Hello All!! First time Mini owner, long time Mini admirer. I just picked up my first Mini this past weekend (2004 MCS R53) and it's been not only a blast to drive it, but to work on it.

I had the 1st stage fan problem and fixed that with the 100 watt resistor mod. Next up is going to be my A/C Clutch coil and my Harmonic Balancer.

Anywho, I pulled some ODB II codes when the CEL popped on. The only codes I received were P1688, P0130 and P1477.

I believe the P1688 could be my MAP sensor may need cleaning, or the Harmonic Balancer (Not too sure about the pulley as the car drives wonderfully, no stalls, rough idle, etc).

The P0130 may need to have my pre-cat 02 sensor replaced.

As for the P1477, I noticed that there is a vacuum line that's disconnected from the fuel tank breather line under the Intercooler horn. My question is, do you think the 90 degree joint is too corroded to try to place the line back in, and is there an easier way to do it since it's really tight quarters?
Thanks All


Vacuum line disconnected

Corroded Joint

Is it too far gone to try to plug back in?

 

The rubber connector end look very far gone. I believe that one is vacuum/pressure where I tap in to connect my vacuum/boost gauge. When under boost the pressure will pop it out. Pressure is around 15 psi so about half of typical tire pressure.

Harborfreight has long stainless scissor clamps fashion after those used in medical operation. I use one. Removing the intercooler make the access easier.

Looks like you have an 04 built 05 model year car.

 

Thank you. There's a Harbor Freight down the street from me. I'll stop by tomorrow. As for the rubber connector, guess I'll have to source it from somewhere.

 

Thank you . There's a Harbor Freight down the street from me. I'll stop by tomorrow. Now just have to source that rubber connector.

 

Thank you for that. I will make it to Harbor Freight later today. Looks like I'll have to purchase the entire hose, rather than just the rubber joint.