On-Board Computer MPH

[gill]

Can anyone help?

Fitted an on-board computer stalk into our Min. All wired up and working fine.

However, Ewan thought it would show the actual speed (MPH) the car was doing at any given time. It does not.

Does anyone know if this can be done and how?:question:

[Scottie]

mines only shows the average speed over a period of time.:)

[The Dogfather]

Mine does show actual MPH!

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by bad dog mini

Mine does show actual MPH!


should mine:question::I

[MartinSullivan]

I think the OBC on pre 2004 build cars shows

Range - how many miles left in the tank
Average MPH - can be reset
Average MPG - can be reset
Temp

On Post 04 build cars you should have all the above plus

Instantianious Speed & MPG

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by MartinSullivan

I think the OBC on pre 2004 build cars shows

Range - how many miles left in the tank
Average MPH - can be reset
Average MPG - can be reset
Temp

On Post 04 build cars you should have all the above plus

Instantianious Speed & MPG


does it:I how do you get that then:question:

[The Dogfather]

Mine is an Dec03 and has Range, Temp, Ave MPH., Actual MPH, Ave MPG and Cons MPG you flick between the settings by clicking the computer button on the top of the stalk....

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by bad dog mini

Mine is an Dec03 and has Range, Temp, Ave MPH., Actual MPH, Ave MPG and Cons MPG you flick between the settings by clicking the computer button on the top of the stalk....


right then next time I'm in the motor I wear my glasses so I can see the damm thing.:clown:

[Wul]

Mines is a Feb 04 build and has all the same functions as BDM's - to reset the avg speed and mpg you press and hold the wee button. :)

[Crombers]

Yup mines a May 04 build & I,m with BDM & Wul :approve:

[Scottie]

it is the ACTUAL MPH I have not noticed how many clicks of the button is it from the temp screen.:question:

[roadrunner]

Yup, mine is the same as Wul's and BDM as well, and I think its 4 or 5 clicks from the temp setting to get mph. Jan 05 build.

RoadRunner.

[gill]

Our Min is an 03 model - does this mean I will not get the MPH?

Boo Hoo:(

Do anyone know if we can wire it up so that we can get it???:question:

[MartinSullivan]

Sounds like it isnt available on your model then I am afraid Gill, not sure if the dealer can do an update but I doubt it :(

[gill]

Oh well - like my first new style Min Coop S too much to sell it for a newer model!!! Will ask at dealer next time we're in though! Will let you all know if it can be done.

Watch this space....

Thanks to all for your input.

[Moonshine]

I understand it is to do with the ECU in the car - i think about Dec 03, they upgraded the module, which then had additional features. My Feb 03 car has the limited functions, and the only way to get the additional ones would be a new ECU (gulp!!!)

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthread.php?t=78985&highlight=BC1+control+unit

Gerry

[The Dogfather]

Would a MTH reprogram give it the new features?

[MartinSullivan]

Unfortunately not BDM :( it doesnt touch the BC1 module

[duncan]

Was the BC1 module not replaced with the BC2 for the facelift, or is that another module?

[Mini Me]

quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

mines only shows the average speed over a period of time.:)


sc, it aint compatable with the chrono pack, cos youv'e already got a speedo above the wheel.
it's only part of the obc after 2004ish and with centre speedo ;):D