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ecylai · Apr 14th, 2004, 10:19 AM

Hello Everyone

today my CVT Stalled while i was on the road

i was driving normally to work and came to a stop because of the traffic light

as soon as i let the Foot off the brake my car start to shake rapidly and the car Stalled
so had to put the car on park and restarted the engine.

Anyone in the Forum had this happened to them?

ScottyB · Apr 14th, 2004, 11:37 AM

hehehe. Embarrassment

Was the car cold? Lucky you werent sitting at the lights for a drag

2NDONE · Apr 14th, 2004, 05:26 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ecylai

Hello Everyone

today my CVT Stalled while i was on the road

i was driving normally to work and came to a stop because of the traffic light

as soon as i let the Foot off the brake my car start to shake rapidly and the car Stalled
so had to put the car on park and restarted the engine.

Anyone in the Forum had this happened to them?

happened to me twice.
waiting at traffic light almost stalled.
setting up to back into parking spot did stall. slow speed hard left and stopped engine died.
3 months ago, nothing since.

ecylai · Apr 14th, 2004, 10:22 PM

Thanks ... i thought i was the only one

yeah it was rather embarassing ... lol

maybe a bad egg Scotty ... but at the moment its okay .... might not rev it too much

yesterday was a lil Cold ....might need to rev the var up b4 leaving for work ... lol

ScottyB · Apr 15th, 2004, 12:30 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by ecylai

yeah it was rather embarassing ... lol

maybe a bad egg Scotty ... but at the moment its okay .... might not rev it too much

yesterday was a lil Cold ....might need to rev the var up b4 leaving for work ... lol

Hehe.

Na, it doesnt sound like anything to worry about - as long as it doesnt happen everytime you stop

On cold mornings my Nissan will go to stall as soon as you pop the clutch in. Revs drop to about a 400 idle. A gut load of throttle usually fixes it

Hurry up and get here MCS!

ecylai · Apr 15th, 2004, 11:40 AM

Yeah i reckon Scotty ....but your MCS should be there soon ... where as me, i have another 2-3 yrs or so to wait until 2007 (Age = 25 hence cheaper insurance)

hopefully they have designed the new engine block and the 1.8L turbo is in then

but for the mean time i am going to stick with my MC CVT which is still goes good ... i love the car alot of TLC was given to it.

2007 seems so far away argh!

Farley · Apr 15th, 2004, 01:36 PM

That happened to me like 3 times in my Saturn a month ago (before I got my mini) and it was diagnosed as a broken vacuum tube. It was fixed and didn't have any problems for the next two weeks. Then I got my mini!!!!!!!!!

ScottyB · Apr 15th, 2004, 02:03 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ecylai

Yeah i reckon Scotty ....but your MCS should be there soon ... where as me, i have another 2-3 yrs or so to wait until 2007 (Age = 25 hence cheaper insurance)

hopefully they have designed the new engine block and the 1.8L turbo is in then

but for the mean time i am going to stick with my MC CVT which is still goes good ... i love the car alot of TLC was given to it.

2007 seems so far away argh!

At least you have a MINI!

Yep, by all accounts, youd be pretty safe betting the turbocharged 1.8 will be in the front by then

Sejanus · Apr 15th, 2004, 07:16 PM

When people talk about their MINIs stalling on cold mornings, how cold are we talking about? As a former resident of Honolulu my definition of cold is somewhat different than others. I've never had a stalling problem, but my MINI has never seen a temp south of about 30 degrees and is always parked in the garage at night.

ecylai · Apr 15th, 2004, 10:31 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Sejanus

When people talk about their MINIs stalling on cold mornings, how cold are we talking about? As a former resident of Honolulu my definition of cold is somewhat different than others. I've never had a stalling problem, but my MINI has never seen a temp south of about 30 degrees and is always parked in the garage at night.

It has been a Little Cold Down in Sydney these couple of day because winter is coming..lol

but it could be that i was a lil low on fuel as well and could be a combination of things that caused the stalling on my CVT

regards,
Eric

KatanaPilot · Apr 15th, 2004, 10:37 PM

The CVT has a clutch just like a manual. If the computer wasn't perfect at controlling the clutch, it could stall. It would feel just like a manual stalling.

I don't know how "normal" this is, but this CVT is no ordinary automatic.

ecylai · Apr 16th, 2004, 08:52 AM

There is still So Much to learn about the CVT BOX

it's fascinating to know how the CVT will Progress

regards,
Eric

Spookyfish · Apr 16th, 2004, 09:34 AM

What is your MINI's build date en software version? Try getting an update...

ecylai · Apr 16th, 2004, 09:38 AM

yeah i got v36

i might go to BMW and ask for an Upgrade to V37.1

antsmini · Apr 20th, 2004, 08:32 PM

It could be the wiring harness or the software. If the computer gets "confused" it doesnt know how to idle the car right and clutch and stalls it. CVTs are strange indeed. Would almost prefer a regular auto like they are putting in the auto MCS.

