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2001-2006 Mini Cooper: Bonnet release cable is broken

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 00:06:19 -0700

Can anyone tell me how to open the bonnet when the Cable relese from inside the car is broken?

⟐ Commented September 05, 2023 at 0:06 MST

2001-2006 Mini Cooper: How can I replace a glove box door?

Sat, 14 Sep 2019 14:44:28 -0700

Glove box handle broke and I fixed it but have no idea how it mounts. Is there an illustration somewhere that shows how it mounts?

⟐ Answered September 14, 2019 at 14:44 MST

2001-2006 Mini Cooper: How do I replace the cabin air filter in a Mini Cooper?

Wed, 04 Jul 2018 19:25:26 -0700

This is not the filter that filters the air going into the engine. Where is the cabin air filter located and how does one replace it? Thanks to anyone who can help.

⟐ Answered July 04, 2018 at 19:25 MST

2001-2006 Mini Cooper: Could I get some help as I beileve my Head gasket has gone?

Wed, 04 Jul 2018 19:28:37 -0700

The RAC bloke said that the head gasket has gone yet when I inspected it no chocolate milk oil? If anyone has any tips please help

⟐ Answered July 04, 2018 at 19:28 MST

2001-2006 Mini Cooper: heating issue mini cooper 2005

Thu, 19 Oct 2017 18:07:53 -0700

even, fan, thermostat are correctly operating and coolant liquid is fool, the temperature is high.

could you, comment about the common problems and the respectly solutions for this issue,

thanks a lot.

Juan José Blas

⟐ Answered October 19, 2017 at 18:07 MST

2001-2006 Mini Cooper: Which bolt is oil pan drain?

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:33:27 -0700

I'm confused as to location of oil pan drain bolt on 2005 cooper mini S model

⟐ Answer unaccepted March 19, 2026 at 23:33 MST

2001-2006 Mini Cooper: Why did car just STOP running?

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 21:13:47 -0700

All of a sudden one day my car just would NOT start. Had no issues of any kind going on at the time, (had a brand new battery also) won’t turn over, nothing!

⟐ Answer edited October 14, 2025 at 21:13 MST

2001-2006 Mini Cooper: How replace the ABS module? I need any configuration?

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:08:28 -0700

How replace the ABS module, and is necessary any configuration with a special computer?

⟐ Answered March 12, 2025 at 16:08 MST

2001-2006 Mini Cooper: 2007* Mini Cooper S Oil Change light comes on and off

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 21:29:22 -0700

I recently bought a *2007* Mini Cooper S ( i know the listing says 01-06 but im taking my chance on this hoping someone knows)

its at 98k Miles clean title no accident report.

it is in the Half engine mode and has a timing chain problem that im about to fix just waiting for the parts to come in, but recently i started having this problem when i shift out of any gear (manual car) back into neutral i have a oil alert and the annoying mini ping noise EVERY TIME! its a red logo with a oil can with 1 drop of oil. has anyone had this annoying problem and if so what was ur solution?

i have new oil and a new oil filter ive ran the codes and i got nothing that comes up that could be the problem is it because of my timing chain problem or could it be something worse to?

⟐ Answer edited September 09, 2019 at 21:29 MST

2001-2006 Mini Cooper: How do I replace a brake booster?

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 03:21:46 -0700

where can i get a mini cooper 2015 JCW brake booster ?

2001-2006 Mini Cooper: Why would the car all of a sudden just completely not start?

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:51:14 -0700

🚘 2007 Ⓜ️ini ©️ooper S:

The car was absolutely running fine, no issues. Service maintenance had been completed i.e. oil change, new battery, new spark plugs, tuneup, starter, alternator, low mileage. Car one day while out running errands, just wouldn’t start in the shopping parking lot. No warning, lights, error messages on the dash ever appeared. No alerts of any kind.

Why out of the blue would it just n🚫t turn over, n🚫t start? Jump starting it did nothing. Battery was charged, it was new.

💡 Please, I hope somebody can help steer me in the right direction - 🤷🏼‍♀️ offer some guidance of troubleshooting this issue!! I miss driving my car!! 😪

⟐ Commented January 25, 2026 at 15:51 MST

2001-2006 Mini Cooper: Why is the mini Cooper over heating.

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 02:02:01 -0700

The car is over heating when started and all water from the tank overspill even when it's not moving

2001-2006 Mini Cooper: My wipers radio and HVAC turn on at random

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:17:42 -0700

so I have checked the connections at battery and all fuses relays

I need to check out put off alt but unsure where an easy place to check it as the alt is under the supercharger is the a good spot to check the alt ?

⟐ Commented April 01, 2025 at 0:17 MST

2001-2006 Mini Cooper: My instrument lights are not working on my 2002 Cooper S. Anyone else?

Sat, 26 Aug 2023 20:54:21 -0700

The Instrument light on my 2002 Cooper S are not working. Anything that is on the dimmer is out. The Speed-O panel with the dimmer switch has been replaced.

2001-2006 Mini Cooper: Mini cooper cranks & drives a short distance then dies?

Sat, 29 Jul 2023 10:37:00 -0700

why does my mini drive about a half of a football field and then die? it cranks right back....

⟐ Commented July 29, 2023 at 10:37 MST

2001-2006 Mini Cooper: led headlight failure warning

Sun, 18 Feb 2018 09:16:20 -0700

I have a 2016 Mini Cooper and replaced the OEM halogen lights with led and both with the can and without I get a headlight fault code

2001-2006 Mini Cooper: How to replace the fuel door lock system on a 2004 Mini Cooper (R50)?

Sun, 10 Sep 2017 05:40:01 -0700

Hi all,

The fuel door lock is out of order (no lock) in my 2004' Mini cooper (R50).

When i turn the key, i hear the servo running but the trap is not lock. I don't know how to remove the system to check or replace the sleeve (if broken).

How to remove and repair this fuel door lock system ?

Fabrice

FYI : Valeo propose a fuel cap with key in replacement part to secure fuel tank.

In addition to help , you will find some pictures of the fuel door lock system.

Thanks to new.minimania.comfor pictures

⟐ Edited by author September 10, 2017 at 5:40 MST