Ok so I have a 2004 mini cooper and my stick shift cables went out. I had them replaced along with the stick itself and now the car wont start. We put it on the computer and the computer is saying that it needs a memory reset. The dealership is saying that they do not do memory resets for that years model. Have spent hours looking online and cannot figure out what the problem is! COULD ANYONE HELP ME PLEASE!!!

 

Do an ecu reset? Not really sure how shift cables would mess with that unless they were installed wrong.

 

We tried the ECU reset and that has not worked

 

We will try taking the batterey off for a minute and try the ECU reset again

 

Getting all the way to the end on the ECU reset...it makes the noise on the gauges and the sound but after that the lights don't come on.....SO FRUSTRATED!!! Do I need a new ECU???

 

maybe check to make sure they didn't bump the YAW sensor that is located right behind the E-brake handle.

 

what is the YAW and where is the E-brake handle?

 

ok never mind on my stupid question

 

It could not be in the E brake because that wasnt messed with...

 

Not sure what kind of computer you've hooked up to. Are there any Codes you can pull?

 

The end of the shift cables is UNDER the e-brake handle.... By the shifter...

 

Should I just take it to the dealership?

 

Does anyone know of a mini cooper mechanic in Houston, TX?

 

Thank all of you for your comments - I thought it would be a simple unanimous answer but I see it is beyond my knowledge...

Thanks Again