A/C issue. Please Help
#1
A/C issue. Please Help
Just picked up an 07 MCS, 6 speed, 56k miles less than a week ago. Everything was in working order but I rotated tires and added 1 quart of synthetic 5-30 yesterday and now my A/C is not working this morning. I also noticed that my coolant reservoir was empty and will be picking some up directly after work. Excuse the noon question but would over filling the oil (which is not the case according to my dipstick) or low coolant prevent the A/C system from engaging? TIA
#2
If your cars temperature rose to near overheat levels (please get some sort of gauge) it could cause the car to to shut down the AC in hopes of bringing down the temperature.
Sadly this is just where the problems with my MCS started, and it has been the shop for the better part of five months. I pray you don't have same issue.
Sadly this is just where the problems with my MCS started, and it has been the shop for the better part of five months. I pray you don't have same issue.
#3
#4
Are there any signs of coolant leaks? I'd check over the car, inspect the coolant tank and look for cracks or any signs of leaks, check the thermostat as it tends to leak and pool on top of the transmission, and check the water pump as well. Be sure to use MINI coolant when filling it up it the mean time, properly mixed as well 82-14-0-031-133.
__________________
Your Trusted Source For DIY and Parts
FREE SHIPPING over $99 click here
MINI Parts | DIY Help | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Promos
888.280.7799 | 6am - 5pm PST
FREE SHIPPING over $99 click here
MINI Parts | DIY Help | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Promos
888.280.7799 | 6am - 5pm PST
#5
Are there any signs of coolant leaks? I'd check over the car, inspect the coolant tank and look for cracks or any signs of leaks, check the thermostat as it tends to leak and pool on top of the transmission, and check the water pump as well. Be sure to use MINI coolant when filling it up it the mean time, properly mixed as well 82-14-0-031-133.
#6
Let me know what you hear. I would think thermostat / expansion tank leak.
Low coolant might lock out the a/c due to the fact it does not want to overheat the engine knowingly the coolant is low and and the engine will get hotter.
Low coolant might lock out the a/c due to the fact it does not want to overheat the engine knowingly the coolant is low and and the engine will get hotter.
__________________
MINI Guru/ MINI Owner Since 2004 | NEW Lifetime Part Replacement | Local Pickup
Milltek | Genuine MINI | Forge Motorsport | NM Engineering | ECS Performance | M7 Speed
Customer Service Hours: 8am-8pm EST|Sales Team Hours: 8am-11pm | SAT 10am-7pm 800.924.5172
MINI Guru/ MINI Owner Since 2004 | NEW Lifetime Part Replacement | Local Pickup
Milltek | Genuine MINI | Forge Motorsport | NM Engineering | ECS Performance | M7 Speed
Customer Service Hours: 8am-8pm EST|Sales Team Hours: 8am-11pm | SAT 10am-7pm 800.924.5172
#7
I have yet to take the car in for service due to my work schedule and the fact that no competent Mini Service shop is open on weekends in my area. There's no sign of coolant leaking anywhere. According to torque pro my coolant temp remains steady at around 223F with temps between 60-80F outside. Turning on the AC compressor at idle (even though no cold air blows out) sometimes make the coolant temp rise to 230F until the fan turns on and drops it back down to ~219F. Not sure if it's related but I'm also getting a slight burning oilike smell through the vents after stepping on it a bit. Smell goes away within a minute or so. Anyway, will have to bring it in soon bc I never go more than 4k miles without an oil change.
Trending Topics
#8
Its will be hairline and at first the thermostat leak is a couple drips on top of the transmission.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...8-no-heat.html
I would get this looked at as i could be in the beginning stages. Dont want you to overheat.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...8-no-heat.html
I would get this looked at as i could be in the beginning stages. Dont want you to overheat.
__________________
MINI Guru/ MINI Owner Since 2004 | NEW Lifetime Part Replacement | Local Pickup
Milltek | Genuine MINI | Forge Motorsport | NM Engineering | ECS Performance | M7 Speed
Customer Service Hours: 8am-8pm EST|Sales Team Hours: 8am-11pm | SAT 10am-7pm 800.924.5172
MINI Guru/ MINI Owner Since 2004 | NEW Lifetime Part Replacement | Local Pickup
Milltek | Genuine MINI | Forge Motorsport | NM Engineering | ECS Performance | M7 Speed
Customer Service Hours: 8am-8pm EST|Sales Team Hours: 8am-11pm | SAT 10am-7pm 800.924.5172
#9
I have yet to take the car in for service due to my work schedule and the fact that no competent Mini Service shop is open on weekends in my area. There's no sign of coolant leaking anywhere. According to torque pro my coolant temp remains steady at around 223F with temps between 60-80F outside. Turning on the AC compressor at idle (even though no cold air blows out) sometimes make the coolant temp rise to 230F until the fan turns on and drops it back down to ~219F. Not sure if it's related but I'm also getting a slight burning oilike smell through the vents after stepping on it a bit. Smell goes away within a minute or so. Anyway, will have to bring it in soon bc I never go more than 4k miles without an oil change.
