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LeakyTurnip · Feb 22nd, 2008, 08:59 AM

My Dooper is still doing this, most recently on Sunday after driving at approx 60mph on the Dual Carriage way and then at about 40mph down some county roads. The outside temp was 6 degrees so by no means warm. I wouldn't class the journey as short it's about 18 miles but all steady driving with little to no stop/start.

When I turned off the car and opened the bonnet there was a lot of heat coming from the turbo but the rest of the engine seamed okay. I mentioned this to the dealer and he had experienced it as well but was convinced that there was no problem.

Maybe its just the fact that the engine is crammed into a very small space with not a great deal of ventilation. I notice most of the upper Grill on my Dooper is closed up, so not allowing much air to pass into the engine compartment. I haven't heard of anybodys dooper going up in flames yet so it can't be that big of a problem!

ONED · Feb 22nd, 2008, 09:12 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by LeakyTurnip (original)

My Dooper is still doing this, most recently on Sunday after driving at approx 60mph on the Dual Carriage way and then at about 40mph down some county roads. The outside temp was 6 degrees so by no means warm. I wouldn't class the journey as short it's about 18 miles but all steady driving with little to no stop/start.

When I turned off the car and opened the bonnet there was a lot of heat coming from the turbo but the rest of the engine seamed okay. I mentioned this to the dealer and he had experienced it as well but was convinced that there was no problem.

Maybe its just the fact that the engine is crammed into a very small space with not a great deal of ventilation. I notice most of the upper Grill on my Dooper is closed up, so not allowing much air to pass into the engine compartment. I haven't heard of anybodys dooper going up in flames yet so it can't be that big of a problem!

You seen This??

Ards Pensuila, Strangford Lough Run

LeakyTurnip · Feb 22nd, 2008, 09:38 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by ONED (original)

You seen This??

Ards Pensuila, Strangford Lough Run

I did indeed, one small problem though! My car is currently sitting at Dublin Airport and I'm in Denmark!

Otherwise I'd be there!!

ONED · Feb 22nd, 2008, 10:00 AM

OK!....guess you won't make it then!

supa-dupa-cooper · Apr 2nd, 2008, 06:33 PM

Mine has done this today, the noise is crazy

Hovercraft is a good description!!!

Today it done it at lunchtime, drove 5 miles back to work, stopped in the carpark and heard the LOUD noise over the music, opened the door and the full force of the noise hit me

Que getting funny looks from the guy in the car next to me

Got home tonight again after the 5 mile journey back, pulled up on the drive and my god the noise was there again!! This time opened the bonnet for a quick look around, but it didnt feel that hot in there - it wouldnt be having only travelled 5 miles @ 30mph! Stopped the car and eventually the noise went off, then started it again, and the noise comes back

Reading through this thread it seems lots do it, does this mean its normal?

Or is there a problem?

The car hasnt yet done 1000 miles, and hasnt done it before

....I seem to be spending too much time in faults and fixes lately

Jon Robson · Apr 2nd, 2008, 07:34 PM

It is normal it seems, I will mention it to the dealer when mine goes in for its first service on Friday (can't believe I've done 12500 miles already) to see what they say but i doesn't worry me now.

supa-dupa-cooper · Apr 2nd, 2008, 07:37 PM

Just strikes me as strange its only done it now, 4 weeks into ownership

ahh well

Stiggy · Apr 2nd, 2008, 07:48 PM

Don't worry, if it's anything like mine it will be a few months before it does it again!

paule3 · Apr 2nd, 2008, 11:11 PM

It is weird when the fan does kick in - there doesn't seem to be anything specific to cause it. The noise is not only worrying but embarrassing with it!

The last-but-one time when mine done it I didn't even turn the engine off and went straight to Benhams in Wolverhampton...***'s law, it stopped by the time I got there

But their service guy (who I wasn't keen on to be honest) said it was normal and a common 'complaint' with the Cooper D.

The last time mine done it it carried on for well over 5 minutes after I'd turned the engine off and that was a worry.

I wonder what causes it?