Howling · Apr 21st, 2004, 08:36 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by antsmini

It could be the wiring harness or the software. If the computer gets "confused" it doesnt know how to idle the car right and clutch and stalls it. CVTs are strange indeed. Would almost prefer a regular auto like they are putting in the auto MCS.

Is there an auto MCS coming soon?

antsmini · Apr 21st, 2004, 08:47 PM

Next year I believe....

davidma · Apr 23rd, 2004, 08:56 AM

My CVT MINI engine stalled 3 times half year ago. It is not cold at all. Around 25'c. Then I brought it in to BMW for checkup. They said they upgrade the software and it's ok since then.
But last month, my CVT transmission gearbox failure. They replaced the whole gearbox and the computer. Before it fails, there is nothing wrong except that it "drinks" my gas like a V12 engine. I can only travel 60 freeway miles with 2/3 tank.

ecylai · Apr 23rd, 2004, 01:04 PM

thats no good David

2/3 tank

replacing the box shouldnt consume too much fuel would it?

ScottyB · Apr 23rd, 2004, 04:10 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by davidma

Before it fails, there is nothing wrong except that it "drinks" my gas like a V12 engine. I can only travel 60 freeway miles with 2/3 tank.

My god!!

Thats unbelievable

Apr 14th, 2004, 10:19 AM	#1
ecylai #0024 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sydney,Aus Local Time: 05:04 AM Posts: 502 Offline	My CVT Stalled Hello Everyone today my CVT Stalled while i was on the road i was driving normally to work and came to a stop because of the traffic light as soon as i let the Foot off the brake my car start to shake rapidly and the car Stalled so had to put the car on park and restarted the engine. Anyone in the Forum had this happened to them?

Apr 15th, 2004, 01:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
Farley I love my mini Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: West Hartford, CT Local Time: 12:04 AM Posts: 302 Offline	That happened to me like 3 times in my Saturn a month ago (before I got my mini) and it was diagnosed as a broken vacuum tube. It was fixed and didn't have any problems for the next two weeks. Then I got my mini!!!!!!!!! Coming soon to a road near you! IB/W, chrome bumper inserts, premium & cold weather packages, sport seats, DSC, spoiler!

Apr 16th, 2004, 09:34 AM	#13 (permalink)
Spookyfish I'm probably out motoring Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Overijssel Local Time: 06:04 AM Posts: 397 Offline	What is your MINI's build date en software version? Try getting an update... Black / Whte Cooper

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antsmini Resident MINI Hairloss Dr Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: NY Local Time: 01:04 AM Posts: 835 Offline	It could be the wiring harness or the software. If the computer gets "confused" it doesnt know how to idle the car right and clutch and stalls it. CVTs are strange indeed. Would almost prefer a regular auto like they are putting in the auto MCS. http://www.anthonyguido.com

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antsmini Resident MINI Hairloss Dr Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: NY Local Time: 01:04 AM Posts: 835 Offline	Next year I believe.... http://www.anthonyguido.com

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Apr 14th, 2004, 11:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
ScottyB Take me down to Paradise My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: David McGhan's World Local Time: 04:04 PM Posts: 192,154 Offline	hehehe. Embarrassment Was the car cold? Lucky you werent sitting at the lights for a drag

Apr 14th, 2004, 05:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
2NDONE MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2003 Local Time: 10:04 PM Posts: 23 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ecylai Hello Everyone today my CVT Stalled while i was on the road i was driving normally to work and came to a stop because of the traffic light as soon as i let the Foot off the brake my car start to shake rapidly and the car Stalled so had to put the car on park and restarted the engine. Anyone in the Forum had this happened to them? happened to me twice. waiting at traffic light almost stalled. setting up to back into parking spot did stall. slow speed hard left and stopped engine died. 3 months ago, nothing since.

Apr 14th, 2004, 10:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
ecylai #0024 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sydney,Aus Local Time: 05:04 AM Posts: 502 Offline	Thanks ... i thought i was the only one yeah it was rather embarassing ... lol maybe a bad egg Scotty ... but at the moment its okay .... might not rev it too much yesterday was a lil Cold ....might need to rev the var up b4 leaving for work ... lol

Apr 15th, 2004, 12:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
ScottyB Take me down to Paradise My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: David McGhan's World Local Time: 04:04 PM Posts: 192,154 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ecylai yeah it was rather embarassing ... lol maybe a bad egg Scotty ... but at the moment its okay .... might not rev it too much yesterday was a lil Cold ....might need to rev the var up b4 leaving for work ... lol Hehe. Na, it doesnt sound like anything to worry about - as long as it doesnt happen everytime you stop On cold mornings my Nissan will go to stall as soon as you pop the clutch in. Revs drop to about a 400 idle. A gut load of throttle usually fixes it Hurry up and get here MCS!

