Mini Cooper R56 remote not working... Fault finding and repair.
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Sorry for not starting this video the usual way...
Actually, a treat for those looking for "silver bullets"... 😊
Anyway... this Mini had a non functional remote control...
The button inside the car, would lock and unlock the car just fine, but the remote was completely inoperative...
At glance, would blame the remote... but, was the remote?
Follow me on this video to find out what was the problem and how to resolve it.
Hope you enjoy the video.
Any questions or comments put them below.
Like always, thank you for watching! - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
I had the same problem. BMW would not accept that there was this type of fault. Like you, i stripped down the mirror housing and found the same problem. Lukiley, the verdigris on the underside of the printed circuits was not that bad, I was able to clean with a circuit cleaner solution.. This solved the problem, all worked fine after reassembly. Must thank you for your video, very, very helpful. The water ingress was caused by collective condensation, above the mirror support arm and dripping down, through the arm, into the bottom of the mirror housing, so, if you've got water dripping from the bottom of your rear view mirror, then you know why your central locking and unlocking is not working
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This is so useful. I've been having an intermittent issue with my R55. It's definitely not the remote. I'll look into the mirror now. Thanks for the video!
Hope you find the problem...
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Great job Luis :). Never ever would have figured the receiver is integral with the mirror. Manufacturers sometimes have wicked ways of placing things.
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Indeed...
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I fucking love you jános you are the best, I was so stressed out
I also had an Mini R56 this week with the same problem, only with slightly less damaged mirror print cleaning the print problem was solved.
Anyway, thanks for this nice video.
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Scrap yards in winter, never going to be the best of places to go. A mini with a design issue, how is that possible?. I have owned a few of them and they are full of problems. Great fix again.
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Thanks, for watching and for your comment!
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Thanks for the video. Saved me a fortune as the local workshop could not fix it and had to book with BMW who was going to charge me a couple of hundred pounds to just have a look.
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The CAS is under the top of the dash. Behind the clocks. An absolute joy to get to.
Yes... I now know...
I have some videos coming on another one, that I had to get into it...
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Indeed a joy...😳
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I removed my CAS unit in 15mins so easy under the dash by steering wheel
On which car?
Not on this mini...
@@LMAutoRepairs yes same mini 2009 I had to program second hand unit, now I need to change the mirror
@@LMAutoRepairs not on the one I had either 👍
Hi, I just wanted to say thanks for this video, I was able to buy a matching part no. mirror from ebay for my sisters mini and solve her intermittent central locking not working problem. 👍
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That's great!
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I've come across this a few times on R56 Minis. It's caused by a badly fitted windscreen letting water in alomg the top edge which then condenses on the steel of the cold roof. More than likely your car has had a replacement screen in the past.
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Great video , stick one on those car dehumidifier bags in the roof, to absorb the moisture
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Yey! I’m so glad you told us where the water came from otherwise I wouldn’t have got to sleep tonight 😉.
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Hm, was hoping this video would end up showing a problem that could be mine too, but it seems not. I have no signs of water ingresss in my 2008 Clubman with the panoroof. Also the key fob works about half the time. It seems to most commonly work shortly after driving the car, so i think it's a near-dead battery. Why on earth arent these user replaceable?!
I can't believe module failure due to significant water damage is cheaper to fix than a simple cell battery replacement...
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Makes sense... as if the battery is the rechargeable ones, straight after driving the key might have stored some charge, enough for some usages...
I am sure they still replaceable... by cut the key open etc...
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Thank you so much didnt know the receiver was in the mirror, honestly really helped me out
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That's great!
Thank you for watching and for your comment!
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@@LMAutoRepairs honestly much love and respect for the help
Very well explained,that will help me fix my problem just exactly like yours was! Thank you!!!
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Thank you so much for this video. I had already discovered the module in the rear view mirror and also found the connector to be corroded. Cleaned up all the connections and it worked once then stopped working. Ordered a spare mirror hoping the board wasn't coded. Any way it didn't work. But your tips about what voltage was on what wire helped me out. I had no 12 volts so started checking fuses and fuse 26 in the footwell 5amp was blown. Replaced and central locking all working now off the key. Thanks very much.
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That's great!
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Is the transmitter in the rearview mirror for a 2013 Countryman? I took my mirror off and it seemed in perfect health
Amazing, I find myself having the same issue. Only problem is the manual key isn't unlocking the car so I can't get in :(
That made me laugh.... you had as much fuel in your own car as customers vehicles
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Very useful Luis. THX so much. It was no programming just puge and play right??
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Nice work doutor luis👌
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good job. thnx man
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Great video, enjoyed tracing the problem and resolving.
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Thanks!
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Yesterday I had an event where the key suddenly stopped working and would not unlock the doors. By bringing the key very close to the vehicle on the front (on the side where the main battery is located) It works and open the locks. When I got home I tried again and everything was working correctly and I could open and close the doors from a distance of 4 meters. It seems like a false contact, I'm going to check my mirror. Or can be another cause this behaivor??
