didnt know where to post this but, when i drvie there is this annoying creeking coming from the hatch, where it latches down. it wont stop

 

This is common on the mini's. I have this as well and will have the dealer fix this when I take the car in for service. I suggest you take it to the dealer for them to make adjustments.

Garrett

 

Until you can get to the dealer, put a couple wraps of electrical tape around the "D" shaped latch on the hatch. That will eliminate the noise, and lasts 6+ months before needing some new tape. Man, that was annoying until I figured out where it was coming from.

Scott
90SM

 

That is a good idea! I will do the same until I have to go to the dealer for service.

Garrett

 

thanks i''ll do that after school. it gets real bad on these bumpy roads

 

I just did mine right after work (12am) and I will drive the car around today to see if the tape did anything. I really hope it did as it sounds like the car wants to fall apart at times.

Garrett

 

There is actually a factory fix for this. Mini will do a fix for this at no charge. I compalined about this when I was having some other service done, and there was a bulletin sent out to the dealerships. The replace the two screws that attach the rear bumper cover which is visible when you open the hatch, and then place rubber stoppers on them. Mine is quite as can be now.

 

Problem is sometimes it comes back even after the fix. I've had my latch and ring replaced twice and "adjusted" several times. Last fix lasted almost 9 months but rattle is back now.

 

I just did the tape mod on the latch bracket on the boot and that has fixed the problem! I will stick with this for awhile and see how long it last and put a new piece on there when I need to! I am happy to not have that annoying knocking coming from the back!

- Garrett

 

i did mine after school. fixed the problem for now. too lazy to go to the shop and get it really fixed.