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Classic Mini

Details: Created on Tuesday, 28 August 2012 16:53; Last Updated on Friday, 12 April 2013 00:49; Written by Donn; Hits: 487

Rover Mini info

Prius accident

Details: Created on Friday, 09 January 2009 21:05; Last Updated on Friday, 12 April 2013 00:49; Written by Donn; Hits: 1373

Prius bumper damage 11/3/2008. Click to enlarge photo. Old guy didn't notice his light was red and almost T-boned the Prius. By luck, a police car was immediately behind the Prius and saw everything.

Rover / Lucas 5AS Immobilizer & Alarm System Info (Rover Mini Cooper)

Details: Created on Thursday, 30 August 2007 12:53; Last Updated on Wednesday, 17 April 2013 18:47; Written by Donn; Hits: 23755

The 1997-2000 Rover Minis have a factory installed alarm/immobilizer system that is difficult to service, especially if you live in the United States. This is because Rover no longer exists and the '97-'00 Rover Minis were not exported to the US. If you lose your remote key "fob", you cannot start the car... EVER. This is what I was told by a very respected Mini expert. However, I learned there are solutions if you lose your fob or otherwise destroy the fob (eg. dropping it in the pool is a favorite one). I've spent many hours researching the solutions and what you will read in the following paragraphs is the summary of that research. Please contact me if you have more information or corrections!