[MrDunny]

Hello from a newb, on the south coast UK. I hi hope this message finds you all well and good 🙏
I have just purchased a 2006 Mini Cooper non S, it has a few issues, ie P0014 fault and slight oil leak ect. Looking around on various websites for info, and I am confused as to how to identify what ‘R’ version I have. How will I find this out please?
Thanks in advance. Kind regards. Stu.

 

[Colonel Bogey]

Welcome Stu.

Here you go......

Which Mini Model do I have? Mini Models Explained | Neo Brothers

All new BMW MINI 1st & 2nd Gen models from 2001 to 2013 have R-series model numbers assigned to them, a legacy of the Mini's original development with Rover Group. All 3rd Gen models now have F-series model numbers assigned.

www.neobrothers.co.uk

and this is for finding part numbers....

BMW Parts Catalog

Welcome to RealOEM.com! This site can be used to look up BMW part numbers and approximate part prices. The Parts are grouped into diagrams and diagrams are grouped into categories and subcategories.

www.realoem.com

 

[MrDunny]

Welcome Stu.

Here you go......

Which Mini Model do I have? Mini Models Explained | Neo Brothers

All new BMW MINI 1st & 2nd Gen models from 2001 to 2013 have R-series model numbers assigned to them, a legacy of the Mini's original development with Rover Group. All 3rd Gen models now have F-series model numbers assigned.

www.neobrothers.co.uk

and this is for finding part numbers....

BMW Parts Catalog

Welcome to RealOEM.com! This site can be used to look up BMW part numbers and approximate part prices. The Parts are grouped into diagrams and diagrams are grouped into categories and subcategories.

www.realoem.com

Thank you for the warm welcome, and thank you for the information you have provided, it’s kindly appreciated. I will look and research with the information you have given.

 

[MrDunny]

One other question, where can I find the part that mimics the steering lock? Mine has the lock sign on the display. I am tempted to try and take a look at it, clean, grease it ect, but really don’t wanna start drilling out bolts.

thanks again. Stu.

 

[Colonel Bogey]

the part that mimics the steering lock

Not sure what you mean.

 

[MrDunny]

Not sure what you mean.

So when I put the fob into its position so I can start the car, it unlocks the steering wheel. There is a square display on the rpm dial that shows a red steering wheel with a lock. When searching this on the web, it’s telling me the steering lock is on, but it’s not. I read that this is common for bmw/mini of this year, as the motor inside the lock becomes slow with age, and that there is an after market component that can be plugged in to replicate the steering lock. I have tried disconnecting the battery for at least 6 hours, and even put the battery on charge over night to see if this would resolve it. But to be honest, it’s the least of my worries. I want to fix the P0014 issue first, I have swapped around the cam sensors, and it comes back, and also the vanos jobbies, so I believe these are working correctly. I suppose I have to think about replacing the chain next. It’s a great little car, but a royal pain to work on.

Anyway, thanks for answering me. Any tips and tricks are kindly welcome. Cheers, Stu.