2012 Mini Cooper S Clubman (R55) — Repair Solution

1.6L N18B16A 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT Turbo Direct Inj Petrol Manual · Engine Not Starting · Engine

Mini Cooper S Clubman (R55) Engine Not Starting Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Mini
Model: Cooper S Clubman (R55)
Year: 2012
Engine: 1.6L N18B16A 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT Turbo Direct Inj Petrol Manual
Kilometres: 89,959
Area: Engine
Category: Engine Not Starting

Customer Complaint

The vehicle would not start.

Problem Summary

When the start button was pressed, the starter motor attempted a very brief engagement but would not crank the engine. The check engine light was on, and fault code 2E0C for the valvetronic servomotor circuit open was stored.

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Quick Facts

CodeMINR5121198
Vehicle2012 Mini Cooper S Clubman (R55)
Engine1.6L N18B16A 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT Turbo Direct Inj Petrol Manual
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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