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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 162 (ON-VEHICLE SERVICING - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION)ADJUSTMENTINTERLOCK CABLE
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans
Interlock Cable
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION Interlock Cable
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- Remove center console. Move selector lever to park position "P". Turn ignition key to "0" position and remove. Slacken bolt (1). It must be possible to move cable (2) slightly in bracket (3). Press interlock lever (4) down into limit position. Tighten bolt down. See Fig 1.
- To check interlock adjustment:
- Remove ignition key or put in "0" position. Selector lever must not move from "P" position.
- Turn ignition key to "ignition" position. It must be possible to select all selector lever positions.
- Select all selector lever positions except "P". In none of these positions should it be possible to turn the ignition key back to the "0" position and remove it.
- When moving selector lever to position "P", it must be possible to turn the ignition key back to the "0" position and remove it.
- If necessary, readjust interlock cable.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.