2006 R 50 auto 90,048 miles

87,500 march 31 1017 code came up.

Gasket in gas cap cracked

Replaced March 31 with OEM from Mini dealer.

code came on last week with 89,940 miles.

I cleaned rim with like a steel wool.

Came back on again TODAY with 90,048 miles.

See attached pics

What should next step be ?

From what I have read very difficult to find.
If someone has pics of places to check I would be very grateful

 

Leak Diagnosis pump, hoses, etc. Pump not working or cracked / lose hoses, etc.

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=16_0593

 

Great info Minnie !!!

Now another dumb question..

where is it located ???

Thank you again for your expertise and time taken to help me

 

I really don't know your car at all so I can't locate it for you. Check here it might have some good info. Maybe someone else can chime in here as well.

https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/r...diagnosis+pump

 

If you remove the inner liner of the wheel well you will see where the gas cap assembly mates into a rubber hose that goes to the tank. Be sure the clamps are tight and I am thinking there maybe a another smaller line that tees/wyes into the larger hose going to the tank.

 

thanks r53coop!!!!

does the liner just pop out ?

or are there screws ?

 

There are some screws and some plastic rivets. Will need to remove the wheel also.

 

Thanks again r53coop!!!!!
I'll do this weekend. ....I'm hoping its a loose clamp.
you wouldn't happen to have a pic or 2 ?

 

I got rid of my smart phone when I retired. Just take your time and be sure to use some jack stands to hold the rear end up after you take the tire off.

 

The sites I previously posted have loads of diagrams/pics ...

https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/r...onents/B976k8A

 

Thanks again for all your help
its MUCH appreciated. .
I don't have any jack stands. ... but I have changed all four tires on a Subaru outback 2 tires off at a time. With no issues. I did secure the FRONT when doing the back wheels with a rock so it would not roll.
is the mini Cooper unstable ?
or will it damage the rear if I do not use ?
I love to learn new things and appreciate your advice and expertise

 

Jack stands are dirt cheap. Your life, limbs or at the least property is worth $20 for a pair? It only takes one second to ruin your life. I'd buy overrated stands so you can use them for bigger cars later on.

I'd only jack one wheel at a time without jack stands to change a tire. When at home I put a jack stand under the car even when only swapping out the snow tires.

Cars can slide sideways off a jack, not just front and back so blocking the wheels is great but not foolproof.

 

I'm all about safety and happy to buy.
I have never used jack stands
would I place them where the jack goes ?
thank you for your response
much appreciated

 

Again I don't know your car, but this guy did a great write up http://www.blimeycabrio.com/how-a-stud-lifts-a-mini/

 

There are other locations for vac leaks. There are a couple of points under the hood to look at as well. I keep getting the same code even after changing fuel cap and the diagnostic pump. Usually some grease on the valve fitting at the front passenger side will make it go away for awhile. There is another fitting by the thermostat housing under the intake.
You can always get a smoke test done by a shop to pinpoint the leak. I am almost at that point now.

 

Scotty Kilmer has some good videos, I use his AC vid in the FAQ section. Below he does a vacuum test. Would think you could use the same method on the MINI.

 

Thank you for ALL the great info !!

Does anyone have any pics of places to check under the hood ?

R 50 2006 automatic