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[d4v1dtyler]

Want to check all of my earth points on my 1998 mini cooper mpi, because ive been having a couple of problems with the car recently and just wanted to check all the earth points one by one. Does anyone have a list or can tell me where all the earth points are?

cheers,

[nicksuth]

Here you go >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

[attachment=77150:Mini_MPi...h_Points.JPG]

[jamesmpi]

A friend of mine has an mpi and had various electrical issues. He found that by adding an extra earth linking the gearbox to the subframe cured many of the problems.
If you look closely on the bell housing of the gearbox, you'll notice that there is a spare threaded hole (looks as if there is a bolt missing). This apparently was originally intended for a earth point by Rover but was never used. (or probably was used in the beginning but was removed as a cost down!!) You may want to considering fitting one from here the front portion of the front subframe.

Also check the earth that links the engine steady to the bulkhead. This often becomes corroded which affects the way in which it works

[smhdogmini]

Here you go >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

[attachment=77150:Mini_MPi...h_Points.JPG]

Hello nicksuth, please can you re-append with your attachment ?
Thanks!

[xrocketengineer]

Everything you need for the MPI here in post #40:

http://www.theminifo...ps/page__st__30

Look at page 24 of the "Electrical Library" for the Earth points. Use the connector numbers from that page to see pictures of where to locate them beginning in page 68 in the "Connector Details"

Good Hunting,

Ivan

[nev_payne]

Just for reference for the codes the PDF gives, as I've only recently hunted down some of these points:

- C558/560/556 - these (think about 3 cables total) feed through a hole in the triangular shaped pillar just forward of the bulkhead, bolted into the inner wing, stone's throw from the shock mounting. This is the main daddy ground point for the majority of the front loom.

- C550 - directly under the expansion tank. There should be enough flex on the tank pipe that you only need to disconnect the small pipe and move it out of the way. Shouldn't be a need to drain the coolant.

- C361 - take the radio box out and it's staring at you. Pretty thick spacer usually.

- C561 - move the carpet up on the driver-side under the back seat - grounding for the SRS module. Treat it as if it was a live mine, best left well alone.

- C557/559 - I think it can be seen, but to make any adjustments you'll need the petrol tank out of the way. Directly under the rear light cluster.

Edited by nev_payne, 27 December 2011 - 05:13 PM.

[Kubbar]

Hi

 

can you know what the earth comes inside the car? also there is in the corner of rear dashboard?

and also there is for the fog lamp

 

thanks

 

 

Just for reference for the codes the PDF gives, as I've only recently hunted down some of these points:

- C558/560/556 - these (think about 3 cables total) feed through a hole in the triangular shaped pillar just forward of the bulkhead, bolted into the inner wing, stone's throw from the shock mounting. This is the main daddy ground point for the majority of the front loom.

- C550 - directly under the expansion tank. There should be enough flex on the tank pipe that you only need to disconnect the small pipe and move it out of the way. Shouldn't be a need to drain the coolant.

- C361 - take the radio box out and it's staring at you. Pretty thick spacer usually.

- C561 - move the carpet up on the driver-side under the back seat - grounding for the SRS module. Treat it as if it was a live mine, best left well alone.

- C557/559 - I think it can be seen, but to make any adjustments you'll need the petrol tank out of the way. Directly under the rear light cluster.

[phillrulz]

 

Hi

 

can you know what the earth comes inside the car? also there is in the corner of rear dashboard?

and also there is for the fog lamp

 

thanks

 

 

Just for reference for the codes the PDF gives, as I've only recently hunted down some of these points:

- C558/560/556 - these (think about 3 cables total) feed through a hole in the triangular shaped pillar just forward of the bulkhead, bolted into the inner wing, stone's throw from the shock mounting. This is the main daddy ground point for the majority of the front loom.

- C550 - directly under the expansion tank. There should be enough flex on the tank pipe that you only need to disconnect the small pipe and move it out of the way. Shouldn't be a need to drain the coolant.

- C361 - take the radio box out and it's staring at you. Pretty thick spacer usually.

- C561 - move the carpet up on the driver-side under the back seat - grounding for the SRS module. Treat it as if it was a live mine, best left well alone.

- C557/559 - I think it can be seen, but to make any adjustments you'll need the petrol tank out of the way. Directly under the rear light cluster.