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min106 · Apr 24th, 2003, 02:13 AM

I am experiencing a noise in my MINI ONE[b] after I start the engine and accelerates on and driving.
I am told, from our local MINI Service Garage, that the noise could be coming from the central locking system. They are saying that when one accelerates the car the luggage compartment lid and the fuel tank flap locks automatically according to the speed. They are also under the impression that the system remains locked till one of the doors is open.
This was tried but to no vain perhaps it all depends on the speed the four wheels are moving.
Can anyone help me especially if had the same experience.
I would like to know how the system exactly works.

If anyone would like to check if you have the same problem here is a step by step.

1 - Start the engine
2 - Close the windows and keep the radio switched off so that u can hear the noise well
3 - Accelerate, when u start to accelerate u should hear the noise on 1st gear on about 6/7 rpm. ( The noise should sound like central locking but much lower)

Thank you
Malcolm

HarryHBMCC · Apr 24th, 2003, 02:21 AM

There are two sounds when you get going which can happen close together or farther apart depending on how fast you accelerate. It locks the doors but also tests the ABS system which is a lighter sound but is perfectly normal.

Harry

min106 · Apr 24th, 2003, 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by HarryIndiBlue
There are two sounds when you get going which can happen close together or farther apart depending on how fast you accelerate. It locks the doors but also tests the ABS system which is a lighter sound but is perfectly normal.

Harry

what door the driver and passenger door? because mine remain unlocked

HarryHBMCC · Apr 24th, 2003, 02:40 AM

Autolock is programmable and locks everything. If your car doesn't lock when you take off then likely you don't have it programmed.

Another noise you can hear, which should come from all wheels I assume, is the ABS self test. It happens, IIRC, a little sooner than the autolock, at about 10 MPH.

Harry

min106 · Apr 24th, 2003, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by HarryIndiBlue
Autolock is programmable and locks everything. If your car doesn't lock when you take off then likely you don't have it programmed.

Another noise you can hear, which should come from all wheels I assume, is the ABS self test. It happens, IIRC, a little sooner than the autolock, at about 10 MPH.

Harry

what does IIRC mean?

3GGG · Apr 24th, 2003, 05:30 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by min106
what does IIRC mean?

"IF I REMEMBER CORRECTLY "

IIRC

min106 · Apr 24th, 2003, 05:34 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 3GGG
"IF I REMEMBER CORRECTLY "

IIRC

ohh silly me.... well thank u for ur help i really appreciate it

ianB · Apr 24th, 2003, 06:51 AM

I agree with HarryIndiBlue on this one. I would be 99% certain that the noise you hear at 6/7 mph is the ABS test as the central locking doesn't operate until about 10mph.

I'm not sure about how the central locking operates on your car as different markets have different specs for these things. IIRC (to coin a phrase I saw somewhere), the UK models of your age MINI didn't have the central locking set up to lock on driving off, but it could be programmed by the dealer. Mine is a Nov. 2002 build and it locks all doors and fuel filler. Everything unlocks when the ignition is turned off, or you can flick the toggle switch with the ignition on. But as I said it may be different with your car. If you take it to the dealers they should be able to plug in their computer to find out how the system on your car can be programmed.

Hope that helps a bit

ian

min106 · Apr 24th, 2003, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ianB
I agree with HarryIndiBlue on this one. I would be 99% certain that the noise you hear at 6/7 mph is the ABS test as the central locking doesn't operate until about 10mph.

I'm not sure about how the central locking operates on your car as different markets have different specs for these things. IIRC (to coin a phrase I saw somewhere), the UK models of your age MINI didn't have the central locking set up to lock on driving off, but it could be programmed by the dealer. Mine is a Nov. 2002 build and it locks all doors and fuel filler. Everything unlocks when the ignition is turned off, or you can flick the toggle switch with the ignition on. But as I said it may be different with your car. If you take it to the dealers they should be able to plug in their computer to find out how the system on your car can be programmed.

