Keep calm and shift the mini countryman cooper s manual. The mini cooper s is a 3 door hatchbackbodied motor vehicle with a front mounted engine powering the front wheels. The reasons for manual transmission wont go into gear when. The car has been fully checked and no one knows why the engine light stays on. Mini cooper manual transmission floor shifter problems. Get reliability information for the 2010 mini cooper from consumer reports. Automatic transmission problems posted in introduce yourself. Oem midlands 5spd axle seal left driver side each mini cooper nons 20022004 gen1. Curb weight was just above 2600lbs, and a sixspeed manual transmission was the only option. Aug 14, 2010 automatic transmission problems posted in introduce yourself. Mini has since updated their options which now includes a much more comfortable ride with a lot more options. My mini clubman diesel purchased new in 2010 with a bmw engine not a psa engine had numerous problems. 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. Ladarwi, lagonda, lamborghini, lanchester, lancia, land rover, lasalle.
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. This owners manual describes the entire array of options and equipment that the manufacturer of your mini makes available with a specific model range. The 2010 mini cooperconvertible runs the gamut from smart econobox to thrusty sports convertibleall with unmatched driving feel and expertly interpreted styling heritage. Search from 127 mini cooper cars for sale, including a used 2010 mini cooper convertible, a used 2010 mini cooper hardtop, and. Get the best deals on manual transmission parts for mini cooper when you shop the largest online selection at. Mini cooper r55, r56, r57 20072011 radiator support service position placement diy repair duration. After a few months the mini came up with some major problems with the oil pressure, and engine light notifications. The new fourspeed prototype transmission unit, after more development soon became the basis for the production version of the unit which was adopted by bmc for their millionselling mini and 1100 models. The automatic transmission had major problems and the manual transmission was weak. The ap automotive products automatic transmission was first introduced at the earls court motor show in 1965 and debuted in the in the austin and morris 1100s beginning in october 1965.
There is the 2008 mini crossover concept which has four doors 2 right swing open, 1 left swing open, 1 left liftsliding and four single seats. Its really quite easy to tell which generation of gearbox, shift linkage, and axles your mini has. Mini cooper transmission light hi there, i just bought a 2008 mini cooper s with. The fastest way to find specific topics is to refer to the detailed index at the back of the manual. The reasons for manual transmission wont go into gear.
Jun 07, 2011 mini cooper r55, r56, r57 20072011 radiator support service position placement diy repair duration. The firstgeneration of the new mini cooper s, or r53, is a hilariously. It was unveiled at the 2008 paris motor show the 2010 mini beachcomber concept was based on the crossover concept and the mini countryman, with no doors and no conventional roof. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices.
The countryman was first unveiled at the 2010 geneva motor show. It was launched in 2010 and received a facelift in 2014. Get the best deals on manual transmission parts for mini cooper when you shop the. Mini cooper midland gearbox 5speed rebuild kit oem.
The rest of the transmission is fine, no knocks, rattles, or anything out the ordinary. As many of you have noted mini is currently not offering a manual transmission on the cooper s. 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. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of mini cooper based on all problems reported for the cooper. So, you should be on alert for unusual activities to detect a glitch at the primary stage.
Complete manual transmissions for mini cooper for sale ebay. The car was driven 500 miles without knowing that there was only 1 gallon of coolant left. Car complaints, car problems and defect information latest news. Shop all classic mini cooper transmission parts including engine and gearbox parts, transmission bearing, quick shift kit, differential, speedometer pinion housing. Mini cooper transmission fluid manual fuchs sae 75w80 api gl5. Here are five problems owners of mini coopers built between 2000 and 2006 need to know about.
Before this went into production, however, a number of significant changes had to taken place. Mini cooper questions mini cooper transmission light cargurus. Mini cooper convertible s car is a very sturdy, fun ride. I have fitted the classic dunlop racing mags that give the car in my opinion a much better look. May 25, 2011 my son has a 2002 mini with cvt transmission. Mini knows their is something wrong with certain mini s. Mini cooper questions what is the reliability of a 2010. I own 2009 gen2 mini cooper s convertible purchased in near perfect condition at 30k miles, now at 85k miles. Even a wellmaintained gearbox is likely to undergo problems depending on your driving habit, mileage, and some other related factors.
