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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).
Just picked up an 07 MCS, 6 speed, 56k miles less than a week ago. Everything was in working order but I rotated tires and added 1 quart of synthetic 5-30 yesterday and now my A/C is not working this morning. I also noticed that my coolant reservoir was empty and will be picking some up directly after work. Excuse the noon question but would over filling the oil (which is not the case according to my dipstick) or low coolant prevent the A/C system from engaging? TIA
If your cars temperature rose to near overheat levels (please get some sort of gauge) it could cause the car to to shut down the AC in hopes of bringing down the temperature.
Sadly this is just where the problems with my MCS started, and it has been the shop for the better part of five months. I pray you don't have same issue.
Thanks bud. It did not rise to overheat temp. The AC was not working from the moment I started the car up. Best of luck with your repairs, I know stressful it can be.
Are there any signs of coolant leaks? I'd check over the car, inspect the coolant tank and look for cracks or any signs of leaks, check the thermostat as it tends to leak and pool on top of the transmission, and check the water pump as well. Be sure to use MINI coolant when filling it up it the mean time, properly mixed as well 82-14-0-031-133.
Are there any signs of coolant leaks? I'd check over the car, inspect the coolant tank and look for cracks or any signs of leaks, check the thermostat as it tends to leak and pool on top of the transmission, and check the water pump as well. Be sure to use MINI coolant when filling it up it the mean time, properly mixed as well 82-14-0-031-133.
Thx for the info. No leaks found and coolant level has been corrected. Taking it to a local shop for diagnosis later today.
Let me know what you hear. I would think thermostat / expansion tank leak.
Low coolant might lock out the a/c due to the fact it does not want to overheat the engine knowingly the coolant is low and and the engine will get hotter.
Let me know what you hear. I would think thermostat / expansion tank leak.
Low coolant might lock out the a/c due to the fact it does not want to overheat the engine knowingly the coolant is low and and the engine will get hotter.
I have yet to take the car in for service due to my work schedule and the fact that no competent Mini Service shop is open on weekends in my area. There's no sign of coolant leaking anywhere. According to torque pro my coolant temp remains steady at around 223F with temps between 60-80F outside. Turning on the AC compressor at idle (even though no cold air blows out) sometimes make the coolant temp rise to 230F until the fan turns on and drops it back down to ~219F. Not sure if it's related but I'm also getting a slight burning oilike smell through the vents after stepping on it a bit. Smell goes away within a minute or so. Anyway, will have to bring it in soon bc I never go more than 4k miles without an oil change.
I have yet to take the car in for service due to my work schedule and the fact that no competent Mini Service shop is open on weekends in my area. There's no sign of coolant leaking anywhere. According to torque pro my coolant temp remains steady at around 223F with temps between 60-80F outside. Turning on the AC compressor at idle (even though no cold air blows out) sometimes make the coolant temp rise to 230F until the fan turns on and drops it back down to ~219F. Not sure if it's related but I'm also getting a slight burning oilike smell through the vents after stepping on it a bit. Smell goes away within a minute or so. Anyway, will have to bring it in soon bc I never go more than 4k miles without an oil change.
For the oil issue it could be an oil leak/seep and could be getting burned off on the exhaust or a hot component causing a smell. Can't link this thread as I believe this forum is blocked from this site so I am quoting for you below:
I'll assume the burning oil smell is being drawn in through the front vents. The first thing I would look for is oil seepage at the oil connection lubricating the turbo bearing. That crimped oil line connection has a flexible gasket o ring seal. They are known to start leaking after awhile. I suspect MINI is aware of this since the came out with a heat shield that clips over the fitting. Tightening the banjo bolt won't stop the leak if the rubber seal inside the crimped fitting is the culprit. The oil line will need to be replaced..... If this is where it's leaking......
#20 is the heat shield
#6 is the suspect oil line. 11657534454 HERE
When you bring it in, you can have them check that line.
For the oil issue it could be an oil leak/seep and could be getting burned off on the exhaust or a hot component causing a smell. Can't link this thread as I believe this forum is blocked from this site so I am quoting for you below:
#20 is the heat shield
#6 is the suspect oil line. 11657534454 HERE
When you bring it in, you can have them check that line.
