Expert Answers about Mini Cooper

• Wiring Instructions for a 2005 Mini Cooper S Convertible
• You will need to hard wire your Mini Cooper S Convertible for trailer wiring. The Upgraded Circuit Protected Taillight Converter Hardwire Kit with 4 Pole End (Includes Testers), item # 119178KIT, is the correct wiring harness for your vehicle. You will need to access the tail light wiring behind the tail lights and use the included circuit tester to identify the left turn, right turn, stop and tail light wires. Once these wires are identified you will splice the yellow wire to the left...
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• Wiring Harness to Install Replacement Breakaway Switch on EvenBrake 9300 Supplemental Braking System
• When installing the Replacement Breakaway Switch # RM-650898 for your EvenBrake 9300 supplemental braking system you will need to use the Replacement Wiring Harness for Breakaway Switch # RM-650899. These will be the two parts you are going to need to install the switch.
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• What Happens to Center Reverse Light When Hitch is Installed on a 2004 Mini Cooper
• The rear center light of your 2004 Mini Cooper will need to be removed to install the Curt hitch part # C11126. The hole where the light was is where the hitch opening will come out. Check out the install instructions link I attached for more info on how the hitch installs. For trailer wiring you would need the part # 119250KIT, for a ball mount # C45551 for a 1-7/8 inch ball or part # C45552 for a 2 inch ball.
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• Trailer Hitch Installation on a 2005 Mini Cooper
• We actually have a video of a trailer hitch being installed on a 2005 Mini Cooper that you can check out. I have provided a link to the installation video as well as a link to the installation instructions. At this time, the Curt Class I Trailer Hitch, # C11126, is the only trailer hitch available for your vehicle. The rear bumper will need to be removed to install this hitch. Our installers found that removing the rear wheels and spare tire made this process much easier. The specific...
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• Is the Blue Ox Acclaim Tow Bar Removable From the Base Plates After Towing
• Yes. The Blue Ox Acclaim Tow Bar - A-Frame - Car Mount - 5,000 lbs # BX4330 does remove from the Blue Ox base plates # BX1303 when you're not towing; most of the time the tow bar will be stored on the coach- either locked to the receiver on the RV or removed and locked up in storage. All you'll need to do when you reach your destination is pull the pins that are used to connect to the base plates and you're free to drive your 2006 Mini Cooper wherever you need. I've linked a review video...
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• Difficulty of Hitch Installation on 2010 Mini Cooper S
• The light-duty Class I hitch we offer for the 2010 Mini Cooper S, Curt hitch # C11130, installs without drilling but will require heat shield modification (if it has a center exhaust) and will also require you to trim the rear valance. You will need to temporarily remove the bumper to provide access to the hitch mounting points. This Curt hitch comes complete with all installation hardware and the linked installation instructions detail the tools required, which include a torque wrench....
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• Does The EcoHitch # EH87FR Replace The Bumper Beam On A 2019 Mini Cooper
• Yes, crossbeam of the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # EH87FR will replace the factory bumper beam on your 2019 Mini Cooper. This is pretty common with this style of trailer hitch since the whole idea is for it to be as hidden as possible so the manufacturer reinforces that beam enough to handle the impact of a collision like the factory beam would.
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• Can the Custer LED Amber Quad Flash Kit # CPL65A-STR be Surface Mounted
• The Custer LED Amber Quad Flash Kit, # CPL65A-STR, was not designed to be surface mounted. The sockets for the plug-in wiring harnesses protrude past the back of the light so they would not sit flat. The only surface mount flashing amber lights that we offer are magnetic lights like the Custer Adjustable Amber LED Emergency Light, # HF18A-MB. I have attached a link to all of our flashing warning lights for you to check out.
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• Installing the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11272 on a 2012 Mini Cooper Baker Street Edition
• The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11272 that you referenced is confirmed to fit your 2012 Mini Cooper Baker Street Edition. You will remove the rear bumper for the installation but you will not have to leave the backup light in your picture hanging. There is a small hole that you will need to cut in the fascia that is below your bumper though. I have attached a picture pointing out the estimated location. You will need to follow the instructions for that exact location. Keep in mind that...
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• How To Operate the Tail Lights of a 2008 Mini Cooper while Being Flat Towed Behind an RV
• For activating the tail lights of your 2008 Mini Cooper with your RV while the Mini is being flat-towed you will want to check out the FAQs I attached that detail how this is done. The process and installation will be the exact same as what you would need to do to install a diode kit on your vehicle. Basically, you will use a set of diodes installed in your vehicle to operate the tail lights of you vehicle with the tow bar wiring from your RV. This will not affect the functioning of your...
