R56 Check Engine Light Woes
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Check Engine Light Woes
Hi all,
I've been getting a p115c cel now for about 2 weeks. It goes out now and then but always returns. My reading through the forums led me to believe it was a dirty maf sensor. I tried cleaning it and when that didn't solve it, I ordered a new one from rockauto for 200$. Dropped the new one in today and it didn't resolve the light. I tried clearing the cel after replacing the maf and it won't clear, even temporarily. This problem is occurring on a 2009 Cooper S. The only mod I've done is an oil catch can. I still use the stock airbox and filter. Before I take the car in and get raped by the dealer, does anyone have any ideas on how to fix it?
I've been getting a p115c cel now for about 2 weeks. It goes out now and then but always returns. My reading through the forums led me to believe it was a dirty maf sensor. I tried cleaning it and when that didn't solve it, I ordered a new one from rockauto for 200$. Dropped the new one in today and it didn't resolve the light. I tried clearing the cel after replacing the maf and it won't clear, even temporarily. This problem is occurring on a 2009 Cooper S. The only mod I've done is an oil catch can. I still use the stock airbox and filter. Before I take the car in and get raped by the dealer, does anyone have any ideas on how to fix it?
That looks like a MINI specific code which can only be read by a dealer or one with the MINI codes. Some folks could make an educated guess, but it would be just that, a guess. What did you clean the sensor with ?
When it comes to things like this I ask myself.....Do I want to just keep throwing money at this problem with the "$hotgun method" of replacing all sorts of parts ? Or, just fork that ill spent cash to someone with the equipment and know how and be done with it....You've already spent over $200.00 which could have been used at the dealer and well on your way to a diagnosis and some probably $$ towards a new part.
Granted maybe $120.00 an hour labor at a dealer is not cheap but it's almost half what you have spent so far with no results whatsoever.
Your call.
When it comes to things like this I ask myself.....Do I want to just keep throwing money at this problem with the "$hotgun method" of replacing all sorts of parts ? Or, just fork that ill spent cash to someone with the equipment and know how and be done with it....You've already spent over $200.00 which could have been used at the dealer and well on your way to a diagnosis and some probably $$ towards a new part.
Granted maybe $120.00 an hour labor at a dealer is not cheap but it's almost half what you have spent so far with no results whatsoever.
Your call.
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Very true, but the sensor takes literally 10 minutes to replace, and it'll be easy to return. I read that this was a maf sensor code on five different threads from three separate websites so I figured it was a no brainer. Does anyone offer a code reader that specifies what the mini codes actually mean?
* MINI DTC P115C (0x2775) - Mass Air Volume Flow 'A' Too Low
If your filter (assuming paper element) clogged?
Is the intake tube clear of oil film?
Is your catch can empty?
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Very true, but the sensor takes literally 10 minutes to replace, and it'll be easy to return. I read that this was a maf sensor code on five different threads from three separate websites so I figured it was a no brainer. Does anyone offer a code reader that specifies what the mini codes actually mean?
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