Thx bud. I think you may be spot on bc there seems to be a small amount of oil right where this line connects to the turbo. I'll see if I can take a picture.
Thx bud. I think you may be spot on bc there seems to be a small amount of oil right where this line connects to the turbo. I'll see if I can take a picture.
You're very welcome. If there is, it's possible that is your culprit. Do check over everything else and make sure you don't see any leaks anywhere else.
Thx bud. I think you may be spot on bc there seems to be a small amount of oil right where this line connects to the turbo. I'll see if I can take a picture.
Here are a few pics. You can see the oil on the turbo but there also appears to be some oil right above it, on the lower right portion of the motor. Any ideas on pic #2?
So on the first image I see some residue on the black portion on the lower right, but now sure what I'm looking for in image #2?
Maybe we're not seeing them in the same order? Pick 1 is the oil line to the turbo, looking pretty oily. Pic 2 is the lower right portion of the motor (when standing in front of the car), kinda hard to see but it's shiny/greasy there as well
Maybe we're not seeing them in the same order? Pick 1 is the oil line to the turbo, looking pretty oily. Pic 2 is the lower right portion of the motor (when standing in front of the car), kinda hard to see but it's shiny/greasy there as well
Ah ok, I see what you're saying, by the coils. Similar oil residue on this image in this thread here. Could be cause of a bad VC or gasket. The valve cover leaking is not uncommon for the R56 unfortunately, but MINI has released an updated cover 11-12-7-646-555. The updated VC comes with a new gasket and everything else if that ends up being the issue. You can clean up the area and keep an eye on it to confirm where it is originating from.
Here are a few pics. You can see the oil on the turbo but there also appears to be some oil right above it, on the lower right portion of the motor. Any ideas on pic #2?
#1
#2
Pic #1 is the oil leak on the line, looks like its just started or is very minimal.
Pic #2 is the valve cover itself or the valve cover gasket, most of the time ist the valve cover itself seeping oil. Looks again like in the early stages.
Pic #2 is the valve cover itself or the valve cover gasket, most of the time ist the valve cover itself seeping oil. Looks again like in the early stages.
Pelican,
You guys are awesome. Appreciate the feedback. Is the valve cover a simple DIY? I'm handy but have never done this before.
You're welcome. Glad I could help. Here is a DIY. And here is a DIY for the turbocharger replacement, which also goes over the oil line. If you're handy and have the tools, you should be able to do it just fine.
You guys are awesome. Appreciate the feedback. Is the valve cover a simple DIY? I'm handy but have never done this before.
You are welcome glad I could help. The Valve cover is one of the easy ones. Its on top. Unplug the coil wire harness and take out the little front tray clip, peal back the harness and pull up on the coils. Then unlpug the side upper tube and that clip pops up if you use a small flat head screw driver. The O2 sensor wire comes off with that front trim on the valve cover. Then Undo the rear upper hose. There is a wire clip on the passengers side that will need popped off. Then undo the screws all around and pull up. Its off.
On install take that little valve out of the bag on the new one, pull the re tab on the back of the valve cover, then insert the new valve. Install like you have taken off but in reverse.
Regarding the AC, it's the fuse, it keeps blowing out. My car was in a minor front end collision before I purchased it and the wiring harness was not secured well. I think there's play that's causing a short somewhere. They also failed to install the parking lights and sockets so my fogs keep filling up with water when it rains, not sure if the water in there may possibly somehow be correlated to my AC issue. Anyway, I ordered the. Sockets along with the LED bulbs from you guys earlier this week, along with a few other goodies. Stay tuned for updates.
No cracks or other flaws. The fogs were replaced with OEM fogs but the repair shop either got lazy, by failing to install, or forgot to order the parking light sockets. So now my fogs are functional but the parking lights (upper hole) is empty, no socket, meanwhile the socket attachment is just hanging out back there plugged into nothing. The unplugged parking light holes is where the water is coming in from. I'll take a pic a little later and show you what I mean.
