Does my mini have an alarm?
I have recently bought a 2001 mini one for my daughter to learn to drive in. Just wondered if it has a factory fitted alarm, unlike my cooper s which has a flashing light on the end of the indicator...
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Hiya, I'm due to pick up my Mini Cooper on Monday but we've had loads of snow this weekend, what are mini coopers like driving in the snow...? Ta Nats
View ArticleAnother iPhone cradle question
Hi, sorry for this, i know there are a whole bunch of other topics on the snap-in cradles, but i haven't seen the answer to my question in any of them yet: A lot of the cradles i see on ebay or amazon...
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new countryman owner
Hi all, I just part-ex'd my mcs in for a countryman cooper. it's taking a bit of getting used to being slightly higher, but so far, really enjoying it (and only missing the kick of the turbo a very...
View ArticleABS unit not responding to INPA
Hello, Ok this has been about two months of weekends now and I'm at the point of giving in :) I have built a new xp laptop with INPA, Mini standard tools, DIS, SSS, TIS, everything I can find. They...
View ArticleHi everyone
Hi I have just recently purchased a 2006 JCW and decided to look into your forum and introduce myself. I have ofcourse fallen in love with this machine at the first mile driven and hope there will be...
View Article18" ET42 Wheel Offset
I've got a 2013 R56 Cooper with standard suspension and are looking at upgrading the factory 15" wheels to 18". I have been offered a set of 18x7.5 ET42 offset wheels with 215/35x18 tyres. From the...
View ArticleLack of pops
Hi As an owner of a 2011 FJCW, I'm a little disappointed at the lack of pops and bangs that I'm getting. And I know, it's a very small issue but it does add to the experience. So, I've had a thought....
View ArticleJCW Supercharger
I am hoping some one can give me some advice on the superchargers. I have just purchased a 2006 JCW and would like to know if a same year Copper S supercharger is the same as my JCW one. I can hear a...
View ArticleABS fault
Okay, thanks to the extremely bad design of the hub + strut pinch bolt, I've had to replace my hub. Got a 2nd hand one, still had attached the balljoint, brake disc, wheel bearing, abs sensor. Removed...
View ArticleConstant beep from speedo and battery going flat?????
I am trying to sort my girlfriends 2001 Mini One and the problems just seem to be multiplying by the day. Initially the ABS warning light came on, had it read, ABS sensor fault so I has both replaced...
View ArticleHow to remove lock cylinder from glove box?
Hi Everyone, My wife's 2005 Mini Cooper S's glove box latch broke. So I bought a replacement. I installed the new glove box but I can't get the lock cylinder out to swap it to the new box? Anyone know...
View ArticleGlossy black boot strip
Hi, I've got a mini one Baker Street which has a standard black boot handle but I want a black high gloss one, any advice on where I can get one?? Thank you
View ArticleSeized bolts/front wheel bearings
Set to today to replace both front wheel bearings and ABS sensors on my 03 Cooper. OMG what a job.... Should have been pretty straight forward but every bolt was ludicrously tight and in most cases...
View ArticleIAT sensor part number
can anyone give me the part number for the iat sensor for my 54 reg ' s' thanks
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2013 New York Auto Show Preview
Baring any surprises, the star of this year's New York Auto Show is likely to be the Mercedes CLA45 AMG, a high-powered version of the brand's stunning new affordable luxury sedan. Other major debuts...
View ArticleHelp or Advice on Blue Tooth kit
Hi All, I recently got an iPhone and really want a Blue Tooth Kit for my car. I don't know though if the Mini Stero has a USB port on it? I can't see anything on the front and there is definitly...
View ArticleEngine ticking noise
My 2010 Mini Cooper is making a loud ticking noise (I've been told it sounds very "tappetty") when it's warm. I've been told by my dealer that it is the fuel tank air vent valve and it is normal, but...
View ArticleRear wiper problem(motor )??
Hi I've been searching around here for an answer,it seems a few people have the same problem. My rear wiper has started playing up since yesterday, probably due to all this snow. It works ok when you...
View ArticleTLC XL worth it ?
Hey all, Got a 2008 MCS that we have just had a TLC XL brochure for, to extend the servicing for a further 3 years. On the basis that our mileage is quite low (approx 7k per year), not sure If its...
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