Recently, I installed a new head unit in my 2004 MCS. It was a tight fit and I'm afraid I may have disconnected something going into the climate control system. After doing so, the HVAC was only pushing out heat no matter what level I selected on the controls. So, I went into the diagnostic mode in the system via holding the AUTO and plus button when the key is in position 2. It was giving the fault code FF10. Then I ran the Calibration and the fault code changed to FF01 (sun load sensor fault). Now, I have no heat/cold. The system just flashes FF01.

I took the car into Eurasia here in Edmonton but their computers report no errors. They didn't see any loose connections either. I understand that the error code FF01 is the sun load sensor which points me to the little red LED on the top of the dash. Does anyone know where this plugs into? I want to inspect if this has come unplugged before I take the car into the Mini dealership.

Does anyone have the Mini service/repair manual for a 2004 Mini? If you do, maybe you could scan the portion dealing with the HVAC system, specifically any diagrams it may have.

I hope someone can help me. I have no heat and it's getting bloody cold! My appointment with the Mini dealer isn't until next Thursday either.

 

 

UPDATE

Well I had the car into the Mini dealership this week and had the "solar sensor" replaced. It's the little red led device on the top of the dash. Everything is working now But during the work, the techs put a huge scratch in my newly installed faceplate on my deck so they've agreed to replace that for free. As well, I've got an annoying rattle from the dash cover which they will have to address as well. But I do have heat now. Just in the nick of time!

 

There is a bulletin for the dash rattle.

SI M51 04 06
Body Equipment May 2007
Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes S.I. M51 04 06 dated October 2006.
[NEW] designates changes to this revision
SUBJECT
Creaking Noises from the Instrument Panel MODEL
R50 (Cooper) produced between 07/04 and 3/06 R52 (Cooper convertible and Cooper S convertible) produced between 07/04 and 3/06
R53 (Cooper S) produced between 07/04 and 3/06
SITUATION
The customer may complain of creaking or squeaking noises from the instrument panel area while driving. Note : The procedure in this bulletin is for vehicles produced with a "one piece" instrument panel, introduced with 07/2004 production. For vehicles produced with the "two-piece" instrument panel (prior to 07/2004 production), refer to SI M51 05 02 and SI M51 08 05 for repairs that address noises from the instrument panel. CAUSE
Hard contact between the instrument panel trim, A-pillar trim, and their associated mounting points. CORRECTION
In case of customer complaint, install an anti-creaking kit as per the following instructions. PROCEDURE
Remove the upper trim on the instrument panel per Repair Instructions RA 51 45 050 and install an anticreaking kit as described in the following procedure.

 

LOL. "Anti-creaking kit" = silicone glue??

 

If the car is out of warranty, do you have to pay to have this service work (regarding the service bulletin) done?