Mini Cabrio stuck in transport mode

My 2012 Mini Cabrio diesel is exhibiting some strange behavior. It seems to be stuck in transport mode. I'm getting general electrical malfunctions, and the navigation system is completely non-functional. Engine start is fine, and the key fob seems to be working, so I don't think it's the battery. Could this really be transport mode? Seems odd for a car this old.

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I had a similar issue with my Mini Cabrio after some car electronics work. The symptoms sound very familiar. Have you checked if it's stuck in transport mode? This can happen even if the vehicle isn't fresh off the factory floor.

Yes, it's unusual, but it happened to me. I ran a diagnostic check and the system clearly indicated transport mode was active. In my case, a trip to the workshop and a reset of the system via the diagnostic tool was required. It might be worth getting a professional diagnostic check to confirm.

Interesting. Transport mode on a car? I thought that was only for new vehicles. How did you determine that was the cause, and what was the fix?

Just wanted to close the loop on this. The dealer confirmed it was indeed transport mode, even though the car isn't new. They reset it via the diagnostic check, and everything is working as it should now. Navigation is back, and no more electrical gremlins. Thanks for the pointer!

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