Is the 2012 Cooper S called the R58 because that is what is says on WMW website. also with that said does anyone know if all the parts that say R56 will fit the 2012 mini cooper?

 

R55 is the Clubman.
R56 is the hatchback.
R57 is the Cabrio.
R58 is the Coupe.

Parts fitment will be dependent upon the specific part and the model variation.

 

not very clear can you specify?

 

Actually, wandrur is very clear; the R5x designation all depends on the body style you own.
Most mechanical and some electrical parts (there comes a caviot) are interchangable; but there are exceptions.

What are you looking for specifically?

- Erik

 

Well as i said i have a 2012 Cooper S
And the parts that i were looking for are intakes specifically but other items as well.

 

That would be the hardtop and therefore the R56 platform.

- Erik

 

and the coupe is the the new two seater?

 

Yep.

 

ooooo... ok thanks for the clarification.
Appreciate it.

 

one more question wandrur. I believe my cooper has the bulb and red lens of the rear fog light but i don't know how to turn it on any idea?

if you look at the passenger side rear number you can see the red lens

 

It should be the switch to the left of the passenger side window switch.

 

well i don't have that toggle.



rear bumper light



close up of lens and bulb

 

Hmmmm...that's where it should be. Are you sure the care actually has the wiring and such for the rear fogs? Looking like that, I'm pretty sure it should, but without the toggle...

 

well how would i even know if the wires are there? the bulb is there right? so would i assume there is some sort of wire behind it...

 

this is what the back looks like

 

Well, it would seem you've got everything else there. Unless the toggle for the '12 is different from the '11, you're missing something. I would call your dealer.

 

ok i will but if you find anything out let me know.
Thanks for your help

 

heres 2012 interior pic

 

Maybe another 2011 or 2012 owner can specify, but I think all r56's after the refresh came that way since the back up lights are in the same housing. It looks as if the wire that would turn on your rear fogs is missing from the connector plate. It would be considered a reflector at that point. Many European cars imported into the US come that way because our traffic laws do not require daytime running lights or rear fogs.

 

They wouldn't have made the rear fog tie into the front fog lights, would they?

I have a buddy who just took delivery of a 2012 - I'll see if he has the rear fog...

 

thanks bro appreciate it

 

I just took delivery of a 12 with rear fogs and the toggle switch is in the same place. The left space next to the right window.

so it goes Driver window, front fog, locks, rear fog, passenger window.

I can check on the wiring tomorrow if I remember.

 

Front and rear fog lights are 2 separate options with 2 different toggle switches.
I believe all come with the rear fog light-bulb in place regardless whether the rear fog option is present or not.
Some have the wiring in place. without the option ordered.
My early 2010 Clubman ordered without rear fog has bulb and wiring, but from what I understand the wiring was dropped later in the year.
Even if I were to get a toggle switch, the car would still have to be programmed to make it work.

 

"Rear Fog Lamp" has always been a $100 option for the R56.
(Just try to build a MCS on miniusa.com)

Prior to 2011 model, if you did not order the car with the "Rear Fog Lamp" option, then your rear bumper won't have the two red lights on the rear bumper.

Starting MY2011 (facelifted), all R56 Cooper S come stanard with the same rear bumper with the two red lights on the rear bumper, however, the $100 "Rear Fog Lamp" option is still required for that two lights to function as the "Rear Fog Lamp" (and therefore no switch in the dash if you don't have that option.)

 

Ok thanks very informative. However now I have several questions.
@drexial can you please take a pic of the back of the fog so I can see if the wiring looks like mine.
@klricks if the wiring Is there can I just just buy the toggle switch and connect the wiring? Or if the wiring is not there can wire it then buy the toggle and connect it? Wiring is not an issue my dad is a electrical engineer. But if there is some type of coding that must be done that might be a problem.