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Grooovy
by grooovy
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Sep 18, 2006 (5:23 pm)
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Hubby owns 2002 Cooper S - red, with Union flag (I've a 2004 Cooper - blue, with the Union Flag, natch). Blinking fan on it will NOT stop running. I see others have had problems, too.
What can we do? I was going to pull a fuse, but couldn't figure out how to remove the large, green fuse for the battery. Advice on how to do that?
ALso, is it the cooling fan or the power steering fan? SOunds like the bigger of the two... Thanks for help. -- G
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Re: Grooovy [grooovy]
by sconant
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Sep 19, 2006 (1:55 am)
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Replying to: grooovy (Sep 18, 2006 5:23 pm)
There are SEVERAL "service bullitens" out on the 02-04's. You will have to go to a Mini dealer to find about them but there are many! The clutch is the main one along with the power steering, etc etc etc 
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Clutch dead after 31k miles
by afox30
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Sep 19, 2006 (10:09 am)
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Replying to: sconant (Sep 19, 2006 1:55 am)
We got our Mini in 2004 from the dealership with 7,000 miles on it. It was used as a loaner car before we purchased it. It currently has ~31,000 miles on it, and the clutch pedal "broke" the other night when I was downshifting. Basically, there was no resistance or no pressure in the pedal when I pushed it to the floor. This morning, the service advisor says the clutch is busted, it's not covered under warranty, and it's gonna run $2,000.
Aside from being thoroughly infuriated, I really need to know if I have any recourse here. The clutch should not be gone after 30,000 miles. I don't know how it was driven during its 7,000-mile life as a loaner, but even then, I can't begin to comprehend that this is our fault.
Any ideas? I'm continuing to scan these messages about service bulletins and what not, but any direct advice would be appreciated.
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Re: Clutch dead after 31k miles [afox30]
by sconant
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Sep 19, 2006 (4:16 pm)
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Replying to: afox30 (Sep 19, 2006 10:09 am)
Your "dealer" is telling you a lie! There is a service bulliten as well as a recall on clutcvhes! I know because I found out when my clutch FIRST went at 12000 mi and again at 29000mi. There are many "service bullitens" on the Mini and the dealer will not tell you about them unless you "call them" on it or your complaint describs the "problem. Get the car fixed and SELL IT. I've had 3 clutches, 2 water pumps, throttle body, 3 computers and complete power steering replaced. All this w/in 38000 mi. So far warrenty has taken "care" of things. I still have issues with the clutch and trans. A factory "rep" has an appt. with me so we'll see!??
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Re: Clutch dead after 31k miles [afox30]
by sconant
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Sep 19, 2006 (4:17 pm)
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Replying to: afox30 (Sep 19, 2006 10:09 am)
FYI The clutch should be covered under warrenty going by the milage you represent.
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Re: Clutch dead after 31k miles [afox30]
by markjenn
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Sep 19, 2006 (7:20 pm)
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Replying to: afox30 (Sep 19, 2006 10:09 am)
Clutches are a judgement call for warranty repairs. The warranty covers defects but does not cover abuse. Without abuse, they should be covered but I'm sure a great many of these 7K loaner miles were at the hands of drivers who couldn't have cared less about what problems subsequent drivers might have. And 31K is not out of bounds for where a clutch can be worn out if the car is driven aggressivly.
I'd work with the dealer and escalate up and try and get satisfaction, but the 24K miles the car has accumulated in your hands are going to work against you. They may be willing to take it apart and make a judgment call on whether it was a defect, abuse, or simply wear/tear. The first they're likely to pay for, the 2nd you, and the third, they probably will suggest a sharing of the repair cost.
Good luck!
- Mark
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Re: Clutch dead after 31k miles [markjenn]
by afox30
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Sep 21, 2006 (10:09 am)
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Replying to: markjenn (Sep 19, 2006 7:20 pm)
Well, just to update, it wasn't covered under warranty. He said the clutch was absolutely shot and gone. I asked him to save the parts, but I don't know what I'm going to do from here. I asked about any service bulletins on the clutch from two dealers and they said there were none. What a freaking kick in the gut this was.
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Re: Clutch dead after 31k miles [afox30]
by sconant
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Sep 21, 2006 (11:31 am)
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Replying to: afox30 (Sep 21, 2006 10:09 am)
Call Flow Mini in Winston Salem, N.C. Just tell them you are experiencing problems and see what they say.
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Re: Grooovy [sconant]
by marieh
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Sep 25, 2006 (6:31 am)
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Replying to: sconant (Sep 19, 2006 1:55 am)
hi....just found this website!! I have 02 mini and its breaking my bank account. Yesterday it caught on fire and the steering went. Love to talk to u Sconant if you have time. email me pls.
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Re: Clutch dead after 31k miles [afox30]
by minidivision
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Sep 25, 2006 (8:47 am)
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Replying to: afox30 (Sep 19, 2006 10:09 am)
I’m with MINI USA. I’m sorry to read about your problem with your clutch. If you would like our assistance, please phone us at (866) ASK MINI or email us at MINI.Assistance askMINIUSA.COM and mention Reference #200626800788 so that we can help you more efficiently.
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