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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).
One day went outside, car wouldn't turn over. Tried jump starting it to no avail, all the fuses are intact, battery works, starter works, just sounds like it's empty. I had 2 bars left, replaced the fuel pump (which is what the dealership told me it was and was gonna charge me $700 to replace it) They said it's not the high pressure fuel pump under the hood and that it was definitely the fuel pump in the back. I filled it up a couple gallons more, tried a couple times, let it sit for a half hour, no avail, engine will not turn over. Any ideas?
Quick way to know if the rear fuel pump is bad when you have a HPFP up front.
Can you hear the rear fuel pump prime when you open the door or unlock the car?
It should sound like a high pitch quick whine coming from the fuel tank... it lasts only a couple seconds. If not then its the primary rear fuel pump.
I do not hear that sound. I just bought this fuel pump as a replacement. Is there a way to see if it's even getting power? I'm thinking it may be a cord that needs replaced
Make sure the connector at new pump is pushed all the way on....sometimes it feels like its connected when not fully"clicked" providing proper contact of bushing pins inside the connector.
The OP is confusing. Does the engine rotate (turn over) or not? It's unclear.
If the engine does not turn over, then fuel and starting fluid are pointless. It's either a starter problem or something preventing the starter from engaging.
If the engine does rotate (turn over) then you can proceed to check fuel and spark.
One day went outside, car wouldn't turn over. Tried jump starting it to no avail, all the fuses are intact, battery works, starter works, just sounds like it's empty. I had 2 bars left, replaced the fuel pump (which is what the dealership told me it was and was gonna charge me $700 to replace it) They said it's not the high pressure fuel pump under the hood and that it was definitely the fuel pump in the back. I filled it up a couple gallons more, tried a couple times, let it sit for a half hour, no avail, engine will not turn over. Any ideas?
can you turn over the engine by hand? If you can't than its not fuel pump. If your engine turns but doesnt start its a different issue. You can remove oil cap and see if exhaust cam turning while you trying to start the car. If it turns but car doesn't start you have to pinpoint stuff one by one. Fuel, spark, compression etc...
