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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 958 (ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS)IGNITION COIL12 13... CHECKING SECONDARY SIGNAL FOR STATIONARY IGNITION DISTRIBUTION

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans

12 13... Checking Secondary Signal For Stationary Ignition Distribution

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 12 13... Checking Secondary Signal For Stationary Ignition Distribution

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Special tools required:

12 7 030

Remove ignition coil. Clip Special Tool 12 7 030 on relevant ignition coil to be tested. Clip high tension clip around ignition lead.

Fig 1: Identifying Clip Special Tool 12 7 030

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Connect ground lead of adapter to vehicle ground and ignition coil. Connect up diagnosis connector.

If trigger signal is not present (terminal 1), connect black clip of universal adapter cable to pin 1 of primary adapter cable.

Fig 2: Connecting Ground Lead Of Adapter To Vehicle Ground And Ignition Coil

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Produce a stationary signal by pressing key R on the tester.

NOTE: Neighboring ignition leads could produce interference on the screen of the oscilloscope.

Refer to the SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (1997) , SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (1998) , SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (1999) , SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (2000) or SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - V8 & V12 (2001) .

Fig 3: Identifying Secondary Signal For Stationary Ignition Distribution

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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.