R55 Just bought a 2009 Clubman...already issues
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Just bought a 2009 Clubman...already issues
I drove 4 hours on Saturday.The guy persistently claimed it had NO mechanical issues. Well, the passenger airbag light was on and the guy was real pushy and wanted to meet at the gas station. Now I know why.
NEXT DAY the CEL comes on. Took it to Autozone real quick and they printed out a p0015. The Mini dealer says Mini doesn't use a 'P' for their codes and claims if they scan it, it might be something different. They can't give me a loaner until next week and it's my only car. I just got out of a rental.
Either way, this guy's on my ***** list. He's already ignoring my texts.
NEXT DAY the CEL comes on. Took it to Autozone real quick and they printed out a p0015. The Mini dealer says Mini doesn't use a 'P' for their codes and claims if they scan it, it might be something different. They can't give me a loaner until next week and it's my only car. I just got out of a rental.
Either way, this guy's on my ***** list. He's already ignoring my texts.
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hello, check out the threads and the part below. That's whats wrong most of the time.
P0015 Cam postion sensor. 13627588095
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-bank-1-a.html
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-location.html
P0015 Cam postion sensor. 13627588095
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-bank-1-a.html
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-location.html
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hello, check out the threads and the part below. That's whats wrong most of the time.
P0015 Cam postion sensor. 13627588095
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-bank-1-a.html
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-location.html
P0015 Cam postion sensor. 13627588095
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-bank-1-a.html
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-location.html
One thing I want to add real quick is when I first start it up (cold), I get a little idle surge for about a minute...
Unfortunately there was no time for an inspection. I went with a good friend who had to be at work the next morning, at again an almost 2 hour drive away. Tight situation.
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Welcome, could be the sensor or just the engine warming up on start up near 1000 rpm. If it's above that it could be tied to that.
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I don't have the ohm spec on these. A scan tool that pulls a code just states it bad and out of spec. So my guess its out of spec.
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You have to clear the code with a code reader to make the check engine light turn off.
Some people say you can unhook the battery for a while and that resets the code, but I've always used a code reader to clear codes and have no experience with unhooking the battery to clear them.
Anyone interested in maintaining their own car should have a code reader.
Some people say you can unhook the battery for a while and that resets the code, but I've always used a code reader to clear codes and have no experience with unhooking the battery to clear them.
Anyone interested in maintaining their own car should have a code reader.
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I would have it scanned again and read the code. Also, i would inspect the wires to that plug and the plug itself to the sensor.
Also, try to get ahold of the old owner. But it sounds like you were blown off. You could try to have the MINI dealership pull the MINI service history, but they might not have taken it there once it was out of warranty.
Also, try to get ahold of the old owner. But it sounds like you were blown off. You could try to have the MINI dealership pull the MINI service history, but they might not have taken it there once it was out of warranty.
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I've bought a handful of used vehicles in my day. Some from private parties and some at a dealership. Been fairly lucky that the cars I've purchased nothing terrible occurred. Buying used is really a crap shoot but if you don't take the time to at the least take it to a reputable shop to check it out and or something doesn't feel right about the car, the seller or the situation you're dealing with I'd pass on the deal.
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You are right that the code would probably not come up during an inspection but did you even test drive it a bit before you bought it? You mention he met you at some place other than his residence and was real pushy which would draw a red flag in my opinion.
I've bought a handful of used vehicles in my day. Some from private parties and some at a dealership. Been fairly lucky that the cars I've purchased nothing terrible occurred. Buying used is really a crap shoot but if you don't take the time to at the least take it to a reputable shop to check it out and or something doesn't feel right about the car, the seller or the situation you're dealing with I'd pass on the deal.
I've bought a handful of used vehicles in my day. Some from private parties and some at a dealership. Been fairly lucky that the cars I've purchased nothing terrible occurred. Buying used is really a crap shoot but if you don't take the time to at the least take it to a reputable shop to check it out and or something doesn't feel right about the car, the seller or the situation you're dealing with I'd pass on the deal.
yes 1 for intake 1 for exhaust
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Was thinking maybe the one replaced was not the one causing the code.
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Best advise is to take it to a reputable mini indy shop instead of thowing parts at it without a proper diagnose tool. My intention wasn't to lecture the kid but I hate when people with good intent get hosed on a deal.
I'm in his corner and I hope Hairy gets it sorted out with minimum grief.