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Rowdyates · Feb 11th, 2004, 08:41 PM

After having my car for nearly 4 weeks, I just noticed today an LED infront of the clock, I'm guessing it may be an IR led? Anyone know what it is, really curious now.

Cheers,

Rowdy

AidenL · Feb 11th, 2004, 09:01 PM

The clock on the roof, above the rear view mirror?

Rowdyates · Feb 11th, 2004, 09:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL

The clock on the roof, above the rear view mirror?

Yup, sorry should have made it clear.

Rowdy

AidenL · Feb 11th, 2004, 09:04 PM

Hmm, not sure what that is actually...........

KenL · Feb 11th, 2004, 09:35 PM

Could it be a photo-diode for an auto dimming rear view mirror?

MarkW19 · Feb 11th, 2004, 09:41 PM

The diode for the dimming rear view mirror is actually built into the bottom of the mirror in the centre, in place of the standard "lever" for dipping the mirror.

There is another diode though, that senses outside light intensity, but I think that's built into the box in front of the clock that you also get with the dimming mirror (for the rain-sensitive wipers). It could be somewhere else though! Not 100% sure

jmegown · Feb 12th, 2004, 03:19 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MarkW19

...There is another diode though, that senses outside light intensity, but I think that's built into the box in front of the clock that you also get with the dimming mirror (for the rain-sensitive wipers). It could be somewhere else though! Not 100% sure

That's the "button" on the dash.

Paul · Feb 12th, 2004, 09:30 AM

I cant picture in my mind exactly where you mean.

As mentioned above the only things I can think of would be:

The rain sensor (which is in a plastic "box" on the windscreen behind the rear view mirror). Doesn't sound like that from your discription.

The daylight sensor on the reverse (facing out) of the rear view mirror itself.

The IR sensor for the climate control (little purple thing on the dash top in the middle towards the screen).

I cant really think of anything else it could be.

gibbon · Feb 12th, 2004, 12:10 PM

Maybe it's a little camera which is transmitting live pictures of you driving your car to other planets on the solar system

MarkW19 · Feb 12th, 2004, 12:14 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by jmegown

That's the "button" on the dash.

The button on the dash (if you mean the circular one right in the middle at the front) is for the Climate Control I believe, I haven't got it anyway!

Rowdyates · Feb 12th, 2004, 04:33 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MarkW19

The button on the dash (if you mean the circular one right in the middle at the front) is for the Climate Control I believe, I haven't got it anyway!

I do have climate control, but that's on the dash. Here's a piccy of the thing, bit blurred but at least you can see it.

Rowdy

MarkW19 · Feb 12th, 2004, 04:38 PM

Hmm, interesting! I don't have that on my car! Anyone else?

dietcokeplease · Feb 12th, 2004, 05:04 PM

Could it be a light sensitive diode rather than an LED to vary the light intensity of the clock display?

Rich-UK · Feb 12th, 2004, 05:09 PM

I haven't got that on my car and have never seen or heard of it before....

hdk · Feb 12th, 2004, 05:18 PM

Alarm sensor

I don't have it (car is 1 day old..)
& I don't have alarm

dietcokeplease · Feb 12th, 2004, 05:24 PM

Definitely not an alarm sensor. The alarm sensor is located on the headlining underneath the rear aerial of the car.

scooterboy · Feb 12th, 2004, 05:25 PM

Rowdyates, did you buy your car new? If not, it must be an an aftermarket device installed by the previous owner.

Rowdyates · Feb 12th, 2004, 06:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by scooterboy

Rowdyates, did you buy your car new? If not, it must be an an aftermarket device installed by the previous owner.

Yup, bought new, now 4 weeks old. I'm going to the dealer next week to have my seat looked at as it has a small cut in the leather, I'll ask while I'm there if they know what it is, really bugging me now!

Just done a better photo, you can see it better now.

Rowdy

Paul · Feb 12th, 2004, 07:13 PM

It's another pass here, maybe one of our dealer/factory members will be able to shed some light.

dietcokeplease · Feb 12th, 2004, 07:33 PM

Any chance of a clearer picture?

Feb 11th, 2004, 08:41 PM	#1
Rowdyates MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Crewe Local Time: 09:34 AM Posts: 19 Offline	LED next to the clock ? After having my car for nearly 4 weeks, I just noticed today an LED infront of the clock, I'm guessing it may be an IR led? Anyone know what it is, really curious now. Cheers, Rowdy

Feb 11th, 2004, 09:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 10:34 AM Posts: 42,173 Offline	The clock on the roof, above the rear view mirror? *Global Moderator*

Feb 11th, 2004, 09:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 10:34 AM Posts: 42,173 Offline	Hmm, not sure what that is actually........... *Global Moderator*

Feb 11th, 2004, 09:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 10:34 AM Posts: 5,226 Offline	Could it be a photo-diode for an auto dimming rear view mirror? Red/Black R56 Cooper

Feb 12th, 2004, 09:30 AM	#8 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 10:34 AM Posts: 41,276 Offline	I cant picture in my mind exactly where you mean. As mentioned above the only things I can think of would be: The rain sensor (which is in a plastic "box" on the windscreen behind the rear view mirror). Doesn't sound like that from your discription. The daylight sensor on the reverse (facing out) of the rear view mirror itself. The IR sensor for the climate control (little purple thing on the dash top in the middle towards the screen). I cant really think of anything else it could be. There aint no party like my nana's tea party