Could be a weak battery on the key...
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Un excelente trabajo 👏👍más información cómo estás excelente 👌
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14:45 Good idea. I also have to try this way. Good job. Regards.
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I have the same problem 😢 however my mirror code seems to be rare! I can find one but the last 2 digits of mine is 02 and I can only find a 01. Would that work? I’m assuming mine being 02 is a later revision?
I guess will work just fine if it is just a revised version and all the rest is the same...
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Super , super , thanks for video .
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Thanks!
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Hello, have you only tested brown and red? I have changed sensor but it does not work 😓
Nice repair video 👏
Thanks!
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My mini was doing the same 😢You need a new windshield .
Did you have to program the remote back in
No...
The remote is not programmed to the receiver... the receiver/antenna only receives the signal and sends it to the CAS...
Thank you for watching!
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If I change to any compatible mirror, will the remote control still work?
Yes... the mirror is just the antenna...
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Great job. Going to take a look at my Mini Countryman as having the same issue. One question, how do you remove the panels from the headliner? Do they pop out? Thanks.
I believe so... if I recall correctly...😋
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I have that problem but I cannot manage to open that compartment in the ceiling over the mirror. I feel like if I pull it it’s going to break and there are no screws to unscrew!
It is all clips and tabs...
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Awesome work as always Luis👌
Thanks!
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Good job
Thanks!
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What material i use to recuperate oxidation?
wicked cool diagnosis :)
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Thanks Nuffz!
I have a 2008 Mini Cooper, it has led coloured lights inside but sadly only have 5 colours…
Does anyone know if it’s possible to change the led?
Handy video. Thanks
Thanks!
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How did the moisture get into there or the roof I didn't even know that was possible.
As I explained... I can only guess was condensation that took place over the years...
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well done again, love your Sunday morning videos, good fix
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Thanks!
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Sunday morning wake and bake 👍
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I am wake and working...☺
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@@LMAutoRepairs please can you let me know how to contact you directly
@@LMAutoRepairs my bmw e90 has all lights on the dashboard on
What liquid did you use to clean the corrosion please and thank you I have the same problem
Already replied...
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Nice work!
Thank you!
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Hello. Im facing an Issues like this. The car starts fine. The remote, when i press the buttons , i can ear the Relay operating, so receiver is working but Doors wont lock or unlock. Any tips?
Check fuses etc...
Have you scanned the car and checked live data?
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@@LMAutoRepairs fuses all good. Car locks and unlocks with the dash Button. The permanent erros i have are One on ACSM(no dash light) and One k line fault on CAS. Both modules are Yellow on ista. The error on CAS is d904
That looks like a can/communication issue...
Super stuff bro.
Thank you!
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thank you
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How can I know if my key has a normal or rechargeable battery???
The keys with rechargeable batteries are usually sealed... and you cannot get to the battery without split the key open...
The normal ones, have an easy access to replace the battery...
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Hi I have an R56 with dipping mirror, no power supply to any of the wires but I cant find a blown fuse. Do you know where the fuse is? Ard you anywhere near me in somerset?
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Are you referring to the electric outside mirrors?
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@@LMAutoRepairs no the rear view mirror because the central locking is not working. I had the key tested and it is sending a signal. Change the mirror but still didnt work, I found there is no supply voltage.
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Rear view mirror is supplied from the junction box fuse 32 or 34 depending on the year of the car...
At the mirror, that should be on pin 3...
Ground on pin 10...
Thanks for that it's my sons mini, I am going to check today 23rd April. By the way I found water in the original mirror so that probably why a fuse has blown.
Fingers crossed I can fix it today.
Many thanks
Do you know we’re the fuse location would be
You should find it on the manual... from the top of my head I don't know...
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very good great stuff
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Thanks!
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Great video, Got one in today doing exactly the same, :)
Question how does the mirror come off, Seen a video saying to twist it, but didnt want to budge,
I believe it is twisting as well...
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@@LMAutoRepairs must of had my weetabix today. Came off no problem. But remote still not working lol
Ahhhh . Wire corroded. Still not working lol. Must have a dodgy mirror from scrapyard
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With another receiver?
Was yours also damaged?
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what year is that mini cooper
2009 if I recall correctly...
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hello please how to unmount the cache to access the receiver
It is all clips... you need to forcibly pry it open...
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@@LMAutoRepairs thank you very much my friend
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hello this is just the video how to force the cache to remove
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Not sure I understand your comment...
But thanks anyway...
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about sums it up for bmw............remote dont work......... so change the mirror ??? :)
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How's the M5 doing Louis?
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So far, so good!
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Where did you buy this part?
Which part?
The remote antenna - i can’t seem to find it anywhere! Advance thank you from Canada!!
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I asked what part, because I showed on the video where I got it from...
If you don't find it locally, either online, or dealer...
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The Germans will only deny there's a design defect in their product. Remember the BMW 9-series air conditioning debacle?
is it possible to send me a video
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What do you mean sending you a video?
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Good job
Thanks!
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