Safety Warning
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 295 (ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS)TROUBLESHOOTING12 00... WORKING INSTRUCTIONS FOR IGNITION SYSTEM, DME (DIGITAL MOTOR ELECTRONICS) AND ENGINE ELECTRICS
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans
12 00... Working instructions for ignition system, DME (digital motor electronics) and engine electrics
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 12 00... Working instructions for ignition system, DME (digital motor electronics) and engine electrics
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 BMW M Roadster, 2002 BMW M Coupe, 2001 BMW M Roadster, and 2001 BMW M Coupe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
- Always switch off ignition before working on ignition system.
Never touch components under current with engine running!
Dangerous high tension!
- Always remove DME master relay for the compression test to avoid activation of ignition coils by ignition final stages of the DME control unit.
Dangerous high tension!
- Always switch off ignition before connecting / disconnecting Service Tester, other testers and adapters or replacing components!
- The secondary side (high voltage side) of ignition system must be under load of at least 4 kohm.
- Never start engine after removing distributor cap or disconnecting wire (terminal 4) on ignition coil (terminal 4).
- Never connect a shielded capacitor or test light on ignition coil terminal 1.
- Never connect ignition coil terminal 1 wire earth or battery positive.
For this reason, terminal 1 wire may not be used to interlock starting when service installing a burglar alarm system.
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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.