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Washy · Jan 23rd, 2002, 04:40 PM

I have just got my cooper back after having the new door mechanisms fitted. It was away for 4 days and it seemed like an eternity, I cannot believe how much a part of my life this 'little' car has become, getting it back tonight was almost as exciting as picking it up for the first time.

Major Clanger · Jan 28th, 2002, 07:41 AM

My Locks and Windows are now fixed.

I got the newly designed door lock mechanism fitted a week ago, and I've had no problems since.

Sorted.

Basil · Jan 28th, 2002, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Major Clanger
My Locks and Windows are now fixed.

I got the newly designed door lock mechanism fitted a week ago, and I've had no problems since.

Sorted.

Excellent news......good work !!

mike58 · Jan 28th, 2002, 02:44 PM

What's involved in fitting the locks? My car has come back with a small dent above the drivers door handle which could not be caused dy a door opening as the chrome handle would have acted as a buffer.It looks as though there has been pressure applied immediately above the handle

mad-mini · Jan 31st, 2002, 02:07 AM

Okay sum of you mini owners all have the same fault.This is the fix new bc1 coded to the latest software (ecu) if this does not fix the fault. Then there is water entering into A post connectors on the doors.Which holds on the unlock signal.

Also pulling to left still no fix yet possable march
bmw working on it year 2002 has new set okay still pulls slightly before 2002 get a kds & renew front suspension to 2002 setup.

Battery going flat has your mini got single cd-player has it holds on voltage to long. New unit req for this fix.

WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW ?

Basil · Jan 31st, 2002, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by mad-mini
Okay sum of you mini owners all have the same fault.This is the fix new bc1 coded to the latest software (ecu) if this does not fix the fault. Then there is water entering into A post connectors on the doors.Which holds on the unlock signal.

Also pulling to left still no fix yet possable march
bmw working on it year 2002 has new set okay still pulls slightly before 2002 get a kds & renew front suspension to 2002 setup.

Battery going flat has your mini got single cd-player has it holds on voltage to long. New unit req for this fix.

WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW ?

I would suggest you start a new thread entitled "Fixes" or something similar. There are so many "problem" threads around here your interesting post may be missed by many.

Crashandburn · Jan 31st, 2002, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mad-mini
Okay sum of you mini owners all have the same fault.This is the fix new bc1 coded to the latest software (ecu) if this does not fix the fault. Then there is water entering into A post connectors on the doors.Which holds on the unlock signal.

WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW ?

Hello mad-mini,

New thread would be a good idea, but asking that question? Brave, very brave.

My ECU was replaced 3 weeks ago, and I've not had any problems since

(need a smilie for 'fingers crossed). But for those cases where a new ECU/software doesn't fix it can you say why water entering an A post would trigger the courtesy lights and cause the windows to open, instead of only activating the door locks?

And why haven't I won the lottery?

Helen Hooker · Feb 1st, 2002, 12:45 PM

I had a problem with one of the faulty CD players a couple of months back which resulted in a flat battery, promptly and successfully sorted out by my local dealer. However, this week it's been like driving a haunted car with the interior light coming on when it likes and the passenger window going up & down. I thought I was the only one suffering this until I found this web site on Wednesday!

Mini's been to the dealer again today though and it seems the module which controls these things was faulty and has been replaced - I understand this is now a recognised problem with BMW. Time will tell if they've got it right! Full marks to the dealer (Snows in Portsmouth) for their helpfulness so far though...

ricardo · Feb 1st, 2002, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Crashandburn
...for those cases where a new ECU/software doesn't fix it can you say why water entering an A post would trigger the courtesy lights and cause the windows to open, instead of only activating the door locks?

In case he doesn't answer this, surely it's 'cos a signal from the driver's door lock mechanism/sensor triggers or can trigger all of these things:

a) interior lights come on when you unlock
b) windows can be wound up or down using lock (with key)
c) lock mechanism unlocks door (!)

This was covered in earlier posts somewhere.

Crashandburn · Feb 1st, 2002, 04:37 PM

Sounds right. Should have thought of it myself really.

Jan 23rd, 2002, 04:40 PM	#121
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 03:10 AM Posts: 18,320 Offline	I have just got my cooper back after having the new door mechanisms fitted. It was away for 4 days and it seemed like an eternity, I cannot believe how much a part of my life this 'little' car has become, getting it back tonight was almost as exciting as picking it up for the first time. Black to the future....

Jan 28th, 2002, 07:41 AM	#122 (permalink)
Major Clanger MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Huntingdon Local Time: 02:10 AM Posts: 39 Offline	FIXED My Locks and Windows are now fixed. I got the newly designed door lock mechanism fitted a week ago, and I've had no problems since. Sorted. Surgeons make as many mistakes during their working day as you do during yours...

