# \#cooper **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/cooper/1253.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2012 Mini Cooper R56 Auto 1.6. Won't crank or start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mini-cooper-r56-auto-1-6-wont-crank-or-start/198940)
**Author:** [@byolaf\_192697](https://community.cartalk.com/u/byolaf_192697)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2025, 10:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mini-cooper-r56-auto-1-6-wont-crank-or-start/198940 "2025-08-17T10:10:19Z")
I just got a 2012 Mini Cooper R56 project to fiddle with. After dropping in a new battery, it will detect the key and do some flashing lights but it won’t crank or turn over or anything like that. I registered the new ba… --- ## [Wheel Spacers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-spacers/20335)
**Author:** [@Bill\_Hart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bill_Hart)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2008, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-spacers/20335 "2008-10-04T21:12:58Z")
I am having to go to wheel spacers to avoid touching new and larger calipers on my 2003 Mini Cooper S. I have decided to use H&R spacers and extension bolts. The choices are 5mm, 15mm and then it continues on up… --- ## [Hydroplanning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hydroplanning/173295)
**Author:** [@Josue-2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josue-2)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2020, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hydroplanning/173295 "2020-12-21T00:15:16Z")
I’m wondering about my car i heard it has good tires for now a month ago but, I think its ready to change them because when I go from a stop sign my power wheel doesnt grip the road and i think its spinning out on it. I … --- ## [MAF fixed but engine light still coming on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maf-fixed-but-engine-light-still-coming-on/169836)
**Author:** [@Emma-55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Emma-55)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2020, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maf-fixed-but-engine-light-still-coming-on/169836 "2020-09-17T14:04:27Z")
So I bought my car (2013 Mini Cooper) a year ago from a car garage and three days after I bought it the half filled engine light came in and my car had reduced power. I brought it back and they told me that I wasn’t revi… --- ## [Brake pads replacement issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pads-replacement-issue/167426)
**Author:** [@MH-491](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MH-491)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2020, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pads-replacement-issue/167426 "2020-07-18T19:06:41Z")
First time poster…long time lurker! I think I finally have an issue, that I haven’t found the answer for (though I’m happy to be corrected). I’m hoping someone has experience of this issue. I changed the front brake p… --- ## [2007 MINI Cooper - is the PCM the problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mini-cooper-is-the-pcm-the-problem/159019)
**Author:** [@doug24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/doug24)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 3:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mini-cooper-is-the-pcm-the-problem/159019 "2020-02-21T03:42:37Z")
Intermittent ignition misfire cyl #3. One time it starts & runs great then another time it runs on 3 cyls. replaced the plugs & the coil overs. Pcm next maybe??? --- ## [2010 MINI Cooper still running rough](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mini-cooper-still-running-rough/138581)
**Author:** [@connergandy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/connergandy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 4:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mini-cooper-still-running-rough/138581 "2019-04-17T04:55:49Z")
i have a 2010 mini cooper and when i bought it, it drove a little rough, but i replaced the spark plugs and ignition coils, i found a little oil in 2 of 4 spark plug wells after addressing all that it ran a little smooth… --- ## [2004 MINI Cooper - cold weather overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mini-cooper-cold-weather-overheating/133684)
**Author:** [@rich53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rich53)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2019, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mini-cooper-cold-weather-overheating/133684 "2019-01-31T22:32:28Z")
cold weather overheating --- ## [2006 MINI Cooper needs to be “readapted”?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mini-cooper-needs-to-be-readapted/123420)
**Author:** [@JedEmms](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JedEmms)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2018, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mini-cooper-needs-to-be-readapted/123420 "2018-08-22T15:39:33Z")
I’m looking at purchasing a used Mini Cooper. For price range I’m looking at probably 2005-07. One of the vehicles is an 06 automatic and owner said he did transmission flush and now it wants to shift to high gear and … --- ## [2004 MINI Cooper clicking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mini-cooper-clicking/118338)
**Author:** [@Mark26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark26)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2018, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mini-cooper-clicking/118338 "2018-06-01T16:54:25Z")
Automatic transmission makes a clicking noise,noise disappears about 100kph when car is cold gear change not very smooth car has done 88,000km --- ## [Mini cooper 09 p1062](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mini-cooper-09-p1062/118348)
