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KAMAKAZI · Jul 16th, 2003, 11:30 PM

I wanted to change some of the memory options- daytime running lights, locking options etc.

How much do dealers charge for this?

If i have my software upgaded, does the dealer have to reprogram these options and is that a good time to have them change them?

moorlockx · Jul 17th, 2003, 12:33 AM

Your best bet is going to be to contact your dealer about it. I've seen price jumps between dealers for the same item. An example is getting the driving beams activated on the "euro" style wiring. I've seen prices listed on here and MCO from having it done for free to $90.

Paul · Jul 17th, 2003, 10:01 AM

I think most dealers will do it for free as it only takes a few minutes. The best tactic seems to be to ask for it to be done while the car is in for something else, then they're less likely to charge for the work.

NordS · Jul 17th, 2003, 10:08 AM

Agree with Paul.

My MCS was in yesterday for it's first service ( the 10K-ish one) and asked for lots of changes to the key memory settings. Result was no charge!

Well done to **** Lovett's of West Swindon!

PS They let me have a go in their works converted MCS while I waited! Report to follow...

Jul 16th, 2003, 11:30 PM	#1
KAMAKAZI MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Local Time: 12:25 AM Posts: 166 Offline	changing memory options, how much? I wanted to change some of the memory options- daytime running lights, locking options etc. How much do dealers charge for this? If i have my software upgaded, does the dealer have to reprogram these options and is that a good time to have them change them? Cooper S Brg/w sport package

Jul 17th, 2003, 12:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
moorlockx MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Fayetteville, NC, US Local Time: 07:25 PM Posts: 884 Offline	Your best bet is going to be to contact your dealer about it. I've seen price jumps between dealers for the same item. An example is getting the driving beams activated on the "euro" style wiring. I've seen prices listed on here and MCO from having it done for free to $90. -- '03 S B/W

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Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 12:25 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	I think most dealers will do it for free as it only takes a few minutes. The best tactic seems to be to ask for it to be done while the car is in for something else, then they're less likely to charge for the work. Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

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Jul 17th, 2003, 10:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
NordS MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Between Swindon and Oxford Local Time: 12:25 AM Posts: 254 Offline	Agree with Paul. My MCS was in yesterday for it's first service ( the 10K-ish one) and asked for lots of changes to the key memory settings. Result was no charge! Well done to **** Lovett's of West Swindon! PS They let me have a go in their works converted MCS while I waited! Report to follow...

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