64 99... Reading out flashcode

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 64 99... Reading out flashcode
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TEST PRECONDITION: 

Check function of independent park heater, refer to 64 12 005 CHECKING FUNCTION OF INDEPENDANT HEATING (THERMO TOP S) .

Instruction: 

Connect inspection lamp to glow plug above peripherals box (pin allocation: refer to DIS circuit diagram). Switch on independent heating via MID or on-board monitor, switch off after 3 minutes running time and, once after-running time has elapsed, count the number of flash pulses.

NOTE: If there is a fault, park heating switches to fault overrun automatically after 2 minutes.

Flashcode evaluation 

FLASHCODE TROUBLESHOOTING

Flash Pulses Fault Cause And Corrective Measures
1 Flame detector has short or break, refer to FAULT 02 FLAME DETECTOR 
2 Overvoltage or undervoltage at heater, charge battery.
3 Temperature sensor has short-circuit, refer to FAULT 05 TEMPERATURE SENSOR 
4 Flame detector defective (does not detect flame), refer to FAULT 02 FLAME DETECTOR 
5 Flame detector defective (always detects flame), refer to FAULT 02 FLAME DETECTOR 
None Combustion air blower, refer to FAULT 01 COMBUSTION AIR BLOWER , or glow plug refer to FAULT 03 GLOW PLUG , or metering pump defective refer to FAULT 06 PARK HEATING METERING PUMP .
RENDER: 1.0x

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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.