R60 Oil leak, possible recall coming
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Oil leak, possible recall coming
Saturday, I backed out of the garage to take the bike rack off, and there were two half dollar sized spots of oil on the floor. As we were headed out for a weekend trip, I ran it over to my dealer quick. He said it was a oil pressure sensor leak and would probably result in a recall soon. Part is ordered, and will have a loaner for the day and half scheduled repair later this week. While it was in, they noted the coolant sensor recall and replaced that in under an hour.
Meh.
Meh.
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I had mine in for an oil leak. It was more like a seep than a leak because there were no drips, just one engine mount was coated with oil and it was caught by the dealer when we had a special dealer day and the car got up on the rack and I had a fun time under it.
So they replaced a gasket which meant removing the oil pan and the one wheel assembly plus they did the coolant sensor recall.
Don't know if this is the same thing or not. They did mention that this was a problem on some CM's.
So they replaced a gasket which meant removing the oil pan and the one wheel assembly plus they did the coolant sensor recall.
Don't know if this is the same thing or not. They did mention that this was a problem on some CM's.
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I dropped off my Mini 2011 Countryman S 4all (30k miles) yesterday for an oil change and was told that my car has a recall for two bad sensors, one coolant and one relay sensor.
My concern is that the service manager told me that my car could be in for service for up to three weeks because the bad sensor is leaking oil into the main wiring harness and the oil is running back (in the harness) to the main computer in some cars. He told me this is a new recall and if the computer was affected by the oil the computer would also have to be replaced. Ok, works for me! BUT, I was thinking, is Mini (BMW) also going to replace the wiring harness that is now filled with oil from the leaking sensor? I have a call into the dealer about this concern.
I was wondering if anyone else was told about this "oil leak" affecting the main computer and the wiring harness? If so, how is the damaged harness going to be addressed?
Please let me know, thanks.
Bob
My concern is that the service manager told me that my car could be in for service for up to three weeks because the bad sensor is leaking oil into the main wiring harness and the oil is running back (in the harness) to the main computer in some cars. He told me this is a new recall and if the computer was affected by the oil the computer would also have to be replaced. Ok, works for me! BUT, I was thinking, is Mini (BMW) also going to replace the wiring harness that is now filled with oil from the leaking sensor? I have a call into the dealer about this concern.
I was wondering if anyone else was told about this "oil leak" affecting the main computer and the wiring harness? If so, how is the damaged harness going to be addressed?
Please let me know, thanks.
Bob
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I dropped off my Mini 2011 Countryman S 4all (30k miles) yesterday for an oil change and was told that my car has a recall for two bad sensors, one coolant and one relay sensor.
My concern is that the service manager told me that my car could be in for service for up to three weeks because the bad sensor is leaking oil into the main wiring harness and the oil is running back (in the harness) to the main computer in some cars. He told me this is a new recall and if the computer was affected by the oil the computer would also have to be replaced. Ok, works for me! BUT, I was thinking, is Mini (BMW) also going to replace the wiring harness that is now filled with oil from the leaking sensor? I have a call into the dealer about this concern.
I was wondering if anyone else was told about this "oil leak" affecting the main computer and the wiring harness? If so, how is the damaged harness going to be addressed?
Please let me know, thanks.
Bob
My concern is that the service manager told me that my car could be in for service for up to three weeks because the bad sensor is leaking oil into the main wiring harness and the oil is running back (in the harness) to the main computer in some cars. He told me this is a new recall and if the computer was affected by the oil the computer would also have to be replaced. Ok, works for me! BUT, I was thinking, is Mini (BMW) also going to replace the wiring harness that is now filled with oil from the leaking sensor? I have a call into the dealer about this concern.
I was wondering if anyone else was told about this "oil leak" affecting the main computer and the wiring harness? If so, how is the damaged harness going to be addressed?
Please let me know, thanks.
Bob
There never was any oil on the ground as a result of these leaks.
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Same issue $2700 repair!
At 75k on 2012 countryman s
Same issue valve cover leak and oil on to harness. $2700 to fix both issues I am out of warranty. Any update on this recall? I am gonna take it to an aftermarket shop and get a quote
If there is not a recall we should get together and work on a petition to mini usa. But I assume most of you have not paid for this out of pocket and it has been covered under warranty.
Same issue valve cover leak and oil on to harness. $2700 to fix both issues I am out of warranty. Any update on this recall? I am gonna take it to an aftermarket shop and get a quote
If there is not a recall we should get together and work on a petition to mini usa. But I assume most of you have not paid for this out of pocket and it has been covered under warranty.
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likely the oil pump solenoid leaking. careful, when the oil wicks down the wiring harness, poof goes the dme. The wicking, as in mine, wasnt evident which resulted in two teardowns, remote diagnosis, many parts, harnesses and the dme finally.
It's a big job, I'd look for that leak (maybe locally on a shop lift if you dont have the means, although I think you can crawl under) If that's the case, I'd see what options you have to get it there safely/cheap. Maybe announcing your intentions beforehand might get you the tow should it break down outside of roadside assistance on your way?
Again, may or may not be the problem, it's a 8-10 guess based on the common issue with low mileage leaks. pm me if you have any questions.
It's a big job, I'd look for that leak (maybe locally on a shop lift if you dont have the means, although I think you can crawl under) If that's the case, I'd see what options you have to get it there safely/cheap. Maybe announcing your intentions beforehand might get you the tow should it break down outside of roadside assistance on your way?
Again, may or may not be the problem, it's a 8-10 guess based on the common issue with low mileage leaks. pm me if you have any questions.
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oil leak
At 75k on 2012 countryman s
Same issue valve cover leak and oil on to harness. $2700 to fix both issues I am out of warranty. Any update on this recall? I am gonna take it to an aftermarket shop and get a quote
If there is not a recall we should get together and work on a petition to mini usa. But I assume most of you have not paid for this out of pocket and it has been covered under warranty.
Same issue valve cover leak and oil on to harness. $2700 to fix both issues I am out of warranty. Any update on this recall? I am gonna take it to an aftermarket shop and get a quote
If there is not a recall we should get together and work on a petition to mini usa. But I assume most of you have not paid for this out of pocket and it has been covered under warranty.
2012 Countryman All4 S. At 53k first oil leak, crankshaft seal replaced, $500 paid. Within two months, engine oil light on, brought to the dealer and was told that oil solenoid valve broke, damaged engine wiring harness, $4000 to fix but the dealer will cover a good amount of it.
Looked online and found similar issues here and there. No formal recalls through mini website. How can we work on the petition to MINI USA?
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