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Sluggish acceleration
From the description provided, it appears that you are experiencing transmission problems when accelerating your Mini Cooper. There can be a variety of reasons for this to happen, such as low fluid, a failing shift solenoid or even internal damage...
Car stalled at 35 mph, check engine light on
Hello. I strongly suggest that you have your 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman evaluated, and the onboard computer scanned by a technician. The Check Engine Light will be paired by one or more stored fault codes. It is very likely another...
Sound system "hiss" when the car and radio are off
Hi there. Thanks for writing in about your 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. The noise you are hearing likely is a design flaw on the stereo and speaker system (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/4-essential-things-to-know-about-your-car-s-stereo-and-speakers) as mentioned. Usually the bluetooth feature (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/5-essential-things-to-know-about-your-car-s-bluetooth) is what causes the...
Opinion on a 2013 Mini Cooper
I'm not a fan of them. My neighbor has one and to me that thing is so cheaply made. The wiring is so thin. Hers is eight years old and everything is shorting out. The thin little wires that they...
Gauges and Radio flicker when driving
This could be caused by a faulty power steering cooling fan. The Mini's have an electrically controlled fan that will de-activate power assist if the fluid temperature exceeds a programmed standard to prevent damage to the power steering system. These...
Warning lights for low pressure come on and stay on. asc/dsc lights inclusive
If tire pressures are set and consistent within 2 psi of one another per axle, and the system will not initialize, then this could be an indication of a faulty pressure sensor or an issue with the TPMS hardware. Some...
Moonroof stuck open
What is most likely happening is that either the motor has failed, or there may be debris in the moonroof track which is blocking the window from closing properly. I recommend having a mechanic check the moonroof for you in...
Window regulator not working
Hello. I have seen this quite often on this vehicle. The problem is typically always the window motor. The motor fails and will not longer be able to move the window up or down. I typically start by removing the...
Convertible top doesn't work
Hello. If these both stopped working at the same time then you may have a bad connection. I have had the top on this vehicle end up causing some broken wiring due to contact with the harness. I typically have...
Car won't run over certain mileage
If there are any Check Engine lights or other dash lights on, the car might be stuck in limp home mode. This is a computer failsafe mode that disables certain features for passenger safety because it has detected a major...
Door handle not working
Hi. This appears to be a fairly common issue with the Mini Coopers, up until about 2005. If you would like detailed information, there is the bulletin "M510506" that has the repair information. Usually the cable on the inside has...
Clutch burning and smoking on 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman
Hello. Thanks for writing in about your 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman. It may be the clutch failing once more causing your condition, but it could also be a sticking brake caliper (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brake-caliper-replacement) causing your brakes to overheat and smoke. Brake...
Electrical problems with speedometer, lights and tachometer on 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman
Hello. Yes it is likely that there was a fuse blown (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuse-replacement) when installing the battery. The fuses that are of the most likely concern are F21,F40, F9, and F5. I recommend checking the wiring under those fuses as well....
2003 Mini Cooper struggling getting into reverse, unles going into third gear first
It's pretty common with these Minis. You might have the shifter bushings checked. Maybe the bushings are starting to wear. But those Minis are not the greatest built vehicles. As they age, they get all kinds of problems. I would...
Car slips and grinds
The fluid level in the transmission (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-do-you-know-when-your-transmission-fluid-needs-to-be-changed) may be low. The fluid level needs to be checked and topped off. If the fluid level is correct, then the CVT transmission may need to be replaced. You may want to enlist...
Transmission lurches when car shifts from 1st to 2nd and 3rd gear
There are two possibilities. This could be caused by internal wear in the transmission. Fluid level and condition should be checked. If the fluid level is low or smells burnt it may be an indication of an overhaul needing to...
Clutch slipping started recently
Hi there. The Mini tends to wear through the clutch very quickly. Many other Mini owners with manual transmissions have reported having to replace the clutch at very low mileage, sometimes under 10k miles. The clutch will most likely need...
Multiple warning lights on dash
When dealing with a push button start style vehicle the brake pedal must be fully depressed four the vehicle to turn over. If you are fully depressing the brake pedal then there could be an issue with the brake pedal...
Driver window won't go up
I’ll assume you have power windows. There are two key components. The lift motor, and the regulator. Either one could be the problem. It could also be a defective switch, or a wiring issue. A qualified mechanic from YourMechanic can...
Manual car won't shift
Well, there are several things that come to mind. If your clutch is worn, stepping on the clutch pedal still won't allow you to put your car in gear. When you step on the clutch, the transmission disengages from the...

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