There's a removable cover that shows where the batteryis hidden. Thereare two pieces to the cowl and is separated near the passengerwiper bolt. This article applies to the 2nd Gen Mini Cooper 2007-2013. Vehicle computer system must be reset, contact your service specialist. If you need to replace a blown fuse in your Cooper Countryman, make sure you replace it with one that has the same amperage as the blown fuse. Figure 3 Jump Starting vehicle: A vehicle with a discharged battery can be jumpstarted using a good battery or a good battery in another vehicle.
Up top, there's also a roof-rail system. With the old battery out, set it next to the new one and confirm that they are the same size and grouping. I assume therefore that you're talking about the S type. If I replace it by exactly the same is that really possible the battery will have a shorter lifetime? May 15, 2018 Followup from the Pelican Staff: If connect incorrectly it can happen. December 30, 2017 Followup from the Pelican Staff: The lip that holds it in can be tough to free-up at the top. May 2, 2018 Followup from the Pelican Staff: There is not data on that scenario. It might be best to remove the passenger wiper I did not figure out how to remove the wiper.
This can result in that expensive new battery being spent much more quickly than usual. Warranty consists of 3 months free replacement. December 21, 2016 Followup from the Pelican Staff: On the negative battery cable. Check for this code in your owners manual - it will usually be either a sticker or small card in the booklet. Battery is vented to outside of vehicle. By chance do you know an other way to register it? Some components may have multiple fuses, so make sure you check all of the fuses that are linked to the component that is no longer working properly.
This will avoid filling your wiper cowl and fresh air intake with gas vapor that the battery emits during charging. Then disconnect the battery vent hose. Before installing thee new battery, check that the battery vent line green arrow is not pinched, in good condition and properly routed. Thanks December 13, 2015 Followup from the Pelican Staff: Yes. This increases the surface area enough to hold sufficient electrolytes on the cells for their lifetime. That way, all charge being put into the battery will go via the battery sense widget. I only know about the Audi because one came in for a battery, and while we have Euro capable tools, not a one of them could flash the battery control module.
July 5, 2016 Followup from the Pelican Staff: The battery label will tell you. Clean the battery compartment and tray thoroughly. Battery is vented to outside of vehicle. January 23, 2018 Followup from the Pelican Staff: You are correct. If checking and replacing the fuse for the component in question doesn't work, we recommend seeking assistance from a trusted professional mechanic. Warranty consists of 1 year free replacement. The video above shows you how to replace the battery in your 2009 Mini Cooper.
When the battery is reconnected or loses its charge, the following items may need attention depending on vehicle equipment. I recommend doing it immediately after replacing your battery. Lead acid batteries house the fluid between lead plates. The Countryman includes a 121-horsepower, 1. July 17, 2017 Followup from the Pelican Staff: Thanks for the additional info and feedback. My wife will be pissed.
A person should be able to change their own battery for crying out loud without having to worry about blowing out modules and the like. It is hidden under a cheap plastic cowl in the rear of the passenger side of the engine compartment that extends to the windshield. The Countryman has the safety-feature set of a larger, more expensive vehicle. Connect the other end of the positive jumper cable to the positive + battery terminal red arrow on the vehicle with the discharged battery. Along with two normal-sized back doors, the Countryman has respectable backseat space in two individual seats capable of sliding 5. Our vehicle may vary slightly from yours as models do change and evolve, as they grow older. If the system is not working properly, a fault code will be set.
It might be best to remove the passenger wiper I did not figure out how to remove the wiper. To separate the plastic cowl, there are hidden tabs sticking down in the lower half of the plastic that need to be pried apart. Step 2 — Unhook the battery terminals Your battery is supplying charge to your system through the positive and negative terminals. Just bought a 2nd hand R56 Cooper S and just found your site. Remember that your car may have been serviced before and had parts replaced with different size fasteners used in the replacement. Warranty consists of 2 years free replacement. Connect the positive + cable.
Carefully disconnect the jumper cable in the reverse order you connected them in. My wife will be pissed. If your convenience lights, turn signals, seat warmers, stereo, headlights or other electronic components suddenly stop working, chances are you have a fuse that has blown out. The battery in your Mini Cooper is put to use every time you start your car. I am having the exact same problem.
Another pathetic design incorporated in this car causing me to replace the battery after two years, is that if you do not lock the vehicle when not in use, the vehicle will eventually draw down the battery and ruin it. Use a plastic prying to run along it while lifting. The dealers basically replace these like potato chips. December 5, 2016 Followup from the Pelican Staff: See fig 7. Next, start the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery. The battery cover needs to come off to access the battery. Battery is vented to outside of vehicle.