ONED · Apr 3rd, 2008, 08:45 PM

Ours was at it this evening as well!
I think the dealers are just palming us all off!
A car should only do this under certain conditions and this fault seems to have a mind of its own

supa-dupa-cooper · Apr 3rd, 2008, 08:49 PM

Aparently its ok

Because of the short journey I had done the car was not fully warmed up, but something to do with the turbo getting warm and heating the water as its near the pipe, making the fan come on full whack.

Something along those lines anyway

ONED · Apr 3rd, 2008, 08:51 PM

See!

...Palm you off coz they think you won't be able to understand!

Smells off brownstuff to me!

supa-dupa-cooper · Apr 3rd, 2008, 08:54 PM

I wasnt palmed off by anybody..

paule3 · Apr 3rd, 2008, 10:55 PM

I didn't feel palmed off either. Looks like its just going to be something we're all going to have to live with...or love for our Cooper D's should keep us loyal, lol.

I was told that there isn't that much in the way of sound proofing for the engine so it will sound loud and there's no avoiding it.

crossbytje · Apr 17th, 2008, 06:51 PM

Mine has done it as well today, really embarrassing!
This can't be normal?
short journey, mostly highway at 120km/h, only 10°C outside, arriving at stoplights and no start-stop function, had put down the music (which was very loud) and then I heard it, terrible!! After getting home and switching it off, it went going for 3 more minutes...

wonder what it will be when it's 30°C outside...
Has anyone got a dealer who said more than 'it's normal'??

supa-dupa-cooper · Apr 17th, 2008, 06:56 PM

Mine hasnt done it since

ONED · Apr 17th, 2008, 09:09 PM

Was out in the car on Tues evening - did it twice!

andrewcregan · Apr 17th, 2008, 09:50 PM

Mine has gone into 'Hovercraft' mode 3 times in 8500 miles - only once was it not surprising (Top Gear 2008

). When it goes off, it certainly draws a crowd

.

paule3 · Apr 18th, 2008, 08:52 AM

Over the weekend mine done it on my (3-4 mile) trip to and from work saturday and the same again sunday - although sunday I was only out of the car 10 mins and when I started it the fan started straight away.

My dad was speaking to someone at BMW (my parents have a diesel 1 Series) and this man told him he doesn't believe the fan is normal and says I should have it booked in and checked over.

ONED · Apr 18th, 2008, 12:05 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by paule3 (original)

My dad was speaking to someone at BMW (my parents have a diesel 1 Series) and this man told him he doesn't believe the fan is normal and says I should have it booked in and checked over.

Don't waste your time!
Until MINI admit there is an issue then the dealers will be instructed to for you off with:
'It's normal Sir'
or
'It's a characteristic of the car'

Feb 22nd, 2008, 08:59 AM	#41
LeakyTurnip Mull Fember Join Date: Jul 2007 Local Time: 10:47 PM Posts: 108 Online	My Dooper is still doing this, most recently on Sunday after driving at approx 60mph on the Dual Carriage way and then at about 40mph down some county roads. The outside temp was 6 degrees so by no means warm. I wouldn't class the journey as short it's about 18 miles but all steady driving with little to no stop/start. When I turned off the car and opened the bonnet there was a lot of heat coming from the turbo but the rest of the engine seamed okay. I mentioned this to the dealer and he had experienced it as well but was convinced that there was no problem. Maybe its just the fact that the engine is crammed into a very small space with not a great deal of ventilation. I notice most of the upper Grill on my Dooper is closed up, so not allowing much air to pass into the engine compartment. I haven't heard of anybodys dooper going up in flames yet so it can't be that big of a problem! 2007 Pepper White/Black - MINI Cooper D Complete with Go Faster 'Bonnet' Stripes!

Feb 22nd, 2008, 09:38 AM	#43 (permalink)
LeakyTurnip Mull Fember Join Date: Jul 2007 Local Time: 10:47 PM Posts: 108 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by ONED (original) You seen This?? Ards Pensuila, Strangford Lough Run I did indeed, one small problem though! My car is currently sitting at Dublin Airport and I'm in Denmark! Otherwise I'd be there!! 2007 Pepper White/Black - MINI Cooper D Complete with Go Faster 'Bonnet' Stripes!

