We put together 7 common problems we find with mini coopers to help you, the owner, understand what issues you may have while owning a mini cooper. Shortly thereafter the car would no longer go or go into gear. Changing the fluid solves plenty of transmission issues but if the problem of automatic transmission wont shift into 3rd gear persists, the parts you should check are the throttle cables. My gear stick is really stiff in my mini one fixya. See figure 6 and figure 7 they work very similar to the liquid soap dispensers you find in most bathrooms. My 2006 mini convertible transmission is slowly dying. We also carry a full line of aseries parts for your morris, sprite or spridget. Mini cooper questions 2003 mcs manual transmission wont. Next morning i was unable to get into reverse, was extremely difficult to shift and some gears could not be engaged. You should check your fluid every 30,000 to 60,000 miles in a manual transmission car.
Car will not shift into gear 2007 mini cooper gears min. I thought it was a miscommunication from the computer when it tells the car to shift down. We are not sure if this is related to the recall manual transmission. If it wont come out of the ms mode then i would say either your ecu is sensing. If youre searching for replacement genuine oem mini cooper gear shift levers, automatic transmission shift knobs, boots, trim rings, manual shift knobs, and other. But for the s, i like the 2006 with the supercharger over the 2007 with the turbothe 2007 is admittedly quicker, but without the thrill of the 2006. How to troubleshoot a manual transmission that will not shift. There are a number of possible reasons why a mini cooper wont shift out of park.
How to mini cooper quick fix stiff gear shift difficulty. Mini usa is taking the word of the service manager and will not help us. The worst complaints are gears wont engage, sputtering. Besides, pulling out of first gear will feel harder than normal. Your cars engine transfers power to the transmission via a clutch. We like to think that sir alec himself would be proud. Over last 2 months, i have started to see a problem with power train. The problem could be the result of a stubborn clutch refusing to disengage. Manual car wont shift mini cooper cooper 2002 manual tra. Manual transmission parts for mini cooper for sale ebay.
For mini cooper 200620 os giken str series single disc clutch kit. The early failure can occur on both the 5 speed and 6 speed models and can fail in under 20,000 miles. While driving my car began to hesitate when going into gear. The fluid level is good, the vehicle has 68k miles. Service recommend for sealed for life transmissions. Any advise would be appreciated on parts for these transmissions. If you cannot shift into any gear with the engine running, but you can when the engine is off, the most likely issue would be that you have a. Mini cooper s gear lever floppy, wont select gear, how to repair. Mini cooper cvt transmission adaptation how to perform.
This is a video i took after changing shift cables on my 2005 mini copper base convertible after the boots failed, let water into the cable jacket and they froze in the winter time. It actually slams and will make the tires chirp between shifts. The car jerks horribly while trying to accelerate when it tries to change to higher gears. Pump the transmission case full of fluid until it just starts to run out the filler hole. My 2006 mini automatic transmission wont shift out of 1st. Floor shift assembly, however, the dealershipservice dept denies that such a recall exists. There are some specific reasons for the manual transmission to behave in that way. Squirreled away on its main website since 2011 is a little tongueincheek section devoted to getting manualshifting newbies gliding from gear to. Mini cooper s gear lever floppy, wont select gear, how to repair broken gear selector cable. A defective cable with excessive slack is likely to create issues with smooth shifting of the gears. Failure to do so can cause your transmission fluid to become contaminated with bits of metal from the bearings, synchronizers and gears.
We would have to grind the gears every time we shift in order to burn out a brand new clutch within one year. Classic mini cooper performance, accessories and tunner parts. As many of you have noted mini is currently not offering a manual transmission on the. Mini cooper questions 2003 mcs manual transmission wont shift. If its in manual, it shifts via tapping to change gears. My 2006 mini cooper automatic transmission wont shift out of 1st. I first noticed the car losing power going uphill, then it became difficult to put the car in gear. Mini cooper transmission problems the mini 5speed gearbox gs565bh found in the cooper models nons built between 2001 and july 2004 is commonly referred to as the r65 or midlands 5speed gearbox the front mounted transverse configuration was a major design challenge when it came to the length of the enginegearbox unit. The person that replaced the clutch was not a certified mini mechanic.
