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 Posted: Jan 23, 2020 10:46AM
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Thanks for all your help ,looks like going to dealer
Good luck, let us know how the visit goes...

 Posted: Jan 23, 2020 03:57AM
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Thanks for all your help ,looks like going to dealer

 Posted: Jan 22, 2020 10:47AM
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Hour to hour and half to bmw and 3 hours to Mini Cooper dealer if the bcm numbers match will a used one work
Software in the bcm varies depending on the options on the car, so a used one may or may not work - can't say for sure...

 Posted: Jan 21, 2020 02:29PM
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Hour to hour and half to bmw and 3 hours to Mini Cooper dealer if the bcm numbers match will a used one work

 Posted: Jan 21, 2020 06:13AM
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Is there anywhere else to get it reprogrammed besides dealer
You might try your local BMW specialist - they may have the appropriate equipment / software.

 Posted: Jan 20, 2020 02:25PM
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Is there anywhere else to get it reprogrammed besides dealer

 Posted: Jan 20, 2020 02:18PM
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I have had it in and out several time looking for a problem so I know it’s not the connection.so your guess it needs reprogramming.

 Posted: Jan 20, 2020 06:26AM
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All of the dash / instrumentation lighting is controlled by the body control module (BCM) located in the passenger side kick panel. 

You might try the simple first and try disconnecting / re connecting the connectors at the BCM.

We have seen electrical gremlins like this solved by having the dealer reload the software into the BCM.. for whatever reason, the software can get corrupted - occasionally.

It's also possible the BCM may be defective....

 Posted: Jan 19, 2020 12:40PM
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Thanks I hope so 

 Posted: Jan 19, 2020 10:32AM
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Mini Mania Ken should reply on Monday when M.M. opens.

 Posted: Jan 19, 2020 08:26AM
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Come on people help me 

 Posted: Jan 18, 2020 10:38AM
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I have got a 2004 Mini Cooper base model 65000 miles heater control panel will not lite up or do anything.i have changed it out with two other used ones and same thing .i have checked all fuses all connections for corrosion and find nothing .help
I took cover off bcm on right kick panel I can visually see anything burn or melted,everything looks clean .

 Posted: Jan 18, 2020 10:24AM
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I have got a 2004 Mini Cooper base model 65000 miles heater control panel will not lite up or do anything.i have changed it out with two other used ones and same thing .i have checked all fuses all connections for corrosion and find nothing .help