Question regarding map updates
Hi, my wife has a Mini Countryman F60 from 03/2017. How would one update the satnav map on that? It's too old to have the new Mini Connected so I can't use the app. I also cannot add the car to Mini Connected website. When putting in the VIN I get MAPPING - 0207 error and site says I should contact Mini Connected drive. I called there once and the lady said that the support is for Mini's from 2018 and onwards with the new Connected service.
I have a BMW and I have used BMW download manager to update maps on my BMW. I'd assume it's the same process for Mini but I can't find the download manager from anywhere.
According to VIN decoder the cars has (at least had when new) S6NM and S6NT services. Current map version is the one the car shipped with in 2017 and hence becoming bit useless with not having the latest roads and such..
Thanks.
Posted Jan 3, 2023, 5:01 PM UTC
Updates can be loaded via a USB stick plugged into the port in the glove box.
The specific updates can be found online and BMW ones also work.
So long since I did it I can’t remember the details.
I assume "found online" means somewhat un-official ways in this context?
Yeah. Not too expensive or difficult. The FSC (activation code) is an algorithm output based on your VIN, so it can't actually be copyrighted.
Ok. At which point would I need the FSC? I Did some digging and found the correct map file I'm looking for but didn't download anything yet.
You'll need it to start installing the map to your car. Look for websites selling BMW FSCs, and they'll usually sell Mini too.