I'll assume the burning oil smell is being drawn in through the front vents. The first thing I would look for is oil seepage at the oil connection lubricating the turbo bearing. That crimped oil line connection has a flexible gasket o ring seal. They are known to start leaking after awhile. I suspect MINI is aware of this since the came out with a heat shield that clips over the fitting. Tightening the banjo bolt won't stop the leak if the rubber seal inside the crimped fitting is the culprit. The oil line will need to be replaced..... If this is where it's leaking......
#6 is the suspect oil line. 11657534454 HERE
When you bring it in, you can have them check that line.
__________________
Your Trusted Source For DIY and Parts
FREE SHIPPING over $99 click here
MINI Parts | DIY Help | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Promos
888.280.7799 | 6am - 5pm PST
FREE SHIPPING over $99 click here
MINI Parts | DIY Help | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Promos
888.280.7799 | 6am - 5pm PST
#10
For the oil issue it could be an oil leak/seep and could be getting burned off on the exhaust or a hot component causing a smell. Can't link this thread as I believe this forum is blocked from this site so I am quoting for you below:
#20 is the heat shield
#6 is the suspect oil line. 11657534454 HERE
When you bring it in, you can have them check that line.
#20 is the heat shield
#6 is the suspect oil line. 11657534454 HERE
When you bring it in, you can have them check that line.
#11
You're very welcome. If there is, it's possible that is your culprit. Do check over everything else and make sure you don't see any leaks anywhere else.
__________________
Your Trusted Source For DIY and Parts
FREE SHIPPING over $99 click here
MINI Parts | DIY Help | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Promos
888.280.7799 | 6am - 5pm PST
FREE SHIPPING over $99 click here
MINI Parts | DIY Help | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Promos
888.280.7799 | 6am - 5pm PST
#12
#13
So on the first image I see some residue on the black portion on the lower right, but now sure what I'm looking for in image #2?
__________________
Your Trusted Source For DIY and Parts
FREE SHIPPING over $99 click here
MINI Parts | DIY Help | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Promos
888.280.7799 | 6am - 5pm PST
FREE SHIPPING over $99 click here
MINI Parts | DIY Help | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Promos
888.280.7799 | 6am - 5pm PST
#14
Maybe we're not seeing them in the same order? Pick 1 is the oil line to the turbo, looking pretty oily. Pic 2 is the lower right portion of the motor (when standing in front of the car), kinda hard to see but it's shiny/greasy there as well
#15
__________________
Your Trusted Source For DIY and Parts
FREE SHIPPING over $99 click here
MINI Parts | DIY Help | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Promos
888.280.7799 | 6am - 5pm PST
FREE SHIPPING over $99 click here
MINI Parts | DIY Help | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Promos
888.280.7799 | 6am - 5pm PST
#16
Pic #1 is the oil leak on the line, looks like its just started or is very minimal.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-oil-line.html
Pic #2 is the valve cover itself or the valve cover gasket, most of the time ist the valve cover itself seeping oil. Looks again like in the early stages.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...lve-cover.html
We talked about them many times and most sites reference our links for there our DIYs..
If you need anything else I can help as I personally did all these repairs and reported the valve cover change a while back. 11127646555
__________________
MINI Guru/ MINI Owner Since 2004 | NEW Lifetime Part Replacement | Local Pickup
Milltek | Genuine MINI | Forge Motorsport | NM Engineering | ECS Performance | M7 Speed
Customer Service Hours: 8am-8pm EST|Sales Team Hours: 8am-11pm | SAT 10am-7pm 800.924.5172
MINI Guru/ MINI Owner Since 2004 | NEW Lifetime Part Replacement | Local Pickup
Milltek | Genuine MINI | Forge Motorsport | NM Engineering | ECS Performance | M7 Speed
Customer Service Hours: 8am-8pm EST|Sales Team Hours: 8am-11pm | SAT 10am-7pm 800.924.5172
#17
Pic #1 is the oil leak on the line, looks like its just started or is very minimal.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-oil-line.html
Pelican, ECS,
You guys are awesome. Really appreciate it.
Pic #2 is the valve cover itself or the valve cover gasket, most of the time ist the valve cover itself seeping oil. Looks again like in the early stages.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...lve-cover.html
We talked about them many times and most sites reference our links for there our DIYs..
If you need anything else I can help as I personally did all these repairs and reported the valve cover change a while back. 11127646555
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-oil-line.html
Pelican, ECS,
You guys are awesome. Really appreciate it.
Pic #2 is the valve cover itself or the valve cover gasket, most of the time ist the valve cover itself seeping oil. Looks again like in the early stages.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...lve-cover.html
We talked about them many times and most sites reference our links for there our DIYs..
If you need anything else I can help as I personally did all these repairs and reported the valve cover change a while back. 11127646555
You guys are awesome. Appreciate the feedback. Is the valve cover a simple DIY? I'm handy but have never done this before.
#18
__________________
Your Trusted Source For DIY and Parts
FREE SHIPPING over $99 click here
MINI Parts | DIY Help | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Promos
888.280.7799 | 6am - 5pm PST
FREE SHIPPING over $99 click here
MINI Parts | DIY Help | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Promos
888.280.7799 | 6am - 5pm PST
Last edited by PelicanParts.com; 10-14-2015 at 04:12 PM.
