What did you do to your mini today?
5th Gear
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Phoenix, AZ
I escorted my MINI being sent to the dealership via flat-bed courtesy of MINI Roadside Assistance today. Also received a courtesy rental... but it's a pretty awful Nissan Versa. 
No loaner or rental MINIs here. Initial error code suggests fuel injection problem - waiting for further updates.
No loaner or rental MINIs here. Initial error code suggests fuel injection problem - waiting for further updates.
I know this feeling...
3rd Gear
Joined: May 2009
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From: Calabash NC "Seafood Capital of the World"
Went to an upholstery shop to get this fixed... 40k miles ?
I have a 03 Lincoln Town car with 190k with a little wear on the seats but nothing like this
Was told there is a label on the inside of the cover warning against restitching because of the airbag
I have a 03 Lincoln Town car with 190k with a little wear on the seats but nothing like this
Was told there is a label on the inside of the cover warning against restitching because of the airbag
3rd Gear
Joined: Feb 2014
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From: Des Plaines, IL
Just dropped Pepper off at Knauz Mini for CEL and limp mode... They got back to me telling me that the cam position sensor is the culprit.
I have a sneaking suspition that they are going to try and pin this on me because of the AEM intake I have on there... I only think that because they were overly inquisitive about the "AEM Engineered to outperform" license plate cover on the front and if I had done any engine mods.
This is all after I just had her in last week for a broken drivers-side vent. They had to do some reprogramming in the computer due to a faulty reading on the brakes that I just had replaced over the summer.
I'm now going on 9 days without my car at 100%... The Chevy Sonic that I have as a loaner isn't making things any better either.
I have a sneaking suspition that they are going to try and pin this on me because of the AEM intake I have on there... I only think that because they were overly inquisitive about the "AEM Engineered to outperform" license plate cover on the front and if I had done any engine mods.
This is all after I just had her in last week for a broken drivers-side vent. They had to do some reprogramming in the computer due to a faulty reading on the brakes that I just had replaced over the summer.
I'm now going on 9 days without my car at 100%... The Chevy Sonic that I have as a loaner isn't making things any better either.
Just dropped Pepper off at Knauz Mini for CEL and limp mode... They got back to me telling me that the cam position sensor is the culprit.
I have a sneaking suspition that they are going to try and pin this on me because of the AEM intake I have on there... I only think that because they were overly inquisitive about the "AEM Engineered to outperform" license plate cover on the front and if I had done any engine mods.
This is all after I just had her in last week for a broken drivers-side vent. They had to do some reprogramming in the computer due to a faulty reading on the brakes that I just had replaced over the summer.
I'm now going on 9 days without my car at 100%... The Chevy Sonic that I have as a loaner isn't making things any better either.
I have a sneaking suspition that they are going to try and pin this on me because of the AEM intake I have on there... I only think that because they were overly inquisitive about the "AEM Engineered to outperform" license plate cover on the front and if I had done any engine mods.
This is all after I just had her in last week for a broken drivers-side vent. They had to do some reprogramming in the computer due to a faulty reading on the brakes that I just had replaced over the summer.
I'm now going on 9 days without my car at 100%... The Chevy Sonic that I have as a loaner isn't making things any better either.
3rd Gear
Joined: Feb 2014
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From: Des Plaines, IL
4th Gear
Joined: Sep 2014
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BMS Clutch Stop
Cravenspeed Short Shift (wow!) + custom fabricated Box to cover shift linkage
Spark Plugs
Navi Screen scratch removal / new antiglare coating installed
and best for last...Seated heat retrofit
Amazing, short shift + clutch stop, an entirely new feel. LOVE IT
Heated Seats...Fantastic!
Obviously took more than one day, but well worth it
Cravenspeed Short Shift (wow!) + custom fabricated Box to cover shift linkage
Spark Plugs
Navi Screen scratch removal / new antiglare coating installed
and best for last...Seated heat retrofit
Amazing, short shift + clutch stop, an entirely new feel. LOVE IT
Heated Seats...Fantastic!
Obviously took more than one day, but well worth it
Got my JCW back. Running great. Returned the no-charge POS Nissan Versa Note rental. Details from the MINI warranty invoice below if anyone is interested:
"1. Car won't start. Push car into workshop. Scan car. Fault 2B32 stored.
2. As per PUMA measure 24953865, RE and RE intake pipe to throttle body. Found moisture and ice blocking throttle plate. Needs updated multiport intake manifold. Clear fault. Sent FASTA and ordered part, STK WTY.
