Hey everyone... Im new hear but am enjoying this forum already.. I have an issue with my 03 cooper S .. For sometime now my flat tire light has been on along with the DSC light... Anyone know what might be the problem? Any help would be great!! Thanks!!

 

Could be an ABS sensor going bad. Check all connections on them.

 

Thanks for your reply.. I will check the connections.. Is it possible that it could be a wheel speed sensor? Plus I just wanted to say Ive read some of your more recent posts.. I enjoyed them a lot!! thanks again..lol

 

A wheel speed sensor is the ABS sensor on our R50/53 cars. Thanks

 

Okay...that makes sense then... Is there a way to test to see which one is bad? There is one on each wheel correct?

 

You can test each with a voltmeter, but it is easier if you have a ABS scan tool.

 

Excellent.. I will bring it to a shop and have them tell me which one then.. How does one test them with a volt meter? Do I just check and see if they have resistance? make sure they don't have an open circuit? Thanks again!!

 

Step 1- Remove the ABS sensor from the vehicle.

Step 2- Clean off dirty connections.

With the sensor removed, find the two contacts where the plug connects. Clean off any dirt or grime that may have built up on both the electrical connector and the speed sensor contacts.

Step 3- Measure the sensor's resistance.

Place one meter lead on each contact while your multimeter is in the Ohms setting. The sensor that is pictured below has a normal resistance of 50 Ohms across the two contacts. Check the service manual for your sensor's specific value.



Step 4- Read the test results.

If the meter reading displays higher than normal resistance, or shows "O.L.", then the internal circuit is electrically open. Similarly, if the reading is lower than it should be, or zero Ohms, then you have a shorted internal circuit. In either situation, the sensor would require replacement.

A few steps to try if the sensor tests good, but you still have an ABS problem.

A dirty sensor probe can cause an incorrect output to the car's computer, and drive an ABS light. If you discover that the sensor is dirty, simply clean it off with some contact cleaner and a rag. After cleaning, reinstall the ABS sensor and see if that fixed your problem.

If the ABS sensor tests good, you may have a break or short in the wires to the sensor. Most likely it will be near the sensor itself because this is usually the dirtiest area in the circuit. If no damage is found near the sensor housing, follow the harness up to the engine or dash connection.

 

Hey..thanks so much for your detailed post I really do appreciate it a lot.. this does make good sense to me so I will try it.. This is the only problem I ever had with my mini and im pushing close to 100k.. My mini looks a lot like yours...that is if you still have the silver and black mini

 

NP. Yes I still have mine. You can see more of it in my gallery also. Good luck

 

I should also tell you that this problem occurred right after I washed my car.. You think that water got into something it shouldn't have?

 

Excellent...very cool ride you have... I still haven't fig out how to post my pics yet.. I have to try to fig that out because its driving me crazy..ha ha lol

 

Maybe this will help

• What type of files can I upload to my gallery?
• How much space am I allowed?
• How many files can I upload at one time?
• What is an album and how do I create it?
• How do I move my photos into an album?
• How do I upload one or more images?
• How can I use one of my images in my signature?
• How do I include a picture from a gallery in a post?
• I have a multimedia file, how do I link to it in a post?
• How do I delete something from my gallery?
• How do I get to the old NAM gallery to retrieve pictures to show in my gallery?

 

Thx for the compliments on my MINI.

 

Your welcome.. Your mini is awesome.. I have relation in the UK and they say the silver and black MINIs show class..lol But thanks for the pic info as well.. the question is what don't you know?? ha ha all the best!!

 

Lol. I am a sponge for learning all I can about MINI's. So I am always learning still.

 

You do know your stuff!! I think learning is part of the fun.. Ever sense the MINIs hit here I was hooked.. But I must say.. I am a bit worried about the direction MINI is going with the new 2014 release.. Should I be worried? But sorry don't mean to be going off topic here...just concerned a bit because these cars are awesome!! cheers my friend!

 

IMO The new F56 as lost its MINI personality. I will never buy it because it is lost its MINI personality. It is growing in size and the front overhang is way to far out front. The interior is all BMW now and lost its MINI appeal. The only good thing IMO is the new 2.0 turbo charged all BMW engine. That I look forward to seeing.

 

Oh NOOO.. That's what I thought.. After seeing some snap shots of the interior I thought it lost the MINI look..and was BMW only.. My last question for you and I will leave you alone ha ha When is the cut off for ordering a 2013 model? I might have to rush in and get my order in..lol

 

I believe I read somewhere it is June. I would do it as soon as possible though.

 

Good call on that.. Im calling them Monday morning then..lol.

 

Good luck. Keep us posted on your new MINI.