MINI P1699: EPROM Checksum Incorrect

Is your scanner showing MINI P1699?
No worries. We'll show you what it means and how to deal with it.

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Randy Worner

MINI P1699: EPROM Checksum Incorrect

OVERVIEW
Severity
:
High
DIY Difficulty Level
:
Advanced
Repair Cost
:
$100-$1500
Can I Still Drive?
:
No

What Does The MINI P1699 Code Mean?

The EPROM Checksum is incorrect. This test is performed by the GIB (Gearbox Interface Box), a system dedicated to low level control of the transmission control unit.

What Are The Potential Causes Of The MINI P1699 Code?

  • Short to battery
  • Short to ground
  • Open circuit
  • CAN data bus wires have short circuited to each other
  • ECU has failed
  • BUS system failure
  • Defective bus controller (EGS)

Recommended Parts

Below are some recommended auto parts to help you address the trouble code affecting your vehicle and get it running smoothly again:

>>> WORKPRO 582-piece Crimp Terminals, Wire Connectors, Heat Shrink Tube, Electrical Repair Kit
>>> Twippo 372Pcs Waterproof Wire Connectors Kit
>>> Mini Cooper Engine Control Computer

Note: During the purchasing process, please check carefully whether the part you want to buy fits your car!

Reference Sources

MINI P1699, DTCDECODE.

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