3. Replaced intake manifold for updated multiport intake manifold. Claim parts.
11-61-4-584-240 INTAKE MANIFOLD"
Looking at some other forums, this has been an issue since the R56 came out around 2007 and a revised part may have been available for a number of years. Curious my 2012 did not have this revised part from the factory.
Apparently some owners had to have spark plugs replaced and/or timing adjusted as well. I was told no issues with my car - car went into reduced power/safe mode to protect the engine.
"1. Car won't start. Push car into workshop. Scan car. Fault 2B32 stored.
2. As per PUMA measure 24953865, RE and RE intake pipe to throttle body. Found moisture and ice blocking throttle plate. Needs updated multiport intake manifold. Clear fault. Sent FASTA and ordered part, STK WTY.
3. Replaced intake manifold for updated multiport intake manifold. Claim parts.
11-61-4-584-240 INTAKE MANIFOLD"
Looking at some other forums, this has been an issue since the R56 came out around 2007 and a revised part may have been available for a number of years. Curious my 2012 did not have this revised part from the factory.
Apparently some owners had to have spark plugs replaced and/or timing adjusted as well. I was told no issues with my car - car went into reduced power/safe mode to protect the engine.https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...different.html
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6th Gear
Joined: May 2014
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Washed Barnaby so I can do some blackout projects over the next few days I have been putting off till it warms up here in Kansas. New NGK plugs, checked all fluids, and reset ECU. WHAT A HUGE DIFFERENCE! Will update more tmrw!
3rd Gear
Joined: Feb 2014
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From: Des Plaines, IL
I got Pepper back this morning. Apparently the cam position sensor was telling the ECU that the cam had seized. They replaced the sensor under warranty and cleared the codes. So glad to have my car back! 
On a side note, I was able to get my hands on a set of LED tail lights for $50 from a local Mini owner who isn't using them anymore.
On a side note, I was able to get my hands on a set of LED tail lights for $50 from a local Mini owner who isn't using them anymore.
5th Gear
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Phoenix, AZ
Oi??!?!?! Is this common? That doesnt sound like much fun.
3rd Gear
Joined: Feb 2014
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From: Des Plaines, IL
I haven't been able to find much on the subject of faulty cam position sensors in the N18... I'm guessing it was just a fluke in mine.
Thankfully there was no real issue other than the sensor. It did however scare the crap out of me when I went into limp mode while doing 70mph on the expressway.
Thankfully there was no real issue other than the sensor. It did however scare the crap out of me when I went into limp mode while doing 70mph on the expressway.
6th Gear
Joined: May 2014
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It finally got up into the 50s today in Kansas so I started some of the projects I have been putting off. Did a very heavy cleaning on the engine compartment, WOW what a difference figured you guys would want to see a before and after so here's my first attempt at uploading photos. Before and after. 
It finally got up into the 50s today in Kansas so I started some of the projects I have been putting off. Did a very heavy cleaning on the engine compartment, WOW what a difference figured you guys would want to see a before and after so here's my first attempt at uploading photos. Before and after.
5th Gear
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,025
Likes: 40
From: Phoenix, AZ
It finally got up into the 50s today in Kansas so I started some of the projects I have been putting off. Did a very heavy cleaning on the engine compartment, WOW what a difference figured you guys would want to see a before and after so here's my first attempt at uploading photos. Before and after.
1st Gear
Joined: Jan 2011
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Today, I said Good Bye to my beloved Mini with tears running down my face.
So let me tell you about yesterday, when my MINI did a wheelie, flew through the air landed a 100 feet away, bounced and then was impaled by another car.
my mint condition 2010 Oxygen Blue was sleeping in, parked in his spot at the front of house. A 77 year old woman was driving down our residential street at excessive speeds, she dropped her iPhone and leaned over to pick it up, in the process of doing that she accelerated and veered into my parked Mini named Passeparout ( skeleton key in French). That's when the wheelie, flying Mini happened
Back to today, I was told there was well over 25,000 dollars in damage, so it has been totaled...I picked up the personalized license plates today and said my goodbyes.
I know it's JUST a car, but yet it wasn't JUST a car it was by little MINI!
If anyone can tell me how to embed a .mov. I can share the video of this that our neighbors security system caught!
So let me tell you about yesterday, when my MINI did a wheelie, flew through the air landed a 100 feet away, bounced and then was impaled by another car.
my mint condition 2010 Oxygen Blue was sleeping in, parked in his spot at the front of house. A 77 year old woman was driving down our residential street at excessive speeds, she dropped her iPhone and leaned over to pick it up, in the process of doing that she accelerated and veered into my parked Mini named Passeparout ( skeleton key in French). That's when the wheelie, flying Mini happened
Back to today, I was told there was well over 25,000 dollars in damage, so it has been totaled...I picked up the personalized license plates today and said my goodbyes.
