2007-2013 Mini Cooper S (R56) Battery Replacement

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This video covers the battery replacement in a 2007 Mini Cooper S (R56) with an N14 engine. This information will also apply to some other Mini models where the battery is located below the windshield.
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@randycecale4307 6 лет назад

Excellent video! Just picked up a 2013 Cooper S that ended up having a bad battery. This video was spot on, exactly what I was looking for. No editorializing, just short and sweet steps to get it done. Thanks!!!

@pbarry25 5 лет назад

Hey Eric, just wanted to let you know that this video helped out in big way yesterday. We had a wreck a street over (no one was hurt, thankfully, but it deployed all the airbags), and the Mini went into a mode of the horn stuck fully on. The car was unresponsive to the key fob, and after not finding the battery at a quick glance, I pulled out my phone and came across your video via Google search. Easy peasy after that. Thanks for your video!

@mimime3716 4 года назад

Thank you so much! It took me 3 Months to finally try it (was scared) but you did an amazing job explaining what to do - and I never felt like I didn’t know what I did. So once again: Thank You!

@johnmac8084 3 года назад

Thanks Eric, very clear explanation, straight to the point, no padding or waffle

@blaknift 6 лет назад

I've got an R55 and live north of Dayton. Super excited to see you get one of these in. Keep it up!

@scarface16134 6 лет назад

blaknift the battery registered with the dme but also it needs to be coded since he went lead acid to agm if not the battery will only last a year from over charging

@RanGer-498 6 лет назад

mini series came at a perfect time...I just purchased a mini 2 weeks ago and I have been wrenching away.

@jasonmurray8777 Год назад

This video helped me today. After looking under the hood for a minute or two I was like "OK - please tell me I don't have to start ripping things out to get to the battery or jack up the car or some other silly thing". 30 seconds after that found your video. Thanks!

@cpat6389 6 лет назад

Great series very helpful as a Mini owner. Keep on motoring Eric. Cheers!

@ultimategarage1256 3 года назад

Love this MINI series Eric. It has helped me get started with my own Mini Cooper S flip car.

@ronwatson4902 6 лет назад

Once again good solid mechanic work.Thank you so much Eric.I really enjoy your videos and your sense of humor!

@ericthecarguy 6 лет назад

Thank you!

@josephmainez9319 Год назад

Fantastic video, thank you. Daughter just got one and watching this was perfect. Was worried about having to remove that entire plastic part but was glad to see i didn't have to.

@BigDog50001 6 лет назад

I thought for sure you would to have to remove 27 different plastic covers to get to the battery on this vehicle Eric. It's nice to see they actually designed that properly.

@sparkplug1018 6 лет назад

At least they did stash it inside the wheel well. Those are always fun.

@wellwh0 6 лет назад

I can’t remove that plastic cover. fuck me 🙁🔫

@jshaw5000 2 года назад

Did this on my 2010 mini cooper S and it worked to the letter. Thanks for sharing!

@minkvelour 2 года назад

Excellent video! Easy to follow, understand. Video and editing = top notch, buddy! I like how you cut back into the part where you pointed out the notch or groove when you were talking about it.

@dtc357 6 лет назад

The timing of this being published was perfect for me! Just changed mine today (one day after posting) after watching this👍

@ericthecarguy 6 лет назад

Excellent! Thanks for the comment.

@jcpilot29 4 года назад

Any issues with the new battery? I keep hearing that it requires a code and programming? Thanks

@ozzstars_cars 6 лет назад

That new fresh battery charged up feeling!

@christophersipes4999 6 лет назад

Really liked the video, great place to start with the series. Can't wait to see the rest of it as the series comes along.

@ericthecarguy 6 лет назад

Thank you!

@Helio4k 6 лет назад

As always great quality and education video thx Eric.

@2spooky 6 лет назад

yea, my R53 has it in the back, which I much prefer to anywhere else. I'm gonna love this MINI series... :D

@marke.1021 6 лет назад

I've used the wire brush cleaner as doesn't remove "chunks" of lead and are under $5 to replace when worn out. On the cars cables..might have wanted to wrap the positive terminal cable end in RED electrical tape, as an easy reminder for next person to reconnect. Nice video as always.

