Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2002 Mini Cooper Base, Automatic CVTFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Common Circuit Designations
COMMON CIRCUIT DESIGNATIONS
| NAME | CIRCUIT | |
|---|---|---|
| B+ | Battery Positive | |
| B- | Battery Negative | |
| KL | Standardized Abbreviation for Clamp or Terminal Number | |
| KLO | Ignition Switch Off | |
| KLR | Voltage Ignition Switch in ACC, Run Start | Hot in Acc/ Run/ Start |
| KL15 | Voltage Ignition Switch in Run and Start | Hot (12v) in Run/ Start |
| KL15U/15i | Voltage Ignition Switch in Run | Hot (12v) in Run |
| KL30 | 12v At All Times (Relay Work Power) | Hot (12v) All Times |
| KL30H | Starter Signal to BC1 | |
| KL50 | Voltage Ignition Switch in Start | Hot (12v) in Start |
| KL58 | Interior Lighting Dimmer Signal | |
| KL61 | Ground with Alternator Output, 12v with KL15 | |
| 85 | Relay Coil Ground (Signal) control side | |
| 86 | Relay Coil B+ Control Side | |
| 87 | Relay Output Work Side | |
| 87a | Relay Output Work Side At Rest |
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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