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Lam · Nov 8th, 2002, 04:10 AM

Been to two dealers and neither can enable this feature on my new S. They think it may be a code issue

Anybody else got this working on a new S (Oct build)?

Cheers.

here2help · Nov 8th, 2002, 10:43 AM

Yes it is available but needs to be coded in..

Its called "SWITCH DOWN WHEN STAITIONARY"

Section 1.5 in car memory...

The system switches down the wipers from speed 1 to intermitant and from speed 2 to speed 1 (when stationary.)
cheers

LMB · Nov 8th, 2002, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by here2help
Yes it is available but needs to be coded in..

Its called "SWITCH DOWN WHEN STAITIONARY"

Section 1.5 in car memory...

The system switches down the wipers from speed 1 to intermitant and from speed 2 to speed 1 (when stationary.)
cheers

I was told it wasn't an option as well.

MiniE · Nov 8th, 2002, 01:17 PM

I was told that different Mini have different programable ecu. There for my MCS can't be program.

MiniE

Lam · Nov 8th, 2002, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by here2help
Yes it is available but needs to be coded in..

Sounds like not on the S though

Anyone with an S care to disprove

CurtP · Nov 8th, 2002, 03:47 PM

It's enabled on my 2003 MCS.

here2help · Nov 9th, 2002, 06:53 AM

It can be enabled on every mini...one,cooper,cooper s

Lam · Nov 9th, 2002, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by here2help
It can be enabled on every mini...one,cooper,cooper s

Great, and as I thought, so why are we being turned away and told it won't work

I've seen my vehicle memory print-out, which confirms its activated - it just don't work. Could it be a code-level issue, with new cars and old dealer diag software

gvl · Nov 11th, 2002, 10:39 AM

Same with mine...

It's enabled (says the dealer, for what thats worth

), but it sure does not work. (MCS 2003)
Neither does the automatic rear-window-wiper work if gear set to reverse AND front-wipers are on (and it read in a folder it should do such thing)

Ger

EBMCS03 · Nov 26th, 2002, 01:32 AM

So If we do not get the auto dimming mirrors and sensing wipers option the stock wipers are still speed sensitive right? Like when u go fast it moves faster and when u go slow it slows down?? I mean thats on all the BMWs... I was asked that by my dad today and I couldnt answer it.

blade929 · Nov 26th, 2002, 02:50 AM

So, is it true that when you select reverse and the front wipers are on, the rear wiper should automatically sweep ?

Not sure our wipers are speed sensing either.

Minty · Nov 26th, 2002, 03:01 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by blade929
So, is it true that when you select reverse and the front wipers are on, the rear wiper should automatically sweep ?

Not sure our wipers are speed sensing either.

The first question...

In the manual it says that should happen....in reality, i dont know of anyones MINI that has this feature (annoying really cos my mate P reg Rover 200 has this option)

The second question...

Mine are speed sensing....the quicker i drive, the more frequent they sweep. Useful at 120mph in the wet

EBMCS03 · Nov 26th, 2002, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Minty
Mine are speed sensing....the quicker i drive, the more frequent they sweep. Useful at 120mph in the wet

Really thats odd... some people say they are some people say they arnt. U have a cooper right? 01? 02?

Grinder · Nov 26th, 2002, 09:47 AM

The service guy at my dealership said that enabling the speed-sensitive wipers on our MINI wouldn't do anything. He said that there are some '03 MINIs that technically have the option enabled, but it does nothing....

here2help · Nov 26th, 2002, 02:16 PM

The rear wiper function that wipes when reverse is selected is not an option on any mini in this country...

Nov 8th, 2002, 04:10 AM	#1
Lam MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Berkshire Local Time: 03:46 AM Posts: 60 Offline	Can't Enable Speed Sensative Wipers Been to two dealers and neither can enable this feature on my new S. They think it may be a code issue Anybody else got this working on a new S (Oct build)? Cheers.

