# \#coopers **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/coopers/11119.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 S — bucked, lost power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mini-cooper-s-bucked-lost-power/162851)
**Author:** [@JamesJarosz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesJarosz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2020, 1:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mini-cooper-s-bucked-lost-power/162851 "2020-04-15T13:13:55Z")
Started to try to speed up started to buck no power check engine light came on --- ## [2006 Mini Cooper Supercharged 5 spd with 11,000 miles-Fault code 1489-vacuum leak?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mini-cooper-supercharged-5-spd-with-11-000-miles-fault-code-1489-vacuum-leak/68250)
**Author:** [@gjd521](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gjd521)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2018, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mini-cooper-supercharged-5-spd-with-11-000-miles-fault-code-1489-vacuum-leak/68250 "2018-12-17T18:00:22Z")
Trying to fix this myself as this is my only vehicle I purchased it brand new and at almost 60 that's something! Put the vehicle in "service mode" which means almost removing the front end to get at anything under the ho… --- ## [2012 MINI Cooper S - where’s my signal flasher?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mini-cooper-s-where-s-my-signal-flasher/123941)
**Author:** [@Adam30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adam30)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2018, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mini-cooper-s-where-s-my-signal-flasher/123941 "2018-09-03T00:32:18Z")
Side and rear turn signals and hazards blink. Front turn signals and harazds do not. Bulbs have been replaced with no change. I suspect it may be the signal flasher or part where turn signal bulb rest. If signal flas… --- ## [2005 Mini Cooper s says overheating and all electrical flickers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mini-cooper-s-says-overheating-and-all-electrical-flickers/122742)
**Author:** [@Rundumdum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rundumdum)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2018, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mini-cooper-s-says-overheating-and-all-electrical-flickers/122742 "2018-08-12T00:28:19Z")
I sprayed my engine down yesterday and a few hours after that my car said it was overheating and surging the lights on all gauges. I’ve been told thermostat and maybe water pump, but have found no leaks and car is drivin… --- ## [2006 MINI Cooper S transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mini-cooper-s-transmission/120588)
**Author:** [@John46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John46)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2018, 12:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mini-cooper-s-transmission/120588 "2018-07-09T12:33:53Z")
Have a 2006 Mini that has a problem with the transmission. It goes into the forward gears but will not go into reverse. The forward gears seem fine at this time. Any ideas? --- ## [2008 MINI Cooper S speedometer cluster won't turn on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mini-cooper-s-speedometer-cluster-wont-turn-on/116097)
**Author:** [@angellopez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/angellopez)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2018, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mini-cooper-s-speedometer-cluster-wont-turn-on/116097 "2018-04-29T16:56:54Z")
why the speedometer cluster wont turn on --- ## [Car heater acting really weird](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-heater-acting-really-weird/109901)
**Author:** [@pdenton20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pdenton20)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2017, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-heater-acting-really-weird/109901 "2017-12-07T02:09:09Z")
Car heater acting really weird. I already know my heater core is plugged so this is really just more of a curiosity thing but the driver side vents blow Luke warm air on low but the passenger side vents blow cold. What w… --- ## [Accidentally poured oil in antifreeze reservoir. Safe to drive short distance after siphon?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accidentally-poured-oil-in-antifreeze-reservoir-safe-to-drive-short-distance-after-siphon/108576)
**Author:** [@pdenton20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pdenton20)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2017, 1:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accidentally-poured-oil-in-antifreeze-reservoir-safe-to-drive-short-distance-after-siphon/108576 "2017-10-18T01:15:28Z")
Ok, was inspecting my antifreeze in my reservoir because my heater has been blowing cold air. Looking to see if it was dirty or anything. It was brown. Decided to check the oil on the dipstick to see if it was milky. I n… --- ## [Car won't start (video)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-video/98050)
**Author:** [@jiakeliu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jiakeliu)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2017, 2:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-video/98050 "2017-01-04T02:40:15Z")
Hi guys, I've been on holiday vacation for a month and when I came back to my car it won't start. I tried jumper cable on it..the head lights come on and it's making an attempt to start but fails. It's a Mini Cooper S 20… --- ## [Dangers of adding too much oil to my MINI Cooper-S](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dangers-of-adding-too-much-oil-to-my-mini-cooper-s/83202)
**Author:** [@BBQBob](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BBQBob)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2014, 2:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dangers-of-adding-too-much-oil-to-my-mini-cooper-s/83202 "2014-01-19T02:13:17Z")
My 2008 Mini Cooper-S burns more oil than I would like (1 qt/3000 miles) but I am told "They all do that.". When I topped up recently, I think I overfilled it and oil level on the dipstick (which is very hard to read on… --- ## [Mini Cooper Service/Repair shop recommendation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mini-cooper-service-repair-shop-recommendation/81469)
