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Old 08-02-2014, 04:14 PM
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Any BMW/MINI enthusiast/mechanics on board?

To keep a long story short, I own a 2014 Mini Clubman and I brought a Sprint Booster (SB) from a member of northamericanmotoring.com (NAM). When I went to install the SB (which is a simple plug and play mod that will improve throttle response) my car ended up displaying a yellow check engine light (limp mode) and a light indicating cruise control failure.

Because I am getting absolutely no feedback from NAM I figured that I would check with the Acurazine community for some assistance... My questions are, but not limited to:

* is there a way to clear the warning lights?
* how can I return my car to non limp mode (when I uninstalled the product, limp mode and warning lights still existed)?

This product is a must have for the mini enthusiast and I would like to experience the benefits of this mod.

I thank you all in advance

-John
Old 08-02-2014, 07:56 PM
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I would look for and try another mini board or hook an obd2 scanner and see what codes it's throwing.. That's all I got sorry.
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Old 08-02-2014, 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Morrissey25
* is there a way to clear the warning lights?
* how can I return my car to non limp mode (when I uninstalled the product, limp mode and warning lights still existed)?
Disconnect battery for a couple minutes and see what happens.
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Old 08-02-2014, 09:37 PM
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http://www.sprintboosterusa.com/t-service.aspx
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Old 08-03-2014, 10:00 AM
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I own a R53. Everyone I know said sprint boosters are a waste.
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Old 08-03-2014, 03:49 PM
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Thank you all for the feedback... Sadly I haven't gotten any responses off of my mini forum...

Originally Posted by evilone
I would look for and try another mini board or hook an obd2 scanner and see what codes it's throwing.. That's all I got sorry.
Codes are all gone now

Originally Posted by AZuser
Disconnect battery for a couple minutes and see what happens.
The first time I disconnected the battery I must not have let it sit for long enough. After I uninstalled the SB I disconnected the battery for an hour which gave the car time to "reset" itself. After that the car drove fine and after a drive today, the engine light went off.

Originally Posted by Crazy Bimmer
I gave the number a call as soon as I had the problem.... but sadly, it was a Saturday and nobody was in the help me out.

Originally Posted by v6cord2k5
I own a R53. Everyone I know said sprint boosters are a waste.
Well, as of right now, it has been a complete waste
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Good luck brother. It sucks buying a part for your car that doesn't work out the way you hoped it would.
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