How to Replace Alternator Mini Cooper 2007-2013 R56
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- Опубликовано: 22 окт 2018
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The dealer quoted me $2424 to replace the alternator. I purchased a new one and installed it with the help of your great directions. Of course that didn’t fix the charging problem. The battery is grounded to the body of the car, not the engine. There is a ground strap that connects the engine to the body on the left side. The connection at the engine oxidizes making it resistive. I cleaned both sides of the ground strap connections. After ohm’ing out everything to make sure it has a good connection, everything started working properly. Literally, a 35 cent star washer fixed the problem. Hopefully, this will help someone.
Hey there Sir …
I have an 08 hatchback …
I just put a new alternator on and it seems that the battery isn’t charging still ..
I’m gonna look for this ground location You mentioned..
Could You please kinda explain where it’s at in a bit more detail if Possible…
( if You even see this ) thanks
The body of the car should be grounded to the engine. On the left side of the engine is braided strap. With an ohm meter test that the body and the engine are near 0 ohms. You will have to scratch off the oxidation on the aluminum block to get a good reading. The engine may also turn over slowly, since the starter current also goes through that ground strap. Good luck.
should check powers and grounds anyway before you throw a part at something, dealer will always give a quote if you ask.
Great video, well put together, and really drive the point home that I don't want to do this myself.
Just wanted to take a minute and say thank you so much for this material. I just finished the job came out perfect and I didn’t have to take the AC compressor out doing it from the top. Again thanks so much for the great material.
thanks a million for the detailed video, man! Me and my buddy would have spent way longer on this without it!
Just did this earlier today and worked out great. This video saved me days of frustration! You definitely need to pick up a set of torx sockets for this job. Using an 8mm socket for the bottom alternator bolt is a super pro tip!!! Saved me about $1,000 by doing this myself.
I have to change mine out tomorrow. You made it look so easy, but I have a gut feeling that this is going to take hours and suck. Thanks for the in depth guide, because no one else is doing these. Cheers.
It's been five years since you attempted the alternator change. How did it turn out for you?
@@TomTom9290 surprisingly not bad lol took a few hours and patience, but it was manageable
This is a great video that removes some of the mystery of digging into the MINI R56. The provided video show several initial steps needed if the AC condenser needs replacing or the an engine swap is needed.
I replaced my alternator (2010 MCS Clubman, N15, R55; identical to the R56 front) by removing minimal pieces from the top side: negative battery cable (
You want to help me then? I’ve spent a day on this already and still haven’t gotten the alternator out.
Thanks for the video. One comment for everyone. If you take off the top heat shield, O2 sensor, oil dip stick you can pull the alternator right out the top rather than taking off the whole front end of the car. Just remove the top brace and pops right out!
Saves a ton of time and heart ache. Wanted no part in removing the bumper.
2006 mini R56 turbo.
Thanks. It's possible but frustration factor is lower when there is more room.
I wanted this to work so bad. Got alternator loose, but can’t get it out. Might have to make more space as shown in the video.
This video was very helpful while changing my alternator! Thank you!
Thanks to this excellent video i did it for a friend last weekend, it did take me just over a day and some lost blood but it all worked out ok! I raised it up on axle stands which helped. The "cord" that you pull to release the belt had me vexed but watching another short video on it made it a tad clearer. Good luck if you have fingers like sausages!
Thanks so much for this video. Never worked on a mini before, but me and my son changed his alternator in about 4.5 hours. Expected it to take at least 8 plus but your video saved the day for sure.
Thank you so much for putting this video together. Today I replaced the drive belt on my 09 Clubby and this video was a big help (except I covent your tensioner wrench). The red battery lamp is off but if it returns I will tackle replacing the alternator myself (dealer wants $1,500) Thanks again
Thank you for the video, helped me successfully swap my alternator. I did not take apart the sub-frame and was able to sneak the alternator out without doing this.. there is another video floating around that goes slightly into detail on this.
Your trick on getting the bottom bolt of the alternator out was crucial otherwise idk how i would have got it out. The wrench you used to accomplish this was still slightly too long for me.. and i had to cut about 1-2 inches off the wrench with a dremel tool to make it work.
thanks!
