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Mini Me 1951
07-07-2012, 04:00 PM
Recently I purchased a 2007 mini cooper s that was in a flood. almost everything works with the exception of the following:
AC, blower motor, key fob lock and unlock, L. turn signal, back up lights, aux phone, sun roof and possibly the super charger.
I have isolated the compressor clutch and found it had an open circuit. Also I did the same to the blower motor and it works. Climate control appears to be working ie changes display when temp or fan speed engaged. I do not notice any change when increasing speed to test the super charger. Found cable to sunroof is missing and need to find a source other than dealer if possible. Check engine light is on but have determined that high performance exhaust without cat. converter can cause this. Reading threads I found an extension tube on sensor may eliminate this after clearing codes. Additionally I found the computer can program various things to be enhanced. I do not know how to determine what series I have and would like to know where to find this information.
Sorry to overload my initial comments but I live in AZ and at 105 deg. I am desperate to fond a solution to AC issues.

Correction on year it is a 2007.

Pyewacket69
07-08-2012, 09:43 PM
Recently I purchased a 2007 mini cooper s that was in a flood. almost everything works with the exception of the following:
AC, blower motor, key fob lock and unlock, L. turn signal, back up lights, aux phone, sun roof and possibly the super charger.
I have isolated the compressor clutch and found it had an open circuit. Also I did the same to the blower motor and it works. Climate control appears to be working ie changes display when temp or fan speed engaged. I do not notice any change when increasing speed to test the super charger. Found cable to sunroof is missing and need to find a source other than dealer if possible. Check engine light is on but have determined that high performance exhaust without cat. converter can cause this. Reading threads I found an extension tube on sensor may eliminate this after clearing codes. Additionally I found the computer can program various things to be enhanced. I do not know how to determine what series I have and would like to know where to find this information.
Sorry to overload my initial comments but I live in AZ and at 105 deg. I am desperate to fond a solution to AC issues.

Correction on year it is a 2007.

When it comes to flooded cars and electronics, all bets are off as it relates to system failures.

My suggestion, since you're going to be running down gremlins for some time, is to spend $125 and buy the Bentley service manual for your Mini. It will be well worth the $$$..