roll call, have you replaced your thermostat housing .
#451
Ok, let me know how it goes.
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#453
#457
why use OEM parts
2011 @ 43k and replacing the thermostat housing with a p0597 error code.
Took my service manager to task (in a polite way) why some engines have a recall but other don't when clearly ALL models have issue with this part. I got a knowing smile.
Question 1: With an obviously flawed part, why would one consider buying another OEM part?
Question 2: With many sellers on ebay selling the part for $35-$38..
https://goo.gl/jXU2Je
...why buy one for approx $150 from other online retailers?
(No offense ECS - love your support of the board)
Took my service manager to task (in a polite way) why some engines have a recall but other don't when clearly ALL models have issue with this part. I got a knowing smile.
Question 1: With an obviously flawed part, why would one consider buying another OEM part?
Question 2: With many sellers on ebay selling the part for $35-$38..
https://goo.gl/jXU2Je
...why buy one for approx $150 from other online retailers?
(No offense ECS - love your support of the board)
#458
Replaced mine three weeks ago with a Circoli part. One week later replaced the faulty temperature sensor which was making the fan run on after ignition turned off, no fault code. Sensor that came with it was brown, replaced with original green sensor. Those original spring clips on the radiator hoses are useless and leak if you try to reuse them. Replaced with Jubilee clips (UK speak). Justa cabrio with 42K miles.
#459
Not a problem, thanks for the support. I am here for you guys on install, other problems, install problems and anything else MINI related.
BTW we have a 3 year warranty on our Bremmen part and a 2 year warranty on the Genuine MINI part. Unlimted miles.
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#460
" For vehicles with production from 6/2010 to 3/2012 Base/JCW models will require ES2558172 " You have a 2009 MINI Cooper Base, so you are fine with just the thermostat housing.
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#462
#463
Thermostat Housing issue
My Justa has had thermostat housing (p/n 11-53-7-588-876) at 4,022KM and now at 24,347KM. The problem was that the engine cooling fan would always run once the car was started and would stay on after the car was shutoff even if I just ran the car for a minute to move it on my driveway. Both times it was the same issue.
I lost track of this thread and have a question. I replaced my housing on my Clubman with an aftermarket housing and not the OEM. My fan kicked on right after letting it run for 1 minute and stayed on for 5 minutes after I turned off the key.
Is that similar to the issue you had and did you ever get it fixed ? My mechanic says that the aftermarket units are a piece of crap and if I buy an OEM unit, this problem will go away.
Do you still have your minion and if so, how did you fix your's ?? Thanks. Mark from just south of you in Camano Island, WA
#464
I lost track of this thread and have a question. I replaced my housing on my Clubman with an aftermarket housing and not the OEM. My fan kicked on right after letting it run for 1 minute and stayed on for 5 minutes after I turned off the key.
Is that similar to the issue you had and did you ever get it fixed ? My mechanic says that the aftermarket units are a piece of crap and if I buy an OEM unit, this problem will go away.
Do you still have your minion and if so, how did you fix your's ?? Thanks. Mark from just south of you in Camano Island, WA
Is that similar to the issue you had and did you ever get it fixed ? My mechanic says that the aftermarket units are a piece of crap and if I buy an OEM unit, this problem will go away.
Do you still have your minion and if so, how did you fix your's ?? Thanks. Mark from just south of you in Camano Island, WA
I replace my thermostat with an OEM unit and this fan issue you describe occurs with mine. I just figured this is how these cars are designed.
#465
The fan on the oem/aftermarket unit will run:
1. If it's very hot ( Like the heat we have in the midwest right now)
2. If the AC is on
3. If there is air in the system (from a leak or thermostat change)
If your car is cold and the fan ( not aux pump noise) runs all the time after shutdown (still cold) check the thermostat for air in the system after a coolant change or thermostat replacement. If not then you have a coolant leak.
1. If it's very hot ( Like the heat we have in the midwest right now)
2. If the AC is on
3. If there is air in the system (from a leak or thermostat change)
If your car is cold and the fan ( not aux pump noise) runs all the time after shutdown (still cold) check the thermostat for air in the system after a coolant change or thermostat replacement. If not then you have a coolant leak.
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#466
I lost track of this thread and have a question. I replaced my housing on my Clubman with an aftermarket housing and not the OEM. My fan kicked on right after letting it run for 1 minute and stayed on for 5 minutes after I turned off the key.
