[Evox]

My 2011 Cooper S tries to start and then dies, the scans point to a fuel supply issue , Bimmerlink reports fuel rail pressure on cranking at 17 psi, low pressure at 72 psi but it is constant at that even when there was no starting problem. it also listed a error code of 2C0F with a description of 0x2C0F fuel pump relay, control:short circuit to earth.
Any advice on location and checking of this relay and the other faults would be appreciate.

Thanks

Mel.

 

[Rockster]

Believe the fuel pump relay is in the fuse/relay box in the engine compartment. The owners manual should provide the location of the fuse/relay box. (And often the lid has a diagram of which fuse/relay is for which circuit). If you don't have an owners manual you may be able to get a digital copy online.

Or you can search (google) the info.

I used this search string "2011 mini cooper s fuel pump relay location" (without the quotes) and got some hits. Oh, I'm in the US so the links are US. Would have to believe there is no difference between the fuse/relay box in a UK version of the car vs. a US version but best for you to search and get UK links just in case.

A DIY "trick" is to swap the suspected bad relay with a similar and believed good relay. When swapping/replacing relays (and fuses) be mindful of static electricity.

 

[Evox]

Ok thanks I will check it out. I also understand that there is a fuel pump relay soldered to the JBE box in the right hand side footwell, so I will check for power at the tank pump first and go back from there. 👍

 

[mike1967]

if it will start after trying loads of time then will run ok for the day then repeat the next day then seals in high pressure fuel pump, guy on link below he refurbs them just say mike 1967 sent you from forum ,

1.6 THP N18 High pressure fuel pump Mini Cooper. Peugeot RCZ. Repair service | eBay

This advert is to reconditioned the high pressure feul pump fitted to the 1.6 THP 150-176 ,186-280BHP Turbo engines. Or take a chance on a used second hand unit including the ones from China. As well as service and repair.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[Evox]

Thanks Mike,
The car ran perfectly then just would not start , no matter how much I try to sart the car it tries to run and then stalls.

 

[Evox]

Found the white/blue wire broken in the connector which is too short to repair, does anyone know what type of pin connectors they are so that I can remake the connection. It looks like the damage was previous to my ownership.

Thanks

Mel.