2005 Mini Cooper R53 EWS3 removal bypass no crank test

2005 Mini Cooper S model R53 EWS3 no crank bypass test will only turn over the engine and will not start the engine. This is just a test to verify the start circuit is good and that the EWS is holding out the operation.

Found this test at RPM Motorsport

https://www.rpmmotorsport.net/pages/e...

0:00 intro
0:57 Turn key no crank
1:40 EWS location above Clutch pedal
2:28 Remove panel under steering Column
3:16 EWS mounting location under dash
4:30 EWS unplugging Connection
6:21 Install 30 amp fuse in EWS connector
6:49 Crank engine with key while bypassing EWS
7:48 EWS connector pin locations
8:38 Pin 9 and 10 voltage test with pin outs
11:51 last test to show bypass with and without fuse installed

Here is a link to the photo I used to show the pin locations on the EWS

https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/sh...

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