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Stock Problems/IssuesDiscussions related to warranty related issues and repairs, or other problems with the OEM parts and software for MINI Cooper (R50), Cabrio (R52), and Cooper S (R53) MINIs.
The yo-yo can be eliminated with precise and smooth throttle handling. In fact, the yo-yo effect will help train you to get on and off the throttle more smoothly. After driving the car for 3 years, it only happens when I get sloppy.
Has anyone come up with a fix for the yo yo problem?I do not want to disable the bypass valve or modify the vacuum source for the valve either.
I fixed it this way. An easier method is to drill brass/aluminum rod stock, whose O.D. is slightly larger than the vacuum line I.D.. Shove it up inside the existing short vacuum line attached to the BPV diaphragm.