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SamJ · May 13th, 2003, 05:39 AM

Sorry to hear about the overheating problem. Finally got an appointment to have the coolent tank replaced on mine.
Have been nonstop since the run with the Memphis in May BBQ coming up this week

Hope you are back motoring very soon...

Sam

MiniMan7 · May 13th, 2003, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MoonPie

Smiffy

okayyy, MM was too embarassed to post this pic But I think its worthy to be on M2,,,shows how we feel on Monday morning without the Beast...and yesterday (Mothers Day) I was driven around in my truck

Who's that scratching their head? Is that you MM?

He looks a bit worried.

MINIMiller · May 13th, 2003, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MiniMan7
Who's that scratching their head? Is that you MM?

He looks a bit worried.

Head scratcher is the friend we were visiting. I think he felt bad that it happened at his house (Maybe I'll throw some guilt his way and get a new exhaust out of him

) Well, he fixed a dandy BBQ later so I'll let him off the hook

Jimbo_Mini · May 13th, 2003, 06:35 AM

Regarding this fuse...

Where is it located? If it's turning out to be such a problem, shouldn't there be a FAQ that deals with checking and replacement of the fuse?

Just curious...and hoping my MINI will be troublefree.

-Jim

MINIMiller · May 13th, 2003, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jimbo_Mini
Regarding this fuse...

Where is it located? If it's turning out to be such a problem, shouldn't there be a FAQ that deals with checking and replacement of the fuse?

Just curious...and hoping my MINI will be troublefree.

-Jim

I don't know the entire story yet but the fuse going is just a symtom. The reason it goes is due to a failure in the electric fan that cools the power steering motor. If were just a fuse none of us would be making trips to the dealer.

S2000&CooperS · May 13th, 2003, 08:09 PM

Any news yet MM?

chiph · May 13th, 2003, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jimbo_Mini
Regarding this fuse...

Where is it located? If it's turning out to be such a problem, shouldn't there be a FAQ that deals with checking and replacement of the fuse?

Just curious...and hoping my MINI will be troublefree.

-Jim

The fuse is located in the engine-bay fusebox, and looks like one of these:

They're about $2 (USD) apiece (they're a special size)

Chip H.

MINIMiller · May 13th, 2003, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by S2000&CooperS
Any news yet MM?

I'll give them until lunch time to call. After that...... I'll call them

I need my

(just change that to a black top)

Shamster · May 13th, 2003, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MINIMiller
This incident once again proves that we MINI owners are a nutty bunch! The entire neighborhood must have wondered about MP out there snapping a complete photo history of the event.

MM/MP - I bet the towtruck driver must've felt pretty nervous too

.

Hopefully not too long now before the big welcome home

AidenL · May 13th, 2003, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MINIMiller
I'll give them until lunch time to call. After that...... I'll call them

I need my (just change that to a black top)

You could ask them to respray the roof while its in there MM !

SoggyCornFlakes · May 14th, 2003, 12:13 AM

Just caught up with this thread MM & MP - sorry to hear it and see all those sad photos

Still every cloud, like Aiden says the roof can be fixed too

Hope you're back on the road soon

vespa · May 14th, 2003, 12:28 AM

I got this for $1.49 at the local electronics store. It had one more row of wires on either side that were specially bent for mounting but I trimmed them off and attached it with pop rivets.

MINIMiller · May 15th, 2003, 10:19 AM

The Beast is back home safe and sound. The dealer replaced the power steering cooling fan and gave her a good washing. All is peaceful in the mini world of MP & MM

Thanks for all the concern and well wishes!!!

Keep Motoring

MoonPie · May 15th, 2003, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by obehave
Good to hear.

Better yet Obe, MP has the Beast today

DaCrema · May 15th, 2003, 08:09 PM

great news

S2000&CooperS · May 15th, 2003, 08:25 PM

Great news MM & MP - back motoring again!

Along the exact sames lines, last night I was at Crown completing the paperwork on my MCS when low and behold an Indi Blue Cooper arrived on a flatbed. The owner said the fans just stopped working and the temp gauge maxed out. Told him it was a known problem and to check MINI2 for discussions.

Dark Silver S · May 16th, 2003, 05:00 AM

So, is the problem that debris gets caught in the p/s fan (in which case the fan screen may help), or is it a case where the fan bearings just seize up? That fan is pretty exposed to road dust. If the bearing is a cheapy, then the fan needs to be replaced.

I'm not sure where I'd look for a rough-service fan that size.

(BTW, in one of last year's Ozzie Super V-8 races, the series points leader picked up some plastic bags in his radiator grill. It was nip and tuck to finish before he overheated. I suppose it would be possible to pick up paper or plastic in the p/s fan.)

