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Bought a cheap run around because i needed a car to go see my sick grangparents in england, i knew the car was not running when i bought it, but what i got from the owner it was a starter motor issue, so i chaged that, still not starting, so i changed the ECU, BCM, ignition, door locks etc (all...

For context I have a 2002 R53 which has a new starter. I have roll started the car, but when I do all the light on the dash turn off and the car shuts off like the alternator isn't charging the battery. I've also tried jump starting my mini with no luck the solenoid just clicks. I've cleaned the...

Hello All! I have a Mini R56 1.6 Cooper 56 plate; I have had the car for about five years and have sorted all the common issues with this generation of mini; the car has 94,000 miles, and since I last serviced it, it has been running fine until now. The recent problem I've been having is the...

My partner has a 2003 cooper. And it has been a great car till one day it was flat. Thought nothing of it. Jumped it and was fine for a few days. Flat again. Changed battery was ok then wouldn't start at all. After a few attempts got it going. Got it home then it wouldn't turn off. Key was out...

Hello, I hope there is someone here that can please offer me some advice (I've just joined the forum and am a complete newbie when it comes to car mechanics). Upon replacing what I thought was a dead battery for my Mini R52 convertible (2005) and hearing a constant whirring noise (ignition...

Hi Everyone hope someone can help here Bought 2007 mini 1.4 petrol for my daughter nice looking car but has a small fault and MOT due next month any help would be appreciated Indicators are flashing fast, have checked all the bulbs and all ok Noticed today that the drivers headlight was...

Hi all, hoping for some advice with my 2006 R52 - having some major issues with the car and was hoping for some pointers before a potentially spenny visit to the garage. My mini has started cutting its electrics out when revved to above 3000 rpm - issue started on the dual carriageway when...

My dash won't work unless I connect a ODBII diagnostic device. This leads me to believe there is a ground issue somewhere. I tracked grounds to a strange long terminal on the passenger side. How do I open it without breaking what looks like very fragile plastic tabs? Thank you!

Hi guys! Brand new here, literally just bought an 07 R56 yesterday. Absolutely love the car, however the radio doesn't work 😂. Now I don't think it's me being daft, but I can't get a reception on any radio station what so ever. I've been through every fm frequency manually, all I get is...

2009 Mini Cooper convertible, electrical problems. So I currently have a 2009 (58 plate) Mini Cooper convertible, which was running absolutely fine until the brake lights started flickering on and off. We tried to get that sorted but couldn’t seem to locate where the issue was. Shortly after...

Something very strange is happening. The entire dashboard is off. I can start the car, indicators, fan, horn, windows, all work. But there is absolutely nothing on the dashboard. Not one gauge, speedo, sensor light turns on. Dead. I checked all the fuses (inside and under the hood), all good...

I have an issue with the Drivers Window Controls (all Switches) and Mirror Control on our 65 Plate Copper D. The switches appear to be completely dead (the light to indicate that you have locked rear windows doesn't illuminate) - the rear windows also do not operate (I assume this is related to...

Hi All, Hopefully someone has experienced the same and can point me in the right direction. On my UK 2005 Cooper I had to change the clutch, a pig of a job but it went well. Before dropping it back onto the wheels for a test drive I thought I'd make sure the clutch was working. I turned the...

Hey all, please see attached image of dashboard lights currently present on my MCS R53 there’s no codes showing up on a scan and the lights show as soon as a door is opened and do not go away until you turn car off and wait about 5 minutes it occurred after I removed the satnav screen and...

Hi all, I’m having some issues with the passenger side of the convertible roof of my 2004 Mini Cooper. It seems to open to the sun roof ok, it will not open fully however, the issue is with closing. The passenger side is not clipping shut or pulling taught. The drivers side is ok. I’ve attached...

Hi everyone, I was hoping that I could get some advice here, I really don't want to get rid of my mini, but I don't know what to do. My car was driving just fine, I came out the next day to start it, and got no feedback. I put the key fob in, pressed down on the brake, pushed the button, and...

Hi guys I was wondering if one of youse would be able to help me out, I’ve only had my Mini Cooper 51 plate a couple of months and I love it! Great wee car but unfortunately as of last week I’ve not been able to drive it. Reason being all of a sudden just the other week there my lights started...

I purchased a 2007 R56 which has had an updated centre console to Sat nav version. Sat nav and communication function not working as joy stick not wired, Heater not working, only blows hot. I have the original console which I want to put back to solve the heater problem, so need an Auto...

Hi, Mini cooper S Countryman 4ll 1,6 gasoline engine and year 2010 sometimes go through almost all alarms and can stop power steering and put engine on low power mode while driving. Car has been at workshop few times but they have not found the issue (probably not faced that during...