Mike's Workshop Manuals: Service manuals for every vehicle
Home >> Mini >> 2016 >> Cooper Paceman Base, Automatic Trans >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 75 (Functional Description (R60 Cooper Countryman)) >> Engine Performance & Emissions - Functional Description >> Automatic engine start-stop function >> Brief component description >> Engine compartment lid contact switch

Engine compartment lid contact switch

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 2016 MINI Cooper Countryman, 2015 MINI Cooper Countryman, 2014 MINI Cooper Countryman, 2013 MINI Cooper, and 2012 MINI Cooper. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The engine compartment lid contact switch is included as an influencing factor in the calculation of the MSA. If the engine compartment lid is opened, the engine must not be started or stopped by the MSA for safety reasons.

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Compartment Lid Contact Switch And Electrical Connection
G09841220Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Item Explanation
1 Engine compartment lid contact switch
2 Electrical connection
IMPORTANT: When the engine compartment lid contact switch is faulty, the Automatic Start/Stop function will be suppressed. With the engine compartment lid contact switch disconnected, the "switch closed" information is issued. The MSA is active and an automatic engine start can take place.
scientia non olet · About Mike's Workshop Manuals