Need help and some direction. My first mini and I only got to drive it for 3 months and I've had it almost 2 years.

 

We need context and maybe pics

 

what scan tool are you using?

 

I have a Autophix 5900

 

looks like it could be a good tool. Not familiar with it

it is giving you generic codes rather then bmw codes

bmw codes will be more specific. Also you can search them here for more hits

 

All of the codes that I have gotten I belive are the BMW codes. I have looked up I belive most if not all codes and they point to a Dynamic Stability Control or a Battery Safety Terminal. I have gotten some one that I had talked to saying I should go over my grounds and check my battery. So this weekend that is what i am going to chance

 

Does the car not start???
Turn over/crank?
Click?
Can you hear the fuel pump vibrating before trying to start the engine?
**Is the airbag light illuminated?
....
Try erasing the codes and then scan again to see which ones come back/show up.

 

Car does not start. It dose crank over has spark fuel and air. you can hear the fuel pump kick on and yes the airbag light is on.

 

Since your airbag light is on / The car cranks but doesn't start - It could/might be that your BST (Battery Safety Terminal) has blown. Or partially blown (?).
If completely blown - the car normally won't crank since the detonator will disconnect the battery from the car.
If it is partially blown ; Sometimes you'll have battery power to the car but the airbag light will be lit on the speedo without having been in a collision.

In which case there is a simple inexpensive fix as discussed here on the NAM forums:
Airbag Code 11 (battery squib) repair and light reset

The discussion continues here with some pics.

Now, This might not be the primary cause of the issues your having - but if the airbag light is on (without having been in a collision), and the BST had NOT detonated; this may save you a trip to the dealer...or if your OBD lacks the function of turning the airbag light off.

This is just my thought having had a similar experience years ago.

Keep us posted.

 

If BST blows, it shoud do nothing - no battery, no fire. Crank no start, is maybe EWS sync? Foxwell 510 is supposed to be able to fix that.

 

^^^ - Absolutely Correct - ^^^
My BST had partially blown Seperated. ​​​​​​Airbag light on. Pushed the BST detonator "squib" back together. Car would then crank consistently (rather than intermittent). Airbag light still on for months until I came across the airbag light resistor fix.

 

bmw codes, like these: https://www.scribd.com/document/7719...MW-Error-Codes

 

if engine has fuel, spark and compression it will start. so there is something off here

ews pulls spark, no?

 

If it got those three than the only other option is compression. Without compression no start but it seems unlikely that all four cylinders have no/low compression.

 

Just another (perhaps silly) thought -
How fresh is the fuel? - i.e:
When or how long has the car been sitting or when last driven?
If somewhat recently; you might check the fuel pressure at the rail....

unrelated to the fault codes: clogged fuel filter?

 

It doesn't look bad here

But in this picture there is a plug taped to the positive wire and nothing around it to plug into it
Gas is only few months old. I drained it about 3 months ago and put fresh gas in just before I replaced the fuel pump and both filters. I did look at BST and looks intact but there is a random wire that comes of of it and has a plug on the end and nothing plugged into it

 

the squib thing, if it were blown, would break the positive side of the circuit to your battery. Since you are getting crank, thats not likely

I’d check fuel pressure at the rail

 

Pressure is good.

 

what is this supposed to be pluged into???

 

i see. missed that. not sure. i can take a look at mine later tonight

 

Greatly appreciate all the help

 

Thes are the only codes I'm getting after unplugging and replying everything I have messed with

 

 

Well, I was hoping to get to my laptop to draw/ indicate what I thought might be a slight breech in the black plastic casing that houses the BST/detonator in the second pic of your post#16. That black plastic cylindrical thing.

Like I'd mentioned in my scenario (occurred years ago)...
the large positive cable going into the squib/ BST/cylinder somehow was pulled and pulled the end of the metal end of the cable away from the inside of the "explosive" end of the detonator ....sufficed to say ; My BST did not detonate. The 2 contact points were pulled apart and barely making contact completing the circuit....
I'm not suggesting that is the same in your case.... I just find it interesting.

But in your recent post showing the latest fault codes - I did see one that piqued my curiosity enough to Google it.
I can't say that I've ever encountered a BMW fault code as:
"0B battery positive terminal isolation 1"....here is what turned up in the search (if you haven't already searched):

google/:
Fault code 0B (or 0B MRS: Battery, positive terminal isolation 1) usually indicates a blown Battery Safety Terminal (BST) on BMW/Mini vehicles, commonly caused by a minor accident, curb strike, or voltage issue. This pyrotechnic device disconnects the positive cable, causing a no-start or airbag light. Repair requires replacing the cable or bypassing the sensor with a 2-ohm resistor.
Key Diagnostic and Fix Steps:

• Check the BST: Look for a yellow connector and a small, damaged/disconnected cylinder on the positive battery cable.
• Check for 2-ohm resistance: Use a multimeter to check the resistance of the yellow plug's two pins to determine if the sensor is intact or blown.
• Temporary Fix/Reset: Ensure the yellow plug is securely connected. In some cases, resetting the airbag light with specialized tools (like BMW-specific scanners) can clear the code.
• Permanent Repair: Replace the positive cable assembly (BST) or, if the sensor is okay, clean the connector and tighten the terminal connection.
• Clear the Codes: The airbag light code must be cleared using a capable diagnostic tool, as it is a permanent code. ,

Disclaimer: The BST is a pyrotechnic device related to airbag systems. Work with care, typically by disconnecting the negative terminal first.
google\:

While I am not insisting and don't mean to belabor the possibility of BST as being the fault for your no start condition...I am truly curious why that fault code keeps popping up....Perhaps it is merely just the airbag light/fault?

 

"Check the BST: Look for a yellow connector and a small, damaged/disconnected cylinder on the positive battery cable."

i think op's yellow connector is not plugged in.

sorry did not get a chance to look at mine last night. going to try again tonight