Mini 1 Hatch diagnostic port or OBD2 port is shown in the picture below. The diagnostic port is used for diagnosing faults and communicating with the vehicle. Common problems with the Mini 1 Hatch which need to be diagnosed are ABS lights, SRS airbag lights or engine faults and EML or MIL lights. Use the diagnostic port as shown below with a code reader to find the faults.

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