Hi, I'm new to this forum so apologies if this question has already been asked. My 2014 Mini Cooper S Countryman stopped running recently while driving. The initial diagnosis from my local independent shop was a bad fuel pump. However now they're saying the ECU/DME needs replacing, and that they don't have the expertise nor the diagnostic tools to properly install and reprogram a new computer. I called a couple of other local shops that specialize in Mini/BMW repairs, and one claimed they could replace and reprogram the ECU for $2,700. The local Mini dealership service center said the parts alone would cost me $2,445 with at least two hours of labor, so that would easily cost $3K or more.

I found several online services that offer refurbished "plug 'n drive" ECUs that can be cloned and installed. Has anyone tried these services with any success? Here's a link to one service called Precision ECU that claims plug n' drive and no programming needed for $732. https://www.precisionecu.com/product...countryman-r60.

Any thoughts and advice would be greatly appreciated!

 

Sorry you've been sitting here alone so long, sometimes the forum is hopping with people, other times very quiet. Did you get this sorted?