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Hello, Just purchased an R52 year 2005. My issue is the roof does not open. The roof doesn't even start to move. When I click the open roof button I get a loud noise coming from the front motor. When I unscrew the motor and take it out and press the button the motor moves freely so the motor...

Car: Mini cooper R52, 2005 Problem: no instruments, no working cabriolet / convertible roof, no contact with OBD2 BCM (body control module tested, =ok Previous owner says that it happend after boosting a dead battery. Suggestion for solution?

So I’ve got a 2005 R52 convertible that requires some work to get it back to looking it’s best. I’ve found an R50 that’s for breaking and was wondering what I could take from it and put in my R52? obviously the rear seat backs are t compatible but how about the actual rear bottom seats?

(Delete if this is the wrong thread/I know it’s a duplicate post) I have a 2005 Mini Cooper with 30k miles on it. It’s not a daily and was well kept since new. It recently became my dad’s beach-goer, and I thought sand was the problem. However, after lots of cleaning, the turn signals still do...

I have a 2005 Mini Cooper with 30k miles on it. It’s not a daily and was well kept since new. It recently became my dad’s beach-goer, and I thought sand was the problem. However, after lots of cleaning, the turn signals still do not return to the center when completing a turn. The indicators...

TPMS Light on 005E5C code. Main dealer said my TPMS light stays on but no fault code. Yesterday a used MINI Specialist in Cheltenham area did my service and noticed it was on. He ran a diagnostic check and it threw up the above code. He didn't have time to investigate further. Anyone else come...

Hi team - I seem to be getting a small amount of water in my passenger footwear. It appears to gather on the sill and then drip into the footwell. Really small amount. Anyone had similar or know a fix?

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 all, I've just manage to back my 2007 r52 convertible into a wall destroying the bumper, passenger side rear light cluster and putting a pretty good dent in the wing.. Brilliant! Just looking to source some parts from ebay etc.. And it looks like the bumper / rear light cluster are both...

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...

Hi my knowledgeable friends; I have a predicament! Where is the pass through hole to get cables etc through to the cab for switches and instruments on my R52 cabriolet? I have searched but i am at a loss. I can use a hole cutter but i don't know where to cut ...or what's behind the bulkhead...

Just joined the Mini Fan Club with the purchase of my first Mini. Car's in great shape but the small bumpers that support the daytime/fog lamps are broken. Can anyone point me in the right direction for replacements? They screw into the bumper from the backside, just below the hood to help...

Hello guys, As the title suggests I’ve got the most awful squeak on my drivers side window when it goes up and down, It’s been happening since last summer but have just got around to trying to sort it. I’ve greased all the runners with silicone grease but the noise persists any ideas? I’ve...

Hey everyone, Have an interesting and frustrating situation, The drivers side tweeter in my R52 Sidewalk doesn’t work - hasn’t worked since I bought it last year, I’ve taken the door card off and removed the tweeter and replaced it with a global parts replacement from eBay - aaaaand nothing...

Hi all, I'm new here so apologies if this isn't in the right forum! I have a problem with my girlfriend's 2005 R52 Cooper Convertible where the passenger's windows (both front and rear) won't go back up. This has happened after the alternator recently failed and started charging the battery...

Hi, I’ve never had a mini before, I’ve also never lowered a car before! I’m looking to lower the R52 about 30-40mm does anyone know if any other springs will fit, like maybe R53 or something? Maybe another car brand? thanks hahah

Hey everyone, Have just bought a 2007 Mini Sidewalk - love it! It has a small bit of damage to the front bumper from the previous owner - see attached. The first order of business is replacing that piece of trim which is missing. From googling around and also eBay, it seems to suggest that the...

My convertible had issues where the top wouldn’t open beyond the sunroof; the roof would unlatch then just stop, needing a reset to close it back up, etc. On two occasions where the roof dropped fully, it wouldn’t respond to the buttons to close again and had to be closed manually. I checked...

So my 05 r52 Cooper S has been sputtering for the past two weeks. I did 2 fuel treatments to rule out water in the fuel and the car eventually starved for fuel and died on me while I was on the interstate last Saturday. Got the report back from the dealership today and nothing even remotely...

I have tried searching the forums but cant find an answer. The dip stick has a strange looking orange plastic bit on the end making it difficult to tell how much oil is in the car. So far have removed the stick, wiped it, re-seated it for a couple of seconds and then removed to have a look...