2006 Mini Cooper S automatic/manual shifter not shifting
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2006 Mini Cooper S automatic/manual shifter not shifting
My paddle shifters work just fine but it won't shift using the shifter. I'm new to mini coopers. Any ideas on what could be wrong? I do NOT have a cvt.
Any error messages on the speedo like "EP" in the display? Also, are the paddle shifters working correctly in both D and SD modes? In D the shifts are temporary, and in SD they should hold the gear until you shift again, unless you are slowing down or nearing redline.
Also, how many miles on the car?
Also, how many miles on the car?
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Any error messages on the speedo like "EP" in the display? Also, are the paddle shifters working correctly in both D and SD modes? In D the shifts are temporary, and in SD they should hold the gear until you shift again, unless you are slowing down or nearing redline.
Also, how many miles on the car?
Also, how many miles on the car?
Yes, probably a broken wire or a problem with the shifter itself. Since you are new to MINI's, was this an existing problem when you bought the car, or was it working for a while and then stopped? Maybe the previous spilled something on the shifter and shorted something out.
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Yes, probably a broken wire or a problem with the shifter itself. Since you are new to MINI's, was this an existing problem when you bought the car, or was it working for a while and then stopped? Maybe the previous spilled something on the shifter and shorted something out.
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Any error messages on the speedo like "EP" in the display? Also, are the paddle shifters working correctly in both D and SD modes? In D the shifts are temporary, and in SD they should hold the gear until you shift again, unless you are slowing down or nearing redline.
Also, how many miles on the car?
Also, how many miles on the car?
I took it to a mechanic and he said i needed a new instrument cluster , i bought one and it still does the same thing. So i put my old intrument cluster back on. On the gear selector where it should say D for drive - EP shows up instead. Any advice would help !
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Just what I learned from the info here on NAM and other MINI forums so I would have some idea what to check if my trans eventually has a problem.
It sounds like your transmission is getting stuck in gear. It could be a lot of things, but I’ve never heard about it being from a bad instrument cluster.
The problem can be from the paddle shifters, the transmission control unit, the actual shifter itself, a transmission sensor, the valve body in the transmission, shorted wiring, maybe even the body control unit. The first thing I would do is have the error codes read to find out what the car thinks is the issue, then go from there. I don’t remember if a generic code reader will read the trans codes, but many chain auto parts store like O’reilly’s and Autozone will read codes for free, then post the error codes here if you get them.
In the meantime, the more info you can give, the better chance someone might be able to help from the forum. Has anything spilled on the shifter or steering wheel? Have you noticed any other symptoms like hard or jerky shifting, or the transmission slipping in other gears? How many miles are on the car? When was the last time the battery was changed? Does your car have a sunroof?
Also, where in the country are you located? Someone might be able to recommend a shop in your area who can help.
It sounds like your transmission is getting stuck in gear. It could be a lot of things, but I’ve never heard about it being from a bad instrument cluster.
The problem can be from the paddle shifters, the transmission control unit, the actual shifter itself, a transmission sensor, the valve body in the transmission, shorted wiring, maybe even the body control unit. The first thing I would do is have the error codes read to find out what the car thinks is the issue, then go from there. I don’t remember if a generic code reader will read the trans codes, but many chain auto parts store like O’reilly’s and Autozone will read codes for free, then post the error codes here if you get them.
In the meantime, the more info you can give, the better chance someone might be able to help from the forum. Has anything spilled on the shifter or steering wheel? Have you noticed any other symptoms like hard or jerky shifting, or the transmission slipping in other gears? How many miles are on the car? When was the last time the battery was changed? Does your car have a sunroof?
Also, where in the country are you located? Someone might be able to recommend a shop in your area who can help.
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I don't think anything has spilled on the shifter or steering wheel. I got the car at an auction and all I was able to do was start the car there. So I have had this issue since I got it about a month ago- since I have only done very light driving in fear of hurting it more. It has 145,000 miles on it, and when I shift from Reverse to Drive there is a jerk. I do not know if it is slipping in other gears because I do not even know if it goes out of 1st gear becasue the RPMs go so high (50 MPH @ 4 RPM or 60 MPH @ 5 RPM without ever going down untill I let off the gas pedal) , but I don't know how these cars drive this is my first time in a mini. Im used to driving cars that the RPMs usually always go back to around 2 thousand no matter how fast I go. I was told it was a new battery, No sunroof.
I found out that you can go into the instrument cluster and do a test (test 14) and it gives codes telling you whats wrong with the car. Oh also the engine light is on. .Anyways the codes that popped up in the instrument cluster are 51482 and 1142F but I can not find anything anywhere as to what those codes are supposed to mean.
Also when I got it back from the first mechanic , I noticed on the notes it said
2930 PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID CIRCUIT IS INSIDE THE VALVE BODY
I found out that you can go into the instrument cluster and do a test (test 14) and it gives codes telling you whats wrong with the car. Oh also the engine light is on. .Anyways the codes that popped up in the instrument cluster are 51482 and 1142F but I can not find anything anywhere as to what those codes are supposed to mean.
Also when I got it back from the first mechanic , I noticed on the notes it said
2930 PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID CIRCUIT IS INSIDE THE VALVE BODY
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Yeah, but how does a broke college girl get this type of thing fixed, without taking it to a tranny shop that would be outrageous? How do I fix this, can I order a new solenoid? or all of them? Or a new valve body? I have a mechanic friend who might know how to do this type of thing. Is it a challenging task?
And any clue as to what the codes in the instrument cluster are?
And why arnt my paddles shifters working?
Nor is my gear stick when I switch it to manual/sport, mode it does nothing. Just stays in regular Drive mode. With RPMs that Accelerate and go way high with the Speedometer, Never dropping the RPMs till I let off the gas peddal
And any clue as to what the codes in the instrument cluster are?
And why arnt my paddles shifters working?
Nor is my gear stick when I switch it to manual/sport, mode it does nothing. Just stays in regular Drive mode. With RPMs that Accelerate and go way high with the Speedometer, Never dropping the RPMs till I let off the gas peddal
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Your. Eat. Eat is going to be to find nd a reputable shop that can diagnose your problems. There are just too many parts of the system that can cause these issues. It sounds like you may have mostly electronic problems.