Apr 2nd, 2008, 06:33 PM	#45 (permalink)
supa-dupa-cooper Puzzle is here!!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cloud MINI Local Time: 10:47 PM Posts: 17,112 Offline	Mine has done this today, the noise is crazy Hovercraft is a good description!!! Today it done it at lunchtime, drove 5 miles back to work, stopped in the carpark and heard the LOUD noise over the music, opened the door and the full force of the noise hit me Que getting funny looks from the guy in the car next to me Got home tonight again after the 5 mile journey back, pulled up on the drive and my god the noise was there again!! This time opened the bonnet for a quick look around, but it didnt feel that hot in there - it wouldnt be having only travelled 5 miles @ 30mph! Stopped the car and eventually the noise went off, then started it again, and the noise comes back Reading through this thread it seems lots do it, does this mean its normal? Or is there a problem? The car hasnt yet done 1000 miles, and hasnt done it before ....I seem to be spending too much time in faults and fixes lately * The Italian Job 2008......Team 50 - Sponsor Us Here!* UNION JACK OWNERS CLUB GB002

Apr 2nd, 2008, 07:37 PM	#47 (permalink)
supa-dupa-cooper Puzzle is here!!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cloud MINI Local Time: 10:47 PM Posts: 17,112 Offline	Just strikes me as strange its only done it now, 4 weeks into ownership ahh well * The Italian Job 2008......Team 50 - Sponsor Us Here!* UNION JACK OWNERS CLUB GB002

Apr 3rd, 2008, 08:49 PM	#51 (permalink)
supa-dupa-cooper Puzzle is here!!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cloud MINI Local Time: 10:47 PM Posts: 17,112 Offline	Aparently its ok Because of the short journey I had done the car was not fully warmed up, but something to do with the turbo getting warm and heating the water as its near the pipe, making the fan come on full whack. Something along those lines anyway * The Italian Job 2008......Team 50 - Sponsor Us Here!* UNION JACK OWNERS CLUB GB002

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Feb 22nd, 2008, 09:12 AM	#42 (permalink)
ONED SUCKIN DIESEL!!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ballydung Manor ! Local Time: 10:47 PM Posts: 7,335 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by LeakyTurnip (original) My Dooper is still doing this, most recently on Sunday after driving at approx 60mph on the Dual Carriage way and then at about 40mph down some county roads. The outside temp was 6 degrees so by no means warm. I wouldn't class the journey as short it's about 18 miles but all steady driving with little to no stop/start. When I turned off the car and opened the bonnet there was a lot of heat coming from the turbo but the rest of the engine seamed okay. I mentioned this to the dealer and he had experienced it as well but was convinced that there was no problem. Maybe its just the fact that the engine is crammed into a very small space with not a great deal of ventilation. I notice most of the upper Grill on my Dooper is closed up, so not allowing much air to pass into the engine compartment. I haven't heard of anybodys dooper going up in flames yet so it can't be that big of a problem! You seen This?? Ards Pensuila, Strangford Lough Run

Feb 22nd, 2008, 10:00 AM	#44 (permalink)
ONED SUCKIN DIESEL!!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ballydung Manor ! Local Time: 10:47 PM Posts: 7,335 Offline	OK!....guess you won't make it then!

Apr 2nd, 2008, 07:34 PM	#46 (permalink)
Jon Robson Dooper Driver! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kent/Sussex border Local Time: 10:47 PM Posts: 100 Offline	It is normal it seems, I will mention it to the dealer when mine goes in for its first service on Friday (can't believe I've done 12500 miles already) to see what they say but i doesn't worry me now.

Apr 2nd, 2008, 07:48 PM	#48 (permalink)
Stiggy Automatic for the People Join Date: Aug 2007 Local Time: 10:47 PM Posts: 374 Offline	Don't worry, if it's anything like mine it will be a few months before it does it again!