Nov 8th, 2002, 10:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
here2help MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 02:46 AM Posts: 540 Offline	Lam Yes it is available but needs to be coded in.. Its called "SWITCH DOWN WHEN STAITIONARY" Section 1.5 in car memory... The system switches down the wipers from speed 1 to intermitant and from speed 2 to speed 1 (when stationary.) cheers

Nov 8th, 2002, 01:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 03:46 AM Posts: 24,916 Offline	Re: Lam Quote: Originally posted by here2help Yes it is available but needs to be coded in.. Its called "SWITCH DOWN WHEN STAITIONARY" Section 1.5 in car memory... The system switches down the wipers from speed 1 to intermitant and from speed 2 to speed 1 (when stationary.) cheers I was told it wasn't an option as well. Global Moderator

Nov 8th, 2002, 01:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
MiniE MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Vancouver Local Time: 07:46 PM Posts: 178 Offline	I was told that different Mini have different programable ecu. There for my MCS can't be program. MiniE Mini E Vancouver Mini Cooper Club

Nov 8th, 2002, 01:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
Lam MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Berkshire Local Time: 03:46 AM Posts: 60 Offline	Thanks for the feedback Quote: Originally posted by here2help Yes it is available but needs to be coded in.. Sounds like not on the S though Anyone with an S care to disprove

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Nov 8th, 2002, 03:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
CurtP MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 10:46 PM Posts: 994 Offline	It's enabled on my 2003 MCS.

Nov 9th, 2002, 06:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
here2help MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 02:46 AM Posts: 540 Offline	It can be enabled on every mini...one,cooper,cooper s

Nov 9th, 2002, 04:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
Lam MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Berkshire Local Time: 03:46 AM Posts: 60 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by here2help It can be enabled on every mini...one,cooper,cooper s Great, and as I thought, so why are we being turned away and told it won't work I've seen my vehicle memory print-out, which confirms its activated - it just don't work. Could it be a code-level issue, with new cars and old dealer diag software

Nov 11th, 2002, 10:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
gvl MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Netherland-S Local Time: 04:46 AM Posts: 231 Offline	Same with mine... It's enabled (says the dealer, for what thats worth ), but it sure does not work. (MCS 2003) Neither does the automatic rear-window-wiper work if gear set to reverse AND front-wipers are on (and it read in a folder it should do such thing) Ger

Nov 26th, 2002, 01:32 AM	#10 (permalink)
EBMCS03 M5 Extraordinare! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So Cal Local Time: 07:46 PM Posts: 6,777 Offline	So If we do not get the auto dimming mirrors and sensing wipers option the stock wipers are still speed sensitive right? Like when u go fast it moves faster and when u go slow it slows down?? I mean thats on all the BMWs... I was asked that by my dad today and I couldnt answer it. EB/W MCS Arrived (3/26/03) SOLD 4/25/06

Nov 26th, 2002, 02:50 AM	#11 (permalink)
blade929 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 02:46 AM Posts: 154 Offline	So, is it true that when you select reverse and the front wipers are on, the rear wiper should automatically sweep ? Not sure our wipers are speed sensing either. - Red/White Cooper, Silver wheels, Climate Control, Chili Pack, heated mirrors, CD Boost, Alarm, Heated seats, Factory Tint Windows. Now gone (but not forgotten)

Nov 26th, 2002, 03:01 AM	#12 (permalink)
Minty Man in the know! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Coventry/Warwick Local Time: 03:46 AM Posts: 4,005 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by blade929 So, is it true that when you select reverse and the front wipers are on, the rear wiper should automatically sweep ? Not sure our wipers are speed sensing either. The first question... In the manual it says that should happen....in reality, i dont know of anyones MINI that has this feature (annoying really cos my mate P reg Rover 200 has this option) The second question... Mine are speed sensing....the quicker i drive, the more frequent they sweep. Useful at 120mph in the wet E-Mail Me \| Minty - Reaches parts other people can't.

Nov 26th, 2002, 03:06 AM	#13 (permalink)
EBMCS03 M5 Extraordinare! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So Cal Local Time: 07:46 PM Posts: 6,777 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Minty Mine are speed sensing....the quicker i drive, the more frequent they sweep. Useful at 120mph in the wet Really thats odd... some people say they are some people say they arnt. U have a cooper right? 01? 02? EB/W MCS Arrived (3/26/03) SOLD 4/25/06

Nov 26th, 2002, 09:47 AM	#14 (permalink)
Grinder Addict Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Northern VA. Local Time: 09:46 PM Posts: 1,118 Offline	The service guy at my dealership said that enabling the speed-sensitive wipers on our MINI wouldn't do anything. He said that there are some '03 MINIs that technically have the option enabled, but it does nothing.... Whatever.

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Nov 26th, 2002, 02:16 PM	#15 (permalink)
here2help MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 02:46 AM Posts: 540 Offline	Info only The rear wiper function that wipes when reverse is selected is not an option on any mini in this country...

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