I know it's JUST a car, but yet it wasn't JUST a car it was by little MINI!
If anyone can tell me how to embed a .mov. I can share the video of this that our neighbors security system caught!
5th Gear
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,025
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From: Phoenix, AZ
Today, I said Good Bye to my beloved Mini with tears running down my face.
So let me tell you about yesterday, when my MINI did a wheelie, flew through the air landed a 100 feet away, bounced and then was impaled by another car.
my mint condition 2010 Oxygen Blue was sleeping in, parked in his spot at the front of house. A 77 year old woman was driving down our residential street at excessive speeds, she dropped her iPhone and leaned over to pick it up, in the process of doing that she accelerated and veered into my parked Mini named Passeparout ( skeleton key in French). That's when the wheelie, flying Mini happened
Back to today, I was told there was well over 25,000 dollars in damage, so it has been totaled...I picked up the personalized license plates today and said my goodbyes.
I know it's JUST a car, but yet it wasn't JUST a car it was by little MINI!
If anyone can tell me how to embed a .mov. I can share the video of this that our neighbors security system caught!
So let me tell you about yesterday, when my MINI did a wheelie, flew through the air landed a 100 feet away, bounced and then was impaled by another car.
my mint condition 2010 Oxygen Blue was sleeping in, parked in his spot at the front of house. A 77 year old woman was driving down our residential street at excessive speeds, she dropped her iPhone and leaned over to pick it up, in the process of doing that she accelerated and veered into my parked Mini named Passeparout ( skeleton key in French). That's when the wheelie, flying Mini happened
Back to today, I was told there was well over 25,000 dollars in damage, so it has been totaled...I picked up the personalized license plates today and said my goodbyes.
I know it's JUST a car, but yet it wasn't JUST a car it was by little MINI!
If anyone can tell me how to embed a .mov. I can share the video of this that our neighbors security system caught!
I can't imagine what that must feel like. Regarding the video, can you load it up on Youtube and share the link with us? I am not sure this website allows video to be uploaded given the size of the file and how many times it might be downloaded.
I guess on the bright side, at least no human was hurt, right?
Hang in there...
6th Gear
Joined: Jun 2013
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From: Western PA
That's an incredible story. Thank you for sharing despite the sad fact it's gone.
I too am so sorry for such a tragic end of your MINI. Not cool!
So wait a minute... what happen to the 77 yrs old lady... I can't imagine how she would survive this.
I hope you get a replacement that will be as much joy as this last MINI!
best of luck. Greg
ps: I'd be curious to see the video as well :p. You can always upload it on Photobucket. It's just an other option...
I too am so sorry for such a tragic end of your MINI. Not cool!
So wait a minute... what happen to the 77 yrs old lady... I can't imagine how she would survive this.
I hope you get a replacement that will be as much joy as this last MINI!
best of luck. Greg
ps: I'd be curious to see the video as well :p. You can always upload it on Photobucket. It's just an other option...
1st Gear
Joined: Jan 2011
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thanks guys! 
no one really understands the deep love of your Mini quite like all of you. when I tried to explain it to the insurance adjuster he looked at me like I was nuts ( of course, that is always a possibility..haha )
The driver walked away from it, she was dazed, but the fire dept cleared her. Many of us pleaded with her husband who she called to come get her to take her to her doctor in case there was something going on internally. I hope he listened to us. She just kept saying that she only reached down for a minute, but it was much longer when you watch the video. We have an appt at MiNi with one of sales reps that helped us with our original purchase of Passeportout.
Everyone on this forum was so helpful back then so I thought I would pop back in here to see what everyone was saying about the 2014 and 2015 models ....this time I'm also going to consider a Countryman S . I will figure out the youtube load this weekend and then post the link!
no one really understands the deep love of your Mini quite like all of you. when I tried to explain it to the insurance adjuster he looked at me like I was nuts ( of course, that is always a possibility..haha )
The driver walked away from it, she was dazed, but the fire dept cleared her. Many of us pleaded with her husband who she called to come get her to take her to her doctor in case there was something going on internally. I hope he listened to us. She just kept saying that she only reached down for a minute, but it was much longer when you watch the video. We have an appt at MiNi with one of sales reps that helped us with our original purchase of Passeportout.
Everyone on this forum was so helpful back then so I thought I would pop back in here to see what everyone was saying about the 2014 and 2015 models ....this time I'm also going to consider a Countryman S . I will figure out the youtube load this weekend and then post the link!