Apr 2nd, 2008, 11:11 PM	#49 (permalink)
paule3 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: West Midlands Local Time: 10:47 PM Posts: 31 Offline	It is weird when the fan does kick in - there doesn't seem to be anything specific to cause it. The noise is not only worrying but embarrassing with it! The last-but-one time when mine done it I didn't even turn the engine off and went straight to Benhams in Wolverhampton...***'s law, it stopped by the time I got there But their service guy (who I wasn't keen on to be honest) said it was normal and a common 'complaint' with the Cooper D. The last time mine done it it carried on for well over 5 minutes after I'd turned the engine off and that was a worry. I wonder what causes it?

Apr 3rd, 2008, 08:45 PM	#50 (permalink)
ONED SUCKIN DIESEL!!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ballydung Manor ! Local Time: 10:47 PM Posts: 7,335 Offline	Ours was at it this evening as well! I think the dealers are just palming us all off! A car should only do this under certain conditions and this fault seems to have a mind of its own

Apr 3rd, 2008, 08:51 PM	#52 (permalink)
ONED SUCKIN DIESEL!!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ballydung Manor ! Local Time: 10:47 PM Posts: 7,335 Offline	See! ...Palm you off coz they think you won't be able to understand! Smells off brownstuff to me!

Apr 3rd, 2008, 08:54 PM	#53 (permalink)
supa-dupa-cooper Puzzle is here!!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cloud MINI Local Time: 10:47 PM Posts: 17,112 Offline	I wasnt palmed off by anybody.. * The Italian Job 2008......Team 50 - Sponsor Us Here!* UNION JACK OWNERS CLUB GB002

Apr 3rd, 2008, 10:55 PM	#54 (permalink)
paule3 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: West Midlands Local Time: 10:47 PM Posts: 31 Offline	I didn't feel palmed off either. Looks like its just going to be something we're all going to have to live with...or love for our Cooper D's should keep us loyal, lol. I was told that there isn't that much in the way of sound proofing for the engine so it will sound loud and there's no avoiding it.

Apr 17th, 2008, 06:51 PM	#55 (permalink)
crossbytje MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Local Time: 09:47 PM Posts: 7 Offline	Mine has done it as well today, really embarrassing! This can't be normal? short journey, mostly highway at 120km/h, only 10°C outside, arriving at stoplights and no start-stop function, had put down the music (which was very loud) and then I heard it, terrible!! After getting home and switching it off, it went going for 3 more minutes... wonder what it will be when it's 30°C outside... Has anyone got a dealer who said more than 'it's normal'??

Apr 17th, 2008, 06:56 PM	#56 (permalink)
supa-dupa-cooper Puzzle is here!!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cloud MINI Local Time: 10:47 PM Posts: 17,112 Offline	Mine hasnt done it since * The Italian Job 2008......Team 50 - Sponsor Us Here!* UNION JACK OWNERS CLUB GB002

Apr 17th, 2008, 09:09 PM	#57 (permalink)
ONED SUCKIN DIESEL!!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ballydung Manor ! Local Time: 10:47 PM Posts: 7,335 Offline	Was out in the car on Tues evening - did it twice!

Apr 17th, 2008, 09:50 PM	#58 (permalink)
andrewcregan Andrew ATC Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 10:47 PM Posts: 532 Offline	Mine has gone into 'Hovercraft' mode 3 times in 8500 miles - only once was it not surprising (Top Gear 2008 ). When it goes off, it certainly draws a crowd .

Apr 18th, 2008, 08:52 AM	#59 (permalink)
paule3 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: West Midlands Local Time: 10:47 PM Posts: 31 Offline	Over the weekend mine done it on my (3-4 mile) trip to and from work saturday and the same again sunday - although sunday I was only out of the car 10 mins and when I started it the fan started straight away. My dad was speaking to someone at BMW (my parents have a diesel 1 Series) and this man told him he doesn't believe the fan is normal and says I should have it booked in and checked over.

Apr 18th, 2008, 12:05 PM	#60 (permalink)
ONED SUCKIN DIESEL!!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ballydung Manor ! Local Time: 10:47 PM Posts: 7,335 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by paule3 (original) My dad was speaking to someone at BMW (my parents have a diesel 1 Series) and this man told him he doesn't believe the fan is normal and says I should have it booked in and checked over. Don't waste your time! Until MINI admit there is an issue then the dealers will be instructed to for you off with: 'It's normal Sir' or 'It's a characteristic of the car'

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