09 mini cooper speed sensor wire
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Forum Name: Car Security and Convenience
Forum Discription: Car Alarms, Keyless Entries, Remote Starters, Immobilizer Bypasses, Sensors, Door Locks, Window Modules, Heated Mirrors, Heated Seats, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=110060
Printed Date: July 14, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Topic: 09 mini cooper speed sensor wire
Posted By: daprince2k
Subject: 09 mini cooper speed sensor wire
Date Posted: December 26, 2008 at 3:50 PM
I am installing a Clarion NAX980HD in a 2009 Mini Cooper, and I need help find the speed sensor wire. I also need the reverse light wire if possible. ------------- R.C. Custom Audio
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Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: December 26, 2008 at 4:20 PM
You'l need a CAN adasptor for this, BMW Minis have always been CAN data rather than analogue. Go to the rear lamp, see which cable goes to 12v+ when you select reverse and trace this forward to the floor loom.
Posted By: daprince2k
Date Posted: December 26, 2008 at 5:01 PM
What is a CAN adasptor?
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Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: December 26, 2008 at 5:37 PM
At which point I have to ask if you wouldn't rather take this to pros and get them to install this. Have you attempted to remove the h/unit yet? You do realise it's part of the speedo? My aplogies, didn't edit post, I meant CAN adaptor.
Posted By: daprince2k
Date Posted: December 26, 2008 at 8:04 PM
I removed the headunit, but I put it back in. I just moved the a/c unit and window controls down, then cut in and hooked up the clarion VRX785BT headunit. I didn't want to tap into any of the speedometer wires until I new which wire was which.
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Posted By: chriswallace187
Date Posted: December 26, 2008 at 10:42 PM
I'll have to say I'm equally interested in seeing how you're going to mount that Clarion and integrate it with the factory stuff. That's quite a dash design they've got on that vehicle.
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Posted By: tedmond
Date Posted: December 26, 2008 at 10:57 PM
he is currently working or worked at R.C. custom audio so he should be able to rig something up. Im really interested to see this custom job as well. post pics when your done !
Posted By: daprince2k
Date Posted: December 27, 2008 at 4:54 PM
I'll post the pics when I'm done, but I still haven't been able to find the speed sensor wire, I guess I'll send it to a mechanic shop and try to see if they have a CAN adapter. Thanks for the help
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