This has to be the best video ever for working on a Mini’s alternator! Thank you for the help!
The best video ever. He specifies everything you need. Best on the internet
You're the man 💯 and because of you, I can now do this myself. Screw the dealerships 👏😎
Just bought an R56 1.4 and as an engineer really appreciate the pace and detail of these videos 👍
I WAS GOING TO BUY A MINI BUT AFTER THIS VIDEO NO THANK YOU I DONT NEED TO DISASSEMBLE HALF CAR TO CHANGE ALTERNATOR 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
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You're hired! 🤣🤣🤣 Seriously, thank you for an in depth step by step how to. Much appreciated!
Very helpful. Don’t think I would have gotten my alternator out without that tip about the 8mm wrench. Poor design but got it out after maneuvering for a while.
It's a dumb location for the AC line
This video really helped me save some $. I had NEVER done anything beside an oil change on a car before so this was daunting but I did it...no extra parts or clips. Everything went ALMOST perfectly.I can't stress enough to follow even the smallest steps and do not get too excited until everything is done. I forgot to hook up the hood release cable.....and its a bitch to fix.. Pay close attention to small details.
Thank you for posting this video going in detail, I'm no mechanic and this video was easy to follow, you saved me a couple hundred bucks amigo 👍 my car is fixed now 👏✌ you have a new subscriber now.
You're welcome!
Thank you sooo much for this detailed explanation…would never have been able to do this without your tutorial
Outstanding video. More repair videos should be done like this! Regarding the belt tensioner, if you don't have that super cool tool, it's a 30mm hex. I used a big honkin' monkey wrench on it, worked fine.
Terrific video! This made my alternator swap much easier. Thank you!
Just wanted to say thank you so much for this!!!
Might have to replace mine myself, extremely helpful thank you
Thank you for making it straight to the point and clear
Thank you very much for the detailed video! Really saved the struggle.
Excellent video. Thanks. I just did this today on a 2008 mini Cooper S turbo.
Man this engine is a pain to to work on. Changed the alternator, water pump, thermostat, battery, and oil change.
I also changed the coolant hoses over to mishimoto silicone coolant hoses. That was an even bigger pain as they were just slightly larger than the OEM and the pinch clamps really did not want to fit, even with wd40. I would advise against the mishimoto. I even had to cut some of them down as they were too long.
Thanks you for the video! Really helped never done anything like this before and it all went beautifully!
Can’t thank you enough!!!! I think it would have take. Twice as long had I not seen a few of your “tips”. And luckily I had the reverse torque sockets, I would t ha e been able to do the job. But thanks again, excellent video and very well done!!!!!
A 12 point regular socket works sometimes instead of Etorx
Very well done video ... Just bought my first Mini and discovered you. Thanks!
Wow what a great how to video! I have been working on cars for 44 years and this is the best reference for a repair that I have ever seen. You make it look so easy and the amount of detail is perfect. Thank you, how can I buy you a beer?
Hey Man you dont have to do all that work, check my Chanel, the alternator came out up side, dont have to take off the AC compresor
What a fantastic video but I think I am in shock. This is our first Mini and wasn’t expecting to disassemble the entire car to replace and alternator
You are only disassembling the front.
Thank you for the great instruction! Saved me a LOT of time and frustration!
Cripes. Really glad I watched this before pulling the trigger on buying a Mini for my daughter. No thank you. Thank you for the informative video.
Brilliantly clear video. Thank you. 👌👍👌
I used this video 4 years and 77K miles ago to replace the alternator on my 2009 Mini R56 Base. The alternator just went again and I'm glad that I bookmarked this!
I can't thank you enough for this clear, detailed video. I made a potentially difficult job a pleasure. You tip about using an 8mm 12 point on the lower alternator bolt is worth it's weight in gold!
Wow. That's good. Thanks. Might be doing this on a 2011.
Thank you. If my mechanic gets lost I’ll send this to him. 🙏🏻
This is the best video that is on you tube. Thank you for that.
