What to do if your Mini Cooper Stereo is not working?
Remove the screws on the side trim along the radio. Pull the center console and side trim loose, then pull out the side trim. Remove the two screws on the sides of the head unit, then pull the head unit out. Disconnect the wiring harness and pull out the fuse. Check the fuse and replace it if it’s not working.
Why does my Mini Cooper alarm go off when I open the door?
Opening your Mini Cooper’s door with your key shouldn’t set off the alarm in normal circumstances. If it does, you’ll need to find out what’s malfunctioning so you can repair or replace it. Here are four common reasons your Mini Cooper’s anti-theft system may be giving a false alarm.
Why does the radio turn off when the ignition is off?
The power to the radio is usually tied to the ACC portion of the ignition switch. Check to see if that power is getting turned OFF when the ignition switch is OFF. There may be a problem with the switch position contacts. Power to the radio may also be controlled by a module and the module has a problem. I don’t know how your system is designed.
How can I tell if my Mini Cooper has a battery problem?
Typically you’ll see other electrical problems such as the headlights dimming. Check the battery with a multi-meter set to volts. When the car is off, the battery should be holding about 12 volts. When the car is on and the alternator is charging, the battery should read about 14 volts, less when the radio is on.
Is there a problem with my Mini Cooper R56 radio?
Driving along, stereo fine, turn the car off and go to work- come back to a dead stereo. Checked all fuses, including engine bay fuse and the rear of the stereo. LED display dead, only thing it will do is eject/accept a cd. anyone come up with a solution yet? I’ve had a similar issue with my R56 Radio.
Why does my Mini Cooper stereo not turn on?
If your stereo does not turn on at all, it could be because of a blown fuse. Check the stereo fuses in the fuse box under the driver’s side dash. You can test them for continuity using a multi-meter. Figure 1. Check the radio fuses in the interior fuse box.
The power to the radio is usually tied to the ACC portion of the ignition switch. Check to see if that power is getting turned OFF when the ignition switch is OFF. There may be a problem with the switch position contacts. Power to the radio may also be controlled by a module and the module has a problem. I don’t know how your system is designed.
Typically you’ll see other electrical problems such as the headlights dimming. Check the battery with a multi-meter set to volts. When the car is off, the battery should be holding about 12 volts. When the car is on and the alternator is charging, the battery should read about 14 volts, less when the radio is on.