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GavP · Apr 20th, 2006, 12:46 PM

If I replace my Radio Boost with another (mine's got a fault, and putting a cheap replacement unit will be cheaper than getting the main dealer to find and fix the real fault) will the new one just plug in and work...without a security code??

I've got the stereo manual and it says "The equipment has an automatic anti-theft alarm system. Manual input of a security code is not required".

What's the 'Automatic anti-theft alarm system' mean?

GBMINI · Apr 20th, 2006, 12:59 PM

The radio is normally configured to use "iBus" as the security - so long as it's installed properly in a MINI, it will be fine.

However, it's possible to reconfigure it to need a security code instead - just hope the previous owner didn't do that. Or, make sure it comes with the code card.

GavP · Apr 20th, 2006, 01:11 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by GBMINI

The radio is normally configured to use "iBus" as the security - so long as it's installed properly in a MINI, it will be fine.

However, it's possible to reconfigure it to need a security code instead - just hope the previous owner didn't do that. Or, make sure it comes with the code card.

So that's what the anti-theft system is then? ie it'll only work in a mini provided it's configured to use ibus?

GBMINI · Apr 20th, 2006, 01:25 PM

Correct.

Apr 20th, 2006, 12:46 PM	#1
GavP MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Peterborough Local Time: 06:14 AM Posts: 62 Offline	Will a new Radio Boost need a code to work? If I replace my Radio Boost with another (mine's got a fault, and putting a cheap replacement unit will be cheaper than getting the main dealer to find and fix the real fault) will the new one just plug in and work...without a security code?? I've got the stereo manual and it says "The equipment has an automatic anti-theft alarm system. Manual input of a security code is not required". What's the 'Automatic anti-theft alarm system' mean? 2003 Mini Cooper S (Indy Blue + Chilli + Xenons + Satnav etc) + 2003 BMW 330Ci Sport + 2002 Mondeo 2.0LX + 2000 Ford Puma 1.7

Apr 20th, 2006, 12:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
GBMINI MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Gloucester, MA, USA Local Time: 01:14 AM Posts: 7,559 Offline	The radio is normally configured to use "iBus" as the security - so long as it's installed properly in a MINI, it will be fine. However, it's possible to reconfigure it to need a security code instead - just hope the previous owner didn't do that. Or, make sure it comes with the code card. Ian C. Gloucester, MA, USA (UK expat) driving GPMINI and Convertible GBMINI#6

Apr 20th, 2006, 01:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
GavP MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Peterborough Local Time: 06:14 AM Posts: 62 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by GBMINI The radio is normally configured to use "iBus" as the security - so long as it's installed properly in a MINI, it will be fine. However, it's possible to reconfigure it to need a security code instead - just hope the previous owner didn't do that. Or, make sure it comes with the code card. So that's what the anti-theft system is then? ie it'll only work in a mini provided it's configured to use ibus? 2003 Mini Cooper S (Indy Blue + Chilli + Xenons + Satnav etc) + 2003 BMW 330Ci Sport + 2002 Mondeo 2.0LX + 2000 Ford Puma 1.7

Apr 20th, 2006, 01:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
GBMINI MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Gloucester, MA, USA Local Time: 01:14 AM Posts: 7,559 Offline	Correct. Ian C. Gloucester, MA, USA (UK expat) driving GPMINI and Convertible GBMINI#6

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