Thank you very much for this great Tutorial. Without I hadnt make it.
Well done... very detailed.
Hey bro... Thank you so much for your video ...Gos bless your life and busines.. I changed my alternator on my 2013 Countryman S turbo. Cooper. Is almost the same. 90 porcent same layout. Thank you
Hey what was different? I have the same exact car....
This was super helpful! Thank you. Also, I'm not sure if I was the only one but my AC line blocked the bottom alternator screw from coming out. At 9:37, there's a black plastic mount for the AC line. If you unbolt this, you get a bit more play with the AC Line to get the screw out.
Great instructional video. Thanks.
Great video, I now understand why I got a quote for $900 for my 2007 cooper S
Great video, well done! Thank you
Very well done. Great video, thanks.
My mini cooper D r56 is entirely different from your engine bay. I disconnected the hose from the turbo on the drivers side (UK right-hand drive) & got my ratched down in to the space to loosen & remove the 2 top bolts. Got 2 bolts on bottom loosened & remove by jacking car up & sliding underneath it. Didn't have to take the front end off in anyway, like you seem to have had to do. Mind you my BMW Mini engine is the Peugeot W16 desiel engine.
I have a Cooper D R56 2008 and the alternator seems faulty so I was happy to see this. Did you take the alternator out though the bottom of the engine bay then?
You are a saint, thank you
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Great video. thank you so much.
good vid.
Thanks for information
Awesome video! What kinda jack stands are those we see at the end of the video?
What a great video!!! Thank u
Just two bolts held my old VW Scirocco alternator in and they call this progress lol!
The two happiest days wrt my wife’s Mini S...The day we bought it and the day we sold it. Complete PITA to work on and flimsy plastic parts.
@@DogRedful I have a feeling the car that replaced it also is a PITA to work on and also has plastic flimsy parts lol
@@stevey500 The mini was replaced with a corolla. Zero cool points...but great transportation.
Eric yep my 16 year old is finding out the hard way. Had to have the cool yellow mini. That car sucks to work on. He will listen to me next time and buy a Toyota lol
@ferkemall In my trade POS is Point Of Sale 🙂
Keep up the good work.
Wish someone would start a Porsche channel.
Wife won't let me get a Porsche.
@@ModMINI so if I bought one and you drove it, for a year or two, fixing everything and making videos and then ship it to me... .... Would you be interested?
Got hit by a hurricane last year so this would be months away if you are interested.
Thanks for the video made my life a whole lot easier thank you. I have a quick question though. Once I put everything back together and put the battery back I noticed my power windows weren’t going down hazard light wasn’t coming on signal lights weren’t coming on when I open the door the main light in the car was not coming on as well. Wondering what the fix would be? I checked the fuses and all the fuses are intact. Thanks.
Connect scanner and clear codes/ reset all modules. This one should work. amzn.to/39lD5qz
Thank you so much!!!!
Thanks for such informative videos! Have you ever replaced a stock 120A(Valeo?) alternator with a 150A(Bosch?)?
perfect. thank you.
Took me hours to do mine. Frame is the hardest part
Thank you
I just want to mention that if you had a short to ground on your warning light wire it would also not charge and show the battery light. Check wiring before going through this whole process!
Boom! Subscribed. Awesome video.
*Awesome!*
Thanks for the detailed video!! Do you have any trick to help hammering the frame forward? it needs an extra inch but doesn't seem to budge no matter how hard I hammer it... thanks
Ensure nothing is in the way and use a bigger hammer.
Just earned a sub from me great video
Good video. On a 2011 with turbo, I just removed the top metal cross beam, dipstick, cam servo, and inter cooler hose. Bent the AC line a tiny bit to remove the lower alternator bolt and it came right out the top no problem. Just saying.
Hey Man you dont have to do all that work, check my Chanel, the alternator came out up side, dont have to take off the AC compresor
Lifesaver
Very informative video! Where is the fuse for the alternator located? Could be a good idea to try to change that before changing the alternator?
I don't think there is a fuse for the entire alternator but I don't know.