**Author:** [@vale46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vale46)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2013, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mini-cooper-service-repair-shop-recommendation/81469 "2013-09-23T19:43:16Z")
Looking for an independent repair shop around Stamford CT (southern Fairfield county) who can work on my 2005 Cooper S. --- ## [Mini Cooper S - Keys out, Engine Running!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mini-cooper-s-keys-out-engine-running/81041)
**Author:** [@LauraBarney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LauraBarney)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2013, 2:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mini-cooper-s-keys-out-engine-running/81041 "2013-08-28T02:30:27Z")
I recently drove my '05 Mini Cooper S (automatic) from TX to CO. After about 11 hours of driving (over 2 days), the car overheated while stopped at a gas station. Horrible smelling smoke came out of the hood. At the same… --- ## [Check Engine Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light/80380)
**Author:** [@cpap](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cpap)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2013, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light/80380 "2013-07-19T03:54:26Z")
2007 Mini Cooper S - Engine light stays on but when I have it checked no codes show up. Any answers or suggestions???? --- ## ['05 MINI Cooper S - weird front end noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-mini-cooper-s-weird-front-end-noise/80222)
**Author:** [@drum365](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drum365)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2013, 5:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-mini-cooper-s-weird-front-end-noise/80222 "2013-07-08T05:39:42Z")
I have a 2005 MINI Cooper S with manual transmission, bought new. Almost three years ago, it started making a strange noise that no one has been able to identify or repair. When turning full left at very low speed, like … --- ## [Mini Cooper clicking and clacking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mini-cooper-clicking-and-clacking/79917)
**Author:** [@Glory](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Glory)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2013, 5:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mini-cooper-clicking-and-clacking/79917 "2013-06-18T05:57:44Z")
My 2007 mini cooper with low milage (40,000) began making clacking noizes, then backfiring, then loosing power. Had intake valves cleaned with walnut shells a few months ago at graet expense and just started to click and… --- ## [Satellite Radio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/satellite-radio/78489)
**Author:** [@IDMIJDM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/IDMIJDM)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2013, 12:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/satellite-radio/78489 "2013-04-11T00:54:06Z")
I just purchased a 2008 Mini Cooper S and am trying to find out if it is satellite radio equipped without tearing the dash apart. Any ideas? --- ## [Replace engine or cut losses?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-engine-or-cut-losses/77910)
**Author:** [@Rat\_rider](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rat_rider)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2013, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-engine-or-cut-losses/77910 "2013-03-11T23:10:43Z")
Our 2005 Mini convertible has just over 105k miles on it and we burnt up the engine when it overheated and Wifey continued to drive it home. We were quoted $6100 for a brand new engine (installed) or $3800 for a used hi… --- ## [Used 2008 Mini Cooper S rear bumper crack](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-2008-mini-cooper-s-rear-bumper-crack/75908)
**Author:** [@omargon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/omargon)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2012, 9:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-2008-mini-cooper-s-rear-bumper-crack/75908 "2012-12-04T09:22:25Z")
Hello, I'm in the process of buying a used 2008 Mini Cooper S with 44000 miles in good conditions but I wanted to get an opinion regarding a rear bumper crack. Please take a look at the attached photo and tell me what … --- ## [Need some help with a Mini Cooper S 2002-2005 (Any owners willing to discuss problems/maintence)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-some-help-with-a-mini-cooper-s-2002-2005-any-owners-willing-to-discuss-problems-maintence/75376)
**Author:** [@brucenick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brucenick)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2012, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-some-help-with-a-mini-cooper-s-2002-2005-any-owners-willing-to-discuss-problems-maintence/75376 "2012-12-03T00:35:34Z")
Hi everyone, I'm a long time listener of Car Talk, figured this would be the place to ask about buying a Mini Cooper S. I've been on a car hunt for about 6 months now. I have been on the hunt for a fun/sporty/daily drive… --- ## [Mini cooper brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mini-cooper-brakes/71316)
**Author:** [@aronbeal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aronbeal)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2012, 6:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mini-cooper-brakes/71316 "2012-03-08T06:31:10Z")
Hi the forum, We've just come up with a service light for a regular inspection for our 2009 Mini Cooper S, and during the last one the dealer told us that the brake pads would likely have to be changed (appx 30K miles)… --- ## [Fuel Economy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-economy/70856)
**Author:** [@miniowner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/miniowner)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2012, 12:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-economy/70856 "2012-02-11T00:13:06Z")
Hello Everyone, I am new to the Car Talk community, and I have a quick question about my 2006 MINI Cooper S. Recently, I have noticed the display for fuel economy is showing that my car is getting about 20 to 22 mpg. … --- ## [Air bag system failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-bag-system-failure/69626)
**Author:** [@smallcars](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smallcars)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2011, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-bag-system-failure/69626 "2011-11-21T22:31:31Z")
The MRS Control Module (that makes the airbags function) on my 2001 Mini CooperS (with only 66,000 miles on it) has failed and it's going to cost me about $1,400 to get it replaced. Anyone have any suggestions as to how…