@stephonferguson945 Год назад

Did not mention reset. Took my 2010 Mini Cooper Convertible to Autozone as they claim to be the battery experts. They could not replace. They had a battery to fit but said it must be reset after installation and they don't have the tools to reset. Saw that question on this thread but it was never answered. Thanks.

@scotchbudmeister9018 6 лет назад

I don't own a Mini but I like the series. Thanks!

@jfv65 6 лет назад

tip: if you change a working battery it is a good idea to keep the cables connected to an external 12V source (like a charger, booster pack or spare battery) while you unhook the clamps. That way you keep 12V on the system and you don't need to mess with settings and radio codes once the new battery is installed. Remove the external 12V source once the new battery is in and connected. another point : that red cap over the +terminal is there for safety reasons. In a crash this red cap shields the +terminal from metal (=ground) contact. if possible, put it back on once the new battery is in the car.

@CCROSS5882 5 лет назад

that's what I was looking for, I heard a shop removed the battery and they had to relearn the transmission.

@wardibuntar322 5 лет назад

Thank you so much for the vid!!!... i used it as my guide to replace my battry...

@georgepaul2028 6 лет назад

Excellent clear and exact instructions.

@felixvelo 6 лет назад

Good first video. Looking forward to this series.

@forevercomputing 6 лет назад

I'm doing some work on an R53. Seatbelt, brakes (all), brake lines, CV boot, rear wiper (low priority), coolant leak (garage may have been wrong), I ran it for a while and the gauge remained at half way and bled what I could where I could. Told the owner to keep an eye on it for a few days. Remember where the point is and see if it changes. Nearly got him to open the expansion tank hot. He knows something. (I would have stopped him anyway)

@tellboyWales 4 года назад

Thanks for the video. I'm surprised a Brit hadn't done one, so thanks, from 3700 miles east of Ohio. The battery wasn't an issue, it was taking off all the plastic trim around/above it. Mine being a right-hand drive, I just had to mirror what you did. The wife wouldn't have been very happy if I'd smashed the crap out of her Mini Roadster just to change the battery.

@polarbear6854 6 лет назад

Eric I need more vids man this stuffs better than Netflix.

@cobra454tim 6 лет назад

I’m glad to see I’m not the only weird one that cleans the connections on a new battery and the terminals 🤓

@user-neo71665 6 лет назад

Your not, I also coat the connections with a bit of grease.

@josephprice6341 3 года назад

Thank you sir, this is exactly what I needed.

@mikehancho2517 4 года назад

Thanks ill be doing this tomorrow for the 1st time very helpful

@JackdeDuCoeur 6 лет назад

Always useful and worth the time to watch!

@jdmeaux 6 лет назад

I'm so glad you started giving us a "little" advice on this. Ha, Ha! Moe

@dawnawerbeski825 3 года назад

You totally rock Eric! I watched this video and then went out and bought a new one and installed it all by myself saving $300.00☮️😍

@gregorybraylen343 2 года назад

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@leandrojason1387 2 года назад

@Gregory Braylen Instablaster :)

@gregorybraylen343 2 года назад

@Leandro Jason I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site through google and I'm waiting for the hacking stuff atm. Looks like it's gonna take quite some time so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

@gregorybraylen343 2 года назад

@Leandro Jason it worked and I actually got access to my account again. Im so happy:D Thanks so much you saved my account :D

@leandrojason1387 2 года назад

@Gregory Braylen you are welcome =)

@multinjok 6 лет назад

Hey Eric i am watching your videos since you begin posting them on youtube...I rarely post coments...But i just kind of feel now to say thank you for everything, because of you i do most of the work on my cars myself ;)

@richard1835 6 лет назад

Thanks Eric. Great Video

@teamjono69 2 года назад

Genuinely useful video. Good man!

@markmartinez2614 6 лет назад

On the opposite side of the vent tube there should be another hole, make sure to put a plug there to ventilate all gases toward the vent tube, plug usually comes with the battery, this is especially helpful on the model with the battery in the hatch, don’t want all those battery fumes in your cabin

@petecurran3995 8 месяцев назад

Replacing thermostat/housing on one of these RIGHT NOW. Entertainment all the way! 🤐 Great vid, Eric and actually looked this up because I wanted the battery location info! 👍🏻

@Grahame59 3 года назад

Great video. Also good practise to write the date on the battery with an indelible marker or sticker.

