Jun 29, 2007 the redesigned 2007 mini cooper offers better crash protection, improved fuel economy, and a new sixspeed manual or sixspeed automatic transmission, but the new interior remains cartoonish and even less userfriendly. This video shows you how to replace the passenger side cv axle on a 1st gen mini cooper with a manual transmission. The minis manual transmission has two plugs for filling and emptying the. Has anyone else experienced an electrical clicking sound, like a relay turning onoff, from the passenger side compartment. The jcw models arent offered with the automatic transmission. Jan 21, 2016 average rating from 127,991 customers who received a vehicle drivetrain inspection. Mini cooper midlands 5spd axle seal left side value line gen1 20022004. A sixspeed manual with hillstart assist is standard, and a sixspeed automatic is. Mini owners and service manual access your manual mini usa. The r55565759 mini models cooper, clubman, convertible and roadster in base, s and jcw use engine variants that have a plastic coolant transfer pipe that runs from the thermostat on the left side of the engine to the water pump housing right side of engine, along the rear of the engine, under the intake manifold.
Mini cooper 200720 what you need to know about the timing. The driver uses the clutch to disengage engine power from the transmission so that a different gear can be engaged without transmission teeth gnashing or damage. Oem midlands 5spd axle seal left driver side each mini cooper nons 20022004 gen1. The insulated cabin keeps out most harsh road and wind noise. Find the accessory fuses in the owners manual and check the ones in question. As the output shaft of the transmission rotates it spins the driveshaft, which then turns the differential ring gear to rotate the wheels.
A mini cooper is most at home in the city and thats where it should stay. Mini cooper r56 oil leak diagnosis 20072011 pelican. Visually, youll be hardpressed to notice, as mini wanted to keep the cars iconic styling intact. Since then, mini has continued to produce cooper trims on each of its vehicle models, and the used mini remains a popular vehicle. Jun 04, 2015 mini cooper transmission failure problems with the automatic transmissions were a notorious problem for these cars. They started making a 4 door original mini in 2015 so i was holding out on trading until that model came up. Automatic transmission for 2006 mini cooper mini parts. Mini cooper 200720 what you need to know about the. This one, in particular, is equipped with a 6speed automatic transmission. The last classic mini cooper model rolled off the assembly line in 2000. While driving my car began to hesitate when going into gear. The 2007 mini cooper hatchback gets a toptobottom overhaul. If you are in the habit of filling up at big name gas stations, your fuel filter only needs to be replaced every 50100k miles.
Automatic transmission for 2007 mini cooper mini parts. The mini cooper received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles reflecting higher quality among compact sporty cars in the j. I instruct mini usa, a division of bmw of north america, llc to provide my information to an authorized mini dealership. Press the button once to unlock only the drivers door and the fuel filler door. I recently changed the clutch and fly wheel on my 2007 mini cooper s. Air or water leaks ac water dripped on passenger side floor mat enough to saturate carpet susan k. Mini cooper 2007 20 what you need to know about the timing chain tensioner recall. Mini cooper 200720 what you need to know about the timing chain tensioner recall. Audible only on smooth roads where tire noise is kept low, the sound is a. We had that done and now the noise is 80% better, but it still has not gone away. So, you should be on alert for unusual activities to detect a glitch at the primary stage.
Used mini cooper with manual transmission for sale cargurus. I understand that an authorized bmw dealership may contact me with offers or information about their products and services. Mini cooper s r55, r56 all models with the n14 engine produced between 2006 to may 4th 2009. Shortly thereafter the car would no longer go or go into gear.
There is a clunking noise coming from the right side axle. It has a twoplace rear seat, but it is hard to climb into and offers very limited leg room. Manual transmission fluid change auto transmission fluid change view all r52 articles. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 437 convertible models nationwide. Mini cooper 2007, automatic transmission oil pan gasket by elring. Get the best deals on manual transmission parts for mini cooper when you shop the largest online selection at. They are most commonly found on rearwheel drive vehicles and connect the rear of the transmission to the driveshaft. Early symptoms of chain tensioner failure on the r56, r55 is a. Any repair or replacement of the transmission components are inconvenient, timeconsuming, and requires a handsome amount of money. There is also a clicking noise coming from around the passenger side underneath the glove box. Even though the automatic transmission is advertised as sealed for life, our technicians recommend the automatic transmission fluid be replaced every 30,000 miles with only the approved mini bmw fluid. The 2007 mini cooper has 4 nhtsa complaints for the power train. Early symptoms of chain tensioner failure on the r56, r55 is a slight. This should be replaced when a flexdisc is replaced.
