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What Does It Mean When the Engine Light Comes On in a Mini Cooper?

Model: Mini Mini F56, F54, F57, F55 - Years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Part: Warning light – error code

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When the engine light comes on in a Mini Cooper and it starts to run poorly, shaking or running on three cylinders, the most common cause is an ignition system problem. To identify the faulty cylinder, the mechanic in the video disconnects one connector at a time, and when reaching number 3, the engine does not worsen, indicating that this cylinder was already not functioning.

The issue is a faulty ignition coil. In these models, moisture and condensation damage the contacts inside the coil, increasing resistance and causing failure.

The mechanic recommends replacing all four spark plugs, in addition to the damaged coil, as a precaution since everything needs to be disassembled. After a job lasting a couple of hours, the Mini runs perfectly again.


Posted on 20 October 2026 by ScegliAuto


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