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[Ronnie cook]

Just bought a Mini Cooper 1998 it has failed the mot on emissions what should I look for first ..this is my first mini since my 997 I had in 1970 I have brought it as a project for my retirement but I want it on the road first. Little Ron

[cian]

Anyone local with the correct diagnostic gear? Otherwise its just a guessing game

[Milton]

Just bought a Mini Cooper 1998 it has failed the mot on emissions what should I look for first ..this is my first mini since my 997 I had in 1970 I have brought it as a project for my retirement but I want it on the road first. Little Ron

When they did the mot emmisions test did they get the cat really hot. Problem with the spi and mpi is the cat is a fair distance from the manifold so you really need to give the engine some welly to get the cat hot enough

[Nu2mini]

As an alternative to searching out a reliable code reader you may wish to consider  the MEMS P/C based solution. Information is key when diagnosing either SPI or MPI. Having the capability to diagnose the system will always come in handy

 

You'll need a key to unlock this mystical world.  

 

For a limited time only....... http://www.theminifo...g/#entry3527834

[Wiggy]

I don't believe that will help with an MPI.

[Nu2mini]

Hi,

 

Sorry I may have mislead you.

 

As Wiggy says it may not work with MPI.

 

Worth checking with Sprocket on the other thread if this solution is only applicable to SPI 

[Wiggy]

As far as I know, there is no 3rd part software the 'reads' MPi Minis.

Your options are: (may not be exhaustive)

Rover T4. (V.v.expensive)

Sykes Pickavant ACR4. (fairly pricey, Rover 3 pod or later and relevant cable needed)
Details HERE

A Chinese reader called a T300. (reasonably priced but apparently a bit 'flakey' due to its dubious origin)

Or borrow any of the above.