I just replaced my 2013 R60 thermostat and accidentally crushed one of the connector plugs when bolting the new one on. Checking my usual sources draws a blank- where can I order just the connector itself to solder onto the old wire? This is a two conductor oval connector, by the way.


The old connector got crushed and I need a new one- and the pinout diagram for this would be great too, if anybody has any ideas...?

 

Does your MINI have piggyback upgraded harness needed? Do you have the last seven of the vin?

https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Sit...h/12518611289/

 

No upgraded harness needed, I don't think. The replacement thermostat/housing I bought is a near exact duplicate of the one that was there to start with, -I just crushed one of the plugs (the one that goes into the cable jack controlling the map thermostat heater, I believe) and I just need that plug, to solder onto the existing wire. Where can I find a new plug (or plug with pigtail) like it? 2013 Countryman S all4 R60 N18
Last 7 of my VIN = WM15222
entire VIN = WMWZC5C55DWM15222

 

Ok, yea if you replace it with a new thermostat you get this harness that a add on to the original

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...r/12518614952/

If you know the thermostat replaced, then thats the wire kit you need. I would have to dig to see if i can find the older plug pre update harness. Just making sure.

 

Again, the new thermostat is virtually identical to the old one, so not sure why I would need the different wiring harness. And regardless, the broken plug is all I needed, and I found it today at the local BMW dealership parts dept. Four bucks, for an identical plug and the the little steel inserts, and I was able to rescue the little rubber grommets from the old broken plug.

So my big takeaway from this:
Locating oddball parts for a Mini is a lot easier if you can get to a friendly BMW parts dept with a patient and supremely competent parts manager. And while I'm thinking about it, the little replacement plug had a wide slot where the original had a narrow one on one side. Some of the little oem 2 pin plugs have a slot on one side or the other, but this replacement would fit as either.