**Author:** [@Josh\_Shellabear](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josh_Shellabear)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mini-cooper-09-p1062/118348 "2018-05-30T15:34:14Z")
The other day i was driving an it started it cut out i pulled over. Tried to start the car. Cranks over nothing wrong with that. The description on the fault was, varible timing (bank 1) Full stroke position not reached… --- ## [Batteries you can't jump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/batteries-you-cant-jump/37552)
**Author:** [@johntfrank](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johntfrank)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2018, 2:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/batteries-you-cant-jump/37552 "2018-05-02T02:42:20Z")
We have a 2006 Mini Cooper that recently wouldn't start. The dealer (100 miles away) said it might be the battery based on the age of the car. Having practically torn my first car apart - a 1954 Chrysler - and put it b… --- ## [When do i change my Mini's oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-do-i-change-my-minis-oil/60498)
**Author:** [@kghess](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kghess)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2018, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-do-i-change-my-minis-oil/60498 "2018-04-21T21:48:27Z")
I own a 2004 Mini Cooper (it's green with a white roof, in case you need a visual). It's awesome. The problem is, when i got it i got THREE completely different answers to when i should change my synthetic oil. The guy t… --- ## [Are Mini Coopers safe?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-mini-coopers-safe/115634)
**Author:** [@NancySenter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NancySenter)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2018, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-mini-coopers-safe/115634 "2018-04-14T16:50:45Z")
I’m a (pretty) old lady who lives in LA. I have had Corollas and currently a Honda Civic. I’m thinking of downsizing to a Mini. I do a little freeway driving, but try to limit that as much as possible. Everybody says… --- ## [MINI Cooper won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mini-cooper-wont-start/110635)
**Author:** [@arthurpwiggle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arthurpwiggle)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2017, 4:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mini-cooper-wont-start/110635 "2017-12-27T04:03:55Z")
I’ve got a 2004 Mini Cooper. Since I’ve had it (about 6 months) it has had some minor trouble starting. If I get in the car and just try to start it, it will start right up but then die immediately. If I let the key sit … --- ## [Difference between Mini Cooper S 06 Supercharged and Non Supercharged?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/difference-between-mini-cooper-s-06-supercharged-and-non-supercharged/109606)
**Author:** [@alextech](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alextech)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2017, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/difference-between-mini-cooper-s-06-supercharged-and-non-supercharged/109606 "2017-11-23T15:56:04Z")
Ok, first of all, can you put a superchaged head on a non supercharged motor? Are there any difference between those heads? Is there a compression difference? I managed to put a supercharger on a non supercharger motor a… --- ## [2005 MINI hatchback - door won't stay open](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mini-hatchback-door-wont-stay-open/96650)
**Author:** [@labritboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/labritboy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2016, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mini-hatchback-door-wont-stay-open/96650 "2016-11-25T13:34:03Z")
The hatch door of my hatchback, won't stay open. It closes slowly. Bumped me on the noggin several times. Thoughts? --- ## [Engine Gaining Oil (HELP)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-gaining-oil-help/95952)
**Author:** [@Dank1382](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dank1382)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2016, 3:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-gaining-oil-help/95952 "2016-10-10T15:27:08Z")
Hello All, I really hope you all can help before 5th Oct 2016!!! My Mini Cooper SD 5DR 2015 has now gained Oil twice. I'm taking the Car back into Mini on the 5th of Oct 2016 to get it check again. Last time they s… --- ## [If you own a second-generation Mini Cooper](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-a-second-generation-mini-cooper/94118)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2016, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-a-second-generation-mini-cooper/94118 "2016-07-28T17:51:58Z")
...you may be eligible for compensation for major engine repairs: --- ## [2005 MINI "Service Engine Soon" light question - advice needed!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mini-service-engine-soon-light-question-advice-needed/93321)
**Author:** [@labritboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/labritboy)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2016, 7:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mini-service-engine-soon-light-question-advice-needed/93321 "2016-05-20T07:29:34Z")
OK, so my "Service Engine Soon" light came on recently. I tried the gas cap tightening suggestion. It turned off. A few miles down the road it came on again. I had a recall/service schedule (2005 model) so waited until I… --- ## ['07 Mini Cooper coolant problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-mini-cooper-coolant-problem/84337)
