My 2013 came with a name tag. The first time she got serviced, the MA asked for her name. It's kind of a thing. And no, you do not need to be a master tech to work on a MINI.

Lighten up, Francis and quit being such a dickbag.

 

Sorry MINI techs are not master techs, they are trained monkeys, one trick ponies.
They read from the manual on procedures based on complaints.
Can not think independently regarding any diagnosis.

Ive spoken to a few, and cant believe what comes out of their mouths.




Now about cars with names?

1999 Aston Martin DB7: Mary
1962 Aston Martin DB1: Barbara
1999 Bentley Arnage: Lindsey
1999 Bentley Azure: Laura
1964 Bentley Continental: Alma
1959 Cadillac El Dorado: Madeline
1958 Cadillac El Dorado Brougham: Patricia
1999 Cadillac Escalade: Carol
2000 Cadillac El Dorado STS: Daniela
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible: Stefanie
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28: Erin
1953 Chevrolet Corvette: Pamela
1967 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Big Block: Stacey
2000 Ford F350 4x4 modified pick-up: Anne
1971 DeTomaso Pantera: Kate
1969 Dodge Daytona: Vanessa
1998 Dodge Viper Coupe GTS: Denise
1995 Ferrari 355 B: Diane
1997 Ferrari 355 F1: Iris
1967 Ferrari 265 GTB4: Nadine
1999 Ferrari 550 Maranello: Angelina
1987 Ferrari Testarosa: Rose
1956 Ford T-Bird: Susan
2000 GMC Yukon: Megan
1999 HumVee 2-Door Pickup: Tracy
1999 Infiniti Q45: Rachel
1994 Jaguar XJ 220: Bernadene
1999 Jaguar XK8 Coupe: Deborah
1990 Lamborghini LM SUV: Gina
1999 Lexus LS 400: Hillary
1999 Lincoln Navigator: Kimberley
1957 Mercedes Benz 300 SL/Gullwing: Dorothy
1999 Mercedes Benz CL 500: Donna
1999 Mercedes Benz S 600: Samantha
1998 Mercedes Benz SL 600: Ellen
1950 Mercury Custom: Gabriela
1971 Plymouth Hemi Cuda: Shannon
1969 Plymouth Roadrunner: Jessica
1965 Pontiac GTO: Sharon
1999 Porsche 996: Tina
2000 Porsche Boxster: Marsha
1961 Porsche Speedster: Natalie
1988 Porsche 959: Virginia
1997 Porsche 911 Twin Turbo: Tanya
2000 Rolls Royce Stretch Limousine: Grace
1966 Shelby AC Cobra: Ashley
1967 Shelby Mustang GT 500: Eleanor
2000 Toyota Landcruiser: Cathy
1998 Toyota Supra Turbo: Lynn
2000 Volvo Turbo Wagon R: Lisa

 

 

I don't name cars, but my parents did, it must skip a generation

 

 

Hey Grump... After reading through this thread again, I noticed you never said what was causing your surging issue, and what the fix was? Do you remember what you did to fix it?

 

Can I find the manual online? I have a 2012 countryman all4 s.

 

lol. re-read this for a good morning laugh. Sorry I was obnoxious. Goes with the juvenile men that own MINIs. lol I still don't and never will get naming the car.

 

Thanks dude, I appreciate the apology.
Not everyone does it, but a lot of us do.... it almost a requirement with some enthusiast clubs. And it’s just another way to personally connect with the car, unless it’s just an appliance to some.

 

Yes, it was surging because it was way over boosting. The surge, I think, was the ECU using the diverter and wastegate to try to dump boost, before the fuel-cut.
Once I got the wastegate adjustment right, it went away.

 

The only thing that I would have done differently if I had to do it over again, would probably be a little better downpipe, even though the CNT fits (mostly), I have since installed several for Mariokart and his are just so much better!
And I would have done the tuning at the same time. The new turbo was nice and gave it small bump, but the tune really made it come alive!

 

Anyway to get together and ask MINI USA to extend warranty for 2012 and later R60s? My 2012 MINI Countryman S ALL4 has the same problem when the check engine light turns on when driving on the highway and I did hear the sound of metal rotating at around 70mph when throttle is not pressed. I heard both 2012 and 2011 MCSes are covered under extended warranty and I have no idea if mine is also covered. Besides, what if I so not fix this problem and just make it non-S version of countryman? Also, I think turbocharger is still working anyway.

 

I got the same problem as MrGrumpy on my 2012 R60 S ALL4 with 47k miles and I got my turbocharger replaced under California Emission Control Warranty.

 

The turbo will continue to function, but not hold Boost it will bleed boost and when it gets below minimum boost threshold it will trigger the CEL or until the flapper completely fails and the system sees the failure and puts you in Limp Mode until repaired

 

I get it. Guess I really wanted a Porsche instead. haha

 

That's how they getcha

 

I know this is an old thread, but i was wondering how these mods affected your fuel mileage. I'm facing the same issue as you with my CEL and needing to replace the turbo. I like the fuel mileage I currently get and was wondering if you had a significant drop in fuel mileage after this

 

Your MPG really depends on the mode you're in and your right foot functionality (LOL). The sacrifice isnt anything significant either way

 

My turbo occasionally throws a CEL but corrects itself. 140k. Just use it till it fails

 

I have only had this for about 5 months. It started off only coming on occasionally when pulling a hill if I forgot to downshift. It's becoming more and more frequent unfortunately. I have about 102,000 miles on it. It's just frustrating lol. I may just live with it for a while as even aftermarket turbos and install kits start at $1k

 

Yeah it’s going. Mine isn’t that infrequent it only goes on when I try to pass some idiot and I need a lot of boost. Tear down of the front end to replace is a nightmare so there’s a lot of labor involved