Jimbo_Mini · May 16th, 2003, 12:18 PM

I've seen pics of this odd exposed fan before. I have to say that it really sounds like a poor design decision that was a last minute addition to solve some kind of design deficiency.

Oh well, I guess I'll find out in a few weeks. My MINI is "en route."

-Jim

Silvercooper · Jul 7th, 2003, 07:55 PM

The exact same episode happened to me last week so I guess it can happen even with a white roof!

intrigue182 · Jul 7th, 2003, 09:01 PM

When (what month/year) did MINI production "fix" the problem of having the Power Steering fan and the radiator fan on the same circuit?

I am going on a long trip and want to make sure I have some spare fuses for the power steering fan, what kind of fuse is it, FMX 30, 40 or 50?

Hypothetically, if something (a plastic bag for instance) got caught up in the fan, and the fuse blew and the MINI lost its power steering capabilities, isn't it possible to just remove the object (carefully), replace the fuse, and cross fingers that the fan will still turn?

Thanks for the tip,

Joe

May 13th, 2003, 05:44 AM	#42 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 09:14 PM Posts: 2,891 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by MoonPie Smiffy okayyy, MM was too embarassed to post this pic But I think its worthy to be on M2,,,shows how we feel on Monday morning without the Beast...and yesterday (Mothers Day) I was driven around in my truck Who's that scratching their head? Is that you MM? He looks a bit worried. http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

May 13th, 2003, 06:00 AM	#43 (permalink)
MINIMiller Sham's apprentice Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Northern Virginia Local Time: 08:14 PM Posts: 740 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by MiniMan7 Who's that scratching their head? Is that you MM? He looks a bit worried. Head scratcher is the friend we were visiting. I think he felt bad that it happened at his house (Maybe I'll throw some guilt his way and get a new exhaust out of him ) Well, he fixed a dandy BBQ later so I'll let him off the hook Picked up 12 July 2002. 69,000 rev happy miles Autocrossing in G Stock this year!!!

May 13th, 2003, 06:35 AM	#44 (permalink)
Jimbo_Mini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Southampton, PA, USA Local Time: 07:14 PM Posts: 223 Offline	Regarding this fuse... Where is it located? If it's turning out to be such a problem, shouldn't there be a FAQ that deals with checking and replacement of the fuse? Just curious...and hoping my MINI will be troublefree. -Jim 2003 MCS All Black 1992 NSX Red/Blk 5 spd #0330 1974 Vette 454 4 spd Wht/Blk 1976 Honda Accord 5 spd, 3 door Blue/Blue

May 13th, 2003, 08:14 AM	#45 (permalink)
MINIMiller Sham's apprentice Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Northern Virginia Local Time: 08:14 PM Posts: 740 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Jimbo_Mini Regarding this fuse... Where is it located? If it's turning out to be such a problem, shouldn't there be a FAQ that deals with checking and replacement of the fuse? Just curious...and hoping my MINI will be troublefree. -Jim I don't know the entire story yet but the fuse going is just a symtom. The reason it goes is due to a failure in the electric fan that cools the power steering motor. If were just a fuse none of us would be making trips to the dealer. Picked up 12 July 2002. 69,000 rev happy miles Autocrossing in G Stock this year!!!

May 13th, 2003, 09:07 PM	#47 (permalink)
chiph Spectator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC Local Time: 08:14 PM Posts: 1,563 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Jimbo_Mini Regarding this fuse... Where is it located? If it's turning out to be such a problem, shouldn't there be a FAQ that deals with checking and replacement of the fuse? Just curious...and hoping my MINI will be troublefree. -Jim The fuse is located in the engine-bay fusebox, and looks like one of these: They're about $2 (USD) apiece (they're a special size) Chip H. ex-MINI Cooper S owner and all around good-guy

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May 13th, 2003, 05:39 AM	#41
SamJ MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: MidSouth Local Time: 07:14 PM Posts: 64 Offline	Sorry to hear about the overheating problem. Finally got an appointment to have the coolent tank replaced on mine. Have been nonstop since the run with the Memphis in May BBQ coming up this week Hope you are back motoring very soon... Sam

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May 13th, 2003, 08:09 PM	#46 (permalink)
S2000&CooperS MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Glen Allen, VA USA Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 936 Offline	Any news yet MM?

May 13th, 2003, 09:22 PM	#48 (permalink)
MINIMiller Sham's apprentice Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Northern Virginia Local Time: 08:14 PM Posts: 740 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by S2000&CooperS Any news yet MM? I'll give them until lunch time to call. After that...... I'll call them I need my (just change that to a black top) Picked up 12 July 2002. 69,000 rev happy miles Autocrossing in G Stock this year!!!

