Observed arrival · 2026-09-17

r53obd: A diagnostic bay for first-gen MINIs

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A diagnostics, logging, and coding app for MINI R50, R52, and R53 owners across iPhone, Mac, and Android.

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r53obd connects first-generation MINI owners to vehicle data through supported OBD adapters, offering fault-code access, readiness checks, voltage readings, CSV logs, and model-specific dashboards. Its coverage names the R50 hatch, R53 Cooper S hatch, and R52 convertible, with adapter support spanning OBDLink devices, K+DCAN cables, and UniCarScan UCSI-2100. Coding saves a backup before changes and requires Pro access; body-module work also requires a pin 7↔8 bridge.

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