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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 Clubman (R55), Cooper and Cooper S(R56), and Cabrio (R57).
My 2005 S has a low pitched whining noise at idle. I replaced the idler pulley and tensioner and that didn't change anything. I am hoping it is not the s/c, and hoping that it is the alternator. Tell me what you guys think.
My 2005 S has a low pitched whining noise at idle. I replaced the idler pulley and tensioner and that didn't change anything. I am hoping it is not the s/c, and hoping that it is the alternator. Tell me what you guys think.
Have the video attached below.
You might get more help in the proper 1st Gen section of the forums here, this is the 2nd Gen turbocharged Mini's.