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Rwatts4mini · Aug 3rd, 2003, 10:56 PM

I seem to have developed a vibration while accelerating quickly, this seems to only occur during a quick acceleration and is more obvious when the A/C is on (though it happens without it) and more obvious while going up a slight incline. It does not happen all the time with these scenerios but seems to have the most to do with the quick acceleration and the incline portion. The vibration occurs at about 35 mph and last for just 2-3 seconds each time it happens

Any ideas

Randy and Leonard

mbrickell · Aug 4th, 2003, 06:41 PM

Have noticed the same in my 03 Cooper since new. Somewhat annoying. Just as you described. Would appreciate any insight anyone has on this one.

Matt
Lee's Summit, MO, USA
( Kansas City )

mmanasas · Aug 4th, 2003, 09:10 PM

Is it a really a vibration or is it more like a surging?(also known as yo-yo) Do a search on either of these to see if your symptoms match. Surging and Yo-yo are both well known and there is no current fix.

cooper4us · Aug 5th, 2003, 03:00 AM

Fortunately, I don't seem to have this problem at this time. '02 CVT with 11.5K+ miles.

mbrickell · Aug 5th, 2003, 02:46 PM

Definitely not a surge or yo-yo, it's a vibration through the steering wheel almost like a slightly out of balance wheel, fairly high frequency. I only get it under acceleration in lower speed ranges, generally a few seconds after starting from a stop sign or red light. Worse when the AC is on, but can still detect some other times too.

Rwatts4mini · Aug 5th, 2003, 03:56 PM

Mine is not the surging either, nor do I feel it in the steering wheel. Mine sounds different then yours it sounds like a plastic vibrating more than anything though I don't think it comes from the dash

Aug 3rd, 2003, 10:56 PM	#1
Rwatts4mini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Las Vegas Local Time: 01:38 PM Posts: 143 Offline	Vibration while accelerating I seem to have developed a vibration while accelerating quickly, this seems to only occur during a quick acceleration and is more obvious when the A/C is on (though it happens without it) and more obvious while going up a slight incline. It does not happen all the time with these scenerios but seems to have the most to do with the quick acceleration and the incline portion. The vibration occurs at about 35 mph and last for just 2-3 seconds each time it happens Any ideas Randy and Leonard Silk Green 2002 Cooper Premium Package (A/C Sunroof Multifunction Steering wheel) Tinted windows, TSW R-System Rims and 17" Yokahama Tires.

Aug 4th, 2003, 09:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
mmanasas MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Boston, MA Local Time: 04:38 PM Posts: 123 Offline	Is it a really a vibration or is it more like a surging?(also known as yo-yo) Do a search on either of these to see if your symptoms match. Surging and Yo-yo are both well known and there is no current fix. EB/W May '03 MCS, v.36 stumble buster software (previously v. 33.2) EX-STUMBLER - Still YO-Yo-ing

Aug 5th, 2003, 03:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
cooper4us MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Local Time: 03:38 PM Posts: 1,423 Offline	Fortunately, I don't seem to have this problem at this time. '02 CVT with 11.5K+ miles. '02 MINI Cooper CVT On Order: 2004 MCS (Est production date: 9/5/03)

Aug 5th, 2003, 03:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rwatts4mini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Las Vegas Local Time: 01:38 PM Posts: 143 Offline	Mine is not the surging either, nor do I feel it in the steering wheel. Mine sounds different then yours it sounds like a plastic vibrating more than anything though I don't think it comes from the dash Silk Green 2002 Cooper Premium Package (A/C Sunroof Multifunction Steering wheel) Tinted windows, TSW R-System Rims and 17" Yokahama Tires.

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Aug 4th, 2003, 06:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
mbrickell MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lee's Summit, MO, USA Local Time: 08:38 PM Posts: 2 Offline	Have noticed the same in my 03 Cooper since new. Somewhat annoying. Just as you described. Would appreciate any insight anyone has on this one. Matt Lee's Summit, MO, USA ( Kansas City )

Aug 5th, 2003, 02:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
mbrickell MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lee's Summit, MO, USA Local Time: 08:38 PM Posts: 2 Offline	Definitely not a surge or yo-yo, it's a vibration through the steering wheel almost like a slightly out of balance wheel, fairly high frequency. I only get it under acceleration in lower speed ranges, generally a few seconds after starting from a stop sign or red light. Worse when the AC is on, but can still detect some other times too.

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