Buying a used 200720 mini cooper things to page 1020. The vehicles have been offered from 1959 to present. We took molly up to motorwerks mini to have her cd player replaced under warranty. Jun 04, 2015 the most reliable of the transmissions mini manufactured is the 6 speed manual variation. Mini cooper questions rough idle after engine is warm. Mini owners manual automobile mini cooper, mini cooper s.
In most situations when the variable valve timing solenoid is damaged or causing an ignition problem, it will trigger an obdii code and thus illuminate the check engine light. Mini cooper 2009 owners manual pdf free workshop manuals. I am a new owner of a wonderful low miles f56 mini. Page 1 page 2 page 3 page 4 table of contents page 5 page 6 page 7 page 8 notes on the owners manual page 9 editorial notice page 10 for your own safety page 11 reporting safety defects page 12 page page 14 cockpit page 15 display elements page 16 display elements. The most reliable of the transmissions mini manufactured is the 6 speed manual variation.
Oxygen sensors measure how rich or lean the gasses are as they exit the combustion chamber. Since its happening across all cylinders, im a bit stumped. Cooper s owners manual 2009 2009 2009 mini clubman owners manual the 2009 mini cooper clubman produced its debut for 2008 fundamentally as a new body type of the mini cooper, with dual golf swingout rear entrance doors, that coincided with a redesign of the mini cooper line. Mini cooper s f56 forum since buying my cooper s at 49k the idle has been fairly rattly, almost like a diesel except i drove an cooper sd and it was smoother. Ive learned this car requires premium fuel and im wondering if the idle may have anything to do with the car not having premium fuel in it. These subcompacts were produced and marketed by the british motor corporation and succeeding owners of the mini brand, i. The fuel pressure and fuel system needs to be inspected. Bimmer was a wonderful performance car but at k miles it was. What are common reasons my mini cooper has a rough idle. Hey fellow motorists, im getting pretty sick of paying 600 bucks a year getting my intake manifold walnut blasted. Repair costs for the cooling system leak will depend on what is causing the leak water pump worn out, radiator hose cracked, radiator. Do not operate the convertible top when driving on winding and rough roads or during windy conditions. Page 1 page 2 page 3 page 4 page 5 table of contents page 6 using this owners manual page 7 the individual vehicle page 8 reporting safety defects page 9 page 10 page 11 at a glance page 12 cockpit page page 14 page 15 page 16 page 17 page 18 page 19 controls page 20 opening and closing page 21 central locking system page.
This webpage contains mini cooper 2009 owners manual pdf used by mini garages, auto repair shops, mini dealerships and home mechanics. The timing chain rattle as discussed in an earlier blog post is a common problem. Cooper cooper s john cooper works congratulations on your new mini this owners manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. Page 1 page 2 page 3 page 4 table of contents page 5 page 6 page 7 page 8 about this owners manual page 9 editorial notice page 10 symbol on vehicle parts page 11 reporting safety defects page 12 page page 14 cockpit page 15 display elements page 16 page 17 page 18 page 19 page 20 page 21 page 22 page 23 page 24 page 25 page. Repairsurge covers the following production years for the mini cooper. A dirty oxygen sensor will usually trigger the check engine light and can lead to a rough idle, lower fuel efficiency, and a failed emissions test. The mini cooper is a name which is applied to a range of subcompact automobiles. Problem with my mini cooper misfiring and my mechanic.
In the mean time if your 2007 2009 mcs is affected. Mini cooper questions check engine light keeps coming on. This happened when we were parked at a gas station and just sitting there. Mini workshop and owners manuals free car repair manuals.
Mini recommendation for north america market as mini cooper or cooper s both turbo is 89 octane or 91. Mini cooper s r53 bypass valve repair 20022006 bpv duration. My question, with the auto folding mirrors, is this. Ocassional rough idle mini cooper forum mini2 mini cooper forums if it aint been getting any worse for 2 years i doubt it is anything loads of people ive spoken to says they get a rough idle occasionally, especially after a hot run on a hot day because race car. P0507 mini description the engine control module controls the engine idle speed to a specified level through the fine adjustment of the air, which is let into the intake manifold, by operating the electric throttle control actuator.
If theyre stuck, it can cause a rough idle posted by bodaciousllama at 11. Overall, the cars runs great except it idles a bit rough. Replaced all spark plugs, ignition coils, and both cam posi. Its not hard to start, but the idle is pretty rough for a minute, until it warms up. I thought everything was fine after resetting my ecu last week, but had bad misfiring at idle again this morning which set the random misfire code. My mother was the first owner and treated this car like a princess. Mini cooper oil filter housing problems r50 r52 r53 gen1.
