While classified by mazda as a midsized wagon, it competes with other vehicles. Mini cooper s owners have reported 8 problems related to manual transmission under the power train category. I am a 2006 mini cooper s owner and i would like some information on the lawsuit. Is transmission repair covered under these programs. Mini has since updated their options which now includes a much more comfortable ride with a lot more options. Our list of 6 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2008 mini cooper. Our 2008 mini cooper repair manuals include all the information you need to repair or service your 2008 cooper, including diagnostic trouble codes, descriptions, probable causes, stepbystep routines, specifications, and a troubleshooting guide. Amsoil transmission fluids offer the best protection for your taurus x, even in the most severe driving conditions. I just purchased this car and the dealer cpod the car. Mini clubman press the button in the handle, arrow, or the button of the remote control, for an extended period.
The most recently reported issues are listed below. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 99 2008 cts models nationwide. One of the first things that you should check on a mini that is having problems shifting is the level of the transmission oil. Purchased with cpo and bmw maintenance prog through 112014. Even though the automatic transmission is advertised as sealed for life, our technicians recommend the automatic transmission fluid be replaced every 30,000 miles with only the approved mini bmw fluid. Mini cooper 20012006 changing transmission fluid in the 6 speed manual how to change transmission fluid in the 6 speed manual things will shift much easier with fresh oil in. Premature wear and throw out bearing failure were quite common. It uses a driveroperated clutch, usually engaged and disengaged by a foot pedal or hand lever, for regulating torque transfer from the engine to the transmission. It also might be one of the last manual 911s, if the new 2020 models are any indication. I have the same problem with my 2008 mini cooper and i was told by my car dealership that it is a transmission warning icon. The manufacturer of your mini is the bayerische motoren werke aktiengesellschaft bmw ag. Lets very simply describe the three styles of transmissions and axles used in the production of the classic mini. Whenever the car is locked or unlocked, the alarm system is armed or disarmed.
With this move mini will begin phasing out the traditional automatic transmission from many of its cars and replacing it with the quicker shifting dual clutch transmission. The mini cooper is fun to drive and has plenty of head and legroom up front. Using a properly formulated transmission fluid for your honda accord can protect your vehicle from costly problems down the road. The cvt transmissions installed before 2008 should have regular oil changes. This is a big problem because not changing the transmission fluid will cause it to fail early. Mini cooper manual transmission and differential fluid. With cars such as the 211 horsepower, 20 mini countryman base and the 20 cooper s, mini has been building a number of cars for over many years. Transmission failure in 2005 mini cooper repair or. Car complaints, car problems and defect information latest news. Over the next few weeks, the noise started happening at lower speeds as well, 30mph and up.
Mini the handle recesses on the interior trim panel of the tailgate make it easier to pull it down. I took my vehicle in last week and received it back on tuesday of this week and on thursday the icon came on again. Even though the automatic transmission is advertised as sealed for life, our technicians recommend the automatic transmission fluid be replaced every 30,000 miles with only the approved minibmw fluid. Problems with the automatic transmissions were a notorious problem for these cars. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of mini cooper s based on all problems reported for the cooper s. Service recommend for sealed for life transmissions. Minis dual clutch transmission is a real thing and in some models its already in production. Mini cooper parts genuine and oem mini cooper parts. Changing the transmission fluid every 30,000 to 40,000 miles will save thousands of dollars in repairs. The good the 2008 acura tsx offers a wellexecuted navigation system. We have oneyear and fiveyear subscriptions available for this 2008 mini cooper clubman r55 service repair manual as well as discounts on any additional vehicle manuals purchased at the same time.
The car was driven 500 miles without knowing that there was only 1 gallon of coolant left. Hi all, any help on this would be greatly appreciated. They said they could not guarantee that fixing the above problems would take care of the issue of not shifting properly, but that fixing them might solve the problem. A power powerful version of the vehicle was released in 1963 with the name mini cooper s. I found an easy way to fill the 6speed transmission on my 2008 mini cooper s with the 1.
Using a properly formulated transmission fluid for your ford taurus x can protect your vehicle from costly problems down the road. New versions of the vehicle include an estate vehicle, hatchback, and a convertible version. On purchasing your mini, you have decided in favor of a model with individualized equipment and features. This version uses a small fourcylinder engine, paired with a slick manual, a cvt in early versions, or a responsive. Includes the base, cover, filter, gasket, oil pressure switch and the oil cooler module. Every manual available online found by our community and shared for free. For many manual transmission enthusiasts, this is the car theyd most like to park in the garage. Mini cooper transmission replacement complete manual 5 or 6 speed or automatic including cvt. Mini owners and service manual access your manual mini usa. R50 mini cooper 200206 r53 mini cooper s 200206 r52 mini cooper convertible 200508 r52 mini cooper s convertible 200508 underdrive pulley install.
