R56 :: Hatch Talk (2007+) MINI Cooper and Cooper S (R56) hatchback discussion.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

R56 So many issues

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 6, 2026 | 03:22 PM
  #51  
302Vernon's Avatar
302Vernon
Thread Starter
|
2nd Gear
Liked
Joined: Apr 2022
Posts: 63
Likes: 4
From: Newark Delaware
Nor sure what that is. After the coolant repairs, and the engine codes, I did replace the upstream and downstream 02 sensors. And today, I unhooked both of them and reconnected all connectors on everything I originally unhooked. And inspected the wires, etc.
 
Reply
Old Jan 6, 2026 | 03:24 PM
  #52  
Maybe, maybe not's Avatar
Maybe, maybe not
6th Gear
Community Builder
Community Influencer
Joined: Jul 2023
Posts: 1,354
Likes: 190
Originally Posted by 302Vernon
Nor sure what that is.
It's the upstream O2 sensor. Can you reach it and disconnect the connector?

 
Reply
Old Jan 6, 2026 | 03:25 PM
  #53  
302Vernon's Avatar
302Vernon
Thread Starter
|
2nd Gear
Liked
Joined: Apr 2022
Posts: 63
Likes: 4
From: Newark Delaware
Thats pretty easy one to get to, yeah.
 
Reply
Old Jan 6, 2026 | 03:28 PM
  #54  
Maybe, maybe not's Avatar
Maybe, maybe not
6th Gear
Community Builder
Community Influencer
Joined: Jul 2023
Posts: 1,354
Likes: 190
Disconnect it. Insert key and press start button (engine off).

The connector has 6 wires, one of which is orange. If you measure voltage at the orange wire pin in the connector using the battery (-) terminal as ground, you should read 12V.
 
Reply
Old Jan 6, 2026 | 05:54 PM
  #55  
Maybe, maybe not's Avatar
Maybe, maybe not
6th Gear
Community Builder
Community Influencer
Joined: Jul 2023
Posts: 1,354
Likes: 190
Originally Posted by 302Vernon
now I have new dash lights on that I didnt have before.
Originally Posted by 302Vernon
The top 4 are reading 12.27. The 5th (25) fuse is reading 12.27 6th- 7.5 7th- 20 8th- 20 9th- 25 These are all reading fluctuating numbers and are coming up "K" 10th- 7.5 is 12.27 Battery is 12.27 and around 14.5 when running.
I would be interested in knowing more about these^
 
Reply
Old Jan 6, 2026 | 06:05 PM
  #56  
Maybe, maybe not's Avatar
Maybe, maybe not
6th Gear
Community Builder
Community Influencer
Joined: Jul 2023
Posts: 1,354
Likes: 190
Originally Posted by 302Vernon
Ok, with key in and button pushed, all thise fuses, including the F02 was 12.04.
Is the fluctuating voltage readings for fuses F02-F05 with the engine running reproducible?
 
Reply
Old Jan 10, 2026 | 09:29 AM
  #57  
302Vernon's Avatar
302Vernon
Thread Starter
|
2nd Gear
Liked
Joined: Apr 2022
Posts: 63
Likes: 4
From: Newark Delaware
Originally Posted by Maybe, maybe not
Is the fluctuating voltage readings for fuses F02-F05 with the engine running reproducible?
I unhooked everything I did when I did the water pipe replacement. And re-secured everything and checking all the wiring and connectors. Still running in limp mode, so on Thursday, I dropped it off at a local shop. He says I didnt secure the upper charge pipe properly. He repaired that and another coolant leak under at the 90 elbow under the tank. No longer in limp mode. However, he reported that new codes came on. Traction control, parking brake and abs. Claims the ABS control module is bad and the new part is 3100. Or buy used and have it programed. Carry otherwise running good again
 
Reply
Old Jan 10, 2026 | 09:37 AM
  #58  
Maybe, maybe not's Avatar
Maybe, maybe not
6th Gear
Community Builder
Community Influencer
Joined: Jul 2023
Posts: 1,354
Likes: 190
Originally Posted by 302Vernon
He says I didnt secure the upper charge pipe properly. He repaired that and another coolant leak under at the 90 elbow under the tank. No longer in limp mode. Carry otherwise running good again
Glad to hear limp mode is eliminated.

