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Reboot · Jan 24th, 2008, 07:17 AM

Hello

I have a 2005 Cooper S and seem to be having problems with her cooling system I think. I have coolant so haven't run out of that, but the fan comes on when I stop the engine, even in really cold weather, the AC is making a noise which I can only describe as a 'dry noise' so I've stopped using it (thankfully it is winter at the moment) and when I get stuck in jams the engine temperature goes sky high until the red light goes on...............

Obviously, I can take it to the garage but if it is something simple then I can do it myself!

Any sensible answers will be welcome

Reboot

r1_kde · Jan 24th, 2008, 07:26 AM

I would take it back to BMW to be sure, I would have thought your system either needs bleeding or your thermostat has died.

As to your AC thats something for the specialists to check.

iain cooper · Jan 24th, 2008, 07:32 AM

Reboot, is your heater blowing out warm air ok ?

if not, it could be an air lock in your system.

if so, it sounds like your thermostat is not opening when it should, best to get it checked out asap.

DaFlake · Jan 24th, 2008, 07:56 AM

Yep, also leaning towards a thermostat. If you are mechanically inclined, it is a job that you could do. If not, best to take it in for a check up.

Reboot · Jan 24th, 2008, 08:39 AM

Hello

Thanks for all the advice, the air is blowing cold when I obviously turn it down to cold. But I rang the garage who do a "drop in" service, so will get it checked out tomorrow. Keep your fingers crossed!

kerryscoob · Jan 24th, 2008, 01:11 PM

Just joined, to add to this, I have a 04 Copper S JCW . Yesterday while driving the coolant temp. light flicked on and off. Then all of a sudden the indicator needle jumped up and then back again.

It happened a number of times then, BMW can't check it out till next week.

The coolant reservoir is ok, fan is operating,I think its the sensor because once it flicks high it then immediately flicks back to mid point. I can leave the car ticking over ,no high revs etc, it's just when I'm driving. Have parked it up waiting on bmw.

Can anybody ease my fears.

r1_kde · Jan 24th, 2008, 02:43 PM

sounds either elctrical. should not be too much a problem providing bmw find it

Reboot · Jan 30th, 2008, 09:33 AM

Apparently there was a leak in my thermo cap and it needs replacing..............but will get the AC checked as well as I am getting the running water noise ontop of this...........

Jan 24th, 2008, 07:17 AM	#1
Reboot The Sporty Chic Driver Join Date: Jan 2008 Local Time: 12:54 AM Posts: 11 Offline	Girl Needs an Answer Hello I have a 2005 Cooper S and seem to be having problems with her cooling system I think. I have coolant so haven't run out of that, but the fan comes on when I stop the engine, even in really cold weather, the AC is making a noise which I can only describe as a 'dry noise' so I've stopped using it (thankfully it is winter at the moment) and when I get stuck in jams the engine temperature goes sky high until the red light goes on............... Obviously, I can take it to the garage but if it is something simple then I can do it myself! Any sensible answers will be welcome Reboot

Jan 24th, 2008, 07:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
DaFlake I miss my MINI Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 06:54 PM Posts: 10,431 Offline	Yep, also leaning towards a thermostat. If you are mechanically inclined, it is a job that you could do. If not, best to take it in for a check up. Global Moderator

Jan 24th, 2008, 01:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
kerryscoob MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Local Time: 10:54 PM Posts: 1 Offline	Coolant Temp. going high Just joined, to add to this, I have a 04 Copper S JCW . Yesterday while driving the coolant temp. light flicked on and off. Then all of a sudden the indicator needle jumped up and then back again. It happened a number of times then, BMW can't check it out till next week. The coolant reservoir is ok, fan is operating,I think its the sensor because once it flicks high it then immediately flicks back to mid point. I can leave the car ticking over ,no high revs etc, it's just when I'm driving. Have parked it up waiting on bmw. Can anybody ease my fears.

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Jan 24th, 2008, 07:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
r1_kde JCW 210 "apparently" Join Date: Feb 2007 Local Time: 11:54 PM Posts: 240 Offline	I would take it back to BMW to be sure, I would have thought your system either needs bleeding or your thermostat has died. As to your AC thats something for the specialists to check.

Jan 24th, 2008, 07:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
iain cooper MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: near Glasgow Local Time: 11:54 PM Posts: 275 Offline	Reboot, is your heater blowing out warm air ok ? if not, it could be an air lock in your system. if so, it sounds like your thermostat is not opening when it should, best to get it checked out asap.

Jan 24th, 2008, 08:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
Reboot The Sporty Chic Driver Join Date: Jan 2008 Local Time: 12:54 AM Posts: 11 Offline	Hello Thanks for all the advice, the air is blowing cold when I obviously turn it down to cold. But I rang the garage who do a "drop in" service, so will get it checked out tomorrow. Keep your fingers crossed!

Jan 24th, 2008, 02:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
r1_kde JCW 210 "apparently" Join Date: Feb 2007 Local Time: 11:54 PM Posts: 240 Offline	sounds either elctrical. should not be too much a problem providing bmw find it

Jan 30th, 2008, 09:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
Reboot The Sporty Chic Driver Join Date: Jan 2008 Local Time: 12:54 AM Posts: 11 Offline	Apparently there was a leak in my thermo cap and it needs replacing..............but will get the AC checked as well as I am getting the running water noise ontop of this...........

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