North American Motoring - Stock Problems/Issues http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums Discussions related to warranty related issues and repairs, or other problems with the OEM parts and software for MINI Clubman (R55), Cooper and Cooper S(R56), and Cabrio (R57). en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:45:53 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums//forums/images/misc/rss.jpg North American Motoring - Stock Problems/Issues http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums <![CDATA[Car "charging" while braked at stop?]]> http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/stock-problems-issues/178745-car-charging-while-braked-at-stop-new-post.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:13:33 GMT I've searched threads but haven't found any similar links. While in line waiting for my order at McDonalds, I had my foot on the brake, car was at full stop & it 'charged' ahead. This has happened a couple times. :confused: Anyone else have/had this problem? What solution/resolution? My Cricket has less than 6,000 miles on her & not 3 yrs old yet. ]]> Stock Problems/Issues Goldilocks http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/stock-problems-issues/178745-car-charging-while-braked-at-stop.html Another Gear Shifter question http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/stock-problems-issues/178679-another-gear-shifter-question-new-post.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:41:14 GMT My gear shift seems misaligned. I've been driving the car since February and last week it occurred to me that Neutral is *not* dead center straight up and down, the whole thing seems tilted to the right. In fact, if you run the gear shift from the trim ring up to the ball on top, it is clearly pointing slightly to the right. I took the car in this morning thinking there was a problem, and they told me it was supposed to be this way. The mechanic did look it over just to humor me. The service adviser said their loaner mini was like that too. This is my second mini, the first was a Cooper S, this is a Clubman S. I swear I have never noticed this before. Has anyone else?? ]]> Stock Problems/Issues DC commuter http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/stock-problems-issues/178679-another-gear-shifter-question.html High Pressure Fuel Pump http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/stock-problems-issues/178636-high-pressure-fuel-pump-new-post.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:11:04 GMT Add me to the list of those who's HPFP has died! :no: ]]> Stock Problems/Issues ThumperMCS http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/stock-problems-issues/178636-high-pressure-fuel-pump.html Brake problem after Disc/Pad Change http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/stock-problems-issues/178624-brake-problem-after-disc-pad-change-new-post.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:08:23 GMT Hi Guys, I have a problem here and need help and advice. I have just changed my R56 MCS Front Brake pad to orginal Perforated Disc and Disc pad. Rear Brake pad. After changing it, i feel that my brake is quite spongy.I have to depress the padel quite deep to get the brake in.. Isit normal? Is there any run-in i have to do after a new pad change? Thank you so much! :roll: :roll: Hi Guys, I have a problem here and need help and advice.

I have just changed my R56 MCS Front Brake pad to orginal Perforated Disc and Disc pad. Rear Brake pad.

After changing it, i feel that my brake is quite spongy.I have to depress the padel quite deep to get the brake in.. Isit normal? Is there any run-in i have to do after a new pad change?

Thank you so much! :roll: :roll: ]]> Stock Problems/Issues lalaboi http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/stock-problems-issues/178624-brake-problem-after-disc-pad-change.html <![CDATA['08 MCS: Heat blower gone...]]> http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/stock-problems-issues/178623-08-mcs-heat-blower-gone-new-post.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:40:53 GMT Hello, The heating fan/blower has stopped working in our 2008 Cooper S over the weekend. Took it to the dealer to get it checked out this morning and they told me the fan is dead. They ordered the part and it will be covered by the warranty. However, I was curious if anyone has had a similar issue? Is this a random issue or actually something more serious/a known weakness? Thanks, Dertef Hello,

The heating fan/blower has stopped working in our 2008 Cooper S over the weekend. Took it to the dealer to get it checked out this morning and they told me the fan is dead. They ordered the part and it will be covered by the warranty. However, I was curious if anyone has had a similar issue? Is this a random issue or actually something more serious/a known weakness?

Thanks,
Dertef ]]> Stock Problems/Issues dertef http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/stock-problems-issues/178623-08-mcs-heat-blower-gone.html <![CDATA[Tire Pressure Monitor Light won't turn off!]]> http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/stock-problems-issues/178581-tire-pressure-monitor-light-wont-turn-off-new-post.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:44:55 GMT Two weeks ago, the red scary LOW TIRE light came on in my '09 JCW Clubman. I checked the tire pressure, everything was hunky dory so I reset the monitor. But then, a day later, it came on again. Tires were still fine, but when I reset the light, it came on again about 25 minutes later. From them on, resetting it wouldn't even make the light go away for more than ten seconds.

So I took it to my dealer. In about 45 minutes they looked at it, concluded the tires were fine, did some mysterious "ultra" reset, and drove it around the block to confirm the light went off. So I went on my happy way.

