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the nuke · Apr 3rd, 2003, 02:23 AM

Problem solvers

Got at problem that isn't easily answered in the manual.
When dropping a mate off after work, i have to stop the Engine to open the boot lid.Is there a way off doing this without stopping then starting the engine
This was the same on my old ford and i thought that was a pain in the A*&e

the nuke

the nuke · Apr 3rd, 2003, 02:26 AM

WHooooooooooo doesn't that look Goooooooooooooood

AidenL · Apr 3rd, 2003, 02:29 AM

Doesn't the handle work?? Even with auto-lock, the locks should unlock when you slow down.....just let him help himself out of the boot !

It does look good !

Paul · Apr 3rd, 2003, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by the nuke
Problem solvers

Got at problem that isn't easily answered in the manual.
When dropping a mate off after work, i have to stop the Engine to open the boot lid.Is there a way off doing this without stopping then starting the engine
This was the same on my old ford and i thought that was a pain in the A*&e

the nuke

Flick the lock/unlock switch on your toggle panel (the one with the lock icon).

tip · Apr 3rd, 2003, 02:30 AM

Use the unlock button it should unlock both doors and the rear hatch without turning the engine off.

Charles

Paul · Apr 3rd, 2003, 02:30 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by AidenL
Doesn't the handle work?? Even with auto-lock, the locks should unlock when you slow down.....just let him help himself out of the boot !

It does look good !

They only unlock when you switch off the ignition.

AidenL · Apr 3rd, 2003, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Paul Mullett
They only unlock when you switch off the ignition.

Its a bad day when you don't learn something new , I always say!

I dont have auto-lock.......

sjbartnik · Apr 3rd, 2003, 02:42 AM

When you stop, just hit the unlock toggle switch on the console. This will unlock all the doors and the boot. You can then open the boot via the handle above the license plate. No need to stop the engine.

chiph · Apr 3rd, 2003, 04:32 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Paul Mullett
They only unlock when you switch off the ignition.

Paul -
I think we've just found another difference between the US and the UK spec MINIs : I can flick the unlock toggle at any time and the doors + hatch will unlock (I have auto-lock at 9mph feature enabled, if that makes a difference).

Chip H.

tip · Apr 3rd, 2003, 05:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Paul Mullett
They only unlock when you switch off the ignition.

You being in the UK you would of thought that it would be the American cars that would have to be turned off before the car can be unlocked not the other way around. Makes no sense. If the American market required that the car had to be swithched off prior to unlocking I wouldn't even question it. Go figure?

Charles

Lets keep quiet just in cases an American lawyer is online ready to make a quick buck making all our live miserable by suing Mini and forcing the American market to turn off there car prior to unlocking. I can see it happening now!

GTmini · Apr 3rd, 2003, 08:17 AM

yeah...keep it hush, hush.

they already caused us to miss out on the auto-up windows apparently...I had really wanted that feature in my next car too.

nparker · Apr 3rd, 2003, 08:58 AM

hey nuke,

Is your interior leather, leatherette, or cloth?
I love those door panels and the red seats. I was thinking of getting PS or JB with black interior. I may get the PS with the red after seeing yours! Do you have any more pictures other than those in your gallery?

Love it!!!!

the nuke · Apr 4th, 2003, 02:09 AM

Many thanks for the replies,but i am sure i tried the toggle switch with the engine running and i think it only opened the doors,though can't be sure as i didn't try to open the boot myself,

I will give it a go;
Also i to have the 9 mph Auto-locking

Regarding the Red Interior,the seats are Half leather (the black bits).The red on the seats is cloth and the red door panels are a hard Vinyl.I think they are a great combo

If you require more pictures that is no problem

the nuke

Adding pictures to my Gallery all the time

Pebble · Apr 4th, 2003, 03:13 AM

Sweet Interior!

Paul · Apr 4th, 2003, 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by GTmini
yeah...keep it hush, hush. they already caused us to miss out on the auto-up windows apparently...I had really wanted that feature in my next car too.

What auto-up are you reffering to? The one from the internal switch (on either side) the one with the key in the door, or via remote?