**Author:** [@bgart13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bgart13)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2014, 5:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-mini-cooper-coolant-problem/84337 "2014-04-26T05:07:34Z")
I've got a 2007 Mini Cooper (regular, non-S) with almost 130k on it. I've already replaced the timing chain in 2014 (ouch!!), but now there's issues with coolant disappearing from the reservoir and burning (never leaking… --- ## [Mechanic did not tighten cam bolt. It fell off. Engine ruined. Recourse?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-did-not-tighten-cam-bolt-it-fell-off-engine-ruined-recourse/84218)
**Author:** [@Quinlan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Quinlan)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2014, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-did-not-tighten-cam-bolt-it-fell-off-engine-ruined-recourse/84218 "2014-03-21T15:19:24Z")
Took my 2009 Mini Cooper to a friend of a friend who was reported to be a certified mechanic and had worked on minis before. He changed the water pump 3 weeks ago and it worked fine. Told me I need my timing belt fixed… --- ## [Electrical problem in Mini Cooper](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problem-in-mini-cooper/84122)
**Author:** [@jimjcho](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimjcho)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2014, 3:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problem-in-mini-cooper/84122 "2014-03-11T03:53:18Z")
I have a Mini Cooper 2005. Last month the battery died. The warning sign was that when I turned the key, there was a second or two pause where everything went dead. No lights at all in cabin and clock reset. Then it … --- ## [Mini cooper brake pedal noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mini-cooper-brake-pedal-noise/84063)
**Author:** [@futuretom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/futuretom)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2014, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mini-cooper-brake-pedal-noise/84063 "2014-03-06T18:26:15Z")
My car has ~11K miles on it and recently the brake pedal started making noises. As I lift off the brake pedal, it'll make a clunk right before coming back into the un-depressed position. If I lift off the brake pedal … --- ## [Fixing a 2009 Mini Cooper, a tach problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fixing-a-2009-mini-cooper-a-tach-problem/83638)
**Author:** [@adanlaj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adanlaj)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2014, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fixing-a-2009-mini-cooper-a-tach-problem/83638 "2014-02-10T00:18:42Z")
A while a go my girlfriend purchased an used 2009 Mini Cooper. As she drove it she noticed a rattle coming from the tachometer and she asked me to fix it. Being the nice guy that I am, I did. The only problem is I le… --- ## [RPM Jumps from 3K to 4K](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpm-jumps-from-3k-to-4k/73772)
**Author:** [@IceNine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/IceNine)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2014, 5:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpm-jumps-from-3k-to-4k/73772 "2014-01-19T05:56:27Z")
Hello all, In the past month or so I've noticed some weird behavior out of my car. 2006 Mini Cooper 130K miles on it (still going strong!!) Automatic. Scenario 1 - Driving in D accelerating at a normal pace (read, n… --- ## [Mini Cooper Oil Change Warning Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mini-cooper-oil-change-warning-light/83086)
**Author:** [@ibekarl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ibekarl)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2014, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mini-cooper-oil-change-warning-light/83086 "2014-01-17T23:37:24Z")
I am considering buying a 2011 Mini Cooper. One of the issues I'm wondering about is that I have been told that the Oil Change Warning Light has to be re-set by a dealership. I don't need the light because I always chang… --- ## [Bizarre electrical behavior in 2003 Mini](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bizarre-electrical-behavior-in-2003-mini/82663)
**Author:** [@Conqeroo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Conqeroo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2013, 9:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bizarre-electrical-behavior-in-2003-mini/82663 "2013-12-17T09:49:47Z")
I'm experiencing strange, erratic electrical systems behavior in cold weather. When the car is started in ambient temps below 40 degrees F, headlights come on unswitched, like daytime running lights, although the car has… --- ## [Mini Cooper Burning Coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mini-cooper-burning-coolant/82107)
**Author:** [@henr4773](https://community.cartalk.com/u/henr4773)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2013, 6:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mini-cooper-burning-coolant/82107 "2013-11-16T06:01:18Z")
2007 Mini Cooper (Not the S model) burning coolant. Have brought to two mechanics and no visible external leaks. Both did a pressure test and was fine. They think the head gasket is blown. Car is operating normal. A… --- ## [Attack of wildlife on Mini](https://community.cartalk.com/t/attack-of-wildlife-on-mini/80719)
**Author:** [@212arts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/212arts)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2013, 5:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/attack-of-wildlife-on-mini/80719 "2013-08-25T05:21:48Z")
I would like to chat on the show about my wildlife problems regarding my Mini Cooper. I live in Saline, Michigan in a farmhouse along the Saline River. Last year a murder of crows set up a community across the river. … [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/cooper/1253.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=cooper)