Passenger Door Won't Open
Hi guys, I have an issue with the passenger door on My R53. I replaced the Actuator around 2 months ago and all was working fine, until you get a passenger who can't wait to get out of the car when...
View ArticleMy Mini Lasted 5 Days!
Well, MINI ownership has not started well for me!! Had Myrtle, my 2003 MINI Cooper, since the weekend, supposed to be sensibly priced motoring, keeping a lot of work miles off my personal car. Yeah...
View ArticleVeering problem
Hi, I recently bought a mini from a main car dealer 2 weeks ago. 54 reg. August build date. Black convertible Its mainly at lower speeds and its worse on roads that are not so flat (rounded or poor...
View ArticleRun flats to non run flats cooper s
Hi guys, I currently own a 54 plate cooper s with 17in alloys fitted with Dunlop sp sport 01 205/45 r17 run flats. As two of them are now in need of replacement I want to change to non run flats. I...
View ArticleXenons changing colour?
My Xenon headlights seem to change from a 'cool white' colour to a more neutral white after about a minute or so - is this normal? I just installed some LED side lights that are a perfect match when...
View Articlehelp needed. abs warning light
2007 mini cooper 31000 milege runs well but has a warning light on. Mini have diagnosed it. Hydrounit + sensor £1800. I cannot afford this as im pregnant and was planning to sell for bigger boot i...
View ArticleGetting ready to buy a 2004 MC40
Hi, I have been looking at the Mini Coopers for some time and am in the process of getting ready to buy a 2004 Cooper S MC40. I do most of my automotive work at home and would like someone to share...
View ArticleCan you open a Getrag gearbox and change its bearings?
Hi everyone, I wish to rebuild my gearbox as it sounds like a tractor and was wondering if its possible to be opened and rebuild with new bearings... My mechanic is saying its not possible but I...
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London 2012 edition owner
Hey there, New to this forum. Everytime I did a search on mini problems and tips this forum always poped up so I thought I'd join it! standby for lots of questions :D Attached Thumbnails
View ArticleAir conditioning stopped and car says -40 degrees
Hi all, Been reading a fair bit on these forums but only just registered since my car has developed a fault. I have a Mini Cooper 2010 (still under warranty) Recently some idiot reversed into me in car...
View ArticlePls help re tyre pressure issue (+ warning light)...
Hi all For the second time in about 4 weeks I've found myself viewing the red warning light on my dashboard to tell me that there is a drop in pressure in one or more tyres. Last time I was on my way...
View ArticleMini one fuel? how many miles do you get to £20.00?
Hi guys i own a mini one. It seems to be using alot of fuel! Anyone having the same problems? How many miles are you getting to £20.00 of fuel?
View ArticleMuses about Fuses
Hiya I wonder if anyone can provide instruction for an '05 Mini One Convertible in terms of how to change the fuse (in fact, where to even find the fuse!!) in order to get my ciggy lighter working as I...
View ArticleReliability - Clubman Diesel Cooper
Almost three years old and my Clubman Cooper Diesel has covered 45,000 miles from new. The most reliable and best built car I have ever purchased - zero warranty claims - zero defects to report. As I...
View ArticleCooling Problem
I have a 2006 MCS with a manual transmission. I have had the car since mid November 2012. It has almost 78K miles on it. I have experienced an intermittent problem twice. At slow speeds the temp gage...
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From Argentina, the a** of the World, I say Howdy!
Howdy MINI2 Community! This is Carlos from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Proud owner of a brand new 2012 MINI Cooper R58 Coupé (Pepper White). I've been posting some reply and other tiny modifications I'm...
View ArticleCar will no longer start, just had serviced.
Hey guys. I have a R56 07 Cooper S, and I just had a lot of engine worked done at a shop who work on Mini's specifically. I had the carbon in the valves cleaned, and they changed the timing chain due...
View ArticleLed Break Strip
Hey, Look whilst at halfords today for some bits and see they don't have any bulbs/leds for 04 mini cooper - centre break lights (stip at top of boot) - are these easily done or do you need to get a...
View ArticleResonator DELETES
Hello!! Where do the resonators on the discharge and air charge pipes go? do they just release in atmosphere so just replace with other pipes or is there some more work to be done? Thanks :)
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Hello everyone!
Hello , from Greece. I have for the 2 years a R56 Cooper in Astro Black. Attached Thumbnails
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