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#2568 of 2671 Re: Comfort Access [busiris] by bodble2 Jul 09, 2008 (10:43 pm)
Replying to: busiris (Jul 09, 2008 8:19 pm) I had a Sony extended range 2.4 Ghz phone. And everytime the phone rang, the wi-fi would drop connection. It didn't matter which corner of the house I put the phone's base unit. I finally had to ditch the phone, and bought a 5.8 Ghz phone. That was about 3 years ago. I have considered that my recent problem may be due to one of my neighbours getting a new phone, but the symptoms are different. Now, when the connection drops, I can't reconnect it if my life depended on it. What led me to consider the Mini as being the source of the problem is that on 3 different occasions, as soon as my wife parked in the garage in the evening, the connection dropped, and stayed disconnected the whole night, but as soon as she drove off in the morning, I was able to reconnect. That's weird coincidence if the Mini is not the culprit! Now, mind you, I'm not saying I know for sure it's the Mini, because it doesn't happen every night, and more importantly, these symptoms did not show up until about 3 weeks ago --- and we've had the Mini for about 6 months. But wi-fi networks can be so finicky that perhaps there has to be a certain combination of factors present to cause the problem. And the Mini is just one of several factors. Replies to this message: busiris (Jul 10, 2008 1:51 pm) bodble2 (Jul 11, 2008 11:17 pm)
#2569 of 2671 Re: Comfort Access [bodble2] by busiris Jul 10, 2008 (1:51 pm)
Replying to: bodble2 (Jul 09, 2008 10:43 pm) Have you or a neighbor gotten a new garage door opener? Most internet providers automatically reassing a new IP address each 24 hours, to make sure the DHCP doesn't run out of available addresses to assign. Your modem/switch/router automatically requests a new address once access is denied, under normal circumstances. So, I would suggest this...try logging on before your wife gets in the car to leave and see what happens. If you can't, and then you can as soon as she leaves, I would agree...its the car. But, I still have my doubts at the moment....Good Luck! Replies to this message: bodble2 (Jul 11, 2008 11:17 pm)
#2570 of 2671 Hot Weather problems by cedxjlj Jul 11, 2008 (11:11 am)
When it is 88 degrees or hotter outside, it gets VERY HOT on the drivers side by the gas pedal. MINI says this is normal as it is where the exhaust and heater core are. But it is so hot that I can hardly keep my foot on the accelerator and must use cruise control. Anyone else with this problem. I have a 2007. Replies to this message: bodble2 (Jul 11, 2008 2:56 pm) blueguydotcom (Jul 11, 2008 6:31 pm)
#2571 of 2671 Re: Hot Weather problems [cedxjlj] by bodble2 Jul 11, 2008 (2:56 pm)
Replying to: cedxjlj (Jul 11, 2008 11:11 am) That does not sound normal.
#2572 of 2671 Re: Hot Weather problems [cedxjlj] by blueguydotcom Jul 11, 2008 (6:31 pm)
Replying to: cedxjlj (Jul 11, 2008 11:11 am) Nope. Never had that issue. My HVAC blows hot if I don't turn on the AC but it seems all late model BMW/Mini products do that...
#2573 of 2671 Re: Comfort Access [busiris] by bodble2 Jul 11, 2008 (11:17 pm)
Replying to: busiris (Jul 10, 2008 1:51 pm) "...try logging on before your wife gets in the car to leave and see what happens. If you can't, and then you can as soon as she leaves, I would agree...its the car." That did happen on 3 occasions, which was what led me to suspect the Mini (or the evil wife!)...however...apparently that is not the cause, or at least the sole cause. Last evening, the wi-fi cut out 3 times, and by the 3rd time I could not revive it for all the tea in China. So, I waited till my wife left for work this morning, but the wi-fi remained deader than Michael Vick's career! My friend said it's not out of the question that it may just be hardware failure. Often hardware failure would be preceded by sporadic problems leading up to final death. If the problem is hardware, my guess would be the router. My next move is probably to get a new router from Best Buy. If it turns out not to be the router, at least I can return it for a full refund!
#2574 of 2671 Press Request by KarenS HOST Jul 16, 2008 (4:33 pm)
A newswire reporter would like to speak with owners of the Mini Cooper. If you are an owner, please respond to ctalatiedmunds.com with your daytime contact information no later than Friday, July 18th. Replies to this message: karen31 (Jul 16, 2008 5:58 pm) feliciatwo (Jul 22, 2008 3:45 am) blueguydotcom (Jul 22, 2008 5:50 am)
#2575 of 2671 Re: Press Request [KarenS] by karen31 Jul 16, 2008 (5:58 pm)
Replying to: KarenS (Jul 16, 2008 4:33 pm) I'm in what's up ? I sent a seperate email with my contact # too. Replies to this message: feliciatwo (Jul 22, 2008 3:45 am) blueguydotcom (Jul 22, 2008 5:50 am)
#2576 of 2671 Re: Press Request [karen31] by feliciatwo Jul 22, 2008 (3:45 am)
Replying to: karen31 (Jul 16, 2008 5:58 pm) I tried to respond but her message ...link was unresponsive. My issue with my mini cooper is the Sunroof they did NOT finish. Now I'm trying to engineer an intuitive attractive sunroof cover....live in Forida. The heat and sun is unbearable. What were they thinking? Replies to this message: blueguydotcom (Jul 22, 2008 5:50 am)
#2577 of 2671 Re: Press Request [feliciatwo] by blueguydotcom Jul 22, 2008 (5:50 am)
Replying to: feliciatwo (Jul 22, 2008 3:45 am) that's why I didn't want it. these super-expansive sunroofs appear great when open on a cool day. Get out the sun and all the glass without a proper shade turns into a rolling science experiment. Some people have taken to adding a super-dark limo tint.