20 Most Recent 2002 Mini Cooper Questions & Answers

Not sure what your question is? I would charge up the battery with a good quality charger. Most are digital nowadays and usually have some diagnostics available. I mention this because if so you will want to diagnose the alternator as well as the battery performance. One or both might be out of commission. Failing that get the battery to a service center and they can determint if the battery is good. Also investigate the starter relay if both the other two check out good. Have fun, -J

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Thanks for the vote, and good luck!

Best way is to drop the front bumper.

the temp senser switch is u/s, or fuse to it blown

you probably need a new temp. sensor.

Once again, computer, computer, computer! there is a control panel associated with the coolin/fan system. It is intergrated with the radiator, cooling fans, air flow sensors, A/C, engine temp sensors, etc.. So you are going to have to take it in to a qualified mechanic. They will be able to determine what needs fixin and or replacing. Had the same problem wit my A/C fan and sensor system. For over a year I had rigged up a toggle switch that I taped to the intake manifold (I think). And every time the temp gauge went up. Out I went, Hood up and switch, switched. I just had to remember to turn it off when I left the car. Otherwise it would run down the battery. Hope this helped, -J

There is a class action lawsuit for the 2002 to 2006 Mini CVT transmission. Worst transmission ever. dealer usually replaces complete trans.

could be but it comes up for a reason I suspect a cat converter malfunction and the explanation to keep the rpms lower indicates that it is not functioning properly or has failed and could be blocking the exhaust system It could be a simple O2 sensor ( one after te cat converter) that has malfunctioned don't wiat for the next service but have it checked out by an accredited service center and have the fault codes read

Certainly getting no fuel so the possibilities are: 1. Clogged fuel filter 2. Fuel pump relay - check to see if fuel pump is getting power 3. Bad fuel pump 4. Out of gas (Ha!)

The small starter wire should only have power on it when the key is held in the cranking position. Is that how you tested it? If no power then, trace the signal from the ignition switch to the starter. The starter relay and the neutral safety switch should be in that path.

Could be the oil sending unit or wires to it. If replacing doesn't fix it. Could be crank bearings are worn out. if you had some one change the oil, you might want to check the oil level.

The best is scan ,because is four,but could be broken wire,the side which will show is bad ,check wire first...

try using a scan tool to reset the ECM

sounds like ya need to go to the dealer to check the pump out or the fuse might be blown or the sending unit is broke

No Crank No Start Diagnosis EricTheCarGuy

I would guess the motor went out or a bad fuse.

could be wrong on this one but as a educated guess on the manifolds the should be oxygen sensors and they will probably be what your lookin for

Have you checked for power with a multimeter at the switch ? I'm going to say the obvious....you didn't say if you checked the bulbs ? All being well there...find the grounding spur and check that is sound and that all wiring plugs are secure and not fouled up.