KlausR · Apr 4th, 2003, 04:35 AM

@the nuke

Does your mate know that the tail door has a sensor pushbutton in the handle? I´ve often observed, especially on car dealers with many people around who are unfamiliar with the cars that this sensor thing on BMWs and MINIs has a kind of theft protection feature even when unlocked, simply because the fellows don´t know where to put their fingers to open it.

Klaus

oopsdy · Apr 4th, 2003, 11:57 AM

pretty car!

the nuke · Apr 7th, 2003, 11:50 PM

Gents

Just an update

Finally solved my tailgate problem.if the car is running to open the tailgate (boot) operating the Central locking switch on the centre concel in the up direction opens the tailgate as well as the doors

the nuke

Paul · Apr 7th, 2003, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by the nuke
Gents

Just an update

Finally solved my tailgate problem.if the car is running to open the tailgate (boot) operating the Central locking switch on the centre concel in the up direction opens the tailgate as well as the doors

the nuke

That what I said at the start of this discussion.

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...085#post330294

tip · Apr 8th, 2003, 12:01 AM

Well Paul,

Some mini drivers are slow to come around.

But eventually they get there. Half the fun is the journey.

Charles

Apr 3rd, 2003, 02:23 AM	#1
the nuke MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Anglesey Local Time: 02:52 AM Posts: 43 Offline	Opening Tailgate Problem solvers Got at problem that isn't easily answered in the manual. When dropping a mate off after work, i have to stop the Engine to open the boot lid.Is there a way off doing this without stopping then starting the engine This was the same on my old ford and i thought that was a pain in the A*&e the nuke Attached Thumbnails

Apr 3rd, 2003, 02:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 01:52 AM Posts: 40,988 Offline	Doesn't the handle work?? Even with auto-lock, the locks should unlock when you slow down.....just let him help himself out of the boot ! It does look good ! *Global Moderator*

Apr 3rd, 2003, 02:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 01:52 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	Re: Opening Tailgate Quote: Originally posted by the nuke Problem solvers Got at problem that isn't easily answered in the manual. When dropping a mate off after work, i have to stop the Engine to open the boot lid.Is there a way off doing this without stopping then starting the engine This was the same on my old ford and i thought that was a pain in the A*&e the nuke Flick the lock/unlock switch on your toggle panel (the one with the lock icon).

Apr 3rd, 2003, 02:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
tip Motor On! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Toronto Local Time: 08:52 PM Posts: 830 Offline	Use the unlock button it should unlock both doors and the rear hatch without turning the engine off. Charles BRG/W MCS

Apr 3rd, 2003, 02:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 01:52 AM Posts: 40,988 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Paul Mullett They only unlock when you switch off the ignition. Its a bad day when you don't learn something new , I always say! I dont have auto-lock....... *Global Moderator*

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Apr 3rd, 2003, 02:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
the nuke MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Anglesey Local Time: 02:52 AM Posts: 43 Offline	WHooooooooooo doesn't that look Goooooooooooooood

Apr 3rd, 2003, 02:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 01:52 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by AidenL Doesn't the handle work?? Even with auto-lock, the locks should unlock when you slow down.....just let him help himself out of the boot ! It does look good ! They only unlock when you switch off the ignition.

Apr 3rd, 2003, 02:42 AM	#8 (permalink)
sjbartnik MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Local Time: 09:52 PM Posts: 628 Offline	When you stop, just hit the unlock toggle switch on the console. This will unlock all the doors and the boot. You can then open the boot via the handle above the license plate. No need to stop the engine. Sean Bartnik 2003 MINI Cooper S

Apr 3rd, 2003, 04:32 AM	#9 (permalink)
chiph Spectator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC Local Time: 09:52 PM Posts: 1,563 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Paul Mullett They only unlock when you switch off the ignition. Paul - I think we've just found another difference between the US and the UK spec MINIs : I can flick the unlock toggle at any time and the doors + hatch will unlock (I have auto-lock at 9mph feature enabled, if that makes a difference). Chip H. ex-MINI Cooper S owner and all around good-guy