May 13th, 2003, 11:15 PM	#49 (permalink)
Shamster Lord of The Four Rings Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Reminiscing Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 10,745 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by MINIMiller This incident once again proves that we MINI owners are a nutty bunch! The entire neighborhood must have wondered about MP out there snapping a complete photo history of the event. MM/MP - I bet the towtruck driver must've felt pretty nervous too . Hopefully not too long now before the big welcome home 260909

May 13th, 2003, 11:30 PM	#50 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 40,988 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by MINIMiller I'll give them until lunch time to call. After that...... I'll call them I need my (just change that to a black top) You could ask them to respray the roof while its in there MM ! *Global Moderator*

May 14th, 2003, 12:13 AM	#51 (permalink)
SoggyCornFlakes Awwww %%%% it! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northampton Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 33,225 Offline	Just caught up with this thread MM & MP - sorry to hear it and see all those sad photos Still every cloud, like Aiden says the roof can be fixed too Hope you're back on the road soon Click here to Welease Woss and Bwand MINI2 Charity Ball 2009 ....... Global Moderator

May 14th, 2003, 12:28 AM	#52 (permalink)
vespa MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Tucson Local Time: 05:14 PM Posts: 156 Offline	I got this for $1.49 at the local electronics store. It had one more row of wires on either side that were specially bent for mounting but I trimmed them off and attached it with pop rivets.

May 15th, 2003, 10:19 AM	#53 (permalink)
MINIMiller Sham's apprentice Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Northern Virginia Local Time: 08:14 PM Posts: 740 Offline	The Beast is back home safe and sound. The dealer replaced the power steering cooling fan and gave her a good washing. All is peaceful in the mini world of MP & MM Thanks for all the concern and well wishes!!! Keep Motoring Picked up 12 July 2002. 69,000 rev happy miles Autocrossing in G Stock this year!!!

May 15th, 2003, 07:52 PM	#54 (permalink)
MoonPie RedUn's Manicurist ;-þ Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northern VA Local Time: 08:14 PM Posts: 16,098 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by obehave Good to hear. Better yet Obe, MP has the Beast today

May 15th, 2003, 08:09 PM	#55 (permalink)
DaCrema MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Va, U.S.A. Local Time: 09:14 PM Posts: 72 Offline	great news

May 15th, 2003, 08:25 PM	#56 (permalink)
S2000&CooperS MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Glen Allen, VA USA Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 936 Offline	Great news MM & MP - back motoring again! Along the exact sames lines, last night I was at Crown completing the paperwork on my MCS when low and behold an Indi Blue Cooper arrived on a flatbed. The owner said the fans just stopped working and the temp gauge maxed out. Told him it was a known problem and to check MINI2 for discussions.

May 16th, 2003, 05:00 AM	#57 (permalink)
Dark Silver S Ultimate Stealth Machine Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Wilkes County NC Local Time: 06:14 PM Posts: 791 Offline	So, is the problem that debris gets caught in the p/s fan (in which case the fan screen may help), or is it a case where the fan bearings just seize up? That fan is pretty exposed to road dust. If the bearing is a cheapy, then the fan needs to be replaced. I'm not sure where I'd look for a rough-service fan that size. (BTW, in one of last year's Ozzie Super V-8 races, the series points leader picked up some plastic bags in his radiator grill. It was nip and tuck to finish before he overheated. I suppose it would be possible to pick up paper or plastic in the p/s fan.) Dark Silver S http://revorg.org/images/mmg.gif Now in Wilkes County NC

May 16th, 2003, 12:18 PM	#58 (permalink)
Jimbo_Mini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Southampton, PA, USA Local Time: 07:14 PM Posts: 223 Offline	I've seen pics of this odd exposed fan before. I have to say that it really sounds like a poor design decision that was a last minute addition to solve some kind of design deficiency. Oh well, I guess I'll find out in a few weeks. My MINI is "en route." -Jim 2003 MCS All Black 1992 NSX Red/Blk 5 spd #0330 1974 Vette 454 4 spd Wht/Blk 1976 Honda Accord 5 spd, 3 door Blue/Blue

Jul 7th, 2003, 07:55 PM	#59 (permalink)
Silvercooper MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Montreal Local Time: 08:14 PM Posts: 252 Offline	The exact same episode happened to me last week so I guess it can happen even with a white roof!

Jul 7th, 2003, 09:01 PM	#60 (permalink)
intrigue182 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Jersey Shore, NJ USA Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 66 Offline	When (what month/year) did MINI production "fix" the problem of having the Power Steering fan and the radiator fan on the same circuit? I am going on a long trip and want to make sure I have some spare fuses for the power steering fan, what kind of fuse is it, FMX 30, 40 or 50? Hypothetically, if something (a plastic bag for instance) got caught up in the fan, and the fuse blew and the MINI lost its power steering capabilities, isn't it possible to just remove the object (carefully), replace the fuse, and cross fingers that the fan will still turn? Thanks for the tip, Joe

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