R56 Cold start issue solved by dealership!
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Cold start issue solved by dealership!
hi,
i had the issue in my car when i started it every morning and sometimes that noise cause the car to have less power when accelerating in the morning.. took it to the dealer for service.. told them about the issue ans here what did they changed to solve the problem:
1100 Replaced Timing Tension
Chain Tensioner
http://youtube.com/watch?v=UDf8kj727_E
http://youtube.com/watch?v=jOhtSoEe6Ww
i had the issue in my car when i started it every morning and sometimes that noise cause the car to have less power when accelerating in the morning.. took it to the dealer for service.. told them about the issue ans here what did they changed to solve the problem:
1100 Replaced Timing Tension
Chain Tensioner
http://youtube.com/watch?v=UDf8kj727_E
http://youtube.com/watch?v=jOhtSoEe6Ww
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As far as I've heard this still has been an issue with later builds. I've read up on this problem on MINI2 also and again the issue remains.
I would say one of the biggest concerns is whether or not it's going to have any long term effects.
I have been talking with a dealership about these issues, I DO NOT have a MINI, but was considering one since this issue has come up. If anything you want in a car is a solid engine and as of yet it doesn't appear like that is the case. This has made me think twice about purchasing one.
Now I sit back and wait to see what happens, the dealership have stated that this has been fixed. But many MINI owners have gone in to have the "fix" and still the noise comes back.
Thoughts?
I would say one of the biggest concerns is whether or not it's going to have any long term effects.
I have been talking with a dealership about these issues, I DO NOT have a MINI, but was considering one since this issue has come up. If anything you want in a car is a solid engine and as of yet it doesn't appear like that is the case. This has made me think twice about purchasing one.
Now I sit back and wait to see what happens, the dealership have stated that this has been fixed. But many MINI owners have gone in to have the "fix" and still the noise comes back.
Thoughts?
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Does anyone know what percentage of Minis actually have the cold start issue?
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Be careful about making this type of decision based on what you read on this type of forum. Remember almost everyone here is a fanatic (me too) and we post issues so it may seem to be more of a problem than it really is. I don't know about this cold start issue because I don't have my Mini yet, but I can tell you from experience on other forums that things that seem to be a major problem on the forum may not be that big of an issue across the entire population of owners. Do a little more research. I also owned a Camry with over 100k that had no issues, but Toyotas do have problems too. One that my brother had was that the oil would gunk up in the engine. Seems like it was an issue across several models of Toyotas. Would it keep me from getting another Toyota, no, but I would look into it a little more.
Does anyone know what percentage of Minis actually have the cold start issue?
Does anyone know what percentage of Minis actually have the cold start issue?
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...t-chatter.html
...and perhaps check out the enumerable posts on other sites using the links therein.
See if you emerge from that exercise with the same opinion wrt the cold start death rattle.
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I took delivery of my MCS in July 2007 and never had the problem until recently. I'm at a little over 32,000 miles and have had the cold start issue for a few months now. I'm due for service in a couple of months so I'll tell them about it then because I want it documented. I read so much about it here that I wasn't real surprised when it happened. Not happy about it though.
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Your point has been expressed before and discussed ad nauseum in other threads. I suggest you read and digest the following thread from start to finish...
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...t-chatter.html
...and perhaps check out the enumerable posts on other sites using the links therein.
See if you emerge from that exercise with the same opinion wrt the cold start death rattle.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...t-chatter.html
...and perhaps check out the enumerable posts on other sites using the links therein.
See if you emerge from that exercise with the same opinion wrt the cold start death rattle.
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I have a July 07 build with 25k miles on it. I get the cold start issue when the temps get down to at least 40 degrees. My SA has me on the list of cars that will get the fix, if and when it comes along. So far the cold start issue has not caused any noticable problems with the car. I baby the car when it's cold. After it's warmed up I have no inhibitions about driving it hard.
Last edited by amazingrando; 03-17-2009 at 10:11 PM.
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I've had the cold start issue about eight times now. In about six of the instances, I had just washed the car within the past 8-24 hours. I'm wondering if spraying water on some part of the engine has something to do with it. The rattle lasts for a few minutes then fades away as I drive (loudly) down the street.
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Well, 17800 miles a no cold start issue as of yet. No problems, besides an ECU retune that was caused by a Footwell Lighting Module that was debunked since 1,500 miles (according to the ECU). Who knows what that is, but no problems as of yet.
I have not experienced the cold start issue at all, at temperatures down to 30 degrees F.
EDIT: I have used Royal Purple 5w30 since Mile 1200.... don't know if that affect it at all?
I have not experienced the cold start issue at all, at temperatures down to 30 degrees F.
EDIT: I have used Royal Purple 5w30 since Mile 1200.... don't know if that affect it at all?
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I've had the cold start issue about eight times now. In about six of the instances, I had just washed the car within the past 8-24 hours. I'm wondering if spraying water on some part of the engine has something to do with it. The rattle lasts for a few minutes then fades away as I drive (loudly) down the street.
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Danger I have the same thing and I proved out yesterday that washing is not a factor. Its the process of starting/stopping/restarting/restarting again the next day (or at least 6 hours later). Check out the Cold Start Issues Database. I posted my findings at https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ml#post2714925