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  • Check Engine Light After Installing SMI Air Force One Supplemental Braking System
  • If a check engine light appears after installing the SMI Air Force One Supplemental Braking System part # SM99243 you could either have a leak as you mentioned in the vacuum system, the check valve which is tied into the vacuum system is installed backward, or there was an issue with the stop light switch connection. If you were to have the code pulled by taking the vehicle to a local auto parts store I would be able to narrow down which of theses issues has occurred. For starters, the...
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  • 2005 Mini Cooper r52 Brake Light Switch Pin
  • On the brake light switch, part # RM-751438, there are two black wires and they can be connected to either the battery or the supplemental braking system. One black wire can be ran to a fuse or the battery. The other black wire gets connected to the indicator light in the supplemental braking system, commonly the black wire on the light. Roadmaster doesn't require the use of a brake light relay on your Mini.
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  • Adjusting a Yakima FullBack 2 Bike Rack on a 2016 Mini Cooper
  • The Yakima FullBack 2-Bike Rack, part # Y02634, has several adjustable locking dials that you can use to modify the height and angle of the rack. By turning these and moving the individual arms up and down, you can adjust the height and angle of the bikes and how they rest. These dials can also move the rack closer and further away from the vehicle. I've included a picture of these dials so you can see where they are. To set past the default, you'll turn the dial again after it clicks...
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  • Fuse of Curt Powered Converter Blows When Headlights on and Towing Trailer
  • The correct fuse size for the Curt Powered Taillight Converter # C59236 is a 10 amp fuse. It sounds like you have a common ground issue. When the headlights are on, the highest amperage draw is placed on the wiring system and if you have a bad or loose ground, you will have problems with lights. You will want to inspect to make sure all the light assemblies have a good ground connection to a clean, rust and paint-free metal surface. You will also want to make sure the trailer and vehicle...
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  • Troubleshooting Jensen RV Stereo JWM60A That Will Not Turn On
  • If your Jensen RV Stereo # JWM60A will not turn on, it's going to be either because it's not getting power, it's not grounded properly, or the fuse is blown. Since you already tried resetting the unit, we'll start by checking the 10 amp fuse on the back of the unit and replace if necessary. Failing to disconnect the battery prior to installing the unit, as recommended by the user manual, could have caused a short, resulting in a blown fuse. Next, with the vehicle battery re-connected,...
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  • Troubleshooting Flat Tires When Towing Mini Cooper With 2011 Holiday Rambler
  • First, before flat towing your 2011 Mini Cooper, be sure the tires are filled to the recommended psi and in good condition. More importantly, be certain your steering column is not locked; if your tires are unable to turn they would wear out quickly. If you think your safety cables may be an issue, and yours are shorter than 7', an option would be the Blue Ox Blue Ox 7' Safety Cables # BX88197. Another thing you could do is add an anti-rattle device such as the Blue Ox Hitch Receiver Immobilizer...
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  • Troubleshooting the Fan-Tastic Vent Roof Vent Assembly Upgrade Kit Not Holding the Lid Open
  • The way that the Fan-Tastic Vent Roof Vent Assembly Upgrade Kit # FV807357 operates, it shouldn't be possible for the lid to close under its own weight. I would double check that everything was installed correctly, paying close attention to the linkage that locks in and holds the lid open. The lift arm on the upgrade kit should still lock into the lid and secure it in place.
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