The source of the information below is the national highway transportation safety administration nhtsa, which maintains tsbs for vehicles sold in the united states. This owners manual should be considered a permanent part of. The 2009 cooper clubman attracts people who love the mini s vintage appears, but want a bit more practicality. For the past week or so, mini has a rough idle at cold start up after sitting overnight. Starts perfectly and runs perfectly for a good half an hour or so then when stopped in heavy traffic the idle goes very rough and the car goes into limp mode. Posted to european driveability on 9122014 8 replies. Tsb home 2009 2009 mini 2009 mini cooper the following tsbs may apply to your 2009 mini cooper. Idles low my civic has started idling to almost 0 sometimes when the car is stopped. If your power steering pump has to be replaced it is a good idea to check out the cooling. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other mini. Very rough idle and acceleration, but smooth over 40 mph. Welcome to north american motoring, the north american mini community of owners and enthusiasts. Mini coopers can be great fun to drive, but sometimes problems do crop up. I brought it into the dealership on 1002 2009 for making noise when accelerating.
My truck never gets up to 180 degrees in the winter except for once in a while. Mini likes castrol synthetic, many mini owners use mobile 1 synthetic. Called mini of portland to check her out in s couple weeks. Having rough idleengine light issues with my 09 mini s 47k miles. With this mini cooper workshop manual, you can perform every job that could be done by mini garages and mechanics from. Apr 14, 2014 2007 mini cooper s cold start stall and rough. The light has come on 6 times mini replaced spark plugs and ran all kinds of other tests. In an attempt to restart, the motor turned over easily but wont start.
Hardtop countryman clubman convertible paceman phone pairing. Turn the engine off and restart and everythings back to normal for 10 mins then same fault again. Does anyone know what this is or could be because right now, i dont even know where to begin with it. Despite being the leastexpensive mini, the base mini cooper with a manual. Page 1 page 2 page 3 page 4 page 5 table of contents page 6 notes page 7 for your own safety page 8 page 9 reporting safety defects page 10 page 11 page 12 page at a glance page 14 at a glance cockpit page 15 page 16 all around the center console page 17 page 18 onboard monitor page 19 page 20 page 21 options menu page 22. Car has rough to very rough idle after engine temp is normal. Your online mini cooper repair manual lets you do the job yourself and save a ton of money. Mini owners and service manual access your manual mini usa. When you start it cold, the engine idles fine but when it warms up a bit, it gets really rough and at times cuts out.
The 2010 mini cooper has 1 problems reported for rough idle and misfire. Turn it off and back on again and seems to run smooth until idling begins again. Some older cars use a carburetor to process fuel, rather than a fuel injection. I noted that at idle the engine of my 2009 minicooper. While there are a variety of reasons your mini cooper clubman has a rough idle, the most common 3 are a vacuum leak, an issue with the spark plugs, or a problem with the ignition coil. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of mini cooper based on all problems reported for the cooper. See what others are asking about their mini cooper.
Mini cooper 2007 56 i have only had my mini for 6 weeks, however last friday whilst driving home from work, i approached a set of traffic lights, slowed down through the gear box, breaked to a stop, engaged the clutch in second whilst crawling to put the car back into first gear and the car cut out. Spark plugs and valve cover were already removed when i arrived. Car had a rough idle after that, and a few days later check engine light went on. If you are pulling your hair out trying to find the cause of misfires and cel codes in your mini, you are in good company. Just bought a 20 mini cooper knightsbridge in june, 20. While waiting for the car to get warm, the idle became very low 400600rpm or rough and the car died. These problems result mainly from poor combustion, which stifles the engine.
The car started initially and the idle was around 1200rpm. Took it in and they told me nothing was wrong, that my oil cap was a bit loose and was letting air into the engine, causing it to stall a bit. We accidentally have filled it twice with 87 octane gas not realizing it was to use a higher octane. Buying a used 200720 mini cooper things to look for gen 2 r56 r55 duration. This owners manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. So i sprung for the bsh boost port deally with the plug so i could block off the passenger side pcv hose and put a catch can on the driver side. It was very difficult to drive the car on the traffic lights. You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions, articles and photo galleries.
The most recently reported issues are listed below. Diagnosing rpm idle issues in a mini cooper insourcelife. Get reliability information for the 2009 mini cooper from consumer reports, which. Mini cooper owners have reported 24 problems related to car stall under the engine and engine cooling category. How to repair a 2009 mini cooper that started misfiring. Before leaving the car while the engine is running, place the. Click the link below and follow its troubleshooting procedure.
Mine started idling like that, feeling like it was going to cut out any second. If the warning light is not coming on, its most likely mechanical in nature such as because of a clogged or dirty throttle body, fuel injector, or air filter that might be causing. It runs at about 175 to 179 on the interstate at 75 mph and ive seen it as low as 173 degrees on real cold days. I have a 2007 mini cooper s that has been running rough off and on not all the time with a check engine light on, affecting driving safe mode to come on. The 1st gen cvt r50 was the worst of all of them and bmw and mini. After you confirm everything is buttoned up, and you have fresh oil in the engine, start the engine. The noise is usually heard at idle on a cold start and it is often. We just bout a used 2009 mini cooper clubman automatic with only 45,000 miles on it. Repairsurge covers the following production years for the mini cooper countryman. Classic mini cooper discussion boards for the enthusists. I remain concerned about the chain due to mini s history of problems. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important operating, safety and maintenance information. Details behind the cold start fix by gabriel bridger 11 years ago sep 29, 09 29 since our story last week on the 2007 2009 cooper s cold start issues weve had loads of emails asking some basic questions on the issue and the fix. Bmw e36 m44 rough idle when cold bavarian autosport blog.
