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Sure like their A/C equipt minis
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I have only used and known of the code reader i mentioned but as long as it has the spi cables i am sure it would work ok.
The Japanese Mini's were spi based but after late 1996 they did switch to an MPI block with a coil pack and crank fired ignition complete with the spi throttle body set up keeping the radiator side mounted so the a/c compressor could still be mounted up front.
The Japanese Mini's were spi based but after late 1996 they did switch to an MPI block with a coil pack and crank fired ignition complete with the spi throttle body set up keeping the radiator side mounted so the a/c compressor could still be mounted up front.
If in doubt, flat out. Colin Mc Rae MBE 1968-2007.
Give a car more power and it goes faster on the straights,
make a car lighter and it's faster everywhere. Colin Chapman.
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jumbo.. I do NOT think that Rover ever imported MPIs to japan.. just SPI.. Malsal would know this for sure.. later bc
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jumbo.. one of my guys is in the army.. and was stationed in Japan for 8 years... he is fluent..in Japanese I will ask him he can find the part you need in japan.. later bc.. [email protected]
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Hello werewolf, when I reached that intersection in the road of ''mini'', I did stop and ponder for quite a while..deciding which direction to go...will keep going this way for now. Option to change fuelling method can be revisited later if need be. I have spent time (too much) looking at the Japanese sourced parts option, conclusion is that its too difficult...language barrier and no international shipping options and just plain no reply to inquiries...its too bad as there is a vast supply of very good mini stuff over there...even updated substitute SPi potentiometer kits....
Cheers
Cheers
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jumbo.. might be time to just dump the SPI and go to carb.. and the SPI are at least 23 years old now.. later bc ps.. might also look at www.ebay.jp in JAPAN
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Malsal, found a SPi diagnostic tool package on the auction and its on its way. https://www.ebay.ca/itm/CRYPTON-ACT1-FAULT-CODE-READER-SCAN-TOOL-ROVER-MINI-1-3-SPI/283192471379 Not sure if its a valid link now that its a sold item? Its a Mac tools branded Crypton with patch cables, SPi card and pdf instruction cd. Not planning on getting rid of the mini's anytime soon, so figured it would be a useful tool to have around . Thanks for the heads up on that info.
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Hmm, will see how replacement part works out when gets here..? after all its not a piano or a rocket
Thanks for the good input. Its Thanksgiving long weekend here...Happy Thanksgiving
Thanks for the good input. Its Thanksgiving long weekend here...Happy Thanksgiving
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malsal.. can www.remotealarms.co.uk reset his potentiometer.. ?? I used them for resetting a MGF.. alarm.. later bc
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Oct 7, 2018
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If you fit the used potentiometer you will need to clear any codes stored. With the spi set up the only way to clear them is with the Sykes Pickavant code reader, disconnecting the battery does not work as the codes will still be there.
The miniforum.co.uk has some good information on the spi system.
The miniforum.co.uk has some good information on the spi system.
If in doubt, flat out. Colin Mc Rae MBE 1968-2007.
Give a car more power and it goes faster on the straights,
make a car lighter and it's faster everywhere. Colin Chapman.
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Thanks werewolf, had a look at the ad. Cannot tell if TPS is still on it..would be good to have as spare parts...gonna hold off on stockpiling too much extra EFI spares for now and see how the used potentiometer works out first when i receive it. Cheers
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jumbo.. might look at www.ebay.co.uk at # 113285078189 for 85 quid.. about $110 USD for complete used SPI throttle body.. later bc
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Thanks for the info for the whole system option, werewolf. Malsal, I have tried your reset method previously with no improvement, I am pretty sure its just to reset the ECU as far as I know? I have located a used potentiometer that I should receive in next few weeks...just in time to put car away for the winter Thanks everyone
Thanks everyone
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Originally Posted by jumboshrimp
Have contacted both spares and sport with no luck. Do plan on trying to open this one up and seeing if its dead spots through its action can be cleaned up?? Want to source another unit first...hopefully new, or a used one that functions better. This model tps is not adjustable as it does not have mounting slots for rotational positioning. Thanks for the suggestions and input
No harm in trying.
If in doubt, flat out. Colin Mc Rae MBE 1968-2007.
Give a car more power and it goes faster on the straights,
make a car lighter and it's faster everywhere. Colin Chapman.
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jumbo.. dr mini in knoxville has complete SPi throttle body ECU.. ect.. but might be more than you want to pay for the lot.. later bc
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There has to be someone out there with a good used one sitting on a shelf!
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Have contacted both spares and sport with no luck. Do plan on trying to open this one up and seeing if its dead spots through its action can be cleaned up?? Want to source another unit first...hopefully new, or a used one that functions better. This model tps is not adjustable as it does not have mounting slots for rotational positioning. Thanks for the suggestions and input
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Have you tried re setting the potentiometer?
If in doubt, flat out. Colin Mc Rae MBE 1968-2007.
Give a car more power and it goes faster on the straights,
make a car lighter and it's faster everywhere. Colin Chapman.
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jumbo.. did you ask www.minispares.com or www.minisport.com if they could rebuild?/ I had sent ECU unit to them on SPI and MPi to have rebuilt last year.. was NOT cheap.. but works just fine now. later bc
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Depending on what's wrong with it, it may be repairable. It would require careful opening to see what the issue is, but they are simple devices. No loss in trying if you have a dead one.
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