Just had my MINI back from the shop for a decarb and having the MAF sensor replaced. Car ran fine when picking it up from the mechanic but it was warm. This morning it started and died 3 times, called the mechanic and he told me to bring it back in. 5 hours later after arriving to work I get ready to leave on my lunch break to take it back in and experience what is depicted in the video. I did just install an OCC between the time I picked the car up and dropped it off which I believe is what they are going to come back at me as being the cause of the problem would like to get some insight from all of you experts so I can tell them to go pound sand. I would like to also state the reason the car originally went in was for this very problem, but not nearly as bad. The fan also has a tendency to remain on for long periods of time even after the car is shut off. They told me that they could not re-create this problem and that there were no faults stored for the fan issue I reported.

 

Your videos are not playing. It says this video is private.

 

It's difficult when you have the YouTube video as private.

 

Sorry about that made the changes. Should be able to view now.

 

Might be the high pressure fuel pump. Took mine in for probably the same problem. First they did the walnut blast-o-matic de-carboning. Took it back and they replaced the fuel injectors and spark plugs. Took it back again and they replaced the HPFP at no charge. I think it was a recall issue for 2008 MCS.

 

Heard back from the mechanic. They say my issue is probably being caused by bad coolant and oil temp sensors. They're going to try replacing them tomorrow and see if that solves my problem.

 

Tell them to put in the GOOD coolant this time

 

All issues have gone away. Coolant temp sensor was destroyed.