Mini Cooper R50 R52 1.6 W10 116HP Engine Control ECU Kit DME 7557395 Automatic

Mini Cooper R50 R52 1.6 W10 116HP Engine Control ECU Kit DME is a complete, used powertrain control kit designed for petrol versions with an automatic transmission. Thanks to its OEM factory design, it ensures consistent powertrain performance, stable engine operation, and proper communication with the vehicle's other electronic modules. This is a practical solution for workshops and users looking for a proven, original-compliant DME kit for Mini.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7557395-24
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7557395
• Substitutable numbers: 7557395, 12147557395, 7527610, 12147527610, 7514587, 12147514587, 7513981, 12147513981, 7545789, 12147545789, 7520019, 12147520019, 7539808, 12147539808, 7513983, 12147513983, 7553735, 12147553735, 7512798, 12147512798, 7542310, 12147542310, S122237006B, 9145349, 61359145349
• Fuel type: Petrol
• Gearbox type: Automatic
• Part type: Engine Control Unit (ECU)
• Category: ECUs & Computer Modules

Purpose and function of the DME kit

The presented kit belongs to the Electronic control modules and ECUs group and is responsible for comprehensive management of the petrol engine in the Mini Cooper R50 and R52 with the 116 HP W10 unit. The DME controller oversees, among other things, fuel injection, ignition, and cooperation with the automatic transmission, which translates into smooth acceleration, stable idle, and predictable powertrain responses. Using a complete kit minimizes the risk of communication issues between modules and facilitates diagnostics and configuration in the vehicle.

Compatibility with petrol engine and automatic transmission

This engine controller has been designed to work with a petrol engine and an automatic transmission, which is crucial when selecting spare parts for the Mini Cooper R50/R52. The appropriate engine operating maps and automatic transmission control logic allow for maintaining factory driving characteristics without the need to modify the installation or software for other powertrain versions. For workshops, this means faster installation and fewer potential incompatibilities, and for the user – predictable car behavior after repair.

Advantages of using an original DME kit

Using an original DME kit in the Mini Cooper R50/R52 brings a number of practical benefits in daily operation:

• preservation of factory control logic for the engine and automatic transmission,
• consistent cooperation with the vehicle's other electronic modules,
• reduction of adaptation and coding issues compared to universal solutions,
• possibility of effective diagnostics using standard service tools.

As a result, this kit provides a functional base for restoring proper powertrain operation after a controller failure, CAN communication problems, or unsuccessful electronics modifications.

Condition and use in service practice

The offered DME kit is a used item, sourced from dismantling, which allows for combining reasonable repair costs with maintaining the original Mini specification. Such components are frequently chosen by specialized workshops dealing with automotive electronics, especially in cases of engine controller repairs, vehicle starting problems, or communication errors between modules. A properly selected, complete control kit significantly shortens the time of diagnosis and restoration of the car's full functionality.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the engine area in your Mini and need other elements from the same group, such as control modules, auxiliary controllers, or electronic management units, check the available parts in the Mini electronic control modules and ECUs category.

Service knowledge and controller selection

When working with powertrain electronics for Mini and related premium brands, it is worth using the experience gathered from servicing similar solutions, e.g., in BMW 3 and 5 series. Practical tips on diagnosis, programming, and safe use of dismantled engine controllers can be found in the article Driving pleasure for years – how to take care of iDrive systems and electronic modules in BMW 3 and 5 series models using dismantled parts?. This allows for a better understanding of the specifics of DME module operation and optimizing the repair process in Mini as well.

Additionally, if you are interested in a broader context of using used OEM components in premium segment cars, it is worth reading the market trend analysis in the material Crisis in the new parts market? Why used originals for premium cars (BMW, Mercedes, Porsche) are the hottest trend in 2026, which shows why a conscious choice of a used controller can be a rational and technically justified solution.