With the current discussions about 997 Cooper dash controls I thought I would post up exactly what is written in the 997 Cooper Drivers Manual

Heater

Heat Control - The left hand knob on the switch panel regulates the amount of hot water circulating in the heater system. The maximum amount of heat is available when the knob is pushed fully in. Any position of the knob can be selected to meet varying conditions.On export models where the equipment is used for the purpose of introducing only unheated fresh air into the car the heat control is not fitted.

Air Distribution- The lever projecting from the front face of the heater box at its centre, controls the air distribution shutter and can be set in any one of the three positions. When set in the top ( CAR ) position, air is distributed mainly to the interior of the car , with some to the windshield. In the centre ( SCREEN ) position air is directed onto the windshield. The supply of air is cut off when the lever is in the lowest ( OFF ) position.

Blower Motor Switch - The switch for the blower motor is located on the lower forward face of the heater box at its centre and operates with a side-to-side movement. The blower motor greatly increases the supply of air to the heater unit , and thus the volume of heat output. The blower should be switched on when maximum performance from the heating or ventilating system is required, or to compensate for the lack of ram effect at the air intake when the vehicle is traveling at low speed

Note - Should unpleasant fumes be drawn in from outside , switch off the blower motor and set the shutter operating lever in the ( OFF ) position until outside conditions improve

( no, this is not a cut/ paste , I have 997 Cooper Drivers Manual )
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Thanks snail. I reckon I could get a trefolite placard made up and put it on the front of the heater unit

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SooperDooperMiniCooperExpertEngineering

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You are correct. This is for the later 997 and 998 Coopers as well as Mk1 Cooper S.

The other thread is discussing the early 997 Cooper with the heater box in the car and the blower fan mounted in the engine bay.

It doesn't mention location of the blower just the controls
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