CAR WON'T START
I was told by my mechanic that i need new coils and camshaft.
I drove it home and park it. After 3 weeks of been parked I changed the coils, spark plugs and camshaft. It wouldnt start.
I thought that battery died. I tried to jump start it and it didnt start. I bought a new battery and change the crankshaft and still have the same issue.

How many camshafts does a mini have?. I was only able to locate one

Can Anyone help me pls?. I was told that it might be the High Pressure Fuel Pump.

 

welcome to the forum

what is the back story of how all it happened?

where're you located?

 

Thank You MiniToBe
The car was driving fine. but then one morning i got a misfire and the check engine light showed up. I got it checked and the mechanic told me it was the coils and camshaft.

Im in New York City

 

I suppose you changed them and no luck, right?

how many miles on the car? what other maintenance was done on the car/?

 

The '08 S has two camshafts. Based on your description of what you replaced --- one camshaft and the crankshaft, you need to find a mechanic that has Mini Cooper experience, and let them try to fix it. There's a few special tools required to set timing, and if you changed the crank and a cam without these tools, you probably damaged valves and possibly pistons too --- there's a very special sequence of events required to set ignition timing and prevent valve / piston interference.

Changing a camshaft and crankshaft is quite a bit harder than changing a tire, and not recommended for a Mini Cooper novice.

 

This makes no sense.... I think we are talking apples and oranges.... It is not possible to replace a camshaft and not know how many there are.... and I cannot believe a novice will change a crank!! Are we actually talking about sensors maybe? Pictures would actually help!!

 

Hey Guys,
Sorry, Yes I meant the camshaft Sensors.

 

usually when you have a misfire, depending on your mileage, it could be spark plugs or coils. since you replaced them, we move to the next items.

1-did you try spraying quick start?
2-did you check the coils ground wiring?
3-did you check the timing chain/timing?

 

MiniToBe
I have less than 70k Miles on it.
I did check the Ground wiring but I havent done anything else. I'll try what you suggested and see.

 

how far from philly (19111) are you?

 

My Gps says two hours.

 

not too bad...try my suggestions and we can figure something out

 

I will and ill let you know.

 

Is this a cranking no start condition or a no crank/no start condition?

 

Is Cranking but no start

 

any updates>?

 

MiniToBe,
No luck. Still not Starting.

 

What kind of equipment do you have to test with?