I started working on a friends mini her last mechanic did not do a good job maintaining the car. So I am taking over the job.

mark

 

Your a good guy Mark

Lots of info here to keep her MINI running strong.

Good luck!

 

good for you, and again, lots of information on here

 

Great if you need parts let me know.

 

Always nice to find a volunteer mechanic, hope the MINI doesn't take too much of your time.

 

Congrats....Read, Search, and learn.....and when all else fails, Post!!
Welcome to NAM.

 

If this were "Car Talk," Click and Clack would want to know if your relationship with this friend is purely mechanical or whether there is more to it?

 

The same thought crossed my mind

 

Hehe well welcome to the site. Ask questions and search. The guys/gals have or will cover just about anything.

 

I have to admit I am a fan of her music which led to me going to a lot of shows. Which led to drinks and after that friends. Yes that is her in the picture.

http://www.myspace.com/assummerdies

 

Cool!

 

Maybe you can help me--I'm new to the board today. The mechanic took all afternoon to figure out how to turn off the "check brakes" light on the dash, so I don't have the heart to tell him the thermometer now reads 102 F on a day where it might be 85 here, though probably not quite that high. The speedometer is fine, and knowing the outside temp is certainly not crucial, but it worked before and now, not so much. Thanks for your help.

 

sorry I can not help you

 

The outside temp sensor may be bad, seen a few of them go. But the other option is the sensor is not in it's holder and could be too close to the radiator or something making it read higher. Make sure it is cliped in the holder on the bumper

 

Whip, stop teasing us (with your sig).

 

Thanks! I'll give it a look.

 

I looked, but I can't see anything that looks loose. What does the sensor look like, and where is it, exactly?