The transmission wont shift and the car makes a grinding sound when the engine is running. R50r52 mini cooper models up to 0704 use 2 quarts of oil. I have to let off the gas completely and then it seems like it shifts. This answer is applicable for many bmws in addition to the one listed below. It wont come out of the reverse gear when the car is running. I have a mini cooper that will go in gear but will not move. How to replace shift cables mini cooper s 20022006 duration. Keep calm and shift the mini countryman cooper s manual.
Great little car, but about 30 miles to 45 miles once i release my foot from the gas pedal, from 2500 rpm to 4000 rpm when the car is slowing down. Get the best deals on manual transmission parts for mini cooper when you shop the largest online selection at. How to mini cooper quick fix stiff gear shift difficulty centralising problem sorted. While driving 65 mph, the shift cable completely detached from the manual transmission and preventing the contact from shifting gears. Bmw and mini difficult to get into engage 1st first. Sticky manual 5speed transmission maintenancerepairs. A lot of cars need a new clutch every 100k when you had the tranny lines flushed some of the clutch material may of been flushed out to also they put in new fluid so the friction modifer content may be higher due to the old fluid breaking down the grinding noise is the clutch not disengaging hence the term. Working through a list of potential causes may be the most. 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. The transmission will shift in and out of gear without any issue when the car is not running.
Lets check if your car is having issues in these areas. Transmission fluid lubricates the moving parts of your transmission. Cooper cooper s congratulations on your new mini this owners manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. Early clutch failure is not uncommon on the 1st or 2nd gen mini cooper. For 20022008 mini cooper manual trans shift cable shift dorman 893yx 2004 fits. If your clutch is worn, stepping on the clutch pedal still wont allow you to put your car in gear. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important operating, safety and maintenance information. Once warmed up the up shifts and down shifts are hard. Sector forks in the transmission select which gear will be put into use.
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. Classic mini cooper rod change gear shift mechanism. If i try to down shift it will return to the gear i was in has any body had this problem before. Mini cooper manual transmission floor shifter problems. One is that the clutch master cylinder has gone bad and will not engage the clutch when you. This is most likely the cause its easy to check with airbox out of the way and gearchange cables pulled off, the lever on the assembly should move. Mini cooper s transmission not go into gear problems. I was told it could be a sensor, or another electrical related issue. I have a 2001 330i manual sedan with about 78k miles. My 2006 mini cooper automatic transmission wont shift. Mini cooper shift knob in various colors for r55, r56, r57, r58, r59, r60, r61 this new shift knob has a weighted core, so youll feel every shift, but the protective outer layer wont let your knob get too hot to touch in the summer, or cold in the winter.
Mini cooper stiff gears and gearchange issues stripped and. Mini cooper s power train 2006 mini cooper s problems. Bmw and mini will not shift, go into gear clutch will. Mini cooper shift cable replacement r50r52r53 20012006. Minis have had problems in the past with the shift cables coming off or breaking. The reasons for manual transmission wont go into gear when running. How to fix when automatic transmission wont shift into. Bmw and mini will not shift, go into gear clutch will not disengage. How to replace shift cables mini cooper s 20022006.
The 2006 mini cooper has 6 nhtsa complaints for the power train. Ive read the ms is manual sport mode which gives you more control over changing gears. Personally, if your getting a cooper, that makes more sense to me than the sid probably go with a 2007 cooper over a 2006 cooper, especially with the new valvtronic engine. The rpms go all the way up, but the car will not go. Mini cooper manual transmission and differential fluid. This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted names in the. When im in manual mode thecvt wont shiuft up until it redlines. A mini cooper wont shift out of park it still runs. Sounds like your clutch isnt disengaging so you cant shift. Vinyl white manual shift boot fits 0714 mini cooper r55 r56 r57 fits. Mini especially in the us has prided itself in always offering a manual version of every model and trim it sells. The reasons for manual transmission wont go into gear. It makes awful knocking noises in low gears and is now starting to make awful noises in high gears. If its in sport it will rev to a higher rpm before shifting.
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