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Stock Problems/IssuesDiscussions related to warranty related issues and repairs, or other problems with the OEM parts and software for MINI Clubman (R55), Cooper and Cooper S(R56), and Cabrio (R57).
Hey guys,
I have a 2007 Mini cooper r56 and she doesn't seem to be starting, I scanned for codes, and pulled a P15E8, I have searched everywhere but can't find what this means, I replaced the battery but still all she does is crank. I replaced the radiator recently but I don't think the problem is related to that, I mean the car would still start right? I have no idea what the problem is, any help or tips are appreciated. Thank you
P15E8 relates to coolant --- you recently replaced the radiator --- try resetting the code, check and fill coolant to proper level with 50 - 50 mix as recommended in owners manual. You may have had a large air pocket that circulated to the temp sensor. Code is "Engine shutdown time, ---" it's possible that the ECU has actually shut it down, waiting for you to fix a coolant problem and reset the ECU.
For all of the engine swaps i did, i never had issues with coolant being less or not enough. I think there is something else.
Can you check for spark?
Also, how did all that happen?
Did you check for compression?
Do you have N14 engine or N12, did you have timing chain rattle issues, or replaced...etc
I'm pretty sure it has spark and p15e8 was the only code I pulled, I have an N12 engine, I've never had any timing issues, only a valve cover gasket that needed to be replaced.
I haven't checked all fuses yet, but I just flushed the cooling system and and cleared the codes again, and now all it does is choke it doesn't crank anymore, haha, and I live in California.
Oh..you're far...i would loved to stop by and look look into it. The car is automatic or manual? Take the plugs out for and take a look if they are wet. Also shine some light into the cylinder and see if they are flooded. Charge the battery for now.
Also check just for the heck of it of the cables to the ECU are connected right. Also check the ground connection on the passenger side right next to the motor mount
I don't know where the ground strap is, but yeah after I replaced the radiator, it turned on so I let the car sit for a while but after going back to it, it didn't turn on, Update, yesterday the lights and everything were flickering, and the radio was on and off and some windows were moving by themselves, I'm starting to think it's an electrical problem, maybe an alternator
hey, sorry for the wait, but no still the same problem, a put in a new battery and that is drained to, i'm starting to think it's for sure an alternator