Yellow engine light - full engine power no longer available
#476
Well my 09 Clubman with 71k on it has thrown the half yellow engine light last night. It has done it about 2 months ago and not since until last last night. I knew this could mean loss of power which I had not felt when the light came one so I pushed it a little for a second or so, felt the lack of power. Pulled off, turned car off and right back on and it was fine. No light, normal power. The first time it did this they wife had let it sit idling for 30 min when she just turned it off and back and and the issue was gone.
So now this makes two times since we have had it. Odd that just simply turning it off and back on that it is then ok makes no sense to me. She has been putting top grade gas in it, from lousy stations, so I told her to stop that, AGAIN, so we will get good gas in it and see what happens. Car runs fin otherwise. I hate cars that do sporadic crap!
So now this makes two times since we have had it. Odd that just simply turning it off and back on that it is then ok makes no sense to me. She has been putting top grade gas in it, from lousy stations, so I told her to stop that, AGAIN, so we will get good gas in it and see what happens. Car runs fin otherwise. I hate cars that do sporadic crap!
That said, unless you can pull the codes, you're shooting in the dark.
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I've got a 2008 Clubman S and I've had the CEL and limp mode problem a few times for the past 2 winters. I live in Ottawa, Canada and it gets pretty cold here. I have not correlated the problem to outside temp or humidity, although I would say it has only happened when it is below -10C or -15C. The car is parked outside overnight and the problem has usually occurred in the morning when I go and start it to drive to work. Usually warming it up, and driving a few KM in limp mode, then stopping for a coffee and letting it sit for a while and restarting a few times will clear the light and limp mode. Obviously not very convenient and ridiculous that this has not been covered under a recall.
What is the part number for the revised intake manifold, how much does it cost and how difficult is it to replace? I'm certainly not paying the dealer to do it.
Thanks, ..Roger
What is the part number for the revised intake manifold, how much does it cost and how difficult is it to replace? I'm certainly not paying the dealer to do it.
Thanks, ..Roger
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#482
Hi everyone. I've owned my 09 clubman s since the end of Feb '14. A few weeks ago I drove it up to Connecticut and the half full yellow engine light came on. I noticed an immediate change in power, and had a hard time driving up the hills in the area. I drove it back to my hotel to check all of the levels, and realized that my oil dipstick was near dry. I stupidly did not check my oil before leaving for the trip the day before. I refilled the oil 2 qts. and the car's power seemed to return at least to 75%. I was able to drive the car back to my house in NY. I have not had the car looked at at the dealer because MINI is charging $170/hr. to diagnose. Does anyone have any ideas as to what could be wrong with my car?! Thank you!
#483
Hi everyone. I've owned my 09 clubman s since the end of Feb '14. A few weeks ago I drove it up to Connecticut and the half full yellow engine light came on. I noticed an immediate change in power, and had a hard time driving up the hills in the area. I drove it back to my hotel to check all of the levels, and realized that my oil dipstick was near dry. I stupidly did not check my oil before leaving for the trip the day before. I refilled the oil 2 qts. and the car's power seemed to return at least to 75%. I was able to drive the car back to my house in NY. I have not had the car looked at at the dealer because MINI is charging $170/hr. to diagnose. Does anyone have any ideas as to what could be wrong with my car?! Thank you!
Does your car barely idle? Are your tailpipes BLACK with soot? If so, I suspect your high pressure fuel pump failed. I actually hope that's the case, as that's an emissions warranty issue (that you should still be covered for).
#484
Hi everyone. I've owned my 09 clubman s since the end of Feb '14. A few weeks ago I drove it up to Connecticut and the half full yellow engine light came on. I noticed an immediate change in power, and had a hard time driving up the hills in the area. I drove it back to my hotel to check all of the levels, and realized that my oil dipstick was near dry. I stupidly did not check my oil before leaving for the trip the day before. I refilled the oil 2 qts. and the car's power seemed to return at least to 75%. I was able to drive the car back to my house in NY. I have not had the car looked at at the dealer because MINI is charging $170/hr. to diagnose. Does anyone have any ideas as to what could be wrong with my car?! Thank you!
#485
Hi everyone. I've owned my 09 clubman s since the end of Feb '14. A few weeks ago I drove it up to Connecticut and the half full yellow engine light came on. I noticed an immediate change in power, and had a hard time driving up the hills in the area. I drove it back to my hotel to check all of the levels, and realized that my oil dipstick was near dry. I stupidly did not check my oil before leaving for the trip the day before. I refilled the oil 2 qts. and the car's power seemed to return at least to 75%. I was able to drive the car back to my house in NY. I have not had the car looked at at the dealer because MINI is charging $170/hr. to diagnose. Does anyone have any ideas as to what could be wrong with my car?! Thank you!
