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  1. ScottinBend

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    #13 ScottinBend, Apr 9, 2015
    Good luck, you'll love it.
     
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    #2 Savvy, Apr 9, 2015
    If you want to be able to read ALL of the codes... get a BavTech cable. It requires a laptop, but will get you all the information you need. Otherwise, any of the cheaper auto zone gizmos will read and clear your emissions and engine codes.
     
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    #11 Dave.0, Apr 9, 2015
    Yup R56 is a 2010
     
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    #3 kat, Apr 9, 2015
    Thank you for the reply, I looked at the BavTech and that seems a little over my head...I might try one at Autozone but I thought there might be one a little better than the ones they have at Autozone
     
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    #4 Savvy, Apr 9, 2015
    It really isn't as bad as you might think. Plus it explains the codes right there... rather then needing to look up what the numbers mean elsewhere.
     
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    #5 ScottinBend, Apr 9, 2015
    If you have access to a computer in the garage this is a fantastic product. It is more than most basic readers at $179 but it will do a much better job of diagnosing problems than a basic reader will.
     
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    #6 kat, Apr 9, 2015
    Well I have a laptop I could drag out to my car...Which one of the models would you recommend??
     
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    #7 Savvy, Apr 9, 2015
    The cheapest one.... if you're asking about the BavTech.
     
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    #8 kat, Apr 9, 2015
    Yes I was looking at BavTech...it only comes with a cord so I assume I install a program on my laptop??
     
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    #10 kat, Apr 9, 2015
    Went to BavTech site and looked at the starter guide and I have to say this thing can do everything. Very impressed and it seems relativity easy to do, very straight forward. Thank you for all the help, one last question. I was looking at models this thing works on and since the Mini is a 2010 S model it has the engine R56 correct???? Im a Ford guy and just not used to ONE engine size...
     
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    #12 kat, Apr 9, 2015
    If I have trouble figuring this thing out I will be back with questions....:D

    Thanx again
     
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    #14 kat, Apr 15, 2015
    Hello all, well Im back. I have not bought the code reader yet. Im afraid I have major issues and was hoping that someone could shed some light. It seems my turbo is not working. The car has no power, and still idiling rough. Ive done some research and it seems the oil line for the turbo is know to clog up and give problems. The shop says it could be that OR timing issue. The car has about 85K on it and 10K ago the engines timing chain was making a racket. Found out the tensioner was the problem and everything has been great since Ive replaced it. Im realy leaning towards the turbo since it is not spooling up. Would a clogged turbo oil line give me these issues?? I know that the turbo needs oil and was hoping the turbo is not to far gone..If I replace the oil line will my problems go away?? BTW the oil line does not have a heat shield on top of it...
     
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    #15 Texchappy, Apr 15, 2015
    Sorry I can't answer your problem Kat - perhaps put up another thread asking for help specially on that issue?

    Bavtech says it doesn't work with Macs. Has anyone tried the Lemur Bluetracker?
     
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    #16 kat, Apr 15, 2015
    I think I will...thanks
     
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    #17 DneprDave, Apr 15, 2015
    It has the N14 engine. R56 means it is a Cooper S hard top.

    2011 and newer, except JCW MINIs, have the N18 engine.
     
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    #18 David Mc, Apr 19, 2015
    When you get back to the code reader, have a look at BMWhat by Ivini-apps. They have an iphone/smartphone app and WiFi interface that will read the diagnostic codes on your Mini. I have used the iphone version on BMW's and am about to try it out on my daughter's n18 Cooper S.
     
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    #19 ScottinBend, Apr 19, 2015
    What kind of interface/cable do you need?