Standard Ignition VTS12 engine variable valve lift eccentric shaft sensor for the 2011-2015 Mini Cooper 4-cylinder 1.6L, the 2014-2015 Cooper 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L and other vehicles sends feedback to the Valvetronic system.
- Restores feedback to the Valvetronic system to help improve fuel economy and emissions
- Replaces a sensor that commonly fails because of faulty seals
- Plug-in connector
Quick facts
- Part: Standard Ignition VTS12 engine variable valve lift eccentric shaft sensor
- Fits: the 2011-2015 Mini Cooper 4-cylinder 1.6L, the 2014-2015 Cooper 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L and other vehicles
When the seals fail, oil can reach the sensor, and a lack of power with no check engine light can be the result, though other causes can feel the same. With the engine off and cool, look over the sensor and its plug-in connector for oil seepage. If this sensor is the cause, a new one replaces it.
Fits
This OE-Exact-Match replacement also fits the 2011-2015 Mini Cooper Countryman 4-cylinder 1.6L. A car needs a single sensor, and this listing is one sensor.
Specifications
- Connector type: plug in
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Country of origin: China
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Standard Ignition VTS12 sensor right for the 2014-2015 Mini Cooper 3-cylinder 1.5L?
Yes. Standard Ignition VTS12 fits the 2014-2015 Mini Cooper 3-cylinder 1.5L, and the 4-cylinder 2.0L in those same years. A car takes one sensor.
Does the VTS12 eccentric shaft sensor work on the 2011-2015 Mini Cooper Countryman 4-cylinder 1.6L?
Yes. The Standard Ignition VTS12 fits the 2011-2015 Mini Cooper Countryman 4-cylinder 1.6L, and that car takes one sensor.
What kind of connector does this eccentric shaft sensor have?
This sensor has a plug-in connector.
Can a failing eccentric shaft sensor cause a loss of power with no check engine light?
Yes, it can. Oil that gets past faulty seals can contaminate this sensor, and the loss of power may show up with no code and no check engine light.
How does the VTS12 help the Valvetronic system on my Mini?
After installation, the sensor gives the Valvetronic system its feedback again, which helps improve fuel economy and emissions.
