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FeFe · Feb 16th, 2008, 02:48 PM

Hello I wonder if any of you technical minded men can help me out with some advice. I traded my 06 JCW in for a 56 plate Cooper S last week and seem to have a problem. Between 1000 and 1500 revs I an getting a vibration. The noise seems to come from the engine or the front part of the exhaust system. Once past the range of revs no problem. I have took the car back to the mini garage twice now and they cant find the problem. The now have been in contact with the factory and want the car back to the dealer for more tests. Any advice would be most welcome to what the problem could be and what I should do if they cant fix it. What is the timescale for such things. The car only has 3600 miles on the clock. Please help me I am really sick about this and I loved my old car.
Fiona ( FeFe )

KenL · Feb 16th, 2008, 07:10 PM

Since you have just got the car - tell them you want your money and/or old car back!

You never know, this car may have been traded r rejected for this very reason.

KenL · Feb 16th, 2008, 07:11 PM

I see you are in Scotland FeFe.

Where did you get the car? What is the spec?

jamesbeaumont · Feb 16th, 2008, 10:18 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by FeFe (original)

Hello I wonder if any of you technical minded men can help me out with some advice. I traded my 06 JCW in for a 56 plate Cooper S last week and seem to have a problem. Between 1000 and 1500 revs I an getting a vibration. The noise seems to come from the engine or the front part of the exhaust system. Once past the range of revs no problem. I have took the car back to the mini garage twice now and they cant find the problem. The now have been in contact with the factory and want the car back to the dealer for more tests. Any advice would be most welcome to what the problem could be and what I should do if they cant fix it. What is the timescale for such things. The car only has 3600 miles on the clock. Please help me I am really sick about this and I loved my old car.
Fiona ( FeFe )

Is this in any specific gear or all of them?

FeFe · Feb 17th, 2008, 08:00 AM

[quote=jamesbeaumont;3329360]Is this in any specific gear or all of them?[/quote

You can hear iy most in 1st & 2nd gears at around 1100 revs.

FeFe · Feb 17th, 2008, 08:06 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by KenL (original)

I see you are in Scotland FeFe.

Where did you get the car? What is the spec?

Got the car at Mini Carlisle. The spec is Cooper S with most of the extras you can get, JCW body kit, sat nav, TV, lounge leather, DSC, Climate control, C pack, Vision pack, and loads more. The car also has only 3600 miles on the clock and was very well priced.

Boro Boy · Feb 18th, 2008, 08:28 AM

FeFe - this is fixed (under warranty) by fitting a modified alternator. Tell the dealer there is a PUMA report related to this, the problem is described similar to how you have done, so they should have no problem linking it.

Mr Gary · Feb 18th, 2008, 11:24 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by FeFe (original)

Hello I wonder if any of you technical minded men can help me out with some advice. I traded my 06 JCW in for a 56 plate Cooper S last week and seem to have a problem. Between 1000 and 1500 revs I an getting a vibration. The noise seems to come from the engine or the front part of the exhaust system. Once past the range of revs no problem. I have took the car back to the mini garage twice now and they cant find the problem. The now have been in contact with the factory and want the car back to the dealer for more tests. Any advice would be most welcome to what the problem could be and what I should do if they cant fix it. What is the timescale for such things. The car only has 3600 miles on the clock. Please help me I am really sick about this and I loved my old car.
Fiona ( FeFe )

Hi... I suspect your problem is the alternator. I had the exact same problem on my Dec 06 build. It sounds like the engine is labouring or the exauhst manifold is vibrating. You almost feel as if you are not giving it enough revs when pulling away. Mini never acknowledged the fault however when I had a revised alternator fitted it resolved the problem. It was like a completly different car. I would be very suprised if that did not fix your problem.

FeFe · Feb 21st, 2008, 03:15 PM

Thanks to all that posted a reply. BMW fitted an new alternator today and it has solved the problem. Car will be home tonight. Also a big thanks to Alan at BMW.

