MINI can send updates for the NAV, but I don' t believe there's any way to remotely reset error codes. Did you try reconnecting the OEM subs to see if the error code goes away?
It's strange that the code wouldn't reset after you reconnected the seat plugs. Why make extra work for the mechanics?
I don’t know. I’m just not looking forward to paying 150 extra dollars for them to clear a code for something so simple.
Try having an automotive parts store read/clear the codes? Many of them do that for free.
Good advice. I think I’m just gonna run by the dealer and ask them for a favor and say hey look I didn’t know if I unplug the seats an error would pop up. I’m gonna try to talk to the service guys and see if they can help out and if they’re going to charge me I’ll just go get a code reader at the auto parts store and see if they can reset it for me.
I've heard that restraint/airbag fault codes have to be cleared by the dealer - from just a couple of places online. Is there anything specific that will clear this code app wise if I get a code reader?
I have a cheap OBD reader that I used extensively with my last few ICE cars and the Torque Pro app to both measure performance and, on occasion, clear codes.
I'd recommend bimmercode anyways to turn off annoying start-up warnings! I have the veepeak bluetooth adapter, which works okay, but takes forever to read the system and apply coding via bimmercode. Recently purchased this ethernet ODB adapter and a lightning to ethernet adapter (both on bimmercodes list of supported adapters) and it's almost instant readings/coding (plus supports some newer BMW vehicles like my partners X5).
So I installed the subs and they really do feel like they need a break in period. After about three hours on the road today listening to music they feel like they really broke in, and my car has a much fuller sound. I have not installed the door and panel speakers yet, but my son and I noticed that it was actually a tremendous difference in sound quality versus the base stock system. The install was extremely easy, And my friend and I are gonna do the door speakers this weekend. I’m probably gonna leave the rear speakers for the fall when the weathers cool outside and I can give myself a day to carefully take things off and remove them. After installing the subs I noticed that the stock door speakers were definitely lacking. Overall I’m very pleased and it was very easy and the only thing it did was inspire me to get a Bimmercode setup.
I went by AutoZone today and the guy behind the counter told me the only thing he would clear were check engine codes. So bimmercode it is.
I don’t think it works for everything, but the developer/owner of BimmerLink emailed me and said that it should work based on his experience. I guess we’ll see tomorrow night! He said if the issue was clear and it’s not a repeating code I should be able to clear it. It looks like the issues not repeating because it notices that I’m buckling in my seatbelt and such.
