINI COOPER :: North American Motoring - RDS/PTY Questions There seems to be a bit of art and timing to open the back door.

Sep 22nd, 2008, 08:09 PM	#13 (permalink)
nicknbecka MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Stanwood, WA Local Time: 05:06 PM Posts: 58 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Maxwell (original) Trying another tack with posting the url.... Thread title: MINI COOPER :: North American Motoring - RDS/PTY Questions There seems to be a bit of art and timing to open the back door. Here's a clickable link- I tried it this morning and didn't get anything either. Someone else posted that they tried again from the setup menu and it worked. I guess I'll try that- or maybe my seconds are too long or something... Curious if your cell works with the Second Gen MINI? See the R56 MINI Bluetooth Cell Compatibility Matrix

Sep 23rd, 2008, 02:16 AM	#14 (permalink)
rellik666 Keeping The Top Off! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 11:06 AM Posts: 590 Offline	[quote=Matg28;3539437] Well, here it is... Key in slot Ignition on (start-stop button pushed, but clutch up) Turn stereo ON Key out Key in slot Ignition on (start-stop button pushed, but clutch up) Turn stereo OFF Turn stereo ON Hold "m" until the service menu appears, then let go. /QUOTE] Didn't realise the Cabrio had a start/stop button! OH MY OH MY! I own a Sidewalk!Almost.........

Sep 23rd, 2008, 11:51 AM	#15 (permalink)
brett 1st MINI Owner in QLD !!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St George Local Time: 11:06 AM Posts: 2,391 Offline	umm you could also press the speech button on your steering wheel and say service. that will pull up the service display to check control messages and service warnings. 1968 Mk1 Morris Cooper S 1310cc Downton Lake Green - White 1974 Leyland Mini 1098c Country Cream 2008 MINI Cooper S Chilli Pepper White - Black Roof

Sep 23rd, 2008, 06:16 PM	#16 (permalink)
Maxwell MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Washington DC Local Time: 08:06 PM Posts: 6 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by brett (original) umm you could also press the speech button on your steering wheel and say service. that will pull up the service display to check control messages and service warnings. Not the same service menu. This menu allows for configuration changes in the radio stack. A number of US car have been delivered with the RDS set to Europe vs. the US. Access to the menu will preclude a trip to the somewhat limited dealer network.

Sep 26th, 2008, 08:05 PM	#17 (permalink)
Maxwell MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Washington DC Local Time: 08:06 PM Posts: 6 Offline	It does work! The Service menu is called up as follows: * Select the start menu. * Highlight the setup menu * Press the controller for approx. 15 seconds, then let go. It will enter the set up options. * Turn the controller three positions to the right. * Turn the controller three positions to the left. * Turn the controller one position to the right. * Turn the controller one position to the left. * Turn the controller one position to the right. * Press the controller

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