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• Wiring Harness to Flat Tow a 2014 Mini Cooper
• The Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit, part # RM-154 will work great for flat-towing your Cooper. Since you have a 3-wire(separate) system, the brake light and turn signals are sent along different wires. You can use a circuit tester like part # PTW2993 to test your wiring. Have someone sit in the driver seat and run through the functions while you test the wires at the back of the taillights. I have attached a drawing that shows the wiring diagram for installing this system....
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• What Is The Color Code Of The Roadmaster Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit?
• The video you watched for the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267 was installed on a 2016 Mini Cooper, and the missing colors are likely due from a harness change from 2013-2016, which isn't all that uncommon. Instead, you're going to need to test your vehicle's harness with a circuit tester # PTW2993 for functionality and match the wires to the wire harness based on functionality. The wire code for # RM-15267 is as follows: -Green = Right Turn. -Red...
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• Tips on Installing the Top Hooks on a Thule OutWay Trunk Mount Bike Rack and 2010 Mini Cooper
• When I first got my Raceway bike rack, I had the same problem. There are a couple of things that you can try to get the top hooks in place. First, what works for me is to put the hook above the opening it needs to go into and then pushing it into place. The coating protects the vehicle from any damage. Another thing you can do is pull out some slack from the retractable cable and try to get the hook in at the corner or edge and then slide it over into position. This works for me when I...
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• Installing Safety Chains On Curt Trailer Hitch #11130 For 2007 Mini Cooper S
• There are 2 metal rings welded to the Curt Trailer Hitch, part # 11130, on each side of the receiver to attach safety chains. You will have to reach up behind the bumper fascia to connect the safety chains. For safety chains, we have 48 Inch Long Safety Chain, part # 2114-553-04. For quick links to attach the chains, we have the Safety Chain Quick Link, part # C82932. Instructions and a video installation of the Curt Trailer Hitch # 11130 are linked.
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• How to Determine the Tail Light Wire Functions on a 2006 Mini Cooper S Convertible
• In order to determine the wiring functions behind the taillights of your 2006 Mini Cooper you will need to use a circuit tester like # PTW2993 if needed. You will have someone sit in the vehicle and run through the turn signal, brake, and running light functions while you test the wires. I know that on a 2005 model the wires are purple for running lights, black with green tracer is brake lights, and blue with green tracer for left turn signal. On the passenger side the blue with tan tracer...
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• Installation Instructions for 2015 Mini Cooper Curt Trailer Hitch
• If you check out the link I attached you will see install instructions for the Curt Hitch part # C11417 which has been confirmed as a fit for your 2015 Mini Cooper. The most popular bike rack we carry that has been confirmed to fit this vehicle is the Swagman XTC2 Bike Rack part # S64670. This rack has a ton of positive reviews from our customers who have tried it. Check out the review video I attached for more info.
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• Instruction Detail on the Roadmaster EZ2 Base Plates for a 2014 Mini Cooper
• The Roadmaster EZ2 base Plate Kit, # 521879-1A, are designed exclusively for the 2011-2014 Mini Cooper. The instructions for the base plates will show installation on a Mini that fall in between 2011-2014. The instructions go step-by-step and include pictures for the installer to reference during installation. If you look toward the bottom of this page there is a link for the installation instructions that you can review.
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• Can Saris Bones 2 Be Left On Vehicle During Rain
• The Saris Bones 2 Bike Rack # SA805BL you were looking at is made out of a durable injection molded plastic which will hold up just fine in the rain. With that being said Saris does recommend removing the # SA805BL from your vehicle when it is not in use. I included a video of the Saris Bones 2 # SA805BL for you to take a look at.
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• Is Neutral the Correct Position for Dolly Towing a Manual Transmission
• When dolly towing a manual transmission vehicle you should follow any instructions outlined in your owner's manual. If your owners manual doesn't specify, then I recommend putting the vehicle in neutral and not in gear. The wheel nets should have no issue holding your vehicle in place on the dolly. In a worst case scenario this would be less likely to cause any transmission problems. The ramps and wheel holders of the Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Self-Steering Wheels and Electric Brakes...
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• Is Adapter Needed to Install Thule AeroBlade Roof Rack on 2019 Mini Cooper
• I have good news for you - the Thule Short-Roof Adapter Kit for Traverse Roof-Rack Feet TH487 is NOT needed for you to install the Thule Roof Rack on your 2019 Mini Cooper hardtop with four doors. You have made a great choice with this roof rack as it is the one I would strongly recommend for your '19 Mini because of its combination of function, durability and style. The rack that fits your '19 Mini Cooper is made up of the following parts: - Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars # TH711220 (Black)...
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