You can also take the car to a independent shop that specializes in MINIs. They are usually much more affordable than the dealer.
#486
I doubt oil is the issue (wag finger here for not checking your oil regularly), as low oil pressure from low oil would have meant engine bearing death.
Does your car barely idle? Are your tailpipes BLACK with soot? If so, I suspect your high pressure fuel pump failed. I actually hope that's the case, as that's an emissions warranty issue (that you should still be covered for).
Does your car barely idle? Are your tailpipes BLACK with soot? If so, I suspect your high pressure fuel pump failed. I actually hope that's the case, as that's an emissions warranty issue (that you should still be covered for).
@systemlord there are over 100,000 miles on the car.
@cerenkov when the engine light first turned on i took it to auto zone and their machine said "OK". It was not able to read for a code. I may have codes stored on the OEM, but am unsure how to access them. The half filled yellow engine light seems to be all that pops up.
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Update:
I took my mini to be serviced at Hassel Mini in Freeport, NY, and they just called to let me know the bad news. My turbo charger is seizing and it is a $3300 fix They offered to contact MINI to see if they could come down in price or do something for me, but they had to keep the car overnight. They will notify me tomorrow if they can go down in price...right now I'm speechless and hoping my dad or a friendly mechanic can fix this for $500..is that too much to ask!!??
I took my mini to be serviced at Hassel Mini in Freeport, NY, and they just called to let me know the bad news. My turbo charger is seizing and it is a $3300 fix They offered to contact MINI to see if they could come down in price or do something for me, but they had to keep the car overnight. They will notify me tomorrow if they can go down in price...right now I'm speechless and hoping my dad or a friendly mechanic can fix this for $500..is that too much to ask!!??
#491
Update:
I took my mini to be serviced at Hassel Mini in Freeport, NY, and they just called to let me know the bad news. My turbo charger is seizing and it is a $3300 fix They offered to contact MINI to see if they could come down in price or do something for me, but they had to keep the car overnight. They will notify me tomorrow if they can go down in price...right now I'm speechless and hoping my dad or a friendly mechanic can fix this for $500..is that too much to ask!!??
I took my mini to be serviced at Hassel Mini in Freeport, NY, and they just called to let me know the bad news. My turbo charger is seizing and it is a $3300 fix They offered to contact MINI to see if they could come down in price or do something for me, but they had to keep the car overnight. They will notify me tomorrow if they can go down in price...right now I'm speechless and hoping my dad or a friendly mechanic can fix this for $500..is that too much to ask!!??
You can get it done cheaper. You can get Turbos cheaper. There may be associated parts that would be advisable to swap out while you are there, like the oil pipes. You may even have a bad cat caused by the turbo. You will get more bang for your buck away from the dealer. The job is fairly time consuming but you can get decent refurbed turbos for under $800. I bet you could save a grand or more anyway.
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You can get it done cheaper. You can get Turbos cheaper. There may be associated parts that would be advisable to swap out while you are there, like the oil pipes. You may even have a bad cat caused by the turbo. You will get more bang for your buck away from the dealer. The job is fairly time consuming but you can get decent refurbed turbos for under $800. I bet you could save a grand or more anyway.
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http://www.waymotorworks.com/stock-c...8-r59-r60.html
If it really is your turbocharger then this is something that you can do yourself if you are little handy and have the work space and tools.
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Update:
Decided to do the work myself. Dad and I have removed turbocharger along with the connected exhaust manifold, and the cat. I purchased a new turbocharger for $875 from buyautoparts.com , along with $160 diagnosis from mini, $155 for new oil pipes and gasket, and $77 from miniofsouthatlanta.com for new bolts, studs, gaskets,etc. I've spent around $1300 so far without replacing the cat. I'm not sure if the cat was the reason for the turbo going bad seeing as the wheel inside the turbo wiggled a bit and their was noticeable scraping of the turbo wall around the wheel. I'm not sure if this was the only reason the turbo went bad. In order to save money and not replace my cat does anyone have suggestions on how to clean it?? Thanks
Decided to do the work myself. Dad and I have removed turbocharger along with the connected exhaust manifold, and the cat. I purchased a new turbocharger for $875 from buyautoparts.com , along with $160 diagnosis from mini, $155 for new oil pipes and gasket, and $77 from miniofsouthatlanta.com for new bolts, studs, gaskets,etc. I've spent around $1300 so far without replacing the cat. I'm not sure if the cat was the reason for the turbo going bad seeing as the wheel inside the turbo wiggled a bit and their was noticeable scraping of the turbo wall around the wheel. I'm not sure if this was the only reason the turbo went bad. In order to save money and not replace my cat does anyone have suggestions on how to clean it?? Thanks
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