Is that similar to the issue you had and did you ever get it fixed ? My mechanic says that the aftermarket units are a piece of crap and if I buy an OEM unit, this problem will go away.
Do you still have your minion and if so, how did you fix your's ?? Thanks. Mark from just south of you in Camano Island, WA
Is that similar to the issue you had and did you ever get it fixed ? My mechanic says that the aftermarket units are a piece of crap and if I buy an OEM unit, this problem will go away.
Do you still have your minion and if so, how did you fix your's ?? Thanks. Mark from just south of you in Camano Island, WA
If you have replaced the thermostat and not cleared the codes the car may still think there is a problem even if there is not, you need to clear the codes from the DME, but if the car is an automatic you'll need to clear the TCU as well, as codes get stuck in there and cause goofy problems.
#467
#468
Allow me to answer my own question...
HA HA HaHa Ha Ha ha ha ha !! ROFL!
BMW/MINI doesn't give two s***s about Canadian owners.
I love my '08 MINI, it's been a pretty good little vehicle. But it is my last MINI. Going forward, I won't be buying anything BMW-related either.
Expensive parts & labour, and dismissive attitude from dealers and BMW "customer service" towards problems or mechanical failures have pushed me away. I've long ago tired of being treated as an annoyance when I've had an issue, tired of being told that "that engine rattle is normal" after the service dep't tried - and failed - to fix it at least 4 times. Tired of reading about recalls or service bulletins that apply to US customers only.
What am I, chopped liver? Yes, apparently, to BMW/MINI I am. Canadian chopped liver at that.
---- rant over ----
#470
update:
my problems continued until i re-installed the old factory mini sensor into the new t-stat housing. cleared codes and no more issues.
its just my luck, this kind of crap always happens to me
just glad i was able to fix it
thanks for looking out ecs
my problems continued until i re-installed the old factory mini sensor into the new t-stat housing. cleared codes and no more issues.
its just my luck, this kind of crap always happens to me
just glad i was able to fix it
thanks for looking out ecs
#471
Thermostat extended warranty
anyone else know about this. I have the dreaded check engine light
#472
I replaced the thermostat, pipe, and water pump at 112,000 on my 2009 MCS, that I just recently acquired (at 109,000 miles). The pump was an aftermarket but the rest looked it was the first time. The pipe had melted at the pump end. Upon start up, I was getting error codes for the coolant system. After bleeding didn't do it, I swapped out the temp sender from the new part with the sender from the replaced housing. Fixed the codes and is now performing great. All the parts were purchased from ECS tuning and were supposed to work. They did fit but the harness would not plug all the way into the new sender. There may be more than 1 t-stat housing for a 09 mini-s. I haven't figured out how it got the odd sender.
Last edited by rcmini27; 11-25-2017 at 09:30 PM. Reason: clarified mileage
#473
Coolant Leaking
My check engine light is NOT on but I noticed a puddle of coolant under my car. It's a good amount, not a drop or two.
Should I contact my local Mini dealer to see if they'll do the warranty work?
Should I contact my local Mini dealer to see if they'll do the warranty work?
#474
Call your dealer. If your car is under 10 yrs older and under 120K miles, you should be covered.
You can also visit www.mini-rp.com to enter the last 7 charactersof your VIN to see if your vehicle is eligible to submit a reimbursement claim. I'm guessing if you're eligible to submit a reimbursement claim, then the dealer will cover you under the warranty.
You can also visit www.mini-rp.com to enter the last 7 charactersof your VIN to see if your vehicle is eligible to submit a reimbursement claim. I'm guessing if you're eligible to submit a reimbursement claim, then the dealer will cover you under the warranty.
#475
Update
Call your dealer. If your car is under 10 yrs older and under 120K miles, you should be covered.
You can also visit www.mini-rp.com to enter the last 7 charactersof your VIN to see if your vehicle is eligible to submit a reimbursement claim. I'm guessing if you're eligible to submit a reimbursement claim, then the dealer will cover you under the warranty.
You can also visit www.mini-rp.com to enter the last 7 charactersof your VIN to see if your vehicle is eligible to submit a reimbursement claim. I'm guessing if you're eligible to submit a reimbursement claim, then the dealer will cover you under the warranty.
Called Mini of Irvine and set up an appointment for Wednesday afternoon. The gent I talked to could not determine if the work would be covered under warranty.
I'll post more info as it becomes available. Keep your fingers crossed.