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Paul · May 10th, 2003, 09:33 PM

For those interested.

My Cooper S has gone back today for a few things.

Steering:
This is the reason it really went in for. A weird noise coming from the steering. Sounds a bit like electronic interference from inside the car, and there's a 'whooshing' kind of noise from under the hood. Initial thoughts are it's a problem with the pump, but it's being investigate by the guys at Wollaston.

While it's in, I've asked them to look at/fix some other little things that have cropped up.

Paint defects:
'Dust' under paint on front of bonnet, chip in paint on rear of roof, all from the factory.
'Runs' in the paint or lacquer on the rear bumper/spoiler being investigated. Might be something in the wax, so not sure.

Trim:
Small black plastic strip between the front and rear side windows on the passenger was loose at the bottom end.

Unknown:
A slight knocking noise from the rear passenger side somewhere, checked all the obvious and cant pin the damned thing down.

I'll keep you all posted.

Service was as usual top notch from the Wollaston folk.

Paul

MiniMan7 · May 10th, 2003, 10:05 PM

Hopefully they can fix everything.

Paul · May 10th, 2003, 10:36 PM

I doubt the paint will be done, but you never know. I think that will need to be re-booked. The 'rattle' at the rear is a strange one, I wasn't going to mention most of this until the service, and I had hoped to pin it down by then!

Old School Jonnie · May 10th, 2003, 10:43 PM

Paul. Keep in touch re. the rattle from passenger side rear; I've had the same thing on my S from new. Went back to wollaston MINI with it and they failed to locate the problem. Two months down the line and it's still driving me bonkers! Is the noise constant, or is it worse in dry conditions?? I'd be interested to know the outcome....
OSJ

Paul · May 10th, 2003, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Old School Jonnie
Paul. Keep in touch re. the rattle from passenger side rear; I've had the same thing on my S from new. Went back to wollaston MINI with it and they failed to locate the problem. Two months down the line and it's still driving me bonkers! Is the noise constant, or is it worse in dry conditions?? I'd be interested to know the outcome....
OSJ

Never even thought to check differences dry/wet differences. I have noticed that sometimes it seems more noticible than others.

Paul · May 10th, 2003, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by obehave
Is that related to stereo volume?

No.

Although I only noticed the steering problem when I switched the stereo off!

cooper4us · May 11th, 2003, 02:04 AM

Paul, I would suggest for you to try a clay bar to remove the paint contamination in the bonnet. It might be well embedded in the clearcoat.

The chip in the roof can also be easily fixed.

I would not recommend performing a paint respray which is what I suspect the dealer would try to do, if, they want to address your issues.

KLF · May 11th, 2003, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Old School Jonnie
Paul. Keep in touch re. the rattle from passenger side rear; I've had the same thing on my S from new. Went back to wollaston MINI with it and they failed to locate the problem. Two months down the line and it's still driving me bonkers! Is the noise constant, or is it worse in dry conditions?? I'd be interested to know the outcome....
OSJ

Yeah mines been in the dealer for this rattle in the back, i asked them to check the seatbelt housing in the rear and they dismantled that, then for some strange reason they changed the exhaust mounts aswell

anyway they cured the rattle from the rear.

- Anyone get a creak from their steering column inside the car? mines waiting parts from germany to cure this problem apparently there has been a design change to 2003 cars but 2002 mods are not ready yet?

Chris

Rob. · May 12th, 2003, 12:22 AM

Chris my steering column creeks / clicks sometimes. Will ask next time I am in the garage.
Did you get your car from preston hall?

Paul · May 13th, 2003, 10:49 PM

Cars back, I think it's all sorted.

Mystery rattle was the rear seat latch on the passenger side.

They seem to have sorted out the little paint defects well (without repainting, well the chip they painted, but the rest they didn't have to).

The steering pump was replaced, noise fixed.

Very quick turnaround, no need to grumble with the service yet!

Rob. · May 13th, 2003, 11:37 PM

Good to hear they sorted out the problems you had Paul

But, they must know who you are. I mean that you run this web-site, not your international Mafia links

If they cannot sort your cars problems out first time what hope is there for the rest of us

Paul · May 14th, 2003, 01:08 AM

OK, let me take some of that back.

The noise from the steering is still there.

At least we know it's not the pump, but back again it's going to have to go....

LMB · May 14th, 2003, 04:59 AM

You take your Mini to the same dealership as EVO right?

When you go in next ask them how come their TLC wasn't invalidated when they had the Hartge conversion?

Thanks

Minty · May 14th, 2003, 05:04 AM

they must know not to mess with the Milton Keynes massive

May 10th, 2003, 09:33 PM	#1
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 06:05 PM Posts: 41,269 Offline	Cooper S gone back for a few things... For those interested. My Cooper S has gone back today for a few things. Steering: This is the reason it really went in for. A weird noise coming from the steering. Sounds a bit like electronic interference from inside the car, and there's a 'whooshing' kind of noise from under the hood. Initial thoughts are it's a problem with the pump, but it's being investigate by the guys at Wollaston. While it's in, I've asked them to look at/fix some other little things that have cropped up. Paint defects: 'Dust' under paint on front of bonnet, chip in paint on rear of roof, all from the factory. 'Runs' in the paint or lacquer on the rear bumper/spoiler being investigated. Might be something in the wax, so not sure. Trim: Small black plastic strip between the front and rear side windows on the passenger was loose at the bottom end. Unknown: A slight knocking noise from the rear passenger side somewhere, checked all the obvious and cant pin the damned thing down. I'll keep you all posted. Service was as usual top notch from the Wollaston folk. Paul There aint no party like my nana's tea party

May 10th, 2003, 10:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 02:05 PM Posts: 2,897 Offline	Hopefully they can fix everything. http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg Last edited by MINIAC : May 11th, 2003 at 02:38 AM.