Before leaving the car with the engine running, place the. The noise is usually heard at idle on a cold start and it is often referred to as the death rattle. They prefer to invest their idle time to talk or hang out. Plugged a code reader in and there are no codes stored. R56 rough idle when stopped after warm up mini cooper.
Keeps throwing codes for cam position sensor and cylinder number 3 misfire. Rough idle when engine is warm mini cooper ignition coils. The operating of the throttle valve is varied to allow for optimum control of the engine idling speed. P0507 mini idle control system rpm higher than expected. M120210 mar 11 enginefuelignition various misfire dtcsmil on page 1504.
Mini cooper 2009 switch models clubman convertible cooper cooper clubman cooper countryman cooper coupe cooper paceman cooper roadster cooper s countryman hardtop john cooper works paceman switch years 2016 2015 2014 20 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 search for something else. Jun 29, 2016 this article applies to the mini cooper 20012006. A smoke test was done on the car and no large leaks were found. The cold start issue has been a common theme popping up in the faults and fixes threads on various mini forums. Back in 2012 i bought a 2009 mini cooper hatchback to replace the aging. In addition, i wanted them to check out the rough idle condition we noticed a day or so before. The idle isnt bad its just that it idles slightly rough when the temps drop.
Mini cooper clubman owners manual for 2009 mini cooper clubman owners manual for as recognized, adventure as well as experience very nearly lesson, amusement, as. How to change the fuel filter on a 2009 mini cooper s r 56 duration. Your online mini cooper countryman repair manual lets you do the job yourself and save a ton of money. By submitting this form i understand that mini usa, a division of bmw of north america, llc may contact me with offers or information about their products and. Cooper s r53 models from 2002 till 2007 where it went into the r56. I have a 2009 basic mini cooper hard top standard and as ive been reading i am constantly having to put oil in it between oil changes and frequently have a hard time with. When the car is a normal operating temperature and im idling in traffic the car idles rough, the organge engine light begins to flash, once the light goes back solid and i begin to move again the car sounds and drives rough. The check engine light is on and comes up with codes p0014 and p0015. Read about the 7 most common problems with mini coopers that we find. From about two months the car has problems with idling rough and problems with it at 11001500rpm. In europe, mini cooper and s got a few more hp and use 9395. Owners manual mini cooper 2009 university of wisconsin. Hi, i had a question about a mini we recently purchased. I constantly find myself folding my mirrors in manually with the switch for the mirrors inside the cabin.
Dealership already tried cleaning the injectors and replace the high pressure fuel pump. Mini safety recalls recall lookups by vin mini usa. Read that it might be the vvt solenoid but wanted to ask before i change it. My 2009 minicooper hardtop with 6 speed manual transmission consumes one quart of engine oil per miles. It is obvious when brakingslowing to stop, the truck surges a bit when it makes the last downshift. Have not done anything to it beyond regular oil changes. May 09, 2018 was called in to diagnosis a 2008 mini cooper s turbo with a severe misfire issue. I instruct mini usa, a division of bmw of north america, llc to provide my information to an authorized mini dealership. The mystery of the misfiring mini misfire minicooper carbon cold. The 2009 mini cooper has 114 nhtsa complaints for the engine at 65,794 miles average. I recently purchased a new to me, 20 cooper s roadster. Mini cooper s r53 w11 common misfires, rough running. Sep 19, 2010 i have a 2008 honda ridgeline rtl with only 75k.
Service engine light flashing, rough at idle, loss of acc. While there are a variety of reasons your mini cooper s has a rough idle, the most common 3 are a vacuum leak, an issue with the spark plugs, or a problem with the ignition coil. Not sure about the rough idle, but the no power is the result of your minis engine management dialing. I have a 09 mini cooper s that keeps producing code 2b64 unmetered air. I understand that an authorized bmw dealership may contact me with offers or information about their products and services. Mini cooper questions high octane fuel on mini cooper. Bmw m54, m52tu rough idle, camshaft sensors bavarian.
While there are a variety of reasons your mini cooper has a rough idle, the most common 3 are a vacuum leak, an issue with the spark plugs, or a problem with the ignition coil. Failed electric power steering pumps electric power steering pumps can be prone to failure. Specifically, mcs owners complaining about a peculiarly loud engine rattle on startup. Have replaced spark plugs, throttle body, and walnut blasted valves. I then took it on a trip to pennsylvania last weekend about 3 hours away.
Back in 2012 i bought a 2009 mini cooper hatchback to replace the aging 2004 bmw 330i zhp that was rapidly approaching the point where a bunch of expensive work would be needed on a regular basis. Today hadnt driven it until this afternoon and started up and choked out and died about 1015 seconds in. This covers the seven most common problems we run across in servicing mini coopers. My 2003 mini cooper base is misfiringstumbling when idling and soemtimes when braking. A recomended mechanic has made two repairs and the problem has persisted.
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