Mini Mania Resource Guide

Squarehead, thank you for posting.

I would recommend you take your car to any national auto parts store and they should be able to read the error code free of charge. If the error code is the type 'Pxxxx' - then we can interpret the code for you. Any other code type, then you will probably need to have the dealer read it for you unless you have a BMW specialist shop locally - they may be able to determine the problem. Good luck!

I just purchased a 2011 mini clubmanS a couple months ago. Brought it into the dealership for an oil change and tire rotation. Car is approaching 50k miles,so also had them check for any codes. It looks and drives like new. Went to start it last night and now have a steady yellow check engine icon. It still remains after several starts. No change in performance I can tell. Called dealership and they said I would have to use their "code reader" as opposed to one at a auto parts store. huh? Any quick fix or is there anything I can try to do to diagnose this myself. Any help appreciated!

I live in Port Lavaca, Texas,77979. Can you tell me the nearest place to go for repairs for my 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman S ?

I hit a pot hole, Service Engine light came on. Less than 20 miles later a screeching sound. Could it be that the jarring of the hitting a pot hole shifted the engine so that now the crank shaft pully belt is now slipping? Crank shaft pulley was replaced six weeks ago. Should I be driving the car?

Mini Mania: It's difficult to diagnose without seeing the car, but I would recommend you take your car to a local 'national' auto parts store and have them read the error code that is triggering the check engine light - they should do this free of charge. The code will point you to the general area causing the CEL.

I am looking for affordable automotive service and repair for my 2005 S Mini Cooper in Visalia, Ca. Any recommendations? Service engine soon light is coming on one month after having service plus a crank shaft pulley replaced. It was reset once and a week later it is on again. It will be a week before they can look at check it.

Mini Mania: Sorry, we don't have information on shops in your area. You might try contacting your local MINI club to see who their members use: http://www.midcalminis.org/

Randy, The later cars did not use the same heater control valve. The holes for the studs should be there already. It wouldn't hurt to clean them out with a tap. The center hole where the water comes from can be drilled out. Just makes sure you get all the swarf from the drilling out of the head!

I purchased a 1275cc and my ? is, the heater control valve off of my 998cc which mounted on the head will not work on the 1275 because the head does not have an opening for it. Is this just a plug that can be removed?

shaine. I've never seen such a book that covers thoroughly a step by step restoration of a Mini. The closest was a book by Lindsay Porter, called something like a DIY guide to Mini restoration. It's been long out of print but used copies should be available with a little Internet searching. It was published by Haynes, the same company that does the Workshop Manual -- which you will need.

I bought a 1979 Mini in June and am looking to restore it. Is there a guide somewhere on here? I'm looking for a step by step. Is there such a thing?

Tim, That looks like an Australia chassis number to me, but the listings of OZ cars I have does not include YMA2S4. I show Y2MA2S4 as a listing for Mk I and II Morris Mini Automatics, but nothing for YMA2S4. My listing could be incomplete. Try a web search for that number prefix or look for Australian specific web sites. [edit] I found another listing that shows your number with the same Mk I/II Morris Mini Auto.

Hello, I am restoring an old round-nose mini. Trying to determine what year of manufacture is. I am in Australia. Body type is YMA2S4. I assume it was built in Australia.

Thanks in advance !

My Friend Is Selling His Austin Healey... 1968... if interested.....

See his ad - 1968 Austin Healy Sprite - $1500 (riverside, ca) Car is in decent shape. No dents, needs paint and interior and soft top redone.

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Date: August 2012

I HAVE A 08 COOPER S LOOKING FOR SOME INFO ON WHERE IN THE ENGINE BAY IS THE BEST PLACE TO DRAW 12V , LOOKING TO ADD SOME LED BEHIND THE UPPER AND LOWER FRONT GRILL...THX

Mini Mania: Tap power off parking light circuit - Or you can find a 'switched' source in the engine bay fuse box. Probably won't need a relay for LED's.

my 2008 mini drivers window has aone touch button .when closing it reachs top then returns to open and the auto close when you shut door is not working.

I am beginning restoration of a "64 Cooper 1071S and as I proceed have devloped a few questions. the car is rare for many reasons and while I'm not necessarily intent on a "heritage" work I wonder what advice I might solicit in this respect. I raced this car in Africa and Texas (1969-72) resulting in non original and missing components. Tail lamps are Fiat, the original engine color was green, I want it red. Ii Also I would think octane offered by ehthanol might work fine with the demands of this engine. Has anybody tried this? This site looks informative probably will return. AJ

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realy is good web sit .thank you

jaimesdad, Best to post this on the Mini Mania web site's Forum. New parts are available on the Mini Mania site for all the front end parts. Under the Products tab there is a catalog that will help you.

Hello I just bought a 62 austin mini woody wagon. the guy wrecked it pretty hard. the front clip needs replaced, and also is there a place i can get the windshield posts? the car was restored and driven about 5 miles before it was wrecked, engine looks good and i got tons of extras. any ideas on the front half of a mini that might be junked somewhere? also have a 77 mg midget i would like to trade or sell. thank you

does anybody out there got the same problem as me my car is very loud noise when its warmed up i think it maybe the turbo any help ?

I am totally refurbishing a mini 1974, i bought the full electrical harness but can't find the electrical plan for the car. Can anyone help?

Samer, I have a friend who quite correctly says that if you can afford the car, you can afford the workshop manual! See the Haynes manual under part number 646 on the Mini Mania web site. Along with the wiring diagrams, you'll find much more you'll need to refurbish your Mini.

James, Not much to go on! They YG2 number is not a body number but is the Chassis number, now more commonly called the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). It is from an Australian built car and could be an Australian Cooper S.

trying to work out what model mini I have the body number on the radiator panel in 9 numbers long and starts with YG2 the hand break is from an import, the normal classic mini didn't fit I was also given the roof bows for the roof liner out of a classic min ( which they did fit in ) but the are too short for mine.It also has a 5 number body number.The body looks like the round nose classic mini.

Can anyone tell me the value of a 1979 mini. Body is in decent shape, but the interior needs some tlc.

Anyone can tell me how to change the brakes pump (master Cylinder brakes) in my mini S 2002 ?

Thank you in advance,

Frederick

I have an 05 mini cooper s that also has these buttons. They were made for bluetooth and phone before the bluetooth technology had really taken off. I was told the only way to get them to work was to get a very expensive conversion kit for it :(

I just bought my first mini copper after wanting one for a while... loving it :)...but on the left side of steering wheel there is a button with a phone symbol on it and the button above that has letters R/T on it next to the volume and tunning circle...can someone please tell me what these are.. I'm guessing it is for blue tooth/ cell phone and Ive tried to pairing my phone up with it but it has failed...there is no media button that i can find.???

I have a 2003 Mini S, with 54000+/- miles. I have had it serviced regularly. How often should I have my timing belt changed and what can I do to increase my gas milage?

I have just acquired a 2007 Minicooper S convertible. The black seats are vinyl and do not "breathe" They are so hot and my clothes are damp by the time I arrive at my distination. Are there any type of slip covers or replacements to leather seats?

Dave, The number should be from a Mk III, pre-73 998cc Mini.

can someone tell me what engine I have in my mini , the numbers are 99H353HE H345157 Thanks, Dave