May 10th, 2003, 10:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 06:05 PM Posts: 41,269 Offline	I doubt the paint will be done, but you never know. I think that will need to be re-booked. The 'rattle' at the rear is a strange one, I wasn't going to mention most of this until the service, and I had hoped to pin it down by then! There aint no party like my nana's tea party

May 10th, 2003, 10:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
Old School Jonnie MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: holmfirth. Huddersfi Local Time: 06:05 PM Posts: 375 Offline	Paul. Keep in touch re. the rattle from passenger side rear; I've had the same thing on my S from new. Went back to wollaston MINI with it and they failed to locate the problem. Two months down the line and it's still driving me bonkers! Is the noise constant, or is it worse in dry conditions?? I'd be interested to know the outcome.... OSJ Hyper Blue/Black Cooper. Side skirts/Aero grill, Milltek, chrome bitz and a scary roof graphic. A SKATEBOARD IS FOR LIFE NOT JUST FOR CHRISTMAS

May 10th, 2003, 10:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 06:05 PM Posts: 41,269 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Old School Jonnie Paul. Keep in touch re. the rattle from passenger side rear; I've had the same thing on my S from new. Went back to wollaston MINI with it and they failed to locate the problem. Two months down the line and it's still driving me bonkers! Is the noise constant, or is it worse in dry conditions?? I'd be interested to know the outcome.... OSJ Never even thought to check differences dry/wet differences. I have noticed that sometimes it seems more noticible than others. There aint no party like my nana's tea party

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May 10th, 2003, 10:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 06:05 PM Posts: 41,269 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by obehave Is that related to stereo volume? No. Although I only noticed the steering problem when I switched the stereo off! There aint no party like my nana's tea party

May 11th, 2003, 02:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
cooper4us MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Local Time: 12:05 PM Posts: 1,423 Offline	Paul, I would suggest for you to try a clay bar to remove the paint contamination in the bonnet. It might be well embedded in the clearcoat. The chip in the roof can also be easily fixed. I would not recommend performing a paint respray which is what I suspect the dealer would try to do, if, they want to address your issues. '02 MINI Cooper CVT On Order: 2004 MCS (Est production date: 9/5/03)

May 11th, 2003, 08:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
KLF Hmm....silly name now Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Durham Local Time: 06:05 PM Posts: 347 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Old School Jonnie Paul. Keep in touch re. the rattle from passenger side rear; I've had the same thing on my S from new. Went back to wollaston MINI with it and they failed to locate the problem. Two months down the line and it's still driving me bonkers! Is the noise constant, or is it worse in dry conditions?? I'd be interested to know the outcome.... OSJ Yeah mines been in the dealer for this rattle in the back, i asked them to check the seatbelt housing in the rear and they dismantled that, then for some strange reason they changed the exhaust mounts aswell anyway they cured the rattle from the rear. - Anyone get a creak from their steering column inside the car? mines waiting parts from germany to cure this problem apparently there has been a design change to 2003 cars but 2002 mods are not ready yet? Chris (51) Renaultsport Clio 172 ! - I know I know ........ It was cheap alright

May 12th, 2003, 12:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
Rob. MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Middlesbrough UK Local Time: 05:05 PM Posts: 1,774 Offline	Chris my steering column creeks / clicks sometimes. Will ask next time I am in the garage. Did you get your car from preston hall?

May 13th, 2003, 10:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 06:05 PM Posts: 41,269 Offline	Cars back, I think it's all sorted. Mystery rattle was the rear seat latch on the passenger side. They seem to have sorted out the little paint defects well (without repainting, well the chip they painted, but the rest they didn't have to). The steering pump was replaced, noise fixed. Very quick turnaround, no need to grumble with the service yet! There aint no party like my nana's tea party

May 13th, 2003, 11:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
Rob. MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Middlesbrough UK Local Time: 05:05 PM Posts: 1,774 Offline	Good to hear they sorted out the problems you had Paul But, they must know who you are. I mean that you run this web-site, not your international Mafia links If they cannot sort your cars problems out first time what hope is there for the rest of us

May 14th, 2003, 01:08 AM	#12 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 06:05 PM Posts: 41,269 Offline	OK, let me take some of that back. The noise from the steering is still there. At least we know it's not the pump, but back again it's going to have to go.... There aint no party like my nana's tea party

May 14th, 2003, 04:59 AM	#13 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 06:05 PM Posts: 24,964 Offline	You take your Mini to the same dealership as EVO right? When you go in next ask them how come their TLC wasn't invalidated when they had the Hartge conversion? Thanks Global Moderator

May 14th, 2003, 05:04 AM	#14 (permalink)
Minty Man in the know! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Coventry/Warwick Local Time: 06:05 PM Posts: 4,006 Offline	they must know not to mess with the Milton Keynes massive E-Mail Me \| Minty - Reaches parts other people can't.

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