Get reliability information for the 2008 mini cooper from consumer reports. Mini cooper dash and instrumentation questions car. Mini cooper 20012006 changing transmission fluid in the 6 speed manual how to change transmission fluid in the 6 speed manual things will shift much easier with fresh oil in your manual transmission, and well. The rubber centered crank pulley on the mini is prone to failure after many miles. There are more schedules for this cable, but the one above does work for me. Connected to pin 3, 4 and 10 on block c of the boost radio. About a month ago, i noticed a loud sound coming from the engine when at speeds above 60mph. The good the 2008 mitsubishi lancer evolution mr puts power to the road with an excellent dual clutch transmission, allwheeldrive system, and turbocharged four cylinder engine. Mini cooper convertible s car is a very sturdy, fun ride. The information in this owners manual is based on the following software. Took it to the dealership and was informed that i needed a new transmission, which came as a great. Check out the rebuilt mini cooper automatic transmission. We usually prefer a manual transmission in our test cars, and the tsxs sixspeed is a fun one to use. Jun 10, 2014 the automatic transmission had major problems and the manual transmission was weak.
Wiring diagram schematics for your 2008 mini cooper. Mini cooper dash and instrumentation questions car forums. The 2008 mini cooper has 2 nhtsa complaints for the power train. The second generation onward is sold outside japan as the mazda5.
Having transmission problems with your mini cooper. My 2005 mini cooper, manual transmission, has 82k miles. Bulletin n02 this program extends the coverage of the brake booster to ten years. Transmission failure in 2005 mini cooper repair or replace. A big issue that has become apparent in first generation mini cooper cars equipped with cvt automatic transmissions is complete transmission failure. This diagnostic guide will help guide you through troubleshooting issues with the continuously variable automatic transmission, which 1st generation mini coopers are equipped with. The hole at the bottom of the oil filter will appear much smaller than the shaft in the filter base this is normal and. The mazda premacy is a compact mpv otherwise known as a minivan built by the japanese manufacturer mazda since 1999. Page 27 arming and disarming the interior movement detector is not acti vated.
One guy said it was low on transmission fluid and thats why when it was cold it ran perfectly but once the engine warmed up it started slipping at 40 miles an hour. The 2002 mini cooper has 11 nhtsa complaints for the power train. The minis manual transmission has two plugs for filling and emptying the. This owners manual describes the entire array of options and equipment that the manufacturer of your mini makes available with a specific model. If you need durable gaskets to prevent leaks on your vehicle, felpro. I have a 2004 mini cooper with an automatic transmission. Mini cooper coupe or 20052008 mini cooper convertible in california. The v8 is matched with a sixspeed manual transmission, as bmws new twinclutch sequential manual transmission isnt ready for production. May 19, 2015 6 signs of a bad manual transmission slipping grinding noise jumps out of gear duration. The mini cooper countryman was also recently released by mini.
With chiltons online doityourself mini cooper repair manuals, you can view any years manual 247365 our 2008 mini cooper repair manuals include all the information you need to repair or service your 2008 cooper, including diagnostic trouble codes, descriptions, probable causes, stepbystep routines. Mini cooper parts genuine and oem mini cooper parts catalog. Tradebit merchants are proud to offer auto service repair manuals for your mini cooper download your manual now. How to change transmission fluid in the 6 speed manual. Dont waste time calling around to your local bookstores or waiting for a repair manual to arrive. R56 mini cooper s 2008 transmission fluid fill tip youtube. They are picking up my vehicle they believe it is a sensor problem because everything else checked out okay.
How do you remove manual transmission from mini cooper. Tap the to learn more about the most common 2008 mini cooper problems. R50 mini cooper 200206 r53 mini cooper s 200206 r52 mini cooper convertible 200508 r52 mini cooper s. Mini cooper automatic transmission with 6speed aisin tf61sn transmission 2008, automatic transmission oil pan gasket by felpro. Owner notification began in august 2002, and dealers were instructed to inspect. Bmw mini cooper defective transmission class action lawsuit.
The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this. Amsoil transmission fluids offer the best protection for your accord, even in the most severe driving conditions. A manual transmission, also known as a manual gearbox, a standard transmission, stick shift, or simply gearbox, is a type of transmission used in motor vehicle applications. The solution is to replace it with an updated design. Today, the mini cooper is still a favorite among many customers. After a few months the mini came up with some major problems with the oil pressure, and engine light notifications. Lets say you want to order a replacement but terms like remote, rodchange, or potjoints have you a little befuddled about just what the heck to order. Software release version when you select the settings menu, the version number of your software appears at the upper right of the screen.
The owners manual and the drivers guide should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. The 1st gen cvt r50 was the worst of all of them and bmw and mini were the subject of a class action lawsuit forcing mini to cover the transmissions under warranty for 8 years or 150,000 miles whichever comes first. The ac compressor may seize resulting in loss of cold air from the ac vents. Also the 2008 mini cooper has a defective timing belt tensioner pulley that can cause the timing chain to break. Its really quite easy to tell which generation of gearbox, shift linkage, and axles your mini has. How do i know which transmission my classic mini has. The automatic transmission had major problems and the manual transmission was weak.