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Tara&Paul · Oct 28th, 2007, 01:37 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tara&Paul (original)

Picked up our brand new JCW Stage 1 tuned R56 Cooper S this morning and we're very pleased with the car.

However, the "over heating" warning icon has flashed up in yellow about six times. It only stays on for maybe one or two seconds and then goes out. I spoked to our dealer and they were unsure as to why this would happen?

I've checked the coolant level in the expansion tank, it was below the MIN mark when the engine was hot. Is this normal?

I've also noticed that the bonnet is incredibly hot to touch after driving for a while, is this normal as well?

I'm a bit worried as I've been driving the car like a Nun and well keeping below 4500rpm.

Anyone out there had any similar problems?

P & T.

Found out this morning that the MCS has a very slight coolant leak. Took it back to the dealer as the coolant level in the expansion tank kept dropping, they found small traces of coolant on the left hand side of the grill.

The MCS is going into the workshop one day this week for a cure, so we'll see what happens? Glad the leak was found as I thought I was going mad...again!

P & T.

Oct 28th, 2007, 01:37 PM	#15
Tara&Paul doh! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 05:00 AM Posts: 529 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tara&Paul (original) Picked up our brand new JCW Stage 1 tuned R56 Cooper S this morning and we're very pleased with the car. However, the "over heating" warning icon has flashed up in yellow about six times. It only stays on for maybe one or two seconds and then goes out. I spoked to our dealer and they were unsure as to why this would happen? I've checked the coolant level in the expansion tank, it was below the MIN mark when the engine was hot. Is this normal? I've also noticed that the bonnet is incredibly hot to touch after driving for a while, is this normal as well? I'm a bit worried as I've been driving the car like a Nun and well keeping below 4500rpm. Anyone out there had any similar problems? P & T. Found out this morning that the MCS has a very slight coolant leak. Took it back to the dealer as the coolant level in the expansion tank kept dropping, they found small traces of coolant on the left hand side of the grill. The MCS is going into the workshop one day this week for a cure, so we'll see what happens? Glad the leak was found as I thought I was going mad...again! P & T.