Count me in as well. I have a 2012 Countryman "S" in auto. It is a blast to drive in Sport mode and I spend about half the time in manual mode. I have an upgraded exhaust and will soon be adding an intercooler and a tune. Should have one heck of a quick auto car before long.

One question: Does any have (or know where you can get) an aftermarket shifter for the auto? I love the look of the JCW carbon shifter, but it appears to only be for the manuals.

 

I also have an automatic transmission in William. I like it as it still goes super fast.

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I've see a few on two websites from Europe, keep looking hard. It's difficult to find the shifter for automatics.

 

You can also add me in part of the Auto Group. Although I always perfer and have had a manual in every sports car I have owned. I must say that this is the funnest auto I have every owned.

 

I sold my 06 I just couldn't keep the time bomb in my car"CVT"

 

Same here, 2015 4dr S auto. I enjoy the auto. I've been driving an Acura Integra GSR for 20yrs.

 

09-MCS


I wanted a manual, wife wanted the auto. Like a good husband I agreed to the auto, however had to have the paddle shifters...... I actually like it way better then any manual I have ever had!!!

 

Mine is an automatic and i feel it is the magic component of the car. I am hoping the rebuilt unit I installed yesterday regains the magic that was in the original one.

 

....and loving every minute of it!



Paddle shifters make it fun, Drive makes it easy for trips.

I've owned three Miatas over 25 years, all of which were lowered with stiff suspensions, and one was even supercharged. They all had manual 5 speeds, but I'm sure I never shifted one of them as quickly as my MINI's AT!

 

I have a 2005 R52s with an auto trans and paddle shifters. Mostly stock, just a 15% pulley and a DDM CAI. Jan (RMW) tuned it at the Dragon this year and it is fantastic. Shift points are much more predictable, throttle response has gone way up, and my gas mileage increased. It is much more fun to drive.

 

I'm a new caretaker -- we just bought my GF's daughter a 2005 Convertible (R52) with a CVT. I'm still learning about it, but boy that thing is fun!

 

2013 JCW with JB set @ 100%, SprintBooster, lots of mods and even more attitude.

ISAMIN

 

I'm new here but, I'm not sure why you say that it's the last year for Paddle Shifter's on an Auto MC.... I just ordered mine and selected the option to have it. It cost extra, but it was still available for 2017. I also drove a 2016 with Paddle Shifter's.
Maybe it went a way for a while and they brought it back.

 

I'm not even sure about it going away...... I have an 09 MCS with them.

 

Add me to the list of auto owners....well, my wife, actually. Just picked up a 2013 R57 Justa for her, and she loves it! Still have my 2011 R56S with the manual, so we are both happy!

How often are you guys servicing your automatics? And what is entailed?

Thanks---Chris

 

Mine is an auto, but has the awesome option to shift too. I wish it was a stick, but I couldn't pass up the deal of a pristine 2008 MCS with only 52k miles on it. So add me to the list

 

Not sure where to start. I purchased a 2008 mini w stuck in learning mode. Has the x before each gear.I took it to a Mech and was told that his scan tool could not connect to the Transmission control Module. Before I get way in over my head would it be wise to just change the module first and try again to communicate. He does have the correct service tool.
I have worked on numerous cars but this will be my first mini. Not sure what I am getting into. Other car itself is pretty clean inside and out.
Any on where to start and what to check would greatly be appreciated

 

Guys

Getting this error code. Transmission is slow to engage when upshifting in a slow to moderate acceleration. Getting on it seems to work fine. Fluid level is okay.

Having trouble communicating with the transmission control module with my scanner when I try to reset the auto adaptations. Anyone think it's a bad module? Car only has 55k miles? Anything that would make this fail prematurely? Anything else I should look for in the scanner or otherwise?

 

Help...

I have a R53 Mini Cooper and have been trying to figure out why I cannot get out of 2nd. I have attempted to clear adaptations with no luck. The CVT will not go into learn mode. It drives perfectly fine with the exception of not going faster than 35mph. My next attempt is to unplug the transmission control module located under the steering wheel. All trouble codes have been cleared with the exception of the ABS pulse motor. The new ABS pulse motor assembly will arrive soon. If anyone has any suggestions it would be appreciated.

Docsigns

 

Docsigns, how many miles are on the transmission and fluid?

 

The transmission fluid has just been changed (87000) and it was very clean, no metal debris. Although there was some black oily residue on the oil filter body. This was noticed when I placed the filter in a plastic bag for disposal. Other than that a visual inspection was done of the valve body and nothing was noted. Also ran a magnet through the small spaces to see if any debris could be found... nothing. My next approach is to focus on the TCM.

 

Anyone know how to test the TCM wires, i.e. which pins and what readings (ohms) should I see????

 

1st-3rd my CVT is fine, Once I past 4000 RPMs' I experience over reving and the CVT will not down shift until I come to a complete stop. Also I cannot shift utilizing Manual or Sport mode.

Already changed the transmission fluid.
Attempted to reset the TCM by unplugging the Battery and TCM overnight.
Cleaned all the electrical connectors to the transmission
And no metal debris in the tranny or fluid.
Also waiting on some new software to attempt to reset the adaptations.
My current scanner when attempting to reset the adaptations displayed a code "EF 00,10, 31 No found"

 

This may help, it may not. Mini is listed in the back so it is based on this model. At least it should give you an idea of what has happened or cure your insomnia if you have it.

http://aamcoftp.com/sites/aamcotech/...cvt-manual.pdf

 

Guess I'm a member of this group. I have two MINIs ... my late wife's 2009 Clubman S and my 2017 F56 JCW.