Need help to start R56 :(
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Need help to start R56 :(
Hi everyone. I’m so happy to be part of this community. I have small issue with car what we just buy from our neighbor. Long story short 2007 Mini Cooper S automatic transmission absolutely gorgeous inside and out won’t start. Starter spinning for 7-10 seconds and small puf from muffler. So I like ok is easy fix. Let’s check battery, gas and spark.
I Did work by myself :
1) I found out is better weak (get new installed and recharge old battery both work fine.
2) Fuel pump not working, no noise at all (replace the fuel pump and now is make noise and also pump gas I checked at the rump).
3) I Oreder wrench for the spark plugs and spark plugs (not check yet for the spark on the end of spark plug or conditions of them, I will update you guys later).
4) I check obd2 scanner not show any trouble codes. Order new obd2 WiFi scanner to check all data and storage codes if any.
My qwestion for all of you car gurus and experts , what else can be wrong if car not start? Neighbor tell me car just died to the road. My idea is bad HPFP or maybe camshaft sensor or DME? Any idea guys? Thanks for help
This is my mini
I Did work by myself :
1) I found out is better weak (get new installed and recharge old battery both work fine.
2) Fuel pump not working, no noise at all (replace the fuel pump and now is make noise and also pump gas I checked at the rump).
3) I Oreder wrench for the spark plugs and spark plugs (not check yet for the spark on the end of spark plug or conditions of them, I will update you guys later).
4) I check obd2 scanner not show any trouble codes. Order new obd2 WiFi scanner to check all data and storage codes if any.
My qwestion for all of you car gurus and experts , what else can be wrong if car not start? Neighbor tell me car just died to the road. My idea is bad HPFP or maybe camshaft sensor or DME? Any idea guys? Thanks for help
This is my mini
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Looks like I need to get helper here. I try to spray couple times not much maybe 2-5 seconds and then crank car again. No difference. Only dry starter and engine tart tar tart tart. My son will come later today after his hockey game and I will try to spray and crank starter the same time. Thanks for the help. I keep you guys posted.
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Hi everyone. Today I installed new spark plugs $70 for 4 :( and new camshaft sensor . Nothing change:( only car now every 5-7 seconds car puf puf from muffler. I’m absolutely lost. For tomorrow planing to do a compression test . Any idea what else I can check .
I check sparks, fuel, fuses all is fine but car won’t start. I feel like is almost there but no. I sprey starting fluted strait in the turbo and nothing happen . Any idea guys. Thanks
I check sparks, fuel, fuses all is fine but car won’t start. I feel like is almost there but no. I sprey starting fluted strait in the turbo and nothing happen . Any idea guys. Thanks
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Timing chain slipped off the intake sproket gear? This is the first time I've seen it. My previous 3 timing job experiences were all due to the top guide broken off, leaving pieces for me to find down below. If I were in your shoes, at this point, doing a timing chain job is a blind next step because you should have your valves checked first. It's probably best move to just pull the heads and have it leak down tested. Mean while, go hunt for the broken pieces and see if you can puzzle every part back together. I wouldn't close the valve cover without having that peace of mind that everything is in right order.
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Terron (09-28-2018)
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Timing chain slipped off the intake sproket gear? This is the first time I've seen it. My previous 3 timing job experiences were all due to the top guide broken off, leaving pieces for me to find down below. If I were in your shoes, at this point, doing a timing chain job is a blind next step because you should have your valves checked first. It's probably best move to just pull the heads and have it leak down tested. Mean while, go hunt for the broken pieces and see if you can puzzle every part back together. I wouldn't close the valve cover without having that peace of mind that everything is in right order.
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Terron (09-28-2018)
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The OP mentions 'plastic pieces everywhere' -- does that mean a chain guide has failed as part of the carnage & needs to be replaced? Since these are interference engines & we know the failure happened at highway speed, I'm wondering why anyone would think a valve job is not going to be needed?
Terron, I'm near you in Woodbridge. My R57 is down with misfires that I'm trying to diagnose, but if you need a hand getting the chain reinstall I could spend a few hours wrenching with you.
Terron, I'm near you in Woodbridge. My R57 is down with misfires that I'm trying to diagnose, but if you need a hand getting the chain reinstall I could spend a few hours wrenching with you.
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Terron (09-28-2018)
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Guys I really appreciate your help in this project
My idea to get chain back on track and see if the valves damage . After that move we can decide to keep the engine or repair or maybe buy used. Mark if you have time let me know when . I don’t have any tools for the timing lock or any thing like this. I can order if needed, but if we can put chain back and try to fire up is gone be great. Let me know. I keep you posted. Thanks everyone for great support
My idea to get chain back on track and see if the valves damage . After that move we can decide to keep the engine or repair or maybe buy used. Mark if you have time let me know when . I don’t have any tools for the timing lock or any thing like this. I can order if needed, but if we can put chain back and try to fire up is gone be great. Let me know. I keep you posted. Thanks everyone for great support