No heat after engine swap
Hello all. I just completed an engine / trans replacement on my 2005 Cooper S and now I cannot get any heat in the passenger compartment. I've triple checked all connections, the thermostat is working...
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Hi i have just joined the forum today. I bought a used Mini Cooper recently and wish to participate.
View ArticleBubbling, boiling coolant - help!
2005 Mini Cooper. just been for a quick drive in the car and when I got back to work, spent a while driving round looking for a parking space. Eventually found one and when I turned the engine off...
View ArticleNewbiee to MCS
Hi guys my names Chris, im 25 based in Portsmouth UK (anyone local to meet up with would be cool) I Purchased my 2006 (Facelift?) Mini Cooper S in Chili Red with JCW bodykit and Chili pack yesterday...
View ArticlePlease help door issue
My passenger door is not opening with the key or the internal switch, I have to open in manually! Although is does lock with the key - can anyone suggest anything?
View ArticleMini Cooper S vs Mini Cooper S JCW
Hello Mini world :) Just after some advice... I really want a mini, have been looking around at mini cooper s 2002-2005 and i have seen ALOT of different variations with so many different extras on...
View ArticleAnyone know this car? Need some help please ...
Hi guys, I have found a cooper S that I'm very interested in at a dealership. I wondered if it used to belong to anyone on here and if so if anyone could help me with its history please? I.e if they...
View ArticleVisual Boost Video's
Hi, I have two videos on my iPhone, one from the iTunes store and another MP4 file. However, when I am on the screen which shows playback (current song, search options, next, back options on left side...
View ArticleSports suspension plus
I've tried searching, nothing conclusive. What *exactly* is 'sports suspension plus' on the gen1 ? Lot's of rumours about thicker anti-roll bars, springs, dampers. Anyone know for sure?
View ArticleOil light
Hi there! I've saved for forever and finally bought my first mini after having my dear old clio for three years, I absolutely love it, but I have a problem! I bought the car two weeks ago and after...
View Article2012 Countryman Speaker Upgrade?
Hello, If all goes well next month I will own my first Mini. It will be a 2012 Cooper S Countryman All4. It does not have the HK premium audio so I will be doing an upgrade as soon as I purchase it. I...
View ArticleFuture Mini Owner with a question :)
Hi All My name is Nick, I'm from Chicago. My wife and I are looking to buy a Mini Cooper Hard Top A/T. To fall in our budget we're looking for something from '08 or '09 with around 40K miles. We test...
View ArticleJust picked up my commuter.. an 04 Mini, candy white with prem pkg and sport...
Just wanted to introduce myself. I live in the Bay Area (SF, CA) and picked up an 04 Mini Cooper with 117,000 miles already on it. I am a high mileage commuter (got it last Weds, already put 600 miles...
View ArticleInjector noise ?
Hello I'm new to the mini world I just bought a 2005 mini with 54000 miles s type 6 speed . I'm hearing I ticking noise is there such thing as injector noise or valve noise ? Could somebody post a...
View ArticleNo dash lights for low beam
Hi, I have a Mini One 07 edition. I have recently notice that when I switch on my low-beam headlight, the low-beam dash-light does not illuminate.:frown: Can someone please assist and direct me. I hope...
View ArticleR56 Sticky sunroof when car is stationary. BMW says replace!?
Have got a bit of a sticky problem with my R56 sunroof and looking for some advise. The Sunroof has recently developed the problem of not being able to open when stationary unless pushing the glass...
View ArticleMini one thermostat problem URGENT
My heaters stopped working unless the engine reves were raised, tempreture gage was normal. My hubby checked under the bonnet when we got home to find the water bubbling and the fans started when...
View ArticleConvertible suggestion
Hello there, I am an owner of a 2011 all wheel drive mini. I must say, I was pretty skeptical about the upcoming winter in the Sierra's and how it might handle the snow, but it sure made a believer out...
View ArticleRoof Numbers JCW GP USA ONLY?
It has just been announced that only the US market will get roof numbers for the JCW GP. Not sure how others feel about this but I think MINI now need to wake up and offer numbers for all 2000 JCW GP's...
View ArticlePassenger Seat Belt
Hello, Recently I noticed that the passenger seat belt on my 04 Cooper (hard top, no sunroof) was wet. Is this a common problem or does anyone possibly know where it could be leaking from? Many thanks...
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