Did the mechanic think that the coolant leak triggered the multiple original fault codes and electrical issues?
 
Reply
Old Jan 10, 2026 | 09:39 AM
  #59  
302Vernon's Avatar
302Vernon
Thread Starter
|
2nd Gear
Liked
Joined: Apr 2022
Posts: 63
Likes: 4
From: Newark Delaware
Originally Posted by Maybe, maybe not
Glad to hear limp mode is eliminated.

Did the mechanic think that the coolant leak triggered the multiple original fault codes and electrical issues?
he thought that because the charge pipe wasnt hooked up, air flow was compromised and caused all the 02 readings, etc.
 
Reply
Old Jan 10, 2026 | 11:15 AM
  #60  
302Vernon's Avatar
302Vernon
Thread Starter
|
2nd Gear
Liked
Joined: Apr 2022
Posts: 63
Likes: 4
From: Newark Delaware
Originally Posted by Maybe, maybe not
Glad to hear limp mode is eliminated.

Did the mechanic think that the coolant leak triggered the multiple original fault codes and electrical issues?
Do you have any knowledge or experience with replacing the ABS control module w Hydraulic? Apparently these are a few thousand bucks and have to be programed to the car. Ive seen them for sale used at places like Allmagaparts for $225 wirh warranty, but they have to be programmed at dealer or expensive scan tools.
 
Reply
Old Jan 10, 2026 | 12:02 PM
  #61  
wemilie838's Avatar
wemilie838
Neutral
Joined: Jun 2025
Posts: 6
Likes: 5
Those codes all hitting at once usually points to a shared electrical ground or a blown fuse in the engine bay. I had a similar phantom CEL party on my 2011 and it was just a loose connector near the ECU. Check your wiring harness again before you start swapping sensors.
 
Reply
Old Jan 10, 2026 | 12:05 PM
  #62  
Maybe, maybe not's Avatar
Maybe, maybe not
6th Gear
Community Builder
Community Influencer
Joined: Jul 2023
Posts: 1,354
Likes: 190
Originally Posted by wemilie838
Those codes all hitting at once usually points to a shared electrical ground or a blown fuse in the engine bay. I had a similar phantom CEL party on my 2011 and it was just a loose connector near the ECU. Check your wiring harness again before you start swapping sensors.
I must agree. Only codes P0304 and P0003 could conceivably be caused by the disconnected upper charge pipe. The other codes are purely electrical. I think the mechanic may not be sharing all the details.

In addition, many fault codes that would be expected to be triggered by a disconnected charge pipe were not seen.
 

Last edited by Maybe, maybe not; Jan 10, 2026 at 12:12 PM.
Reply
Old Jan 11, 2026 | 10:56 AM
  #63  
Maybe, maybe not's Avatar
Maybe, maybe not
6th Gear
Community Builder
Community Influencer
Joined: Jul 2023
Posts: 1,354
Likes: 190
Originally Posted by 302Vernon
Do you have any knowledge or experience with replacing the ABS control module w Hydraulic? Apparently these are a few thousand bucks and have to be programed to the car. Ive seen them for sale used at places like Allmagaparts for $225 wirh warranty, but they have to be programmed at dealer or expensive scan tools.
Did you have any ABS codes prior to the mechanic's recent work? What specific ABS code(s) do you now find stored in the ABS control module?
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
MoneyPit1969
Stock Problems/Issues
5
Nov 10, 2025 09:10 AM
MoneyPit1969
R55 :: Clubman Talk (2008+)
0
Sep 7, 2025 09:06 PM
dmath
Stock Problems/Issues
6
Apr 4, 2019 05:09 PM
tkenupp
Stock Problems/Issues
2
Jan 31, 2018 07:41 AM
spetznaz
R56 :: Hatch Talk (2007+)
15
Jun 13, 2013 12:57 PM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 12:56 AM.