Broken oil pump solenoid and thermostat
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Broken oil pump solenoid and thermostat
Hi all,
I have a 2011 Clubman with 8K miles on it. The engine light came on and I brought it in to find out that the oil pump solenoid needs to be replaced, and it wasn't sending enough oil to the oil pump. I am worried this could potentially have caused long-term engine damage. In addition, the fan has been running long after the car was turned off, and they told me that the thermostat is faulty. Has anyone else had this problem?
I am getting increasingly worried as I see all the other posts about faulty parts! Is this just the beginning?
Appreciate your thoughts.
I have a 2011 Clubman with 8K miles on it. The engine light came on and I brought it in to find out that the oil pump solenoid needs to be replaced, and it wasn't sending enough oil to the oil pump. I am worried this could potentially have caused long-term engine damage. In addition, the fan has been running long after the car was turned off, and they told me that the thermostat is faulty. Has anyone else had this problem?
I am getting increasingly worried as I see all the other posts about faulty parts! Is this just the beginning?
Appreciate your thoughts.
#2
One of the primary purposes of oil is to cool the engine. If the flow of oil is reduced then it would be expected that the engine would run hotter. This may account for the cooling fan running longer.
It may only be a coincidence that the thermostat is diagnosed as faulty. Since the car is under warranty, it's just as well that they replace the thermostat.
I can appreciate your concern about long term damage, so keep your paper work for future use if needed.
Keep us posted on the outcome - this is how we learn.
It may only be a coincidence that the thermostat is diagnosed as faulty. Since the car is under warranty, it's just as well that they replace the thermostat.
I can appreciate your concern about long term damage, so keep your paper work for future use if needed.
Keep us posted on the outcome - this is how we learn.
#3
2011 Clubby S Thermostat issue
I just had the thermostat sensor unit replaced. Car had 1800 miles on it when the Check engine light came on. Car ran perfect. Service told me that MINI knows it is an issue with the N18 engines. Service told me the new thermostat unit is the latest revision.
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#5
i'm guessing with pretty good certainty that it's a thermostat issue. waiting to hear from them to see what they find. for now, i have a justa clubman to toot around town in.
#6
If I am O/T please let me know - I'll repost eslewhere...
My question is: at what outside air temperature should I expect to no longer have the fan kick in after some ''spirited'' driving, or have owners had their fan kick in on the coldest days after engine shut down post ''spirited'' driving?
So my scenario: cold in the low 40s or 2-4C, highway (stable 103C Temp), get off and spirited drive to the lot 2KM away, and finally shut down - fan kicks on. 2012 MCS, no CELs, 5800KM.
Is this normal operation?
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My question is: at what outside air temperature should I expect to no longer have the fan kick in after some ''spirited'' driving, or have owners had their fan kick in on the coldest days after engine shut down post ''spirited'' driving?
So my scenario: cold in the low 40s or 2-4C, highway (stable 103C Temp), get off and spirited drive to the lot 2KM away, and finally shut down - fan kicks on. 2012 MCS, no CELs, 5800KM.
Is this normal operation?
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If I am O/T please let me know - I'll repost eslewhere...
My question is: at what outside air temperature should I expect to no longer have the fan kick in after some ''spirited'' driving, or have owners had their fan kick in on the coldest days after engine shut down post ''spirited'' driving?
So my scenario: cold in the low 40s or 2-4C, highway (stable 103C Temp), get off and spirited drive to the lot 2KM away, and finally shut down - fan kicks on. 2012 MCS, no CELs, 5800KM.
Is this normal operation?
E
My question is: at what outside air temperature should I expect to no longer have the fan kick in after some ''spirited'' driving, or have owners had their fan kick in on the coldest days after engine shut down post ''spirited'' driving?
So my scenario: cold in the low 40s or 2-4C, highway (stable 103C Temp), get off and spirited drive to the lot 2KM away, and finally shut down - fan kicks on. 2012 MCS, no CELs, 5800KM.
Is this normal operation?
E
if however you start the car and the fan comes on right away, then there's likely an issue.
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#8
just to follow up on my post #5, the dealership took care of the issue i was experiencing. it turns out that it was the thermostat. apparently, they replace the entire housing of the thermostat and put new/more antifreeze in. i also got a car wash and a loaner to drive around all day. not all bad, i guess. hopefully the new thermostat is a new/improved one.
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