Loss Of FSC Enabling Codes After Programming The Head Unit (SIM 65 01 23)

WARNING: This page is about the Cooper Base, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 2023-05-30
Reference number: SIM 65 01 23

LOSS OF FSC ENABLING CODES AFTER PROGRAMMING THE HEAD UNIT

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): SIM 65 01 23, Date of Issue: May 30, 2023

MINI:

F54 (MINI Clubman); F55 (MINI Hardtop 4 Door); F56 (MINI Hardtop 2 Door); F57 (MINI Convertible); F60 (MINI Countryman)

SITUATION

After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) enabling codes repeatedly fails.

CAUSE

The head unit (HU-H2) has been manipulated to activate unauthorized features, for example "Apple Car Play".

CORRECTION

New FSC Enabling codes must be generated by Technical Support.

PROCEDURE

With ISTA version 4.41.2x (available early May, 2023), a check for head unit manipulation occurs during the of the calculation of the Measures Plan.

A pop-up will appear with the unauthorized FSC Enabling codes listed, as in the example below.

If the Measures Plan is carried out at this point, all FSC Enabling codes for the head unit will be deactivated.

When FSC Enabling codes are lost for a vehicle due to manipulation, new codes will need to be generated by Technical Service. Please create a TSARA case for assistance titled "HU-H2 - New FSC Enabling Codes Required".

After Technical Service reactivates the FSC Enabling codes, they can be imported to the vehicle through ISTA.

NOTE: Only the AUTHORIZED codes for that vehicle will be reactivated. Any codes activated through manipulation will not be reactivated, so the head unit will lose certain unauthorized functionalities.

NOTE: The loss of FSC Enabling Codes due to head unit manipulation is not covered under MINI warranty.

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