@teddybear2123 6 лет назад

First battery replacement video I ever watched.

@ericthecarguy 6 лет назад

I appreciate that thank you.

@thrasherjoshua 6 лет назад

Eric that red cover on the Delco batteries has a plug attached to it that you can insert into the vent on the other side of the battery so that the off gasses will be forced through the tube. Not real important when the battery is outside the cabin. However useful to know if you ever install one where the battery is in the passenger compartment.

@brendo3314 6 лет назад

Well done eric it's all about Good basic practice

@luisgallo5518 6 лет назад

I love your videos Erick, You would make an amazing Teacher.

@ericthecarguy 6 лет назад

Thank you!

@boots7859 3 года назад

I know you have a thing for battery terminals, so was surprised you don't add anything to prevent corrosion. My dad was a motorhead and mechanic, and always threw a little vaseline on the terminals to forestall that. I've done that on and off with different cars, and the ones I've kept long enough to warrant new batteries have need had an issue with corrosion when I used it.

@umbrellasolutionstech 2 года назад

Good job. Thanks for the instructions.

@gmexgroup1510 5 лет назад

Thanks a lot! Really useful.

@michaelvanna8982 6 лет назад

Thank you Eric!

@14KShadow 8 месяцев назад

Thanks always Eric!

@salumu6185 2 года назад

Nice and very clear Thank you so much

@janheinze319 3 года назад

Thx for the video it's very helpfull 👍

@apoloedsonarinaitwe8531 6 лет назад

Hi Eric, thanks for the very informative videos. Kindly do for me the battery replacement for a BMW 525i e39 2001 model. I replaced one sometime back but not so sure whether I did the right thing. The car has of recent developed a problem of radio going off, instrument panel lights dim and interior lights coming on while I am driving. I am forced to stop and twist the ignition key while restarting the car for it to rectify the problem.

@carsmartsmedia2324 6 лет назад

Yep, the timing chain guides (plastic) were a big issue with this gen of minis. In fact, there was a class action law suit that Mini settled. Many blown engines as a result of that thing snapping off. If you purchase one, make sure it has been replaced!!

@liamgf12 2 года назад

Yep, my son wanted one and I looked at quite a few, all had timing chain rattles. Luckily found one that a mechanic was selling, he'd fixed everything Mini's have issues with, including timing chain and all the oil leaks.

@grantsnell6782 6 лет назад

On batteries that have no colour indication for the terminals I have got into the habit of neatly spraying some red paint around the base of the positive connection.

@olaskabo5346 Год назад

Thanks saved me some money

@zx8401ztv 6 лет назад

Smashing video, looked very simple to do :-D. I like the fact that the battery is out of the way of everything else.

@ericthecarguy 6 лет назад

Funny thing is, I had to look up where the battery was when I first got the car to try and jump start it. Now I know. In fact, at this point I know plenty about the R56 with an N14 and by the time I'm done, my audience will too.

@HighVoltage1935 6 лет назад

I like the Battery Placement on this Mini , (Wifes is in the same spot) I Drive an 04 Chrysler Sebring where if you want to change the Battery you have to pull the Drivers Side tire off then the cover then the hold down it's a side post bit of a pain when you live in Ontario and the battery goes for a crap in the winter lol .

@yambo59 6 лет назад

Good video as always, my first look at a mini of any type - they look fun to drive but I hear bad things from the few ive talked to and had them for any length of time. Peugot engine-!?--hell no-! lol

@GrandPrix46 6 лет назад

Does that model have the removable floorboard so you can still Fred Flinstone it around when it won't start?

@ryanweddle 4 года назад

Great video

@Zezims 6 лет назад

Great video.

@OnlineAutoRepairVideos 6 лет назад

That jacket you have on is a "COLLECTOR'S DREAM"!!!

@ericthecarguy 6 лет назад

Not sure about that. Last week I ripped the pocket even more. I may have to retire it soon.

@OnlineAutoRepairVideos 6 лет назад

Isn't that the one you had for years?

@ericthecarguy 6 лет назад

Yea, it was my jacket at the Acura dealer where I used to work. I ripped off the Acura badge after they let me go. The jacket was my severance after 8 years of faithful service. At least that's the way I saw it.

