MINI2

David43 · Jan 27th, 2006, 07:01 PM

Hi

Does any one know when the on board computer was pact of the Chili pack. I am trying to buy a Mini Cooper and a dealer has one for sale on a July 03 plate but they are not sure when the on board computer was introducded.

ayde_bury · Jan 27th, 2006, 07:11 PM

I belive it's best to see if the wash/wipe stalk has the button on top of it to cycle through the computer options. If it's missing its unlikely to have the OBC

Good luck in your hunt.

debicbr · Jan 27th, 2006, 07:13 PM

hi. you could be looking forever for the perfect mini, we did. couldn't get the one we wanted with on board computer so we bought one ourselves & fitted it.
its really easy & alot cheaper.
we bought the stalk off ebay for £15 & the wiring from bmw for £14.
got the wiring diagram off this site.
we seem to think they were introduced as standard from 53 reg onwards.
hope this has been helpful & good luck finding the right one for you.

David43 · Jan 27th, 2006, 07:16 PM

Thanks for the info

minikar · Jan 27th, 2006, 07:49 PM

The OBC was standard from November build onwards - mine came without it Sept 03 - a friend purchased his March 04 and it was standard fitting then.

MartinSSZ · Jan 28th, 2006, 12:17 AM

My June '03 Cooper came without (but with a Chili pack) but I retrofitted it for under £40

helicopter pat · Jan 28th, 2006, 01:36 PM

My MC is a Dec 03 build, this was the introduction of a minor facelift. I had to pay extra for my car after placing order. Chili pack price went up and OBC added as part of kit.

Pat

dave_cooper_s · Jan 28th, 2006, 03:33 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MartinSSZ

My June '03 Cooper came without (but with a Chili pack) but I retrofitted it for under £40

how did you go about it mate? and was that price achieved by buying second hand parts from ebay ?

very interested in getting it retrofitted, but as its a new car to me I am reluctant to go messing with the electronics (I am relatively confident with ICE though - wiring systems with several amps and power caps etc). Mainly want to avoid making the warranty void

Dave

MartinSSZ · Jan 29th, 2006, 07:21 PM

Hi Dave

Yes, I used a stalk from eBay (£20) although it was brand new, never used. The other £20 was the wiring harness from MINI.

Took me about 3 hours on and off to do the job properly, triple checking everything and being very careful. I followed the official installation PDF from here as well as some information found via MINI2 about removing the dash top and speedo.

Let me know if you need any more info,

Martin

dave_cooper_s · Jan 30th, 2006, 12:22 AM

thanks for the reply martin,

my only other question concern my speedo. my MCS is a Jan 03 plate so i believe it comes with the earlier model speedo (bc01 or similar model no.) and i think I am right in saying you need the newer model (bc02) to show the current speed on the digi display?

thanks for your help

Dave

MartinSSZ · Jan 30th, 2006, 12:30 AM

Mine doesn't show current (instantaneous) speed as it is a June 2003 car, before the facelift. I think the body control module (BC1) was changed as part of the facelift to provide the instantaneous speed and fuel consumption readouts on the OBC.

dave_cooper_s · Jan 30th, 2006, 12:45 PM

so by adding the obc, wat extra readouts can you now get on your display?

MartinSSZ · Jan 30th, 2006, 03:30 PM

Average fuel consumption, average speed and fuel range remaining.

Jan 27th, 2006, 07:01 PM	#1
David43 Pleased with my Mini Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Reading Local Time: 12:40 AM Posts: 28 Offline	On Board Computer Hi Does any one know when the on board computer was pact of the Chili pack. I am trying to buy a Mini Cooper and a dealer has one for sale on a July 03 plate but they are not sure when the on board computer was introducded.