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Feb 11th, 2004, 09:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rowdyates MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Crewe Local Time: 09:34 AM Posts: 19 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL The clock on the roof, above the rear view mirror? Yup, sorry should have made it clear. Rowdy

Feb 11th, 2004, 09:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
MarkW19 Grinning Join Date: May 2003 Location: Leeds Local Time: 10:34 AM Posts: 3,831 Offline	The diode for the dimming rear view mirror is actually built into the bottom of the mirror in the centre, in place of the standard "lever" for dipping the mirror. There is another diode though, that senses outside light intensity, but I think that's built into the box in front of the clock that you also get with the dimming mirror (for the rain-sensitive wipers). It could be somewhere else though! Not 100% sure

Feb 12th, 2004, 03:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
jmegown MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2003 Location: Iowa Local Time: 04:34 AM Posts: 38 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MarkW19 ...There is another diode though, that senses outside light intensity, but I think that's built into the box in front of the clock that you also get with the dimming mirror (for the rain-sensitive wipers). It could be somewhere else though! Not 100% sure That's the "button" on the dash.

Feb 12th, 2004, 12:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
gibbon puddled primate Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: barrel of red wine Local Time: 10:34 AM Posts: 209 Offline	Maybe it's a little camera which is transmitting live pictures of you driving your car to other planets on the solar system http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/gibbon/27059.jpg

Feb 12th, 2004, 12:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
MarkW19 Grinning Join Date: May 2003 Location: Leeds Local Time: 10:34 AM Posts: 3,831 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by jmegown That's the "button" on the dash. The button on the dash (if you mean the circular one right in the middle at the front) is for the Climate Control I believe, I haven't got it anyway!

Feb 12th, 2004, 04:33 PM	#11 (permalink)
Rowdyates MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Crewe Local Time: 09:34 AM Posts: 19 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MarkW19 The button on the dash (if you mean the circular one right in the middle at the front) is for the Climate Control I believe, I haven't got it anyway! I do have climate control, but that's on the dash. Here's a piccy of the thing, bit blurred but at least you can see it. Rowdy Attached Thumbnails

Feb 12th, 2004, 04:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
MarkW19 Grinning Join Date: May 2003 Location: Leeds Local Time: 10:34 AM Posts: 3,831 Offline	Hmm, interesting! I don't have that on my car! Anyone else?

Feb 12th, 2004, 05:04 PM	#13 (permalink)
dietcokeplease Official MINI2 Fluffer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Spearmint Rhino Local Time: 09:34 AM Posts: 5,315 Offline	Could it be a light sensitive diode rather than an LED to vary the light intensity of the clock display? There is just one moon and one golden sun; And a smile mean friendship to ev'ryone; Through the mountains divide, and the oceans are wide; It's a small world after all. Last edited by dietcokeplease : Feb 12th, 2004 at 05:18 PM. Reason: typo

Feb 12th, 2004, 05:09 PM	#14 (permalink)
Rich-UK MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Bucks, UK Local Time: 10:34 AM Posts: 253 Offline	I haven't got that on my car and have never seen or heard of it before.... 2002 Porsche Boxster

Feb 12th, 2004, 05:18 PM	#15 (permalink)
hdk MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2003 Local Time: 09:34 AM Posts: 17 Offline	Alarm sensor I don't have it (car is 1 day old..) & I don't have alarm Greetz, Henry

Feb 12th, 2004, 05:24 PM	#16 (permalink)
dietcokeplease Official MINI2 Fluffer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Spearmint Rhino Local Time: 09:34 AM Posts: 5,315 Offline	Definitely not an alarm sensor. The alarm sensor is located on the headlining underneath the rear aerial of the car. There is just one moon and one golden sun; And a smile mean friendship to ev'ryone; Through the mountains divide, and the oceans are wide; It's a small world after all.

Feb 12th, 2004, 05:25 PM	#17 (permalink)
scooterboy MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NH Local Time: 05:34 AM Posts: 795 Offline	Rowdyates, did you buy your car new? If not, it must be an an aftermarket device installed by the previous owner. My MINI Mods

Feb 12th, 2004, 06:50 PM	#18 (permalink)
Rowdyates MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Crewe Local Time: 09:34 AM Posts: 19 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by scooterboy Rowdyates, did you buy your car new? If not, it must be an an aftermarket device installed by the previous owner. Yup, bought new, now 4 weeks old. I'm going to the dealer next week to have my seat looked at as it has a small cut in the leather, I'll ask while I'm there if they know what it is, really bugging me now! Just done a better photo, you can see it better now. Rowdy Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Rowdyates : Feb 12th, 2004 at 07:06 PM.

Feb 12th, 2004, 07:13 PM	#19 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 10:34 AM Posts: 41,276 Offline	It's another pass here, maybe one of our dealer/factory members will be able to shed some light. There aint no party like my nana's tea party

Feb 12th, 2004, 07:33 PM	#20 (permalink)
dietcokeplease Official MINI2 Fluffer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Spearmint Rhino Local Time: 09:34 AM Posts: 5,315 Offline	Any chance of a clearer picture? There is just one moon and one golden sun; And a smile mean friendship to ev'ryone; Through the mountains divide, and the oceans are wide; It's a small world after all.

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