Hope that helps a bit
ian

thank u ianB

Apr 24th, 2003, 02:13 AM	#1
min106 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: St.Julians Local Time: 02:10 AM Posts: 58 Offline	Noise When Accelerating I am experiencing a noise in my MINI ONE[b] after I start the engine and accelerates on and driving. I am told, from our local MINI Service Garage, that the noise could be coming from the central locking system. They are saying that when one accelerates the car the luggage compartment lid and the fuel tank flap locks automatically according to the speed. They are also under the impression that the system remains locked till one of the doors is open. This was tried but to no vain perhaps it all depends on the speed the four wheels are moving. Can anyone help me especially if had the same experience. I would like to know how the system exactly works. If anyone would like to check if you have the same problem here is a step by step. 1 - Start the engine 2 - Close the windows and keep the radio switched off so that u can hear the noise well 3 - Accelerate, when u start to accelerate u should hear the noise on 1st gear on about 6/7 rpm. ( The noise should sound like central locking but much lower) Thank you Malcolm min106

Apr 24th, 2003, 02:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
HarryHBMCC MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Can Local Time: 07:10 PM Posts: 2,655 Offline	There are two sounds when you get going which can happen close together or farther apart depending on how fast you accelerate. It locks the doors but also tests the ABS system which is a lighter sound but is perfectly normal. Harry MINI Cooper Cabrio: now the car with go cart handling really feels like an open go cart! "... the only man that can come home at 3 am in the morning without getting into trouble with his spouse is the owner of a British sports car!" -- Phil Bailey

Apr 24th, 2003, 02:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
min106 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: St.Julians Local Time: 02:10 AM Posts: 58 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by HarryIndiBlue There are two sounds when you get going which can happen close together or farther apart depending on how fast you accelerate. It locks the doors but also tests the ABS system which is a lighter sound but is perfectly normal. Harry what door the driver and passenger door? because mine remain unlocked min106

Apr 24th, 2003, 02:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
HarryHBMCC MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Can Local Time: 07:10 PM Posts: 2,655 Offline	Autolock is programmable and locks everything. If your car doesn't lock when you take off then likely you don't have it programmed. Another noise you can hear, which should come from all wheels I assume, is the ABS self test. It happens, IIRC, a little sooner than the autolock, at about 10 MPH. Harry MINI Cooper Cabrio: now the car with go cart handling really feels like an open go cart! "... the only man that can come home at 3 am in the morning without getting into trouble with his spouse is the owner of a British sports car!" -- Phil Bailey

Apr 24th, 2003, 04:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
min106 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: St.Julians Local Time: 02:10 AM Posts: 58 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by HarryIndiBlue Autolock is programmable and locks everything. If your car doesn't lock when you take off then likely you don't have it programmed. Another noise you can hear, which should come from all wheels I assume, is the ABS self test. It happens, IIRC, a little sooner than the autolock, at about 10 MPH. Harry what does IIRC mean? min106

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Apr 24th, 2003, 05:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
3GGG MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kingdom of Fife Local Time: 12:10 AM Posts: 342 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by min106 what does IIRC mean? "IF I REMEMBER CORRECTLY " IIRC

Apr 24th, 2003, 05:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
min106 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: St.Julians Local Time: 02:10 AM Posts: 58 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by 3GGG "IF I REMEMBER CORRECTLY " IIRC ohh silly me.... well thank u for ur help i really appreciate it min106

Apr 24th, 2003, 06:51 AM	#8 (permalink)
ianB MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Local Time: 01:10 AM Posts: 115 Offline	I agree with HarryIndiBlue on this one. I would be 99% certain that the noise you hear at 6/7 mph is the ABS test as the central locking doesn't operate until about 10mph. I'm not sure about how the central locking operates on your car as different markets have different specs for these things. IIRC (to coin a phrase I saw somewhere), the UK models of your age MINI didn't have the central locking set up to lock on driving off, but it could be programmed by the dealer. Mine is a Nov. 2002 build and it locks all doors and fuel filler. Everything unlocks when the ignition is turned off, or you can flick the toggle switch with the ignition on. But as I said it may be different with your car. If you take it to the dealers they should be able to plug in their computer to find out how the system on your car can be programmed. Hope that helps a bit ian

Apr 24th, 2003, 12:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
min106 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: St.Julians Local Time: 02:10 AM Posts: 58 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by ianB I agree with HarryIndiBlue on this one. I would be 99% certain that the noise you hear at 6/7 mph is the ABS test as the central locking doesn't operate until about 10mph. I'm not sure about how the central locking operates on your car as different markets have different specs for these things. IIRC (to coin a phrase I saw somewhere), the UK models of your age MINI didn't have the central locking set up to lock on driving off, but it could be programmed by the dealer. Mine is a Nov. 2002 build and it locks all doors and fuel filler. Everything unlocks when the ignition is turned off, or you can flick the toggle switch with the ignition on. But as I said it may be different with your car. If you take it to the dealers they should be able to plug in their computer to find out how the system on your car can be programmed. Hope that helps a bit ian thank u ianB min106

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