What does EP mean on a 2003 Mini Cooper?
EP (Emergency Program) is a ‘limp home’ mode for the CVT. It means that the CVT computer has detected a serious fault with the tranny! It’s odd that when you stopped and put the MINI into neutral, it left the EP mode though.
What is the EP light on a Mini Cooper?
It means there is something wrong with your transmission.
How do you reset the transmission light on a Mini Cooper?
Place the gear selector lever into the NEUTRAL position for ten seconds. Then place the gear selector lever into the DRIVE positon for ten seconds. Repeat the above procedure TEN TIMES. After completion, place the gear selector lever into the REVERSE position for ten seconds.
How do I get my Mini Cooper out of safe mode?
To reset a MINI Cooper safe mode with the key in the ignition, but in the off position, press and hold down the odometer reset button with one hand.
What causes a Mini Cooper to lose power?
Your MINI’s fuel injectors play a critical role in initiating combustion and ignition. It is common for the fuel injectors to become clogged over time, especially if your MINI isn’t receiving the proper type of fuel. If this occurs, it can cause the engine to lose power significantly, causing acceleration stumbling.
How do you check the transmission fluid on a 2003 MINI Cooper?
Check Your Transmission Fluid
- Start your car, place it in Neutral and Park, and let it run.
- Locate the dipstick.
- Insert the dipstick fully into your transmission fluid and pull it out.
- Take note of color and smell.
- Take note of fluid level.
- Wipe dipstick clean, put it back, and turn off your engine.
Is there a problem with the Mini Cooper transmission?
Mini Cooper Transmission Problem. The Check Engine Light Can Come On. The Transmission May Enter Fail Safe Mode. One main symptom is the transmission lurches into gear at times.
How do you adapt a CVT transmission in a Mini Cooper?
Press and hold brake in the following steps. Begin with a cold engine. Start Engine. Place CVT transmission into adaptation mode using FARSIGHT MVDS. “X” will appear next to the P, R, N, D on the instrument cluster (“X” denotes the transmission needs to be adapted).
What does the EP Light mean on a Mini Cooper?
However, not many mechanics know what the EP indicator means (nor does Mini Cooper). So, they assume the transmission (and why not it’s a $3,000 to $5, 000 service).
Where is the gear indicator on a Mini Cooper?
I am hoping this post will help Mini owners because this seems to happen to most first generation models. I have a 2003 Mini Cooper with automatic transmission and very low miles, only 83,000. A few months ago the display read EP where the gear indicator usually appears.