Crankshaft Position Sensor

The DME's source of engine speed and position. Without a valid signal the DME will not command injection, ignition or high pressure fuel, so the engine cranks and nothing else happens.

Documented repairs

2010 MINI Cooper S Crank No-Start: Crank Sensor Circuit & DME

2010 MINI Cooper S (R56, N14 1.6L Turbo)

A0B1A0B42BD42983

A 2010 MINI Cooper S cranked but would not start with no RPM at the DME. Scope testing traced it to a dead crank sensor signal bias inside the DME.

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Fault Codes

• 2983 — Inlet Camshaft
• 2BD4 — Sensor Supply 3 Out Of Range
• A0B1 — CAS: Selector Lever / Clutch Input Implausible
• A0B4 — CAS: Engine Start, Starter Operation

Engines

• N14 1.6L Turbo

Models

• R56 MINI Cooper S

Repairs by System

• Electrical
• DME
• Engine Electrical
• No Start
• Starting Problems

Symptoms

• Extended Crank
• No Start
• Reduced Engine Power
• Running Rich
• Stalling

Procedures

• Wiring Repair
• Compression Testing
• DME Programming
• ISTA Diagnosis
• Oscilloscope Testing