Jan 27th, 2006, 07:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
ayde_bury * Lab Rat * Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Suffolk, UK Local Time: 12:40 AM Posts: 405 Offline	I belive it's best to see if the wash/wipe stalk has the button on top of it to cycle through the computer options. If it's missing its unlikely to have the OBC Good luck in your hunt. Click to join us

Jan 27th, 2006, 07:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
minikar MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Local Time: 12:40 AM Posts: 54 Offline	Obc The OBC was standard from November build onwards - mine came without it Sept 03 - a friend purchased his March 04 and it was standard fitting then.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
on board computer	cushionhead	MINI Cooper S	2	Jul 28th, 2007 02:54 PM
should we have on board computer	bigalloys	MINI One	5	Nov 5th, 2003 02:04 PM
On Board computer	Phil/J	Interior & Ice	4	Oct 8th, 2002 04:33 AM
On board computer	danpeppett	General Discussion	2	May 27th, 2001 04:34 AM

MINI2

Fuel for your MINI obsession

For all interior and In Car Entertainment discussion

Today
Sponsors	Sponsored Links Registered members do not see Google Ads posts, they can also post messages, pictures, and classified adverts. Register your free account today and become a member of MINI2 - MINI Forum

Jan 27th, 2006, 07:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
debicbr minifun My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: flint Local Time: 12:40 AM Posts: 26 Offline	hi. you could be looking forever for the perfect mini, we did. couldn't get the one we wanted with on board computer so we bought one ourselves & fitted it. its really easy & alot cheaper. we bought the stalk off ebay for £15 & the wiring from bmw for £14. got the wiring diagram off this site. we seem to think they were introduced as standard from 53 reg onwards. hope this has been helpful & good luck finding the right one for you.

Jan 27th, 2006, 07:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
David43 Pleased with my Mini Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Reading Local Time: 12:40 AM Posts: 28 Offline	Thanks for the info

Jan 28th, 2006, 12:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
MartinSSZ Yellow and Proud My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Shoreham-by-Sea Local Time: 12:40 AM Posts: 787 Offline	My June '03 Cooper came without (but with a Chili pack) but I retrofitted it for under £40

Jan 28th, 2006, 01:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
helicopter pat MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Windsor Local Time: 12:40 AM Posts: 37 Offline	My MC is a Dec 03 build, this was the introduction of a minor facelift. I had to pay extra for my car after placing order. Chili pack price went up and OBC added as part of kit. Pat

Jan 28th, 2006, 03:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
dave_cooper_s Loving Mini adventures! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 12:40 AM Posts: 193 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MartinSSZ My June '03 Cooper came without (but with a Chili pack) but I retrofitted it for under £40 how did you go about it mate? and was that price achieved by buying second hand parts from ebay ? very interested in getting it retrofitted, but as its a new car to me I am reluctant to go messing with the electronics (I am relatively confident with ICE though - wiring systems with several amps and power caps etc). Mainly want to avoid making the warranty void Dave

Jan 29th, 2006, 07:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
MartinSSZ Yellow and Proud My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Shoreham-by-Sea Local Time: 12:40 AM Posts: 787 Offline	Hi Dave Yes, I used a stalk from eBay (£20) although it was brand new, never used. The other £20 was the wiring harness from MINI. Took me about 3 hours on and off to do the job properly, triple checking everything and being very careful. I followed the official installation PDF from here as well as some information found via MINI2 about removing the dash top and speedo. Let me know if you need any more info, Martin

Jan 30th, 2006, 12:22 AM	#10 (permalink)
dave_cooper_s Loving Mini adventures! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 12:40 AM Posts: 193 Offline	thanks for the reply martin, my only other question concern my speedo. my MCS is a Jan 03 plate so i believe it comes with the earlier model speedo (bc01 or similar model no.) and i think I am right in saying you need the newer model (bc02) to show the current speed on the digi display? thanks for your help Dave

Jan 30th, 2006, 12:30 AM	#11 (permalink)
MartinSSZ Yellow and Proud My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Shoreham-by-Sea Local Time: 12:40 AM Posts: 787 Offline	Mine doesn't show current (instantaneous) speed as it is a June 2003 car, before the facelift. I think the body control module (BC1) was changed as part of the facelift to provide the instantaneous speed and fuel consumption readouts on the OBC.

Jan 30th, 2006, 12:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
dave_cooper_s Loving Mini adventures! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 12:40 AM Posts: 193 Offline	so by adding the obc, wat extra readouts can you now get on your display?

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Jan 30th, 2006, 03:30 PM	#13 (permalink)
MartinSSZ Yellow and Proud My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Shoreham-by-Sea Local Time: 12:40 AM Posts: 787 Offline	Average fuel consumption, average speed and fuel range remaining.