Thanks Fiona

Feb 16th, 2008, 02:48 PM	#1
FeFe MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Scotland Local Time: 04:07 AM Posts: 11 Offline	Noise at 1100 revs HELP Hello I wonder if any of you technical minded men can help me out with some advice. I traded my 06 JCW in for a 56 plate Cooper S last week and seem to have a problem. Between 1000 and 1500 revs I an getting a vibration. The noise seems to come from the engine or the front part of the exhaust system. Once past the range of revs no problem. I have took the car back to the mini garage twice now and they cant find the problem. The now have been in contact with the factory and want the car back to the dealer for more tests. Any advice would be most welcome to what the problem could be and what I should do if they cant fix it. What is the timescale for such things. The car only has 3600 miles on the clock. Please help me I am really sick about this and I loved my old car. Fiona ( FeFe )

Feb 16th, 2008, 07:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 04:07 AM Posts: 5,226 Offline	Since you have just got the car - tell them you want your money and/or old car back! You never know, this car may have been traded r rejected for this very reason. Red/Black R56 Cooper

Feb 16th, 2008, 07:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 04:07 AM Posts: 5,226 Offline	I see you are in Scotland FeFe. Where did you get the car? What is the spec? Red/Black R56 Cooper

Feb 16th, 2008, 10:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
jamesbeaumont Addicted to MINI... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 04:07 AM Posts: 456 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by FeFe (original) Hello I wonder if any of you technical minded men can help me out with some advice. I traded my 06 JCW in for a 56 plate Cooper S last week and seem to have a problem. Between 1000 and 1500 revs I an getting a vibration. The noise seems to come from the engine or the front part of the exhaust system. Once past the range of revs no problem. I have took the car back to the mini garage twice now and they cant find the problem. The now have been in contact with the factory and want the car back to the dealer for more tests. Any advice would be most welcome to what the problem could be and what I should do if they cant fix it. What is the timescale for such things. The car only has 3600 miles on the clock. Please help me I am really sick about this and I loved my old car. Fiona ( FeFe ) Is this in any specific gear or all of them? Chili Red R56 Cooper

Feb 17th, 2008, 08:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
FeFe MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Scotland Local Time: 04:07 AM Posts: 11 Offline	[quote=jamesbeaumont;3329360]Is this in any specific gear or all of them?[/quote You can hear iy most in 1st & 2nd gears at around 1100 revs. Last edited by FeFe : Feb 17th, 2008 at 08:02 AM. Reason: mistake

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Feb 17th, 2008, 08:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
FeFe MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Scotland Local Time: 04:07 AM Posts: 11 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by KenL (original) I see you are in Scotland FeFe. Where did you get the car? What is the spec? Got the car at Mini Carlisle. The spec is Cooper S with most of the extras you can get, JCW body kit, sat nav, TV, lounge leather, DSC, Climate control, C pack, Vision pack, and loads more. The car also has only 3600 miles on the clock and was very well priced.

Feb 18th, 2008, 08:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
Boro Boy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: London Local Time: 04:07 AM Posts: 83 Offline	FeFe - this is fixed (under warranty) by fitting a modified alternator. Tell the dealer there is a PUMA report related to this, the problem is described similar to how you have done, so they should have no problem linking it.

Feb 18th, 2008, 11:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mr Gary MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 03:07 AM Posts: 40 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by FeFe (original) Hello I wonder if any of you technical minded men can help me out with some advice. I traded my 06 JCW in for a 56 plate Cooper S last week and seem to have a problem. Between 1000 and 1500 revs I an getting a vibration. The noise seems to come from the engine or the front part of the exhaust system. Once past the range of revs no problem. I have took the car back to the mini garage twice now and they cant find the problem. The now have been in contact with the factory and want the car back to the dealer for more tests. Any advice would be most welcome to what the problem could be and what I should do if they cant fix it. What is the timescale for such things. The car only has 3600 miles on the clock. Please help me I am really sick about this and I loved my old car. Fiona ( FeFe ) Hi... I suspect your problem is the alternator. I had the exact same problem on my Dec 06 build. It sounds like the engine is labouring or the exauhst manifold is vibrating. You almost feel as if you are not giving it enough revs when pulling away. Mini never acknowledged the fault however when I had a revised alternator fitted it resolved the problem. It was like a completly different car. I would be very suprised if that did not fix your problem.

Feb 21st, 2008, 03:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
FeFe MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Scotland Local Time: 04:07 AM Posts: 11 Offline	Thanks to all that posted a reply. BMW fitted an new alternator today and it has solved the problem. Car will be home tonight. Also a big thanks to Alan at BMW. Thanks Fiona

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