Five days later, the same thing started happening again. I begin to wonder if I have a bad wheelspeed sensor or the monitoring system is bad. Take it to the dealer again (seven days after my first visit). The service guy says they checked the wheelspeed sensor and it was fine. His theory was that I was driving over "odd terrain" like flying off speed bumps and over huge gaps that was causing the wheels to spin briefly at different speeds and confuse the system. I didn't find that too plausible. That sounds like a random, independent cause. If it were true, wouldn't resetting the tire pressure light keep it off, I asked. He dismissed my theory and I went on my way.

Sure enough, two days later, the unblinking light of nagging doom is back staring at me. Anyone have a similar problem? ]]> Stock Problems/Issues mrcool1122 http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/stock-problems-issues/178581-tire-pressure-monitor-light-wont-turn-off.html Dead on the offramp http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/stock-problems-issues/178578-dead-on-the-offramp-new-post.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:58:14 GMT 2009 mcs w/ 9k. Sitting in the car and waiting for the tow truck. My wife called this morning to complain the heat was not working. I assumed operater error but about 10 minutes later I get a call the yellow engine malfuction light is on and she is on her way back home. Five minutes later the phone rings again and she is stuck on the offramp with the engine overheat light on(red). I get down to meet her and pop the hood and notice oil leaking under the plastic engine cover and the oil... 2009 mcs w/ 9k.

Sitting in the car and waiting for the tow truck. My wife called this morning to complain the heat was not working. I assumed operater error but about 10 minutes later I get a call the yellow engine malfuction light is on and she is on her way back home. Five minutes later the phone rings again and she is stuck on the offramp with the engine overheat light on(red). I get down to meet her and pop the hood and notice oil leaking under the plastic engine cover and the oil smells and looks cooked. I'll post some pics when I get home. ]]> Stock Problems/Issues tomdav http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/stock-problems-issues/178578-dead-on-the-offramp.html Passenger door area rattle http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/stock-problems-issues/178473-passenger-door-area-rattle-new-post.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:56:08 GMT There's a semi-metallic sort of rattle, like a high-frequency vibration coming from the passenger door area of my '09 R55. It just appeared one day and can be very loud when going over bumps, as if it's coming from the entire door!

A few weeks ago I added a CLD (like Dynamat) to the interior door skin and panels, requiring removal of the interior trim piece and the whole door panel (except the window mechanism, which I worked around). There was no rattle, then it suddenly appeared a few weeks later!

So I went back in there, checked everything I could think of, and saw nothing unusual. Taped down any loose wires I could see, and still... the rattle!

What did I miss or forget to check? :confused: Any ideas what this could be? Could the window be vibrating in the mechanism?

edit: I would take this to the dealer, but... I don't know if they'd cover it after I swapped out the speakers and took the doors apart :roll: ]]> Stock Problems/Issues bubblehelix http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/stock-problems-issues/178473-passenger-door-area-rattle.html Found a part on RealOEM, how do I get it? http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/stock-problems-issues/178447-found-a-part-on-realoem-how-do-i-get-it-new-post.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:12:19 GMT Hey guys, I live in australia, and I need a specific part for my R56 JCW. The part is a clip that holds the crankcase ventilation hose onto the rocker cover (Part number: 13717570673), and the BMW dealerships here only sell the whole hose, which is US$70. RealOEM lists the clip for $1.70. Are there any places that would ship me OEM parts? Thanks in advance, Elie Hey guys,

I live in australia, and I need a specific part for my R56 JCW. The part is a clip that holds the crankcase ventilation hose onto the rocker cover (Part number: 13717570673), and the BMW dealerships here only sell the whole hose, which is US$70. RealOEM lists the clip for $1.70. Are there any places that would ship me OEM parts?

Thanks in advance,
Elie ]]> Stock Problems/Issues etalj http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/stock-problems-issues/178447-found-a-part-on-realoem-how-do-i-get-it.html 2010 MCS Poor Seat Build http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/stock-problems-issues/178377-2010-mcs-poor-seat-build-new-post.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:44:47 GMT Check out the seats they put in my new Cooper S. I know these are hard financial times but no new BMW purchaser would accept the fit of these!! If I purchased a pair of pants that fit like these...... sloppy workmanship.

i just hope what I can't see (engine and brakes) assembled better.
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]]> Stock Problems/Issues GregoryK http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/stock-problems-issues/178377-2010-mcs-poor-seat-build.html crevier loaner... http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/stock-problems-issues/178359-crevier-loaner-new-post.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:23:22 GMT ... they don't have a dealer section on the board so i didnt know where else to post this...

