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nath_mini06 · Jul 3rd, 2006, 08:22 AM

Was driving in London yesterday and was stuck in constamt traffic jams.

I have a Nov 52 cooper S which is due for a big service soon as it has 54k on the clock.

During stopping and also while going along the fan keeps kicking in all the time. Also comes on while parked up after driving.

I can't belive the car is overheating as the coolant level is on normal at the moment and oil level is also fine.

The coolant tank is not low so I'm not sure why it can be overheating at the moment.

Any help or reponse would be appreciated.

Many thanks

Nathan

grantw · Jul 3rd, 2006, 09:04 AM

my car has been doing that all weekend when stuck in traffic.. I think its quite normal actually.. the fan is just helping to cool the engine.. can sometimes stay on after the car is switched off.. only happens when it is warm outside though. its been warm in scotland too!

my old man just bought a new jag xk.. its fans were remaining on this weekend and its got 90 miles on the clock!!!

Paul · Jul 3rd, 2006, 09:07 AM

Sounds like the fan(s) are just doing what they're supposed to do. I'd be more worried if I didn't hear them kicking in!

MartinSSZ · Jul 3rd, 2006, 10:07 AM

Presumably the temperature gauge is normal and in the middle?

Root Ginger · Jul 3rd, 2006, 10:42 AM

Sounds normal. If it's coming on after you have switched off the ignition then this would normally be the sign of a problem as it doesn't get hot enough in the UK for it to kick in like that. Everytime I've had it happen it's been down to low coolant due to a leak but as you say coolant level is normal it doesn't sound like that unless you have an airlock.

sjgiddings · Sep 1st, 2006, 03:53 PM

My 52 plate MCS has been doing this for the last few weeks and on tuesday the expansion tank exploded

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The car is in with BMW now. They have replaced the expansion tank but tell me it's still not running right. They are testing the head and the cooling system as I write this.
It might be worth getting checked out before your engine suffers any serious damage just in case as I think it's £1000 plus if the head goes.

Jul 3rd, 2006, 08:22 AM	#1
nath_mini06 nath_mini06 My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Berkshire Local Time: 06:15 PM Posts: 23 Offline	Cooper S overheating Was driving in London yesterday and was stuck in constamt traffic jams. I have a Nov 52 cooper S which is due for a big service soon as it has 54k on the clock. During stopping and also while going along the fan keeps kicking in all the time. Also comes on while parked up after driving. I can't belive the car is overheating as the coolant level is on normal at the moment and oil level is also fine. The coolant tank is not low so I'm not sure why it can be overheating at the moment. Any help or reponse would be appreciated. Many thanks Nathan

Jul 3rd, 2006, 09:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 06:15 PM Posts: 41,269 Offline	Sounds like the fan(s) are just doing what they're supposed to do. I'd be more worried if I didn't hear them kicking in! There aint no party like my nana's tea party

Jul 3rd, 2006, 10:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 06:15 PM Posts: 4,673 Offline	Sounds normal. If it's coming on after you have switched off the ignition then this would normally be the sign of a problem as it doesn't get hot enough in the UK for it to kick in like that. Everytime I've had it happen it's been down to low coolant due to a leak but as you say coolant level is normal it doesn't sound like that unless you have an airlock. It was acceptable in the 80's

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Jul 3rd, 2006, 09:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
grantw MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: scotland Local Time: 06:15 PM Posts: 138 Offline	my car has been doing that all weekend when stuck in traffic.. I think its quite normal actually.. the fan is just helping to cool the engine.. can sometimes stay on after the car is switched off.. only happens when it is warm outside though. its been warm in scotland too! my old man just bought a new jag xk.. its fans were remaining on this weekend and its got 90 miles on the clock!!!

Jul 3rd, 2006, 10:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
MartinSSZ Yellow and Proud My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Shoreham-by-Sea Local Time: 06:15 PM Posts: 787 Offline	Presumably the temperature gauge is normal and in the middle?

Sep 1st, 2006, 03:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
sjgiddings Simon G Join Date: Oct 2004 Local Time: 05:15 PM Posts: 1 Offline	My 52 plate MCS has been doing this for the last few weeks and on tuesday the expansion tank exploded ( The car is in with BMW now. They have replaced the expansion tank but tell me it's still not running right. They are testing the head and the cooling system as I write this. It might be worth getting checked out before your engine suffers any serious damage just in case as I think it's £1000 plus if the head goes.

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