@OnlineAutoRepairVideos 6 лет назад

If you don't already, that would be a touching video of you explaining the history of that jacket, what it means to you, how it changed your life, and, if it has given you inspiration to get where you are now. The video would also serve as a motivational speech to MANY others who have lost their job, and have given up. YOU are an excellent example of what it means to never give up, as I said in my first comment "that jacket is a "COLLECTOR'S DREAM", so whatever you do, never throw it out!

@ericthecarguy 6 лет назад

Interesting idea. I never thought about it like that. No worries on throwing it away. I never seem to throw anything away. Thank you for your comments and support.

@driver_cl 6 лет назад

Noise is from timing belt guides. this problema is shared with Peugeot engines as they shared development platform

@michaelelliott289 6 лет назад

Cool, love the video yet have you looked at the wiring on the mini it's super thin.

@dizzle8421 6 лет назад

I'm excited to watch you do my job in this series, in my opinion MINI coopers are the easiest to work on when it comes to German cars. I'm very glad I didn't get a job at Audi..

@ericthecarguy 6 лет назад

You know what, after taking this one all apart, I'd be inclined to agree with you. Normally I hate working on German cars, but I really didn't mind this one. I felt it was well engineered as far as repair goes.

@dizzle8421 6 лет назад

The new F56 is a little more difficult but it just peels apart like an onion, layer after layer. Also warranty time seems to pay better than other manufacturers.

@fordcook3516 3 года назад

Eric - excellent video (well all of your videos are excellent)... I have a 2010 Mini Cooper S. I replaced battery myself... seemed easy. But now I cannot get my subwoofer to work at all... I wonder if there's something weird with the computer causing this problem? Any ideas?

@johnmac8084 6 лет назад

Thanks, saved me some agro :-)

@mikes4408 6 лет назад

What, you move to California? That hold down screw came out and no rust. Wow!

@KB248FOREVER 3 года назад

Do you happen to know where the the battery vent hose is suppose to come out on the bottom side? Thanks, love you videos, especially on this Mini!

@sachaevents 3 года назад

Gréât vidéo thank you dude

@dshotmyvideo 2 года назад

Saved me 165 bucks in labor. 👍🏾

@FlowAlexis95 6 лет назад

Some minis have some type of module on one of the cables and after battery replacement you will need to program the new battery to the car.

@ericthecarguy 6 лет назад

Yes they do, and I wish I would have mentioned that in the video.

@wellwh0 Год назад

Those are the ones with start stop mostly as I realize

@jason-ge5nr 6 лет назад

Do you qualify for carbon offset credits by keeping compost under the wipers and in the hood hinge wells?

@APOnCars 6 лет назад

Great video but I was cringing the entire time at all the dirt leaves and sticks that haven’t been cleaned out. You’d think it would be a good idea to clean that up before working

@speedyesteable 3 года назад

I'm curious, after installing battery do you have to reset the computer and register the battery to the car?

@tm5346 3 месяца назад

Idk great question

@user-vt9jl5pk9e 3 месяца назад

@@tm5346I'm about to find out.

@weaf27 4 года назад

Thank You.

@davidb.fishburn9338 6 лет назад

I would recommend cleaning all that crap off first so it does'nt fall into the battery compartment during the replacement procedure. That being said, i would also recommend spraying some kind of rust penetrant on that hold down bolt before even trying to turn it. Then, when putting that bolt back in, some anti seize on the threads to prevent the bolt from rusting/seizing in place.

@mikebell797 2 года назад

Nice video, but be careful in replacing the cowl. You should not have to put much pressure on the cowl to replace it properly and the upper seal fits tightly against the windshield. If you do use to much pressure, you may crack the windshield as I did. My bad!

@ZappBranning 6 лет назад

These are superb little cars and the Americans love it.Great video Eric.

@uyghurofficial7920 2 года назад

thank u helpful info😘👍

@andrewpena100 6 лет назад

On batteries with vents you have to plug the other side vent if it has one. The red cover has a little button on it that has to be installed on the opposite side so the vent actually works.

@stephenlounds1385 6 лет назад

The battery in my sons mini cooper is above the engine on the left hand side, passenger side here in England. Also a lot of minis are made in England but the mark is owned by BMW hence the high spares price.

