Bmw and mini how to diagnose clutch problems, worn out disc. The minis manual transmission has two plugs for filling and emptying the. Should you wish to sell your mini at some time in the future, please remember to hand over this owners manual to the new owner. Mini cooper manual transmission and differential fluid. My first mini, got home after driving on the highway for miles from. Since its the new debut, mini has begun offering multiple models that are gathering followings of their own.
I have a 2002 mini cooper with 52k miles, the transmission has went out twice in the past 2 years the first time at 31k miles. Mini cooper manual transmission fluid application guide click here for our mini cooper automatic transmission fluids application guide use the guide below to determine which manual transmission fluid is appropriate for your mini. Mini cooper r50 2002 gearbox removal time lapse youtube. If you have any additional questions, your mini center will be glad. This page is dedicated to the understanding, repair and maintenance of the mini constant velocity transmission. Fivespeed manual transmissions were standard but those who opted for automatic got a steptronic cvt system with five later six steps plus. The power steering is noisy, and there are reports of the failure of the power steering pump. Oct 15, 2015 bmw of north america, llc bmw is recalling certain model year 20052006 mini cooper and cooper s vehicles manufactured january 5, 2005, to november 28, 2006, and 20052008 mini cooper. Cvt transmission failure the haus independent mini cooper. Manual transmission problem north american motoring. Your cars engine transfers power to the transmission via a clutch.
Sudden failure of the manual 5 speed transmission causing car to. The reasons for manual transmission wont go into gear when. How to troubleshoot a manual transmission that will not shift. Mini does not list any fluids other than the factory fluids, but several manufacturers list their. Sector forks in the transmission select which gear will be put into use. Manual transmission parts for mini cooper for sale ebay. Or, click here to view all available manual transmission fluids. What are the most common problems with manual transmission. The cvt transmission could be troublesome and should be carefully checked by someone experienced with this type of transmission. So, you should be on alert for unusual activities to detect a glitch at the primary stage. Put a engine in 2002 mini cooper s now it will not go into gear when car. Here are five problems owners of mini coopers built between 2000 and 2006 need to know about.
Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 mini cooper based on all problems reported for the 2002 cooper. Leaks occur to the clutch components, including the master and slave cylinder and the hydraulic lines. This mini cooper had the same issue and i fitted a rebuild gearbox and a new clutch. Five problems related to manual transmission have been reported for the 2002 mini cooper. Some of the most common problems i have experienced is with the mini cooper s manual transmission not of the routine kind of things of owning a car. Covers manual transmissions for all mini s 2002 to current manual transmissions.
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. I have a 2004 mini cooper with an automatic transmission. Automatic transmissions are more common these days, but for people who still enjoy the handson approach, a manual, or standard, transmission can present a few problems. Jan 07, 2016 mini cooper cvt transmission failure a common problem that a lot of 2002 2006 mini cooper owners have experienced is a failed cvt transmission, even with considerably low mileage. Manual transmission problem of the 2002 mini cooper 3 failure date. So im in the process of looking at two different minis. Problems with the automatic transmissions were a notorious problem for these cars. Oem midlands 5spd axle seal left driver side each mini cooper nons 2002 2004 gen1. The worst complaints are electrical, accessories interior, and seat belts air bags problems. This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted names in the. On certain passenger vehicles equipped with manual transmissions, the transmission shift cable connects the gearshift lever in the vehicle interior to the shift linkage on the transmission. Mini cooper questions 2003 mcs manual transmission wont shift. Mini cooper clutches are known to fail at relatively low mileage, especially when the vehicle is driven regularly in heavy traffic.
Gunning says leaks are also a common manual transmission problem. Guide to determine correct mini manual transmission fluid. Mini cooper questions manual transmission cargurus. May 05, 2018 manual transmission wont go into gear when running. Mini cooper midlands 5spd axle seal left side value line gen1 2002 2004. Dec 23, 2014 one of the most commonly misdiagnosed automotive faults is apparent manual transmission clutch problems. I didnt have enough good quality video to make a how to. Mini cooper standard transmission with 6speed getrag 285 transmission 2002, manual transmission input shaft repair sleeve by national. The automatic transmission had major problems and the manual transmission was weak. The 2002 mini cooper has 11 nhtsa complaints for the power train. The mini is generally a solid performer, but there are a couple of known problems areas.
Toyota jws 3309type tiv, vag g055025a2, ford wssm2c924a semisynthetic for automatic transmissions. Used mini cooper with manual transmission for sale cargurus. The symptoms any repair or replacement of the transmission components are inconvenient, timeconsuming, and requires a handsome amount of money. One main symptom is the transmission lurches into gear at times. If you wish to gain an initial overview of your vehicle, you will find this in the first chapter. Manual transmission problems of the 2002 mini cooper. Drivers should be aware of fluid levels during routine fluid level checks, he says. Genuine mini part excellent condition 129k miles 1year warranty located at las vegas, nevada 89030. Do you have an issue where the gearstick is not moving freely enough and not centralising between gearchanges if so this could be the cure. The 10 transmission problems to never ignore yourmechanic. How to mini cooper quick fix stiff gear shift difficulty. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Mini cooper s clutch may wear prematurely 44 reports. Manual transmission problems can develop due to high mileage, abuse, or lack of proper maintenance.
Stock problemsissues manual transmission problem okay i have. I am attempting to rebuild it as cheaply as possible and ill show how i do it. Noise in some or all gears difficult to shift into reverse grinding sound when. Complete auto transmissions for mini cooper for sale ebay. If your mini cooper has been out of commission for a while now due to a transmission issue, then buying a mini cooper transmission from ebay is just what you need to get up and going again. Mini cooper midland gearbox 5speed rebuild kit oem. A common problem that a lot of 20022006 mini cooper owners have. On 2002 mini cooper models equipped with the manual transmission, shift cable is responsible for connecting the gearshift lever in the vehicle interior to the. Our list of 8 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2002 mini cooper. Mini mania is now offering a remanufactured cvt automatic transmission for 20022008 mini coopers at less than half the cost of replacing. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of mini cooper based on all problems reported for the cooper. One of the first things that you should check on a mini that is having problems shifting is the level of the transmission oil. Mini cooper manual transmission fluids mini cooper manual transmission fluid requirements including dry capacities.
Most manual transmission issues originate not with the transmission itself, but from related components like the clutch assembly, linkage, or driveline. 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. Learn about this problem, why it occurs, and how to fix it. Car complaints, car problems and defect information latest news. 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 clutch has also went out as well as the sunroof motor, left front brake caliper, windshield wiper motor with a host of sensors, gauges etc. More than one vehicle quality recycled parts with free terminal shipping. Cvt transmission stands for continuous variable transmission which is an automatic transmission that can seamlessly change through different gear ratios.