The mini cooper delivers agile handling, crisp performance and an. As the output shaft of the transmission rotates it. This product is made of highquality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements. Visually, youll be hard pressed to notice, as mini wanted to keep the cars iconic styling intact. 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. The 1st gen cvt r50 was the worst of all of them and bmw and mini were the subject of a class action lawsuit forcing mini to cover the transmissions under warranty for 8 years or 150,000 miles whichever comes first. Even though the automatic transmission is advertised as sealed for life, our technicians recommend the automatic transmission fluid be replaced every 30,000 miles with only the approved minibmw fluid.
With this lacking response issue, it mainly points towards. Do i also need to remove the right axle too passenger side. The reasons for manual transmission wont go into gear. Other causes for a hardtoshift manual transmission include. To correct i sprayed just a bit of lubricating spray i used duralube on the front of the front subframe mount. For oil pan to engine block oil pan gasket replacement mini cooper 2007 base hatchback r56. Mini factory oem replacement right side axle shaft seal for the mini cooper s with the 6speed manual transmission on your 1st generation models including r53 hardtop r52 convertible.
It outputs 118 horsepower in the base model and 172 horsepower in the turbocharged s version. Manual transmission parts for mini cooper for sale ebay. Hard to pinpoint it, but im thinking it has to do with the fanac. Our car was too old to benefit from the action, so we have our transmission. Squeaky suspension noise, steering rack mini mania. Jan 21, 2019 manual transmission problems can develop due to high mileage, abuse, or lack of proper maintenance. Bmw drivetrain vibration under load acceleration bavarian. But for the s, i like the 2006 with the supercharger over the 2007 with the turbothe 2007. The reasons for manual transmission wont go into gear when. Automatic transmission for 2007 mini cooper mini parts direct. Search used mini cooper with manual transmission for sale nationwide. It also has a short, third side door on the passenger side for easier.
The car electronics start to work if you dont start it but once you do everything stops. The redesigned 2007 mini cooper offers better crash protection, improved fuel economy, and a new sixspeed manual or sixspeed automatic transmission, but the new interior remains cartoonish and even less userfriendly. The standard mini cooper hardtop is very practical as a twoseat car, and. It has a third suicide door called the club door on the passenger side and two barn. Mini cooper transmission failure problems with the automatic transmissions were a notorious problem for these cars. Fits the following cooper s models with manual transmission. A vehicle with manual transmission means the driver needs to manually change the gear by shifting the transmission. The automatic transmission had major problems and the manual transmission was weak. Mini factory oem replacement left side axle seal or output shaft seal for the cooper s with the 6speed manual transmission. When youre low on oil, coolant or some other fluid, you may be tempted to just run down to the local auto parts chain store.
Mini cooper coolant leak, thermostat to water pump pipe, r55. We dont live near a mini service outlet, so we called one and they said to change the transmission fluid. Mini factory oem replacement left side axle shaft seal for the mini cooper s with the 6speed manual transmission on your 1st generation models including r53 hardtop r52 convertible. Mini cooper midland gearbox 5speed rebuild kit oem. Sep 08, 2017 the r55565759 mini models cooper, clubman, convertible and roadster in base, s and jcw use engine variants that have a plastic coolant transfer pipe that runs from the thermostat on the left side of the engine to the water pump housing right side of engine, along the rear of the engine, under the intake manifold. Under the hood, the 2007 mini cooper packs a new alloy 16valve 1. Yes, although the mini cooper is no longer a standalone model like it originally was. But if you are the kind of driver who fills up at the cheapest, noname gas stations, or drives in 3rd world countries, it pays to change it much sooner. My parking light on the gear shift is staying on when i turn on car off.
