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mlu035 · Mar 25th, 2004, 10:31 AM

Hi

I got my Cooper private second hand with the 2 year old chili pack, which doesn't have the OBC as standard. Rydale BMW Sutton Coldfield are quoting me £380 to have it retro fitted, which is a bit steep as the parts only cost £130 + VAT.

Does anyone have a better quote / solution (other than the DIY one found on this site).

Thanks

--

Rich

N31L · Mar 25th, 2004, 06:15 PM

I'm in exactly the same boat with my coop s

, i've bought the indicator with the button but my dealers are quoting over £300 to fit it

, there are instructions for fitting a non standard button from the technical oem guides which mentions about running a wire to the speedo connector - but doesn't mention how to fit the retro unit.
can anyone help with the instructions cos it must only take an hour to fit! and i refuse to pay £100 per hour to BM, the cheeky monkeys....

bobnobski · Mar 26th, 2004, 12:12 PM

I have a solution for you! - I suggest you fit the indicator stalk (easy job) - then book you car in to have the OBC repared under warranty - telling them its not working!!!

N31L · Mar 26th, 2004, 01:02 PM

already thought of that!

unfortunatly as i've asked them about it, i think they'd know i was taking the p1*5 and rumble my plan

- coolnew(the mini people 01708738855 & based in romford) think they can install it, i need to check later this afternoon if they can....cheers anyway for the top tip

bobnobski · Mar 26th, 2004, 01:10 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by N31L

already thought of that!

unfortunatly as i've asked them about it, i think they'd know i was taking the p1*5 and rumble my plan

- coolnew(the mini people 01708738855 & based in romford) think they can install it, i need to check later this afternoon if they can....cheers anyway for the top tip

just remember - if you car is not 04 build then you will have the older BC1 and will not get the latest instantanious speed function!

N31L · Mar 26th, 2004, 04:34 PM

with the size of the speedo in the middle of the dash - i dont think i'd miss it

lol...cheers.

jairfranz · Jun 8th, 2004, 10:38 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by N31L

I'm in exactly the same boat with my coop s

, i've bought the indicator with the button but my dealers are quoting over £300 to fit it

, there are instructions for fitting a non standard button from the technical oem guides which mentions about running a wire to the speedo connector - but doesn't mention how to fit the retro unit.
can anyone help with the instructions cos it must only take an hour to fit! and i refuse to pay £100 per hour to BM, the cheeky monkeys....

did you ever get your obc fitted and working mate?
ive just retrofitted the oem stalk and wired it using the oem guide myself but my dealer refuses to look at it as they say it should have been fitted by them. so if they damage the ecu when updating the software they will be held liable! load of boll*cks. i say they are just p1ssed that i havent paid them to fit it. what did you ask the dealer to do to make it work?
cheers jairfranz

Mar 25th, 2004, 10:31 AM	#1
mlu035 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2004 Local Time: 02:15 AM Posts: 9 Offline	OBC retro fit Hi I got my Cooper private second hand with the 2 year old chili pack, which doesn't have the OBC as standard. Rydale BMW Sutton Coldfield are quoting me £380 to have it retro fitted, which is a bit steep as the parts only cost £130 + VAT. Does anyone have a better quote / solution (other than the DIY one found on this site). Thanks -- Rich

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Mar 25th, 2004, 06:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
N31L MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2003 Local Time: 01:15 AM Posts: 219 Offline	I'm in exactly the same boat with my coop s , i've bought the indicator with the button but my dealers are quoting over £300 to fit it , there are instructions for fitting a non standard button from the technical oem guides which mentions about running a wire to the speedo connector - but doesn't mention how to fit the retro unit. can anyone help with the instructions cos it must only take an hour to fit! and i refuse to pay £100 per hour to BM, the cheeky monkeys....

Mar 26th, 2004, 12:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
bobnobski MINI2 Irritant My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 02:15 AM Posts: 1,022 Offline	I have a solution for you! - I suggest you fit the indicator stalk (easy job) - then book you car in to have the OBC repared under warranty - telling them its not working!!!

Mar 26th, 2004, 01:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
N31L MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2003 Local Time: 01:15 AM Posts: 219 Offline	already thought of that! unfortunatly as i've asked them about it, i think they'd know i was taking the p1*5 and rumble my plan - coolnew(the mini people 01708738855 & based in romford) think they can install it, i need to check later this afternoon if they can....cheers anyway for the top tip

Mar 26th, 2004, 01:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
bobnobski MINI2 Irritant My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 02:15 AM Posts: 1,022 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by N31L already thought of that! unfortunatly as i've asked them about it, i think they'd know i was taking the p1*5 and rumble my plan - coolnew(the mini people 01708738855 & based in romford) think they can install it, i need to check later this afternoon if they can....cheers anyway for the top tip just remember - if you car is not 04 build then you will have the older BC1 and will not get the latest instantanious speed function!

Mar 26th, 2004, 04:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
N31L MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2003 Local Time: 01:15 AM Posts: 219 Offline	with the size of the speedo in the middle of the dash - i dont think i'd miss it lol...cheers.

Jun 8th, 2004, 10:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
jairfranz black"n"white cooper Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: newcastle upon tyne Local Time: 02:15 AM Posts: 100 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by N31L I'm in exactly the same boat with my coop s , i've bought the indicator with the button but my dealers are quoting over £300 to fit it , there are instructions for fitting a non standard button from the technical oem guides which mentions about running a wire to the speedo connector - but doesn't mention how to fit the retro unit. can anyone help with the instructions cos it must only take an hour to fit! and i refuse to pay £100 per hour to BM, the cheeky monkeys.... did you ever get your obc fitted and working mate? ive just retrofitted the oem stalk and wired it using the oem guide myself but my dealer refuses to look at it as they say it should have been fitted by them. so if they damage the ecu when updating the software they will be held liable! load of boll*cks. i say they are just p1ssed that i havent paid them to fit it. what did you ask the dealer to do to make it work? cheers jairfranz

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