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I edited the title to try and get it seen a bit more.

Also, it would be quite helpful to add in model information. At least the year so we can get a feel of what generation the MINI is.

Oh yeah, so pics of both ends would be helpful too please.

<soapbox> This is there the Garage comes in really handy. Any one could quickly see at a glance what the specs of the MINI are.</soapbox>

 

We zip tied mine to the underside of the bumper support.

Sorry for the small pic.

 

Picture goodness...

3 pc Sensor setup



Female Module for Temp Sensor



Wiring Harness Plug

 

Look closely at the two metal connectors. You should see where there is a small metal flap that is sticking up from the tubular metal body. You should be able to push the metal connector into the gray male molded part. The flap should retract as you push it into the round holes of the gray part. You should feel a slight snap as the metal flap clears a step in the plastic part, which is designed to prevent the metal connecter from coming back out. Do the same to the second connector. Then push the white portion of the gray part into the black sensor.

 

The black ribbed thingy is a moisture seal. It should compress as you push it in creating a water tight seal.

 

I seem to recall from wiring d-sub connectors eons ago that they made "pin pusher tool" just for this sort of thing...

 

Aye, that's what it be. A wee bit of petroleum jelly will assist in getting the little buggers to slide in.

 

You may need to get the CEL cleared by someone with a generic OBD-II reader, if it doesn't fix itself after a few drives or go away after disconnecting the battery for a while. Possible that driving without the sensor would throw some codes that you can't clear without a BMW-knowledgeable scantool, but unlikely IMHO. The generic scantool should be sufficient.

 

Great, glad to hear there is a happy ending...

 

Excellent