Top 20 2008 Mini Cooper S Questions & Answers

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Why did it come up with excessive emissions warning then went into limp mode and kept stalling?

You are experiencing a major vacuum leak that the computer is having a hard time correcting fuel trim parameters.
2/22/2016 12:04:03 AM • 2008 Mini Cooper... • 168 views • 1 helpful votes
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Radio is stuck on AM station can,t get FM ,won,t eject cd

Look for a small hole next to the CD player, if there is one, use a tooth pick and push the reset/ eject button in and see, if it will eject the CD while it is on.
6/23/2015 10:35:11 AM • 2008 Mini Cooper... • 2,106 views • 0 helpful votes
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I noticed little smoke coming from the right passenger side wheel after using breaks. I lifted the the car and took off the wheel but it feels a bit tight to rotate the disc.

Front or rear? The Sounds like the caliper might be sticking. Is the wheel getting hot? The rear brake has the emergency brake incorporated in it. You need a special tool to retract the caliper it spins it back in while it presses. Take the caliper off and clean and lube the guide pins with a grease for brake parts like Permatex 24115 Ultra Disk Brake Caliper Lube High-Temp Silicone. If rusted, replace the parts. Make sure all the rubber protectors are in good shape if not replace them. They keep moisture from rusting the brake parts. If the caliper is frozen, just buy a new assembly and install it. Here a video that should help! Rear Brake Pads Rotor Replacement 2006 2013 Mini Cooper
6/3/2015 1:47:21 AM • 2008 Mini Cooper... • 448 views • 0 helpful votes
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Noticed a bit of smoke coming from under the hood. Opened to look and it seems there's oil next to the valve on my turbo.

Does turbo need oil? Very much so. It has parts spinning at 30,000 rpms or so, and the bearings require oil to live. Clean cool engine thoroughly, and then run engine to find leak.
6/4/2015 3:45:19 PM • 2008 Mini Cooper... • 189 views • 0 helpful votes
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Major oil spill after replacing oil supply line.

It's as simple as following the oil to source VAPE JUICE
6/16/2015 3:21:48 AM • 2008 Mini Cooper... • 93 views • 0 helpful votes
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How to find coolant leak?

Start it and look at it while its running. Also try giving it gas to raise rpm's. You should see it then.
4/14/2015 2:50:57 PM • 2008 Mini Cooper... • 73 views • 0 helpful votes
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Why doesnt my mini cooper have the phone option in the menu?

Though they put all the buttons in at production of he vehicle, this is an option that you have to have the bells that go with it to use it. These are add on options that you can acquire or purchase from your local Mini dealer.
1/10/2015 7:20:12 AM • 2008 Mini Cooper... • 473 views • 0 helpful votes
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2008 mini cooper red light with jacked up car

That symbol means that service is due. Service could be just an oil change or it could be an oil service and inspection. Take your car to the dealer and have it serviced.
6/24/2014 6:16:17 PM • 2008 Mini Cooper... • 393 views • 1 helpful votes
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4th cylinder misfiring

Here's a link to your code. P0304 Code Cylinder 4 Misfire
5/18/2014 12:07:53 AM • 2008 Mini Cooper... • 515 views • 0 helpful votes
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What is po 128 in Mini Cooper S?

P0128 Coolant Thermostat (Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature)
5/4/2014 12:54:04 PM • 2008 Mini Cooper... • 312 views • 0 helpful votes
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Break caliper pushed forward

You are talking about the piston being pushed out? #1. Put a piece of wood in the caliper and push the brake pedal again.. remove the piston all the way. clean the caliper bore, replace the seal(caliper rebuild kit usually really cheap) carefully reinstall the piston.. sounds like it is either "cocked and stuck or the caliper has a ring of rust at the top of the bore. either way clean and reinstall the piston. possibilty #2. Take a "C" Clamp and force the piston back in.. if you do this take an old pad and put it between the piston and clamp to protect the poston.
5/12/2014 12:37:47 AM • 2008 Mini Cooper... • 128 views • 0 helpful votes
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New brake rotors overheat

Hi Steve. As you said you did replace the rotors and pads. Did you have problem before replacing the rotors or just to renew was? The reason I am asking is just to see whether the problem was there and before. Now, if you had the same problem before renewing and after renew you still have the problem,just go back on your car, jag it up putting it on stands,turn the wheels an see which one is tight on turning. If is just one, open the bleeder to release the pressured fluid and turn the wheel,if is turning free,just get in the car and apply brakes after turn the wheel and if you do have stiffness,you have a faulty brake hose inside the flow hole. Just renew the faulty brake hose. If you do not face any hose failure, renew the brakes Master cylinder. Good Luck.
5/14/2014 3:32:43 PM • 2008 Mini Cooper... • 110 views • 0 helpful votes
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Hello, i press the ignition button and the car does not work. The ignition coil just run for less than one second then the engine service light turns on. Do you have any idea what can be happening? Do

Many people have trouble starting the mini. Once my girlfriend almost missed her flight because she couldn't get the rental started. That being said, here are some easy fixes: 1. Make sure your foot is on the break when you try to start it. The car won't start without foot on the break. 2. Replace your battery: batteries don't work well in cold weather, old batteries work worse. Try jump staring your car, and/or call AAA or someone to come replace your battery. They are pretty cheap, and the toe truck guy will replace if for you. 3. Other than that, ask a pro?
1/24/2014 4:15:05 PM • 2008 Mini Cooper... • 91 views • 0 helpful votes
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Mini cooper 2008 windscreen wash jets

Mine did the same thing. I took a sewing needle and cleaned out the hole in the sprayers, which had calcium buildup or something else. You can also redirect the spray nozzles at the same time. Hope this helps.
11/22/2013 4:55:01 PM • 2008 Mini Cooper... • 442 views • 0 helpful votes
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Not hitting full boost

Get a code reader and read the ecu (Engine computer unit). If codes pop up, that's what will need fixing...
12/29/2013 1:23:13 AM • 2008 Mini Cooper... • 163 views • 0 helpful votes
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Code of p0012 2008 mini cooper s

P0012 "A" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded
2/16/2012 10:01:24 PM • 2008 Mini Cooper... • 1,061 views • 0 helpful votes
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Swapped seats but heat not working - f56 mini cooper s

Are the connectors actually wired the same? Check the wiring diagrams for each seat if you can find them, otherwise trace the wiring from the internal components in the seat to the connector and make sure the heaters are going to heater power pins in the original harness, and temperature sensors are going to temperature sensor pins (temperature sensors may be polarized, that is, it makes a difference which pin goes to positive and which to ground).
2/13/2022 4:57:02 PM • Mini Cooper Cars... • 146 views • 0 helpful votes
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2004 Mini Cooper convertible. Why doesn't roof lift correctly?

check and test motor--hydro pressure
7/6/2021 12:00:57 PM • Mini Cooper Cars... • 161 views • 0 helpful votes
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2003 Mini Cooper S Electrical issues

Check all fuses. Inspect all the wiring you can see. If a mouse chewed them up, maybe it could cause this?If that doesn't fix it, sounds like you have a defect in the circuit board in the Instrument panel display.
10/29/2019 2:46:43 PM • Mini Cooper Cars... • 121 views • 0 helpful votes
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