Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles
Car tutorial (Do it yourself) Motorcycle tutorial (Do it yourself) Frequently Asked Questions

How to access the secret menu of the Mini Cooper R56 model?

Model: Mini Mini R56, R57, R55 - Years 2007-2014

Accessing the secret menu of the Mini Cooper model r56 can be useful for checking the mileage, the mileage until the next service, the chassis number, performing the IP Test, and much more. To access the secret menu, you will need to turn on the ignition and after a few seconds, press the right button on the instrument panel. Keep it pressed until the letters VN appear on the display. From here, you can check the car's settings and perform the IP Test. To perform the IP Test, you will need to keep the button pressed on the corresponding option and wait for the car to independently perform the vehicle status check.

Posted on 7 January 2024 by ScegliAuto

Video tutorial

Related tutorials

How to access the secret menu of a Mini Cooper?
How to access the secret menu of a Mini Cooper?
Mini (2001-2007 / R52, R50, R53) In this video we will see how to access the Mini Cooper secret menu. First we turn the ignition key until we have the screen with the kilometers. Pre…
Find the secret menu of the Mini R56
Find the secret menu of the Mini R56
Mini (2007-2014 / R56, R57, R55) To access the secret menu of your Mini R56, start the engine, press the reset partial km button until VIN appears (which would be the identification …
Where is the OBD port located on the Mini Cooper R56?
Where is the OBD port located on the Mini Cooper R56?
Mini (2007-2014 / R56, R57, R55) To safely locate the OBD port inside your Mini Cooper R56, you just need to follow the steps described in the following guide addressed to you. First…

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • Mini 2010-2016 - Where is the inflation kit located on the Mini Countryman? Read answer

How to Remove the Spark Plugs from a Volkswagen Up

How to remove and replace the spark plugs on a Volkswagen Up? Follow these steps for proper removal. Pull the lever to open the engine compartment and lift the front bonnet, securing it in place. Remove the plastic soundproofing panel on the cylinder head, then disconnect the power connectors using a screwdriver after unscrewing them with a socket wrench. Pull off the coils by hand and unscrew the spark plugs with the socket wrench, finally pulling them out of the cylinder head. Take the new spark plugs and guide them into the engine head using the extension of the socket wrench. Finally, tighten the spark plugs securely and reconnect the respective power connectors. To finish: reassemble the soundproofing panel and close the engine bonnet. - Socket wrench with sockets - Flat or screwdriver bits - Battery-powered screwdriver - Protective gloves.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos