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[1314cc]

Ok, so I've new battery, main cable, new earths. The fault first occurred 6 years ago . Mini has been off the road since then. Finally im almost ready for a mot! So im experiencing an occasional complete loss of engine power and ignition lights go out . After grinding to a halt it starts up again. Could this be the ignition switch or the brown wire feeding off it?

Edited by 1314cc, 12 September 2019 - 12:36 PM.

[cal844]

The lights should come on when power is off. Check and clean the connections at the fusebox, starter and ignition switch then go from there

[viz139]

If your power lose is limited to engine and ignition lights that would suggest the problem is in the white wiring. Wipers ,indicators ,horn hazards all still working. 

I would first check the ignition switch and the connector at the steering column.

What year is the car?

[1314cc]

1989
I'll have to wait for it to occur the next time i've got it running to check the wipers etc .