In any event, I'm at Crevier Mini/BMW to drop off the JCW for it's 15,000 mile service today in addition to my shift knob falling off and the cold start chatter issue. They provide me a loaner 328 for the day.

We walk out to the car to do the customary inspection, everything checks out and the gal says "OK, let's just turn on the engine to VERIFY the fuel level". The paperwork says there should be 3/4 of a tank. It's actually around 5/8th full. She says "OK there's 3/4 of a tank". I wouldn't think it would be an issue accept the last time I dropped off a loaner, I was right under the stated tick mark and received a $9.00 charge on my credit card for gas. That time, ok.. it was my fault, and I was running late so I didn't care. But this was not cool... so I say to her "Uhhh, well there is actually less than 3/4 of a tank, see?" She goes on to tell me that they round up on the gas chart. Huh? So I say again, "But you are telling me I'm responsible for 3/4 of a tank, but there's not even 3/4 of a tank." She says again, yes... that's because we round up. So I tell her "So you are saying, that if I returned this car RIGHT NOW, without even driving the car off the lot, you are going to charge me because I am short of 3/4?" She shrugs, and says, "The paperwork says 3/4 so I can't change it." Isn't that why I turned on the car in the first place??? To VERIFY the fuel? Anyways, we go back and forth, and I need to get to work so I just drive off... absolutely ridiculous.

It's really not the money... What could it be at most, $10? But the thought of how they are squeezing you is so blah... When my wife get's her loaners from Fletcher Jones MB, or when I get a loaner from Tustin Lexus, we NEVER EVER EVER have had to deal with this. Are they SO desperate in a down economy that they have to pull the shaft on everyone with a loaner? Is it because I drive a Mini JCW and not a M5? Why should that matter? Overall, it's not a big deal, but it is kind of annoying... I am starting to remember why I have always had my reservations about Crevier. I'm just sad that I actually recently referred a friend to them who bought a 750.... ]]> Stock Problems/Issues marshall07 http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/stock-problems-issues/178359-crevier-loaner.html 2010 Clubby S died http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/stock-problems-issues/178271-2010-clubby-s-died-new-post.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:20:06 GMT Brought home my new Clubby and everything was fine.... Wife says let me take it for the day, sure have fun.

4 hours later she calls to say the car won't stay running, I go through all the starting procedures and she doing everything right so she calls mini roadside service.

I live 140 miles from Mini Scottsdale (the closest dealer) so Mini sends a flatbed to pick it up and take it in. Turns out the service guys said the ECU needed to be reset :sly: I said what did you do disconnect the battery??? yes was the answer but now it's fine and then he said I would call it a "computer hicup". Btw they picked it up friday at 3:30 and dropped it off yesterday at 3:00 (2.5 hour drive each way)

The car had 364 miles on it. Just thought I would pass it on.

Fire ]]> Stock Problems/Issues Fire Capt http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/stock-problems-issues/178271-2010-clubby-s-died.html Misfires High Pressure Fuel Pump http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/stock-problems-issues/178258-misfires-high-pressure-fuel-pump-new-post.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:44:48 GMT Got a Bavarian Technic USB-to-ODBII scanner, tried it out, got an incomprehensible 2773 code that a search of minintechinfo.com showed under “test plan for BMW Service (developmental status)” as the dreaded “combustion misfires Cylinder 1: bad plug, harness, coil, injector”. In non-BMW talk, it is P0301, sometimes generates a CEL. Visited the mini dealer in Pleasanton, CA., and got a new high pressure fuel pump (13.51.7.588.879=$895.78). In 1 3/4 hours, I was headed home. My partner says, “it (‘08 MCS H/B, 15K) is back to normal’. She’s welcome, I’ll stick to my turbo-diesel. ]]> Stock Problems/Issues pedroa1 http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/stock-problems-issues/178258-misfires-high-pressure-fuel-pump.html Weird Pedal http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/stock-problems-issues/178228-weird-pedal-new-post.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:08:22 GMT Clutch Pedal " Clicks " Halfway In, It Just Started Happening And Its Going Into The Dealer Since She Only Has 15k, Just Wanted To See If Anyone Has Had This Problem Before And What They Were Told By The Dealer ? :confused: ]]> Stock Problems/Issues BlckJCWGhst http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/stock-problems-issues/178228-weird-pedal.html Bzzzzzz.... http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/stock-problems-issues/178220-bzzzzzz-new-post.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:35:49 GMT There is a faint buzzing sound that seems to eminate from the shoulder-high hole on the side wall from which the driver's seat belt is dispensed. It happens when going over roads with a rough surface. :eek: Anyone else?
I'd like confirmation that this isn't just my imagination. ]]> Stock Problems/Issues Herby74 http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/stock-problems-issues/178220-bzzzzzz.html