Section 40 (Electrical Component Locator): Switches

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION Switches
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SWITCHES LOCATION

Component Component Location
Automatic Transmission Range Switch In center console, at shifter.
Brake Fluid Level Switch In engine compartment, on top of master cylinder. See Figure .
Brakelight Switch On bracket, above brake pedal.
Clutch Switch On clutch pedal support bracket.
Convertible Top End-Position Microswitch On left rear of roof, at linkage.
Engine Hood Switch On left front of engine compartment, near headlight assembly.
Intermediate Pressure Switch On right front side of engine compartment.
Jet Heater Thermoswitch On right front wheelwell.
Kickdown Switch Behind gas pedal.
Oil Pressure Switch (2.5L) On left side of engine, near oil filter housing.
Oil Pressure Switch (3.0L) On left side of engine, near oil filter housing.
Oil Pressure Switch (3.2L) On lower left side of engine.
Park Brake Switch At base of parking brake lever.
Pressure Switch On top of receiver-drier, behind right headlight.
Radio Anti-Theft Switch Behind center console.
Reversing Light Switch On left side of transmission.
Seat Belt Switches (2) In respective front seat belt buckles.
Starter Immobilization Switch On left rear side of engine compartment.
Temperature Switch Right front side of engine compartment. See Figure .
Thermal Oil Level Switch On left side of engine compartment.
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