Oxygen Sensor Heating After Catalytic Converter, Activation

The DME reports a fault in the heater control of the oxygen sensor after the catalytic converter (P0036). The heater circuit, fuse and wiring are tested before the sensor is condemned.

Common causes on MINI

• Failed oxygen sensor heater
• Heater circuit wiring or connector fault
• Heater supply fault

Documented repairs

2013 MINI Paceman N16 Burned Exhaust Valve Repair and Restoration

2013 MINI Cooper Paceman Base (R61, N16 1.6L)

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2013 MINI Paceman N16 follow-up. Burned cylinder 1 exhaust valve fixed by replacing all eight exhaust valves, plus a staged list of reliability repairs.

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Components

• Serpentine Belt
• Coolant Crossover Pipe
• Spark Plugs
• Thermostat Assembly
• Battery
• Crankcase Ventilation Hose

Engines

• N16 1.6L

Models

• R61 MINI Cooper Paceman Base

Repairs by System

• Electrical
• Diagnosis
• Engine
• Cooling
• Misfire

Symptoms

• No Start
• Stalling
• Cylinder 1 Misfire
• Intermittent Fault
• Low Compression
• Hesitation on Takeoff

Procedures

• Fault Code Scan
• Road Test
• Compression Testing
• Serpentine Belt Replacement
• Coolant Crossover Pipe Replacement
• Live Data Analysis