First off I'm new to the mini world, I purchased a r53 about 2 months ago and hit a deer the 2nd week driving it
Buuut thanks to all of you and reading your posts Its almost fixed
​​​​​​one problem, radiator support was taken off, removed supand changed supetcharger oil (thanks again) putting back together and I have a ground stap I don't remember and don't see in pictures, any help would greatly be appreciated

 

All the grounds are listed in the Bentley, could be helpful. Not to expensive and you will probably be able to use it again as you own the car...

Also had a wiring diagram in pdf format. think I ran a search and found it here on the forum. If I find it I will upload. Might be on the other laptop

 

Ya I do plan to buy the manual, but felt confident enough to do this job. Ill do a search and see what i fins, thanks for the help

 

I use this site, it helps me alot!

https://mini.7zap.com/en/mini/r53/cooper+s/

 

yes sir. there is a ground strap on the engine mount...right side of engine bay, towards the front. I can see if I can find a pic

also try this site: http://www.wedophones.com/Manuals/BMW/

might have diagrams that note ground locations.

 

 

First of all, welcome to the Step Child Nation. You'll eventually get used to being shunned at cocktail parties by other Bimmer owners after they see you roll up in the parking lot.
Hopefully you're enjoying those venison steaks and chops. For future reference and until you can get a copy of Uncle Bentley :

 

Awesome, thanks for the effort!