The CANchecked R56 MINI Cooper MFD28 Multi Function Display – 2.8″ Gen2 (LHD/RHD) is a CANchecked digital display solution designed for enthusiasts and tuners who need a compact, configurable way to monitor critical engine and vehicle data.

It is well suited for projects that require CAN Bus integration, expandable sensor inputs, integrated shift light functionality, and built-in warning functions. The MFD28 Gen2 transforms your air vent into an intelligent display with features you don’t want to miss.

Our displays are designed so that they can be installed by anyone.

Product Details

• Perfect integration: The vehicle-specific bezel still allows airflow past the display
• Can Bus: Readout of in-depth vehicle data such as manufacturer diagnostic tools
• Gear display: Directly via Can Bus or calculated from speed and rpm
• Touchscreen: Navigate through pages using intuitive swipe gestures
• Customization: Design your own pages, add your own pictures or start animation
• Additional inputs: Connect up to 4 analog inputs and an ethanol sensor directly to the display
• Can Switching: Use your display as a keypad and send your own can messages to the bus
• Customizable Alarms: Customizable alarms can be easily configured and activated. For example, get a big warning message when the exhaust gas temperature is above 900 degrees
• Logging: Log and save your data to the internal SD card for later analysis.
• Performance Meter: Measure your 0-100, 100-200 and 0-200 times with the integrated performance meter without any additional hardware.
• DTC*: Read and clear the errors of engine control unit, transmission, ABS and all-wheel drive
• Dimming*: Your display automatically dims along with the instrument panel

Whats Included

• MFD28 Gen2 data display integrated in the ventilation insert for LHD&RHD vehicles
• vehicle-specific connection cable
• Quickstart Guide
• USB data cable
• SD card (pre-installed to the display)
• SD card adapter
• Display foil (to prevent reflections)

Vehicle Applications

• MINI Mini Cooper (R56 / R57)

Vehicle Compatibility & Data Availability

CANchecked products communicate directly with your vehicle via the CAN Bus. As a general guideline, CAN Bus became widely available in production vehicles from approximately 2008 onwards. Compatibility and the amount of available data depend on the vehicle manufacturer, model, model year, installed control units, and software version.

Many modern vehicles provide only limited information through standard OBD diagnostics. For selected vehicles, CANchecked offers dedicated integrations that access additional vehicle data directly from internal vehicle communication networks. Available functions and parameters may vary between vehicles, even within the same model range.

Please note that not all displayed values are intended for diagnostic or safety-critical purposes. While we strive to provide accurate information, displayed data should not be relied upon as the sole source for vehicle operation, diagnostics, maintenance, tuning, or safety-related decisions.

Customers are responsible for verifying compatibility with their specific vehicle before purchase and installation.