@wb6uce 6 лет назад

I see someone beat me to clearing away the tree leavings. EricO would have hosed the battery down with brake cleaner…. Scotty would haven spent 3.4 sec on the repair… You did a good job. What about spraying the posts with a sealant?

@esbekay 5 лет назад

What group size is this? I'm looking for a new battery atm... thx for the video

@edwardgrabinsky6369 6 лет назад

What do you like more the reamer style cleaner or the brush kinda thing... or something else? Ive been using sand paper but want to but one of the tools... all opinions welcome.

@scuba422123 6 лет назад

did you ever find a clean cowl leaves! or a positive batt term cap put back on after they jumped someone??

@johnhall8455 2 года назад

A mention about changing stop start batteries would be useful too. The rattle is quite often the water pump or idler pulley belt worn…sounds terrible..

@kieranmcgowan3874 5 лет назад

Great help for someone who's only ever topped up washer fluid and oil! You forgot to mention reattaching the filter though.

@paulinebechtel-ciobota9892 5 лет назад

? what is a good decent priced battery to replace current battery. My Mini is 2007 just not the Cooper S, it is a 6speed if that matters? Thank you, very helpful video.

@goodfellowsgarage 6 лет назад

If the battery has one or two vents (one on each side), the red safety cover used for shipping also contains a small plug that is used to plug the open vent.

@dominic123212321 6 лет назад

Did one of these for a customer with an Audi. Even worse than this to get the battery out as it was right on the firewall and tucked slightly within windscreen base, with slightly less dimensions than the battery itself to slide it up and out. Always hate the less consumer-level friendly Euro designs.

@ericthecarguy 6 лет назад

That doesn't sound fun at all.

@y-sadynie1554 4 года назад

Is there any kind of reprogram for these batteries ? One of the advisors told me they had to reprogram the car once they put in a new battery.

@j.p.7300 5 лет назад

I was told you have to reboot the computer or the car wont start? From your video it looks like that wasnt necessary at all. Thanks for sharing!

@jcpilot29 4 года назад

You got any feedback on your question? I'm devating on taking the car to a mechanic for an expensive battery or me doing the easy job, thanks!

@jeanettellanos-taylor3372 4 года назад

Can you tell me which battery brand/model you used, please? Thank you.

@stihltech206 6 лет назад

O.M.G... Ur gonna do the timing? My hat is off to you, friend. I hope you make it through ok and sane at the end!

@ericthecarguy 6 лет назад

Already done it, and the clutch, and the oil leaks, and decarbonizing the engine. Not that bad really.

@stihltech206 6 лет назад

Ur a better man than I for not burning it to the ground

@ericthecarguy 6 лет назад

I almost did that with my last car.

@ne2i 6 лет назад

You just have to remove the front end and the engine to do it. How many cans of brake clean did you use to get all that oil off?

@noizyneighbour5790 3 года назад

Can I ask if you will lose radio codes or anything when disconnecting power? I changed one on my daughters Suzuki Swift and had to put power to the battery leads whilst I disconnected and removed the old one until the new one was connected up - for that very reason. Many thanks for info on dismantling though - mine is the same just reversed for UK model (battery on right looking from front)

@James-id5xq 6 лет назад

Hi everyone, 94 camry 4 cyl 180xxx engine vibrates at idle in gear felt through the steering wheel. Gets worse (almost stalls) with ac or power steering in use. No shaking in park/neutral or if you raise rpm by 150.. idle speed is 750. Car runs great otherwise no check engine light or misfires. I checked ignition system and cleaned throttle body. Motor mounts are shot but no clunks. Any thoughts? seems somewhat common on these 92-96 camry 5sfe. Thanks for your channel... Also I pulled the plugs and all 4 looked a bit lean

@ramonpena3011 4 года назад

How about battery registration. I did solved all oil leaks on my mini r56 and I put a charger to it and the computer registered a out of range voltage fault code, after that a battery light came on the instrument cluster. After some research I found out that BMW and mini are required to do register the battery info into the computer especially after a battery swap. If it's not done the computer won't tell the variable charge alternator to work.

@sirdigalot1978 6 лет назад

I miss real old fashioned minis, mainly because of nostalgia, and not because they were any good.

@djtoo7 6 лет назад

cool do you know if the have a relocation kit to put it back in the trunk? also do you have a vid on 2007 mini s with auto changing the trans fluid? thx dan longtime first time...