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01-14-2007, 06:32 AM

WhitmalCoop

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new MINI owner questions

hi,
i have bought an 04 mini with 11000 miles......now 6 months later it has 27000. My question concerns tune up.....the computer flashes when i turn the car; it on says -2000mile. The car is also making some whineing noises when i turn the wheel, very slight but audible. There is also a sound when the car idles, like the belts need to be tightened.

my questions is: should i bring it in to the mini dealer or am i going to get ripped off.....i have done oil changes every 3000 miles.....

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01-14-2007, 06:35 AM

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The noise is likely to be the power steerig pump, these are notoriously noisly in your model.

Welcome to NAM by the way!

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01-14-2007, 07:10 AM

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with that odometer count, you should be covered under the service maintenance. call up a service rep, you should be able to get the "free" oil change, (if I read your post right. -2000). And they can review the other issues. Still within warranty mileage.

happy motoring.

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01-14-2007, 08:33 AM

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Sounds like the onboard is telling you that its ready for a service.....even though you are doing oil changes, unless the service monitor is reset its going to indicate service.

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