Brilliant tutorial but if I was being picky I would say What about putting back the skid plate and subframe bolts back on 😊
"Assemble in reverse order of disassembly"
just found out my 2010 r56 is in need of an alternator. lights get dim during idle and get a little brighter when the engine is revved up.
Awesome vid! About to tackle this job on my fiancee's daughter's car.
Is your DB alternator still holding up? Seriously considering it as an option since the locally sourced units are quite a bit more expensive.
Haven't heard any complaints from the owner.
Great video was just wondering my alternator has gone on my mini clubman s 08 are the alternator the same as mine on the mini cooper s that's n14 engine thanks
You should verify parts interchange for your own car. Check realoem.com and shop for that part number.
Thank you for your video it’s awesome helps a lot but I still hate these pieces of crap
Excellent video!
Is it basically the same procedures to remove and replace the alternator on a 2014 Mini Cooper Countryman base model (R60)?
I believe so
What do you do if you can’t get the front end to move? Everything is unbolted and it seems like it should move but it doesn’t. I’m working on a 2014 Mini Paceman though.
Great job on the video! I feel like I can do it myself, but I know I need to register my battery because I’ve already got electrical issues. How do I go about doing that?
No need to register battery for Gen 1 or Gen 2 MINI. Your issues are elsewhere.
@@ModMINI oh boy... thank you for your response! And if you know anyone in the market for a 2011 convertible mini.... lemme know lol 😜
Great vid, thanks, im in the process of doing this on an r56 cooper s, i saw that brand alternator on amazon and was wondering if it is good, at 1/3 the cost of Valeo and bosch i am tempted to buy it but dont want to have to do this replacement again any time soon. What is your experience with db electrical?
The one I installed is doing fine, and it seems like a lot of people are buying them and nobody has told me to stop recommending it.
@@ModMINI Thanks for your advice i appreciate it.
@@rajivr104 did this part work for your R56 cooper S? im trying to replace mine but lynk says does not fit my vehicle and its R56 Cooper S 2007.
I bought the original 120a valeo, if you have the 150a it's a bosch
Hey great video... On your Mod Mini tools link , the improved 2557-20 3/8 link is not working. Is it overkill because I am about to order the 2457-20 3/8 ratchet instead. Thanks again for you videos.
Hi Mod MINI, thanks for the great video. Have changed the alternator, belt and duff battery on my 2010 Cooper S but have a question re the Water Pump Friction Drive Wheel. I noticed when everything was all connected back up on my car that the drive wheel kept dropping and disengaging the pulley from the drive wheel when running.
My question is: Is that a normal function of Minis? i.e. As there is an electrical connection on the top of the friction drive wheel assembly, is the puller supposed to engage and disengage by itself?
Well if the engine is cold it drop and when it gets hot it retract and turn the water pump pulley
@@pewpewpewx1557 Many thanks for the explanation.
This is well done just have one area of confusion that I hope you will clear up. The 12.8 Mil socket ( I'm not familiar with this size ??) used to used to remove the bottom bolt on the alternater ( frames times 7:40 to 8:08). Where is this socket in your parts list? I want to be sure I have this before beginning, Can you tell me where this is ordered on Amazon or is located in the parts lists. Thanks very much for the video, I wish others were as concise in their videos as you were in yours.
Not 12.8, but 8 millimeter socket, 12 points.
Awesome video. One quick question:the tool to release the belt tensioner is it a 32mm special wrench? If not, what wrench to be used on the same bolt size you have on yours? Thanks
It is a special tool. I don't know the wrench size.
@@ModMINI thanks. i ended up buying the tool. but it seems to small on the photos for the same "bolt size" you have on that mini from the video.we will wait. thanks for the feedback.
@@Frederico710 I just changed tensioner and belt today. Tensioner was 30mm and I did not need that special tool. Only used normal wrench. Not much space to do it sadly. And I have same N14 motor as in video.
Help me fix my Mini next. It needs everything 😂
2012 coupe. Will the steps be similar enough to get me through this?
Same procedure, slightly more crowded if turbo model.
