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dco43054 · Jan 5th, 2003, 03:03 PM

Does anyone know what software/hardware is used by the dealer to program the Mini?

Sorry Mac friends, but I'd have to imagine that it is some PC based system with a proprietary interface cable.

Does anyone have a copy, or has anyone seen a copy?

Has anyone seen the service department program their Mini's options and can tell us at least what it looks like?

I've been reading threads and FAQs all morning but have not been able to find any of this information.

Regards,

Dave

GordonD · Jan 5th, 2003, 05:48 PM

My dealer has PCs with the software on a CD. I didn't see them do the upgrade but there is only one port so that has to be it. Not sure about the plug but I would bet it's likely a standard BMW one.

dco43054 · Jan 12th, 2003, 01:55 PM

Thought I'd bring this to the top of the list and see if anyone new read this.

Anyone have any info on the Mini/BMW dealer computer and program?

Regards,

Dave

Yui · Jan 13th, 2003, 06:03 PM

I'm interested too.

Kinster · Jan 13th, 2003, 08:16 PM

It's windows 95

dco43054 · Jan 14th, 2003, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Kinster
It's windows 95

That was my guess.

Now - has anyone every used the program/have a disk?

Dave

dsc68 · Jan 14th, 2003, 10:01 AM

This doesn't look like any PC to me.

There's one for sale here

Hat · Jan 14th, 2003, 10:41 AM

there's no way i'm touching any of that stuff - anyone here have a warranty?

dco43054 · Jan 14th, 2003, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by dsc68
This doesn't look like any PC to me.

Thanks so much Dean. That is what I was looking for. If you go underneath all the wires and cabinet, you will find a PC with an airconditioning unit (how thoughtful for the electronics), probably a proprietary interface for all the cables, and a CD-Rom that drives the whole thing.

Quote:

Originally posted by Hat
there's no way i'm touching any of that stuff - anyone here have a warranty?

Sure, I am fully aware of the warranty implications Hat. I am not advocating that anyone do anything illegal, or improper, like pirating proprietary software, or go out and do anything they are not comfortable with on their Mini. But also realize that the minute you put in a roll cage and take it out racing, or even put in that aftermarket radio, there are also warranty implications.

There has been a lot of discussion about members being charged large sums of money for simple programming changes on their Minis. I'd like to think that there is a product out there somewhere, now or in the future, that would allow an interface from a handheld or laptop computer, or even my good old desktop, that would allow me to make some choices about my windows, daytime running lights, etc.

Right now there are products that will allow the onboard diagnostics computer's (OBD) codes to be read by a handheld. Maybe some day it will be possible to make my windows go one-touch down with my Compaq Aero, too.

Thanks everyone for the information and pictures.

Regards,

Dave

Jan 5th, 2003, 03:03 PM	#1
dco43054 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Columbus, Ohio Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 662 Offline	Info on Mini Programming Program Does anyone know what software/hardware is used by the dealer to program the Mini? Sorry Mac friends, but I'd have to imagine that it is some PC based system with a proprietary interface cable. Does anyone have a copy, or has anyone seen a copy? Has anyone seen the service department program their Mini's options and can tell us at least what it looks like? I've been reading threads and FAQs all morning but have not been able to find any of this information. Regards, Dave

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GordonD MINI2 Master Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mississauga, Ont, Ca Local Time: 01:15 AM Posts: 781 Offline	My dealer has PCs with the software on a CD. I didn't see them do the upgrade but there is only one port so that has to be it. Not sure about the plug but I would bet it's likely a standard BMW one. aka KWKSLVR Member: Southern Ontario MINI Club BMW Club of Canada - Trillium Chapter

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Kinster BarWeetGarNarWeetNinnyBon Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Location: Location Local Time: 06:15 AM Posts: 2,709 Offline	It's windows 95 Hyper Blue/Blue MCSC with Chilli 'No man will make a great leader who wants to do it all himself' A. Carnegie

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dsc68 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 03:15 PM Posts: 187 Offline	This doesn't look like any PC to me. There's one for sale here Dean MCS CR/W with bonnet stripes, DSC, full leather, MPSW, alarm. trip computer, X-Lites Superduperminicooperexpertengineering Last edited by dsc68 : Jan 14th, 2003 at 10:41 AM.

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Jan 12th, 2003, 01:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
dco43054 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Columbus, Ohio Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 662 Offline	Thought I'd bring this to the top of the list and see if anyone new read this. Anyone have any info on the Mini/BMW dealer computer and program? Regards, Dave

Jan 13th, 2003, 06:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
Yui MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Barcelona Local Time: 07:15 AM Posts: 50 Offline	I'm interested too.

Jan 14th, 2003, 01:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
dco43054 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Columbus, Ohio Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 662 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Kinster It's windows 95 That was my guess. Now - has anyone every used the program/have a disk? Dave

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Hat cook pass babtridge My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 06:15 AM Posts: 15,866 Offline	there's no way i'm touching any of that stuff - anyone here have a warranty?

Jan 14th, 2003, 11:16 AM	#9 (permalink)
dco43054 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Columbus, Ohio Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 662 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by dsc68 This doesn't look like any PC to me. Thanks so much Dean. That is what I was looking for. If you go underneath all the wires and cabinet, you will find a PC with an airconditioning unit (how thoughtful for the electronics), probably a proprietary interface for all the cables, and a CD-Rom that drives the whole thing. Quote: Originally posted by Hat there's no way i'm touching any of that stuff - anyone here have a warranty? Sure, I am fully aware of the warranty implications Hat. I am not advocating that anyone do anything illegal, or improper, like pirating proprietary software, or go out and do anything they are not comfortable with on their Mini. But also realize that the minute you put in a roll cage and take it out racing, or even put in that aftermarket radio, there are also warranty implications. There has been a lot of discussion about members being charged large sums of money for simple programming changes on their Minis. I'd like to think that there is a product out there somewhere, now or in the future, that would allow an interface from a handheld or laptop computer, or even my good old desktop, that would allow me to make some choices about my windows, daytime running lights, etc. Right now there are products that will allow the onboard diagnostics computer's (OBD) codes to be read by a handheld. Maybe some day it will be possible to make my windows go one-touch down with my Compaq Aero, too. Thanks everyone for the information and pictures. Regards, Dave

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