A hook that juts out of the rearseat driversside door panelwe still arent sure. The car came together almost as a last minute thought as mini was gearing up for the 2007 r56 minis introduction. The 2007 base trim levels epaestimated fuel economy is 27 miles per gallon in the city and 36 on highways with the manual transmission. Bmw of north america, llc bmw is recalling certain model year 20052006 mini cooper and cooper s vehicles manufactured january 5, 2005, to november 28, 2006, and 20052008 mini cooper. Diagnosing symptoms of a bad manual transmission axleaddict. New passenger right manual transmission shift cable genuine for mini cooper r50 fits. Mini 2 door hardtop mini cooper, cooper s, jcw mini usa. This john cooper works edition mini cooper s came into suspensionspecialist, tuned uk, with a knocking noise coming from the rear. The rpms go all the way up, but the car will not go. Mini cooper questions is this a fuse problem or something else. While the frequency of repairs is higher than normal, the severity of those issues is average, so your cooper may have a few more shop visits when compared to other models. A driveshaft is a cylindrical shaft that transmits torque from the engine to the wheels. It will have the procedure, special tools and torque specs.
Service recommend for sealed for life transmissions. Manual transmission problems can develop due to high mileage, abuse, or lack of proper maintenance. This model seats 4 and has 2 doors and hatch with a decent amount of storage and shares the iconic profile of what most people associate with the. I was also able to reproduce the sound by leaving the car in gear manual transmission and repeadey rock the car against engine compression. Gertrag is very reliable, but as its only in the 2005 and later models, i would steer away from the base mini cooper in any year prior to 2005.
Mini cooper coolant leak, thermostat to water pump pipe. Get detailed information on the 2007 mini cooper s including specifications and data that includes dimensions, engine specs, warranty, standard features, options, and more. I came to find out that the most likely cause of this leak was the oil feed line going to the turbo. Mini cooper hatchback standard transmission 2007, sae 75w90 lt4 manual transmission fluid by genuine. When i bought my 2007 mini cooper s, its main issue was a massive oil leak. If you open the glove box it stops then starts going again faster till you close it then it goes back to its normal speed. Most manual transmission issues originate not with the transmission itself, but from related components like the clutch assembly, linkage, or driveline.
The 200720 mini cooper and cooper s hatchback model number is r56 and is the 2nd generation model that replaced the gen1 hatchback models in 2007 with a completely new car from top to bottom. I would suggest you grab a repair manual, you should own one. In the mini cooper convertible the rear seats have been moved forward and offer less hip and shoulder room than in the hatchback, but two agreeable adults can squeeze in and, with the top down, getting in or out of the back seat is quite easy. Its intermittent, and it clicks several times when it happens. 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. While the frequency of repairs is higher than normal, the severity of those issues is average, so. Power 2017 initial quality study based on 77,419 total responses, evaluating 189 models, and measures the opinions of new 2017 vehicle owners after 90 days of ownership, surveyed in februarymay 2017. May 05, 2018 manual transmission wont go into gear when running. A mini cooper s makes a terrible roadtrip car, in case youre. The gearbox was changed in 2005specifically because of the transmission clutch in the earlier modelsfrom midlands to gertragwhich is the same manufacturer of the transmission in the mini s. Its twoplace rear seat is hard to climb into, and best left for small. The r55 clubman is a stretchedout version of the r56 mini hatch. Nothing is fool proof, and even with bmw engineering expertise behind them, the mini cooper does occasionally suffer from design defects. Get the best deals on manual transmission parts for mini cooper when you.
The traditional automotive clutch is a device that is used in a vehicle drivetrain with manual standard transmission. Symptoms of a bad or failing driveshaft yourmechanic advice. It will be similar or possibly the same for auto transmissions. Dec 25, 2018 a vehicle with manual transmission means the driver needs to manually change the gear by shifting the transmission. It also has an additional rear access door on the passenger side and, in. Early symptoms of chain tensioner failure on the r56, r55 is a slight rattling sound from the passenger side of the engine valve. The good news is that the factory is fixing it under recall. The vehicle with this system, no doubt, is economical in terms of fuel and maintenance, but still manual transmission hard to shift issue can occur sometimes in the car. The ignition and inflation noise may provoke a mild hearing. May 18, 2018 when i bought my 2007 mini cooper s, its main issue was a massive oil leak. This john cooper works edition mini cooper s came into suspensionspecialist,tuned uk, with a knocking noise coming from the rear. Mini cooper manual transmission and differential fluid.