Jan 28th, 2002, 07:51 AM	#123 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 12:10 PM Posts: 5,956 Offline	Re: FIXED Quote: Originally posted by Major Clanger My Locks and Windows are now fixed. I got the newly designed door lock mechanism fitted a week ago, and I've had no problems since. Sorted. Excellent news......good work !!

Jan 31st, 2002, 02:07 AM	#125 (permalink)
mad-mini MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: essex Local Time: 02:10 AM Posts: 4 Offline	windows & sunroof open ? Okay sum of you mini owners all have the same fault.This is the fix new bc1 coded to the latest software (ecu) if this does not fix the fault. Then there is water entering into A post connectors on the doors.Which holds on the unlock signal. Also pulling to left still no fix yet possable march bmw working on it year 2002 has new set okay still pulls slightly before 2002 get a kds & renew front suspension to 2002 setup. Battery going flat has your mini got single cd-player has it holds on voltage to long. New unit req for this fix. WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW ? Last edited by mad-mini : Jan 31st, 2002 at 02:12 AM.

Jan 31st, 2002, 02:29 AM	#126 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 12:10 PM Posts: 5,956 Offline	Re: windows & sunroof open ? Quote: Originally posted by mad-mini Okay sum of you mini owners all have the same fault.This is the fix new bc1 coded to the latest software (ecu) if this does not fix the fault. Then there is water entering into A post connectors on the doors.Which holds on the unlock signal. Also pulling to left still no fix yet possable march bmw working on it year 2002 has new set okay still pulls slightly before 2002 get a kds & renew front suspension to 2002 setup. Battery going flat has your mini got single cd-player has it holds on voltage to long. New unit req for this fix. WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW ? I would suggest you start a new thread entitled "Fixes" or something similar. There are so many "problem" threads around here your interesting post may be missed by many.

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Jan 28th, 2002, 02:44 PM	#124 (permalink)
mike58 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: uk, Glasgow Local Time: 03:10 AM Posts: 194 Offline	What's involved in fitting the locks? My car has come back with a small dent above the drivers door handle which could not be caused dy a door opening as the chrome handle would have acted as a buffer.It looks as though there has been pressure applied immediately above the handle

Jan 31st, 2002, 03:04 PM	#127 (permalink)
Crashandburn MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 03:10 AM Posts: 338 Offline	Re: windows & sunroof open ? Quote: Originally posted by mad-mini Okay sum of you mini owners all have the same fault.This is the fix new bc1 coded to the latest software (ecu) if this does not fix the fault. Then there is water entering into A post connectors on the doors.Which holds on the unlock signal. WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW ? Hello mad-mini, New thread would be a good idea, but asking that question? Brave, very brave. My ECU was replaced 3 weeks ago, and I've not had any problems since (need a smilie for 'fingers crossed). But for those cases where a new ECU/software doesn't fix it can you say why water entering an A post would trigger the courtesy lights and cause the windows to open, instead of only activating the door locks? And why haven't I won the lottery?

Feb 1st, 2002, 12:45 PM	#128 (permalink)
Helen Hooker MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2002 Local Time: 02:10 AM Posts: 2 Offline	Mystery openings and flat batteries I had a problem with one of the faulty CD players a couple of months back which resulted in a flat battery, promptly and successfully sorted out by my local dealer. However, this week it's been like driving a haunted car with the interior light coming on when it likes and the passenger window going up & down. I thought I was the only one suffering this until I found this web site on Wednesday! Mini's been to the dealer again today though and it seems the module which controls these things was faulty and has been replaced - I understand this is now a recognised problem with BMW. Time will tell if they've got it right! Full marks to the dealer (Snows in Portsmouth) for their helpfulness so far though... yellow peril

Feb 1st, 2002, 04:18 PM	#129 (permalink)
ricardo MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Norfolk Local Time: 03:10 AM Posts: 546 Offline	Re. Control unit for locks Quote: Originally posted by Crashandburn ...for those cases where a new ECU/software doesn't fix it can you say why water entering an A post would trigger the courtesy lights and cause the windows to open, instead of only activating the door locks? In case he doesn't answer this, surely it's 'cos a signal from the driver's door lock mechanism/sensor triggers or can trigger all of these things: a) interior lights come on when you unlock b) windows can be wound up or down using lock (with key) c) lock mechanism unlocks door (!) This was covered in earlier posts somewhere.

Feb 1st, 2002, 04:37 PM	#130 (permalink)
Crashandburn MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 03:10 AM Posts: 338 Offline	Sounds right. Should have thought of it myself really.

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