ECU, CAS & Key On-Vehicle Diagnostic Testing – Mini Cooper

Not sure if the ECU is the problem?
We evaluate the unit to confirm failure before you replace parts or move forward with repair.

Get clarity before you commit to repairs.
When your Mini Cooper won’t start, throws codes, or modules won’t communicate, Apex Cloning offers professional on-vehicle diagnostic testing using our in-house Mini Cooper test vehicles.

What’s Included

• Connection of your ECU, CAS, and key to a real Mini Cooper (2007–present)

• Live diagnostics with ISTA/INPA and OEM-level tools

• Verification of CAS–ECU sync, key recognition, and immobilizer function

• FRM testing where applicable (lighting, windows, locks)

• A written report outlining what’s working, what’s failing, and next steps

Turnaround Time

Testing is completed within 2–3 business days after we receive your module(s).

Important Notes

• This service is diagnostic only. The testing fee is not credited toward repair or cloning services.

• The fee covers labor, use of dedicated test vehicles, and diagnostic time.

• Please contact us first to confirm compatibility with your specific module and Mini model.

Pricing Options

• Basic Test – $99 (ECU, CAS, Fob)
  Quick communication check, code scan, and module response verification.

• ECU Test w/o (CAS/Fob) – $130
  Full CAS/ECU/FRM integration test, immobilizer/key sync verification, and detailed reporting.

• ECU/CAS/Fuse Box/Fob – $160
  Full CAS/ECU/Fusebox integration test, immobilizer/key sync verification, and detailed reporting.

How It Works

1. Order the service online

2. Ship your ECU, CAS, and keys to our workshop (instructions provided after checkout)

3. We perform diagnostic testing on an in-house Mini Cooper or on a bench setup.

4. You receive a report of results and repair recommendations

5. We ship your module(s) back via included ground shipping

Supported Mini Models

Our on-vehicle testing is performed on 2nd-generation Mini Coopers (R56/R55, 2007–2014) and 3rd-generation Mini Coopers (F55 - F56) later platforms that share CAS3/FRM/FEM modules. This gives us a reliable test bed for:

• CAS (2,3,4) Module Programming & Cloning

• FEM Module Programming & Cloning

• ECU/DME Cloning & Repair (N12, N14, N16, B46, and B48 engines)

• FRM Module Repair (FRM2, FRM3)

• Key Programming