003429 — Engine-Oil Pressure Sensor Plausibility Before Start

The scan tool reported oil pressure implausibly high before the engine started. It is a sensor plausibility finding that needs its own circuit and pressure diagnosis; it does not by itself explain a low-boost or wastegate complaint.

Common causes on MINI

• Oil-pressure sensor signal implausible with the engine stopped
• Sensor wiring shorted toward voltage
• Connector contamination or terminal fault
• Stored or intermittent sensor plausibility event

Documented repairs

2013 MINI Cooper S Limp Mode: Wastegate Would Not Close

2013 MINI Cooper S Convertible (R57)

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A 2013 MINI Cooper S Convertible had low-boost and wastegate faults. Vacuum and camera testing showed the gate would not close, leading to turbo replacement.

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Components

• Engine Oil Filter
• Engine Coolant
• Engine Oil
• Engine Oil Drain Plug
• Oil Filter Housing Gasket
• Exhaust Manifold Gasket

Models

• R57 MINI Cooper S Convertible

Repairs by System

• Diagnosis
• Engine
• Cooling
• Turbocharger

Symptoms

• Check Engine Light
• Reduced Power Warning

Procedures

• Fault Code Scan
• Coolant Service
• Oil and Filter Change
• Camera Inspection
• Intake Pressure Data Logging
• Turbo Oil Line Replacement