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M for Mini · Jan 16th, 2003, 04:21 PM

Has anyone had any problems with the door unlocking function, when i click the fob for unlocking the side lights used to indicate that the door was unlocked and now it doesn't. Is there an easy remedy as my dealer usually takes the car for 2 days for any problem.

Any Thoughts???

Many Thanks..

goonermini · Jan 16th, 2003, 04:29 PM

When I picked up my car, the dealer explained that the indicator lights only flash when you lock the car.

He said they specifically don't flash when unlocking as a security feature, as (apparently) it draws attention to an unlocked car and it's owner approaching it with the keys, making it an easy target for thieves to grab the keys and drive off (eg. in a quiet car park).

Instead the interior lights fade on when the car is unlocked, which I actually think is quite cool!

MiniMan7 · Jan 16th, 2003, 11:25 PM

Yes, goonermini is right, the indicator lights only flash once when locking the car. And when unlocking, the interior lights fade on... same when the car is turned off.

Jan 16th, 2003, 04:21 PM	#1
M for Mini MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Manchester Local Time: 01:48 AM Posts: 7 Offline	Door Unlocking Indication Has anyone had any problems with the door unlocking function, when i click the fob for unlocking the side lights used to indicate that the door was unlocked and now it doesn't. Is there an easy remedy as my dealer usually takes the car for 2 days for any problem. Any Thoughts??? Many Thanks..

Jan 16th, 2003, 04:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
goonermini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: London Local Time: 01:48 AM Posts: 294 Offline	When I picked up my car, the dealer explained that the indicator lights only flash when you lock the car. He said they specifically don't flash when unlocking as a security feature, as (apparently) it draws attention to an unlocked car and it's owner approaching it with the keys, making it an easy target for thieves to grab the keys and drive off (eg. in a quiet car park). Instead the interior lights fade on when the car is unlocked, which I actually think is quite cool! Very special 'chillied' red and white Cooper, 17" alloys, and a very proud owner Born on 3 January 2003.

Jan 16th, 2003, 11:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 10:48 PM Posts: 2,891 Offline	Yes, goonermini is right, the indicator lights only flash once when locking the car. And when unlocking, the interior lights fade on... same when the car is turned off. http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

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