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[paynog]

hi all
i was wandering where abouts the diagnostic plug in is for a code reader on a mini cooper 1998 mpi? as i have an idling problem that leads me to believe a sensor is faulty (coolant temp sensor) ? thanks

[bamby]

Hi there paynog - this link may help you with your question.

However can you plese post this in the correct section - it needs to be in the Mini Technical Section -Injection Mini Specific SPI/MPI

[R1minimagic]

There is one on the side of the pedal box next to the clutch pedal.

[Cooper1999]

hi all
i was wandering where abouts the diagnostic plug in is for a code reader on a mini cooper 1998 mpi? as i have an idling problem that leads me to believe a sensor is faulty (coolant temp sensor) ? thanks

Out of interest, what fault code reader are you using?

[MiniBonkerz]

as minimagic said its above the cluch pedal box under the dash rail think its a obdII

[mykweb]

hi all
i was wandering where abouts the diagnostic plug in is for a code reader on a mini cooper 1998 mpi? as i have an idling problem that leads me to believe a sensor is faulty (coolant temp sensor) ? thanks

Yes its an ODB 2 connector

If your temp sensor is faulty you will be getting High or Low readings on the Water temp gauge.

Usually if your getting idling issues this is caused by the ICV (blue plug) to the left of the throttle body, located on the inlet manifold.

Easy way to fix it is to take it off and give it a good clean with petrol or cleaning solution.

Other issue could be Inlet Air Temp sensor (IAT) green plug located on the inlet manifold. This works in conjuction with the ICV and the Water Temp Sensor to determin the correct ammount of fuel and air at idle.


Also when does the car idle funny? Is it when its cold or warm?

Mike

[icklemini]

Yes its an ODB 2 connector

Its the 16pin connector - but its not OBD compliant..

[MiniBonkerz]

I have a cheapo ODB2 Reader off ebay works fine on my mpi 98