1st Gen R53 Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: Intermittent P1689 code?

:cornut: No help here. I can't even find that specific code (P1689) in our library under 1st gen MINIs and I believe that yours is an R52 S. I have an R56 so I guess that we'll have to wait for some R53 or R52 S type people to come along. Good Luck.

Jason

 

Here's the definition of DTC P1689 -

P1689 5769 Electronic Throttle Control Monitor Level 2/3 Torque Calculation Error.

If you have access to a BavTech tool have your car scanned and reset all the adaptives.

Enthusiast kit - option 1...$287.00


http://www.bavariantechnic.com/buy.aspx

 

Yeah, that's a very vague code. This thread says dealer has a TSB:
Code P1689 and low power - North American Motoring

 

Yup is just a Throttle Control Calculation Error that can fixed with the BavTech tool by resetting the adaptives.

Its a very easy tool to use and it cheap at only $287. I have one and use it all the time to help people out. It pulls all MINI / BMW codes and allows you to reset things like adaptives and airbag lights. It has a lot of features that autozone type scan tools cannot provide.

Also the 3 VIN limit is not an issue if you do not register VINs in the tool.

It will also clear the dreaded P2096. <-- read up on that one.

 

Recently had the same code and limp mode. Cleared the code and went on with life, no more problem.

Mine triggered on a very cold morning, below 20F, car was warmed up. I did a bunch of downshifts with throttle blips coming to a traffic light on a long highway off ramp. Recently had changed tires from summer to winter as well.

Not sure if that helps at all.

 

Temp could be a factor. Dave's BavTech tool approach seems like a good investment. Does it cover the current Bimmer models, Dave?

 

Yup

 

Thanks, Dave. Any updates, Paul?