The symptoms any repair or replacement of the transmission components are inconvenient, timeconsuming, and requires a handsome amount of money. Mini mania is the top online supplier of classic austin mini cooper accessories and parts. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Jul 27, 2012 in this video, mini manias tony gambirasi takes you through the steps to rebuild the 4speed remote gearbox for the classic mini. My 2010 mini cooper s has had 3 thermostats replaced since ive owned the car less than a year. Also new are two limitededition models the mayfair and the camden. This problem is actually the result of the manufacturer stating the transmission does not require routine transmission fluid services, but in reality they do. So im in the process of looking at two different minis. Featuring all4 awd powertrain including electrohydraulic differential, the countryman received some minor amendments in 2012, including a eu6 exhaust, a reworked clutch, and improved software to reduce stalling problems. Manual transmission parts for mini cooper for sale ebay. When you ordered your mini, you chose various items of equipment. Mini cooper owners have reported 4 problems related to manual transmission floor shifter under the power train category.
Lets very simply describe the three styles of transmissions and axles used in the production of the classic mini. Mini usa to eliminate manual transmissions from some. This is the upmarket model that has the chrome framed opening rear windows and not the fixed rubber mounted ones and the two extra clocks. The 2002 mini cooper has 11 nhtsa complaints for the power train. Purchased my first mini as a used car with 68000 miles. While the automatic works well, the manual transmission better fits the mini s nature. While the automatic works well, the manual transmission better fits the minis nature. The mini continues into 2010 with minor tweaks, including a standard multifunction steering wheel and cruise control. Since its the new debut, mini has begun offering multiple models that are gathering followings of their own.
This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted. Howto rebuild a classic mini cooper remote gearbox youtube. May 05, 2018 manual transmission wont go into gear when running. The bmw cooper s comes with a sixspeed getrag manual or from the 2005 model year onwards a fully automatic transmission with paddle shifters. Mini cooper automatic transmission problems i just recently purchased a 2002 mini cooper off of craigslist. The jekyll and hyde nature of the minis engine combined with the transmissions incessant hunting for the right gear made driving the cooper s. Using this owners manual we have tried to make a ll the information in this owners manual easy to find. How do you remove manual transmission from mini cooper. Mini especially in the us has prided itself in always offering a manual version of every model and trim it sells. How do i know which transmission my classic mini has. If you want a fun little car, go for the base mini. In this video, mini manias tony gambirasi takes you through the steps to rebuild the 4speed remote gearbox for the classic mini. Used 2010 mini cooper for sale with photos cargurus.
The bmw mini one and bmw mini cooper are available with a continuously variable transmission or with a conventional getrag fivespeed manual transmission. It is the result of a 10 year joint project between the automotive products company ltd. The emissions certification delay on mini manual transmissions is halting all import of those models in the us starting this july and likely last a few months. Power is transferred to the wheels via a 6 speed manual.
If you wish to gain an initial overview of your vehicle, you will find this in the first chapter. The crank seal is a particular problem, but the oil pan gasket can. The mini countryman is a compact luxury crossover suv, the first vehicle of this type to be launched by mini. Mini cooper s everything you need to know before buying a mini. But beyond that mini usa is also eliminating the manual transmission option altogether from some models for 2020. The manufacturer of your mini is the bayerische motoren werke aktiengesellschaft, bmw ag. If the austinmorris original yipped through the corners like a terrier. This owners manual describes the entire array of options and equipment that the manufacturer of your mini makes available with a.
Mini cooper manual transmission overhaul bearing rebuild kit 2002 2006 1. A big issue that has become apparent in first generation mini cooper cars equipped with cvt automatic transmissions is complete transmission failure. One such problem is manual transmission wont go into gear when running. Mini usa to eliminate manual transmissions from some models. The check engine light stays on and only goes off a day or so at a time. The 2010 mini cooper s has 1 nhtsa complaints for the power train.
Mini cooper midlands 5spd axle seal left side value line gen1 20022004. Mini knows their is something wrong with certain minis. I had it about a month and then the transmission just went out unexpectedly while i was driving. Land rover, lexus, lincoln, maserati, mazda, mercedesbenz, mercury, mini. Mini cooper transmission maintenance fluids and filters for your gearbox. I have a 1987 mini mayfair 998 auto, and its reverse gear will no longer engage, the lever will go into r and the reverse lights will come on, but no movement.