2016 Coding event 10/2

WRAPUP: We had 10 MINIs and a BMW 7 series stop by to get their car coded.. popular options included auto lock/unlock, sunroof open/close via key, 5 blink turn signals for lane changes, power mirror fold/unfold on shutdown.startup.  Huge thanks for Ram for coming out for our club, and to Beth and Craig N. for hosting the event!!

Photos by:  Steve |

UPDATE:  Location details have been e-mailed out to all who have RSVP-ed.  If you would like to attend to watch or participate, send an e-mail to steve@chicagominiclub.com

We will be opening up any remaining spots to BMW club members after this Friday 9/23, so it you are interested, add a comment prior to that!!

Ram from http://www.bmwminicoding.com/ will be back in town to program options to change some settings in our Gen1, Gen2, or Gen 3 MINI.

Popular options include:

Turn off bulb checks (for those that want to use LED lights without resistors)
Removal of navigation disclaimer
Side mirrors auto folding on lock and unlock (BMW only)
Auto closing of sunroof when rain is detected
Enabling rear fogs
Sexy double blink emergency flashers

WHEN: Sunday  October 2nd, 9am till when we are done.

WHAT: Ram has a list of BMW and MINI codes that are available on his website.

Not all codes work on all MINIs and several factors including your MINIs build date, factory options and other variables determine compatibility.

If you’re interested please reply to this post the following:

Your MINI/BMW year (build date if you know)
Your MINI/BMW model
What coding option(s) are you interested in?

Pricing for codes for Gen1/Gen2 will be $10/option or $50 per car if you want more than 5 options coded.
Gen3 F56 is $10/option or $60 per car if you want all possible options coded

WHERE: Craig and Beth will be hosting from the Gurnee area.  Specific address details will be e-mailed in the final 2 weeks prior to the event.

QUESTIONS: Add a comment with your questions or send an e-mail to Ram at bmwminicoding@gmail.com

Add a comment to let us know you are interested in attending.

Come on out to get codes changed on your MINI or just to hang out and watch.