MCS Engine noise when cold

[specky 1]

HORSE S*****TE !!!!!!!!!!!!!! LMAO.....thats Stealers stock answer!!!!! I'm not drivin it away till its fixed. Got mi hire car so they can get on wi it. They've told me they will fix it.

[Martin F]

Quote: Originally Posted by specky 1 (original)

HORSE S*****TE !!!!!!!!!!!!!! LMAO.....thats Stealers stock answer!!!!! I'm not drivin it away till its fixed. Got mi hire car so they can get on wi it. They've told me they will fix it.

But according to your profile you don't have an R56

[specky 1]

Soz.... not updated that..... forgot...... too busy enjoyin mi mini!!!! (or should i say... WAS enjoyin my mini)????

[specky 1]

Here we go..... got car back from stealers today after numerous fone conversations and one to BMW uk customer care. Now they have decided to get tech man in to view car. Icing on the cake today was...... THEY RASHED ONE OF MY ALLOYS !!!!!! AGAIN !!!!!! SAME WHEEL AS LAST TIME. So off they went to parts to order a new one . Must have money to burn.

[Alice]

Another tractor impersonator! I’m a lucky owner of an otherwise lovely R56 MCS, which has twice made the tractor noises on cold start up. She sounded exactly like the video and I didn’t want to move from the driveway.

So I took it to the dealer this week and they say they have fixed it. So far it has been Ok, but I only used to get the problem when I hadn't driven it for a couple of days so I'll have to wait and see.

They kept it over the week-end and whist they didn't admit to hearing the noise or give me a proper diagnosis they adjusted the hydraulic tappets with a 'special' tool', checked the cam chain tensioner and checked the valve timing. So I'm guessing she did do her tractor impersonation when they started her up and they decided that the noise was not at all right. How any of these dealers can say it is normal is beyond me.

Fingers crossed she is fixed.

And apart from that I've done 3000 fault free miles and have to say the build quality is so much better than the last generation. I drive down extremely bumpy roads every day and I've only had one rattle from the driver's door window which has now been adjusted.

[sheri3466]

Hi Everyone. Wish I had found this forum a few months ago. I bought an ex-demonstrator Mini Cooper S in April of this year. It was registered new in November 2006. My husband noticed the rattle early on, but I had other issues with a mis-aligned tailgate and uneven tailgate hinges. Recently I reported the rattle, and my dealership 'sorted' the problem. Not. I telephoned them today, and I had a recording of the 'Diesel' noise, and they are now going to do the tensioner thingy.
I cannot stress enough my disgust at the hassles I've had with my Mini. I traded in my previous Mini Cooper S (She was called Doris, I miss her terribly!!) and I never had a problem with that car. BMW - get your finger out!!!! Will post after the tensioner is fitted to see if there is any change.

[CC07ERS]

Quote: Originally Posted by sheri3466 (original)

Hi Everyone. Wish I had found this forum a few months ago. I bought an ex-demonstrator Mini Cooper S in April of this year. It was registered new in November 2006. My husband noticed the rattle early on, but I had other issues with a mis-aligned tailgate and uneven tailgate hinges. Recently I reported the rattle, and my dealership 'sorted' the problem. Not. I telephoned them today, and I had a recording of the 'Diesel' noise, and they are now going to do the tensioner thingy.
I cannot stress enough my disgust at the hassles I've had with my Mini. I traded in my previous Mini Cooper S (She was called Doris, I miss her terribly!!) and I never had a problem with that car. BMW - get your finger out!!!! Will post after the tensioner is fitted to see if there is any change.

Welcome to the site , & the mess that is the r56. Your not alone to be very disapointed with th new mini, seems like they put the car out for the punters to trouble shoot. Roll on 23rd sept till mine goes.

[KenL]

Quote: Originally Posted by CC07ERS (original)

Welcome to the site , & the mess that is the r56. Your not alone to be very disapointed with th new mini, seems like they put the car out for the punters to trouble shoot. Roll on 23rd sept till mine goes.

If that really was true, although I don't believe it is the case, it would just be like the R50 when it came out.

Those who bought an early R50 will remember:

1. The threat of the exploding fuel tank
2. Pulling to the left strongly
3. Steering columns that needs replaced
4. REALLY annoying squeaky seats
5. Rattles from just about everywhere.
6. no doubt more I can't remember

The difference with the R56 is that a small number of cars have problems, this was not the case with early R50 cars.