Apr 3rd, 2003, 05:05 AM	#10 (permalink)
tip Motor On! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Toronto Local Time: 08:52 PM Posts: 830 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Paul Mullett They only unlock when you switch off the ignition. You being in the UK you would of thought that it would be the American cars that would have to be turned off before the car can be unlocked not the other way around. Makes no sense. If the American market required that the car had to be swithched off prior to unlocking I wouldn't even question it. Go figure? Charles Lets keep quiet just in cases an American lawyer is online ready to make a quick buck making all our live miserable by suing Mini and forcing the American market to turn off there car prior to unlocking. I can see it happening now! BRG/W MCS

Apr 3rd, 2003, 08:17 AM	#11 (permalink)
GTmini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Local Time: 06:52 PM Posts: 455 Offline	yeah...keep it hush, hush. they already caused us to miss out on the auto-up windows apparently...I had really wanted that feature in my next car too.

Apr 3rd, 2003, 08:58 AM	#12 (permalink)
nparker MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Local Time: 01:52 AM Posts: 40 Offline	hey nuke, Is your interior leather, leatherette, or cloth? I love those door panels and the red seats. I was thinking of getting PS or JB with black interior. I may get the PS with the red after seeing yours! Do you have any more pictures other than those in your gallery? Love it!!!! Last edited by nparker : Apr 3rd, 2003 at 09:38 PM.

Apr 4th, 2003, 02:09 AM	#13 (permalink)
the nuke MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Anglesey Local Time: 02:52 AM Posts: 43 Offline	Opening Boot Many thanks for the replies,but i am sure i tried the toggle switch with the engine running and i think it only opened the doors,though can't be sure as i didn't try to open the boot myself, I will give it a go; Also i to have the 9 mph Auto-locking Regarding the Red Interior,the seats are Half leather (the black bits).The red on the seats is cloth and the red door panels are a hard Vinyl.I think they are a great combo If you require more pictures that is no problem the nuke Adding pictures to my Gallery all the time Attached Thumbnails

Apr 4th, 2003, 03:13 AM	#14 (permalink)
Pebble MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Orlando Fl Local Time: 09:52 PM Posts: 275 Offline	Sweet Interior! Pebble.

Apr 4th, 2003, 03:21 AM	#15 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 01:52 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by GTmini yeah...keep it hush, hush. they already caused us to miss out on the auto-up windows apparently...I had really wanted that feature in my next car too. What auto-up are you reffering to? The one from the internal switch (on either side) the one with the key in the door, or via remote?

Apr 4th, 2003, 04:35 AM	#16 (permalink)
KlausR MINI2 Senior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Germany (NRW) Local Time: 03:52 AM Posts: 507 Offline	@the nuke Does your mate know that the tail door has a sensor pushbutton in the handle? I´ve often observed, especially on car dealers with many people around who are unfamiliar with the cars that this sensor thing on BMWs and MINIs has a kind of theft protection feature even when unlocked, simply because the fellows don´t know where to put their fingers to open it. Klaus Don´t bother me with: Vans, SUVs and Grandpatronic

Apr 4th, 2003, 11:57 AM	#17 (permalink)
oopsdy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Brooklyn Local Time: 01:52 AM Posts: 185 Offline	pretty car! Indi Blue/white S, moon roof, DSC, fog lights

Apr 7th, 2003, 11:50 PM	#18 (permalink)
the nuke MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Anglesey Local Time: 02:52 AM Posts: 43 Offline	Gents Just an update Finally solved my tailgate problem.if the car is running to open the tailgate (boot) operating the Central locking switch on the centre concel in the up direction opens the tailgate as well as the doors the nuke

Apr 7th, 2003, 11:59 PM	#19 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 01:52 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by the nuke Gents Just an update Finally solved my tailgate problem.if the car is running to open the tailgate (boot) operating the Central locking switch on the centre concel in the up direction opens the tailgate as well as the doors the nuke That what I said at the start of this discussion. http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...085#post330294

Apr 8th, 2003, 12:01 AM	#20 (permalink)
tip Motor On! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Toronto Local Time: 08:52 PM Posts: 830 Offline	Well Paul, Some mini drivers are slow to come around. But eventually they get there. Half the fun is the journey. Charles BRG/W MCS

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