Do you have any recommendations on what else should be changed since the whole front will be open? thank you
Oil filter housing gasket
I have a parasitic draw and think it might be the regulator in the alternator...can I disconnect the wiring to the alternator for a parasite test without putting the car in "service mode"?
Help! I can't budge the E10 reverse torx bolt blocked by the AC line with an 8mm wrench. Just can't get enough pressure on it. Gave up to avoid stripping it. Any suggestions? Hopefully others have ran into this. If I have to move the AC line how do I do that? Thanks!!
I used the wrench that he used but i had to cut about 1-2 inches off the wrench with a dremel tool to make room for leverage.
Thanks for the great guide! Trying to follow along with this for my '12 R60, which is unfortunately a little different.
Hopefully someone more familiar with the R60 can help. At 5:12 you point out 3 13mm bolts holding the modular front end to the frame. I have 2 16mm nuts on the top, both left and right side, which were easily dealt with. I've removed all other bolts as shown in the video, what I can't figure out is how many more I need to remove to get it to slide.
At 5:15 you point out the two lower bolts, on the R60 those are mounted facing inwards, only (barely?) accessible from behind where you are pointing. Do those need to go?
on an r60 there is a third nut on each side only accessible from behind.
Question Regarding the service mode bolts . Would you need the service mode bolts for the front end modular service mode to remove it? Or can you get enough clearance to get the alternator out with the frame hanging on ? (I don’t have the bolts and need to change the alternator ) thank you :-)
The bolts are to hang the front end so you don't damage anything or have to drain coolant. It's too heavy to hang on its own. You can support from underneath somehow maybe.
Mod MINI thanks for the reply! I got some bolts today from advance auto parts . I got some M8-1.25x100. Hopefully it’s not a special thread pitch and it fits .
Find an M8 nut on the car somewhere and try to thread it. It's possible that it's a 1.5 if I measured incorrectly but I think it's 1.25.
Mod MINI thank you :-)
Very helpful ! I used this video for a lot of reference. I my alternator back in today . The MFE bolts I got worked just fine .
Normalmente cuáles son las fallas cuando el alternador comienza a fallar!?
Low voltage. battery light.
Hello Mod MINI
I have a question : is it normail that the check engine light still a little (5sec) after I start the engine ? MINI COOPER S
R53 120kw (2003)
Normal. That's how you know the light isn't broken
@@ModMINI thnx bro you r the best
I have 2003 mini cooperS. The battery light came on, power steering stopped working. I checked the alternator there is 14 volts. I checked 100amp fuse under the fuse box, there is continuity. I checked wires surrounding power steering pump, everything seemed to be normal. I exchanged a used power steering pump (not sure if good or not). Now I’m wondering if there are any other diagnostic tests that I should do? I checked the fuses inside the car as well. Please reply as soon as possible. Thanks, Max
this video is for alternator for gen 2 MINI. If not an alternator, suspect battery problem. If you are talking about a gen 1 mini with power steering pump, check for voltage at pump, if present, you have a bad pump.
If the pump has an issue will it give me a battery light? Because I have 14 volt at the alternator. I checked the two big red wires, I have battery power. I checked two small wires on the pump, one has battery voltage, and the other when I start the car has 14volts, and I think the 3rd one is a signal. Please let me know if this pump can give me a battery light on?
Mod MINI Please note, this is a generation 1 Mini.
Took a Velero alt. off put a new one on and still no charge.getting the 9.8 volts on the feild wire from ECM butnothing at the battery. Checked all the battery cables an fuses. Maybe the ECM can't communicate with this alt. for some reason. It happens on Ford smart charging systems.
Have a part shop test the replacement alternator
#Mod Mini, do you need to follow The same process to replace just the belt ?
No. You would follow a process similar to this, but do not remove alternator. That would be extra work.
@@ModMINI did it yesterday, I kñow I don't need to remove alternator, I was just concerned about limited room for any kind of a tool to release the tensioner. I've ended up using block of wood & pushing from the bottom up on the pulley while my mate pressed the locking pin in from the top. Easy peasy and no stupid money tool required !
8:10 too late, I stripepd the bolt head, now I have no idea how the hell will I get this alternator out of the car