Apr 15th, 2004, 11:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
ecylai #0024 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sydney,Aus Local Time: 05:04 AM Posts: 502 Offline	Yeah i reckon Scotty ....but your MCS should be there soon ... where as me, i have another 2-3 yrs or so to wait until 2007 (Age = 25 hence cheaper insurance) hopefully they have designed the new engine block and the 1.8L turbo is in then but for the mean time i am going to stick with my MC CVT which is still goes good ... i love the car alot of TLC was given to it. 2007 seems so far away argh!

Apr 15th, 2004, 02:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
ScottyB Take me down to Paradise My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: David McGhan's World Local Time: 04:04 PM Posts: 192,154 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ecylai Yeah i reckon Scotty ....but your MCS should be there soon ... where as me, i have another 2-3 yrs or so to wait until 2007 (Age = 25 hence cheaper insurance) hopefully they have designed the new engine block and the 1.8L turbo is in then but for the mean time i am going to stick with my MC CVT which is still goes good ... i love the car alot of TLC was given to it. 2007 seems so far away argh! At least you have a MINI! Yep, by all accounts, youd be pretty safe betting the turbocharged 1.8 will be in the front by then

Apr 15th, 2004, 07:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
Sejanus MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: West Sacramento Local Time: 09:04 PM Posts: 4,380 Online	When people talk about their MINIs stalling on cold mornings, how cold are we talking about? As a former resident of Honolulu my definition of cold is somewhat different than others. I've never had a stalling problem, but my MINI has never seen a temp south of about 30 degrees and is always parked in the garage at night.

Apr 15th, 2004, 10:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
ecylai #0024 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sydney,Aus Local Time: 05:04 AM Posts: 502 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Sejanus When people talk about their MINIs stalling on cold mornings, how cold are we talking about? As a former resident of Honolulu my definition of cold is somewhat different than others. I've never had a stalling problem, but my MINI has never seen a temp south of about 30 degrees and is always parked in the garage at night. It has been a Little Cold Down in Sydney these couple of day because winter is coming..lol but it could be that i was a lil low on fuel as well and could be a combination of things that caused the stalling on my CVT regards, Eric

Apr 15th, 2004, 10:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
KatanaPilot MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Boston Local Time: 01:04 AM Posts: 221 Offline	The CVT has a clutch just like a manual. If the computer wasn't perfect at controlling the clutch, it could stall. It would feel just like a manual stalling. I don't know how "normal" this is, but this CVT is no ordinary automatic.

Apr 16th, 2004, 08:52 AM	#12 (permalink)
ecylai #0024 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sydney,Aus Local Time: 05:04 AM Posts: 502 Offline	There is still So Much to learn about the CVT BOX it's fascinating to know how the CVT will Progress regards, Eric

Apr 16th, 2004, 09:38 AM	#14 (permalink)
ecylai #0024 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sydney,Aus Local Time: 05:04 AM Posts: 502 Offline	yeah i got v36 i might go to BMW and ask for an Upgrade to V37.1

Apr 21st, 2004, 08:36 PM	#16 (permalink)
Howling MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2004 Local Time: 05:04 AM Posts: 26 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by antsmini It could be the wiring harness or the software. If the computer gets "confused" it doesnt know how to idle the car right and clutch and stalls it. CVTs are strange indeed. Would almost prefer a regular auto like they are putting in the auto MCS. Is there an auto MCS coming soon?

Apr 23rd, 2004, 08:56 AM	#18 (permalink)
davidma MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Hong Kong, NT Local Time: 01:04 PM Posts: 49 Offline	My CVT MINI engine stalled 3 times half year ago. It is not cold at all. Around 25'c. Then I brought it in to BMW for checkup. They said they upgrade the software and it's ok since then. But last month, my CVT transmission gearbox failure. They replaced the whole gearbox and the computer. Before it fails, there is nothing wrong except that it "drinks" my gas like a V12 engine. I can only travel 60 freeway miles with 2/3 tank.

Apr 23rd, 2004, 01:04 PM	#19 (permalink)
ecylai #0024 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sydney,Aus Local Time: 05:04 AM Posts: 502 Offline	thats no good David 2/3 tank replacing the box shouldnt consume too much fuel would it?

Apr 23rd, 2004, 04:10 PM	#20 (permalink)
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