#19
On install take that little valve out of the bag on the new one, pull the re tab on the back of the valve cover, then insert the new valve. Install like you have taken off but in reverse.
__________________
MINI Guru/ MINI Owner Since 2004 | NEW Lifetime Part Replacement | Local Pickup
Milltek | Genuine MINI | Forge Motorsport | NM Engineering | ECS Performance | M7 Speed
Customer Service Hours: 8am-8pm EST|Sales Team Hours: 8am-11pm | SAT 10am-7pm 800.924.5172
MINI Guru/ MINI Owner Since 2004 | NEW Lifetime Part Replacement | Local Pickup
Milltek | Genuine MINI | Forge Motorsport | NM Engineering | ECS Performance | M7 Speed
Customer Service Hours: 8am-8pm EST|Sales Team Hours: 8am-11pm | SAT 10am-7pm 800.924.5172
#20
GAT, any update on the fix ?
__________________
MINI Guru/ MINI Owner Since 2004 | NEW Lifetime Part Replacement | Local Pickup
Milltek | Genuine MINI | Forge Motorsport | NM Engineering | ECS Performance | M7 Speed
Customer Service Hours: 8am-8pm EST|Sales Team Hours: 8am-11pm | SAT 10am-7pm 800.924.5172
MINI Guru/ MINI Owner Since 2004 | NEW Lifetime Part Replacement | Local Pickup
Milltek | Genuine MINI | Forge Motorsport | NM Engineering | ECS Performance | M7 Speed
Customer Service Hours: 8am-8pm EST|Sales Team Hours: 8am-11pm | SAT 10am-7pm 800.924.5172
#21
Regarding the AC, it's the fuse, it keeps blowing out. My car was in a minor front end collision before I purchased it and the wiring harness was not secured well. I think there's play that's causing a short somewhere. They also failed to install the parking lights and sockets so my fogs keep filling up with water when it rains, not sure if the water in there may possibly somehow be correlated to my AC issue. Anyway, I ordered the. Sockets along with the LED bulbs from you guys earlier this week, along with a few other goodies. Stay tuned for updates.
#22
Thanks for the update, sounds like the front end high knocked that out and maybe the fog light cracked ?
We have new ones here aftermarket versions. 63172751295
https://www.ecstuning.com/News/MINI_...Light_Options/
Let me know how it goes.
We have new ones here aftermarket versions. 63172751295
https://www.ecstuning.com/News/MINI_...Light_Options/
Let me know how it goes.
__________________
MINI Guru/ MINI Owner Since 2004 | NEW Lifetime Part Replacement | Local Pickup
Milltek | Genuine MINI | Forge Motorsport | NM Engineering | ECS Performance | M7 Speed
Customer Service Hours: 8am-8pm EST|Sales Team Hours: 8am-11pm | SAT 10am-7pm 800.924.5172
MINI Guru/ MINI Owner Since 2004 | NEW Lifetime Part Replacement | Local Pickup
Milltek | Genuine MINI | Forge Motorsport | NM Engineering | ECS Performance | M7 Speed
Customer Service Hours: 8am-8pm EST|Sales Team Hours: 8am-11pm | SAT 10am-7pm 800.924.5172
#23
Thanks for the update, sounds like the front end high knocked that out and maybe the fog light cracked ?
We have new ones here aftermarket versions. 63172751295
https://www.ecstuning.com/News/MINI_...Light_Options/
Let me know how it goes.
We have new ones here aftermarket versions. 63172751295
https://www.ecstuning.com/News/MINI_...Light_Options/
Let me know how it goes.
#24
Ok then you just need that upper plug.. Let them dry out and shoot some air from a compressor in there to clean of the dirt.
One for each light: 63128380205
https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/63128380205/ES2675434/
Then you can get the Ziza position light leds.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...s-tonight.html
One for each light: 63128380205
https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/63128380205/ES2675434/
Then you can get the Ziza position light leds.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...s-tonight.html
__________________
MINI Guru/ MINI Owner Since 2004 | NEW Lifetime Part Replacement | Local Pickup
Milltek | Genuine MINI | Forge Motorsport | NM Engineering | ECS Performance | M7 Speed
Customer Service Hours: 8am-8pm EST|Sales Team Hours: 8am-11pm | SAT 10am-7pm 800.924.5172
MINI Guru/ MINI Owner Since 2004 | NEW Lifetime Part Replacement | Local Pickup
Milltek | Genuine MINI | Forge Motorsport | NM Engineering | ECS Performance | M7 Speed
Customer Service Hours: 8am-8pm EST|Sales Team Hours: 8am-11pm | SAT 10am-7pm 800.924.5172
#25
Ok then you just need that upper plug.. Let them dry out and shoot some air from a compressor in there to clean of the dirt.
One for each light: 63128380205
https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/63128380205/ES2675434/
Then you can get the Ziza position light leds.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...s-tonight.html
One for each light: 63128380205
https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/63128380205/ES2675434/
Then you can get the Ziza position light leds.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...s-tonight.html