[Washy]

Quote: Originally Posted by KenL (original)

If that really was true, although I don't believe it is the case, it would just be like the R50 when it came out.

Those who bought an early R50 will remember:

1. The threat of the exploding fuel tank
2. Pulling to the left strongly
3. Steering columns that needs replaced
4. REALLY annoying squeaky seats
5. Rattles from just about everywhere.
6. no doubt more I can't remember

The difference with the R56 is that a small number of cars have problems, this was not the case with early R50 cars.

I was there in 2001.....

Had all of the above apart from steering column plus:
Radio not shutting down and draining the battery
Windows opening and closing all by themselves...

..... and am still here now and as of Saturday will be giving the the R56 a go too...

[Wipeout]

Quote: Originally Posted by sheri3466 (original)

Hi Everyone. Wish I had found this forum a few months ago. I bought an ex-demonstrator Mini Cooper S in April of this year. It was registered new in November 2006. My husband noticed the rattle early on, but I had other issues with a mis-aligned tailgate and uneven tailgate hinges. Recently I reported the rattle, and my dealership 'sorted' the problem. Not. I telephoned them today, and I had a recording of the 'Diesel' noise, and they are now going to do the tensioner thingy.
I cannot stress enough my disgust at the hassles I've had with my Mini. I traded in my previous Mini Cooper S (She was called Doris, I miss her terribly!!) and I never had a problem with that car. BMW - get your finger out!!!! Will post after the tensioner is fitted to see if there is any change.

Oh well. I "rejected" a Mini Cooper S in April. It probably became an ex-demonstrator. If you've bough my car I feel really sorry for you. I also traded in a car which worked well, and regretted getting the Cooper S. Best of luck, and don't take any nonsense from them.

[craigd]

I have the diesel noise on my car. I am currently waiting on Steven Knowles from MINI coming to see my car (also looking at the sound of rushing water from behind the passenger side of the dash), been waiting since the 21st Aug for him to come to Scotland..

This is my second R56 "S" (my first one was reject at the end of June with approx 5 problems still outstanding after they fixed 7 of them) and my first one made the same noise. I have been told by the dealer that this is a "characteristic" however, I have spoken to numerous mechanics and asked their opinion and they have stated that the noise cannot be normal and to fight for it to be fixed.

If the car is not fixed, then I will be back fighting to get rid of it... I am astounded that the replacement car has some of the same problems as my car which was built back on Nov last year. Seems to me that they have not learned or fixed problems from over 6 months ago

hopefully the meeting with Steven Knowles will go OK and I get some sort of resolution..

[iain cooper]

Quote: Originally Posted by Wipeout (original)

Oh well. I "rejected" a Mini Cooper S in April. It probably became an ex-demonstrator. If you've bough my car I feel really sorry for you. I also traded in a car which worked well, and regretted getting the Cooper S. Best of luck, and don't take any nonsense from them.

I am absolutely amazed at the amount of cars that are being rejected on this forum, and decided to make enquiries as to what happens to the cars after rejection.

As I suspected all along, they do become mini cherished, and are moved to other dealerships to be resold.

I was told that everyone's perspective of a "problem/fault " is different, and what I may complain about, another person will not, especially as they have bought a secondhand car.

If they are ultimately not happy with the purchase, they will by and large trade it in for another secondhand car, but probably not another mini !!!

It's also interesting that over the last few months I've seen more and more secondhand minis for sale in non mini dealerships.

It all makes sense now.

[craigd]

Quote: Originally Posted by iain cooper (original)

I am absolutely amazed at the amount of cars that are being rejected on this forum, and decided to make enquiries as to what happens to the cars after rejection.

As I suspected all along, they do become mini cherished, and are moved to other dealerships to be resold.

I was told that everyone's perspective of a "problem/fault " is different, and what I may complain about, another person will not, especially as they have bought a secondhand car.

If they are ultimately not happy with the purchase, they will by and large trade it in for another secondhand car, but probably not another mini !!!

It's also interesting that over the last few months I've seen more and more secondhand minis for sale in non mini dealerships.

It all makes sense now.

my car was re-sold by the same dealer that could not (or would not) fix all the faults on my car. And when I asked if they had managed to fix all the faults on the car before selling it onto someone else, they refused to comment.

God help the new owner...

[CC07ERS]

Are you going for a refund this time Craig

[craigd]

really depends John on how they deal with the problems. Don't think I would win this one, but you never know. All hinges on what the guy from Mini Technical says when he sees the car.

If they can't fix it to my satisfaction, I will be going for refund....