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reallyv · Feb 23rd, 2004, 06:03 PM

Hi, just picked up my Nov03 build mini cooper,

it has the computer button on the stalk, but no computer,

all i have is the digital speed readout and the temp,??

is there any way to activate this?? or is it never gona work!!!!

Thanks

Paul · Feb 23rd, 2004, 06:40 PM

It's only a software "switch" (see our DIY on how to install your own on board computer) your dealer should be able to do this in a few minutes.

S33BBY · Feb 23rd, 2004, 08:13 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by reallyv

Hi, just picked up my Nov03 build mini cooper,

it has the computer button on the stalk, but no computer,

all i have is the digital speed readout and the temp,??

is there any way to activate this?? or is it never gona work!!!!

Thanks

Don't worry, this is perfectly normal. I'm not sure since when, but MINIs now come with the computer button on the indicator stalk. I also didn't order the on-board computer but have got the computer button (I was hoping at first that they'd accidentally installed the computer). I suppose this makes it easier to retro-fit the on-board computer now.

S33BBY · Feb 23rd, 2004, 08:14 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

It's only a software "switch" (see our DIY on how to install your own on board computer) your dealer should be able to do this in a few minutes.

Should be able to do what? Install the on-board computer?

Goonery · Feb 23rd, 2004, 08:15 PM

Some day all cars will have OBC's

S33BBY · Feb 23rd, 2004, 08:18 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by goonery

Some day all cars will have OBC's

Everything is an extra on a MINI remember

milliethemini · Feb 23rd, 2004, 08:26 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Sebby*

Everything is an extra on a MINI remember

Ahh, but the FUN is standard

S33BBY · Feb 23rd, 2004, 08:56 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by milliethemini

Ahh, but the FUN is standard

Very true!

ScottyG · Feb 23rd, 2004, 08:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by milliethemini

Ahh, but the FUN is standard

Don't you mean the rattles are standard?!

Paul · Feb 23rd, 2004, 10:39 PM

If you ordered the OBC function (which I assumed you had), then there's no reason not to get the dealer to "switch it on", if not, then not likely.....

MaTTy_P · Feb 23rd, 2004, 10:45 PM

isnt thier a bypass thingymcbobtypething mentioned in the faq bits...where even if u dont have it, u can change the readout things...somit like that anyhow.

S33BBY · Feb 23rd, 2004, 10:56 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MaTTy_P

isnt thier a bypass thingymcbobtypething mentioned in the faq bits...where even if u dont have it, u can change the readout things...somit like that anyhow.

Yeh there is. It's not quite the same, but you can get some similar data.

MINIGT50 · Feb 23rd, 2004, 11:24 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by reallyv

Hi, just picked up my Nov03 build mini cooper,

it has the computer button on the stalk, but no computer,

all i have is the digital speed readout and the temp,??

is there any way to activate this?? or is it never gona work!!!!

Thanks

My car is a Nov 03 build also, which is an 04 model year. As such, they have added the digital speedo, so that is why you have the button on new cars, to scroll between speedo and temp. Older ones (without the button) had no speedo, only temp.

Feb 23rd, 2004, 06:03 PM	#1
reallyv Audio, Mini, Life Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Swansea Local Time: 01:50 AM Posts: 76 Offline	Computer Button, No Computer!!!!! Hi, just picked up my Nov03 build mini cooper, it has the computer button on the stalk, but no computer, all i have is the digital speed readout and the temp,?? is there any way to activate this?? or is it never gona work!!!! Thanks For Car Audio, Car Destruction, Dangerous Driving, Bad Speelling. Who You Gonna Call?

Feb 23rd, 2004, 06:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 12:50 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	It's only a software "switch" (see our DIY on how to install your own on board computer) your dealer should be able to do this in a few minutes. Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

Feb 23rd, 2004, 08:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 12:50 AM Posts: 2,886 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by reallyv Hi, just picked up my Nov03 build mini cooper, it has the computer button on the stalk, but no computer, all i have is the digital speed readout and the temp,?? is there any way to activate this?? or is it never gona work!!!! Thanks Don't worry, this is perfectly normal. I'm not sure since when, but MINIs now come with the computer button on the indicator stalk. I also didn't order the on-board computer but have got the computer button (I was hoping at first that they'd accidentally installed the computer). I suppose this makes it easier to retro-fit the on-board computer now. JCW Sound Kit \| H/K \| Sat Nav \| SS+ \| Xenons \| 17" Anthracite R90s \| Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s \| ...

Feb 23rd, 2004, 08:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 12:50 AM Posts: 2,886 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett It's only a software "switch" (see our DIY on how to install your own on board computer) your dealer should be able to do this in a few minutes. Should be able to do what? Install the on-board computer? JCW Sound Kit \| H/K \| Sat Nav \| SS+ \| Xenons \| 17" Anthracite R90s \| Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s \| ...

Feb 23rd, 2004, 08:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 12:50 AM Posts: 2,886 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by goonery Some day all cars will have OBC's Everything is an extra on a MINI remember JCW Sound Kit \| H/K \| Sat Nav \| SS+ \| Xenons \| 17" Anthracite R90s \| Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s \| ...

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Feb 23rd, 2004, 08:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
Goonery 6X therapist My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 12:50 AM Posts: 13,658 Offline	Some day all cars will have OBC's

Feb 23rd, 2004, 08:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
milliethemini Rep withdrawal sucks..... Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC,Canada Local Time: 05:50 PM Posts: 1,087 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Sebby* Everything is an extra on a MINI remember Ahh, but the FUN is standard

Feb 23rd, 2004, 08:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 12:50 AM Posts: 2,886 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by milliethemini Ahh, but the FUN is standard Very true! JCW Sound Kit \| H/K \| Sat Nav \| SS+ \| Xenons \| 17" Anthracite R90s \| Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s \| ...

Feb 23rd, 2004, 08:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
ScottyG The new improved ScottyG! Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 01:50 AM Posts: 951 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by milliethemini Ahh, but the FUN is standard Don't you mean the rattles are standard?!

Feb 23rd, 2004, 10:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 12:50 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	If you ordered the OBC function (which I assumed you had), then there's no reason not to get the dealer to "switch it on", if not, then not likely..... Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

Feb 23rd, 2004, 10:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
MaTTy_P Joy! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Newcastle Local Time: 12:50 AM Posts: 1,329 Offline	isnt thier a bypass thingymcbobtypething mentioned in the faq bits...where even if u dont have it, u can change the readout things...somit like that anyhow.

Feb 23rd, 2004, 10:56 PM	#12 (permalink)
S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 12:50 AM Posts: 2,886 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by MaTTy_P isnt thier a bypass thingymcbobtypething mentioned in the faq bits...where even if u dont have it, u can change the readout things...somit like that anyhow. Yeh there is. It's not quite the same, but you can get some similar data. JCW Sound Kit \| H/K \| Sat Nav \| SS+ \| Xenons \| 17" Anthracite R90s \| Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s \| ...

Feb 23rd, 2004, 11:24 PM	#13 (permalink)
MINIGT50 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hazzard County Local Time: 07:50 PM Posts: 177 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by reallyv Hi, just picked up my Nov03 build mini cooper, it has the computer button on the stalk, but no computer, all i have is the digital speed readout and the temp,?? is there any way to activate this?? or is it never gona work!!!! Thanks My car is a Nov 03 build also, which is an 04 model year. As such, they have added the digital speedo, so that is why you have the button on new cars, to scroll between speedo and temp. Older ones (without the button) had no speedo, only temp. 2004 MCS: BRG/W -- Sport pkg, H/K, Sunroof, white bonnet stripes

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