I have a 2004 mini cooper with an automatic transmission. I wont go into all the problems with the 2002 mini i bought in march of this year but i will say this if it is. If a manual transmission is not an option, the later cooper s models with the aisin 6 speed auto should be considered. Toyota jws 3309type tiv, vag g055025a2, ford wssm2c924a semisynthetic for automatic transmissions. Those are not real mini s just a high priced bmw bring my wallet in a small package. Dump it fast, and learn how to use a manual transmission, get a manual transmissioned mini. This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted names in the. Mini cooper transmission failure problems with the automatic transmissions were a notorious problem for these cars. In the vast majority of cases, these problems result from one of two things. Mini cooper questions i have a 2004 mini cooper with an. More than one vehicle quality recycled parts with free terminal shipping.
Its a wise idea to try to empty the transmission oil when the car is warm, as this will. Even though the automatic transmission is advertised as sealed for life, our technicians recommend the automatic transmission fluid be replaced every 30,000 miles with only the approved mini bmw fluid. My car is a 2002 mini cooper base, and i cant get into 5th or reverse. Mini cooper 20012006 changing transmission fluid in the 6 speed manual how to change transmission fluid in the 6 speed manual things will shift much easier with fresh oil in your manual transmission, and well. Mini cooper tf60sn transmission repair, rebuild or. Learn about this problem, why it occurs, and how to fix it. Another transmission failure but earlier than other posts. Cvt transmission failure the haus independent mini cooper. The engine and transmission is not for sale and will not be parted due to us swapping it into the cooper. Some of the most common problems i have experienced is with the mini cooper s manual transmission not of the routine kind of things of owning a car.
Mini cooper questions 2003 mcs manual transmission wont shift. Here are five problems owners of mini coopers built between 2000 and 2006 need to know about. The automatic transmission had major problems and the manual transmission. Read on for the most common problems and solutions. The 2002 mini cooper has 11 nhtsa complaints for the power train. Produced by zf, these are a known fail point and should be avoided at all costs. Mini cooper manual transmission and differential fluid. These problems with the oem transmission in the mini cooper arent simply a result of damage or wear alone. A common problem that a lot of 20022006 mini cooper owners have experienced is a failed cvt transmission, even with considerably low. Five problems related to manual transmission have been reported for the 2002 mini cooper. Jun 04, 2015 mini cooper transmission failure problems with the automatic transmissions were a notorious problem for these cars. Gertrag is very reliable, but as its only in the 2005 and later models, i would steer away from the base mini cooper in any year prior to 2005. I do not recommend a mini cooper as a used car purchase.
I had the same problem with the cvt on my former 2002 mc at 32,000. Advance auto parts has 7 different automatic transmission fluid for your vehicle, ready for shipping or instore pick up. One of the first things that you should check on a mini that is having problems shifting is the level of the transmission oil. When it comes to your mini cooper, you want parts and products from only trusted brands. Mini cooper manual transmission problems car problems. Bmw mini cooper defective transmission class action lawsuit. They stem from a major flaw in the way the transmission was designed. Automatic transmission problems of the 2002 mini cooper. Put a engine in 2002 mini cooper s now it will not go into gear when car running. Access a large inventory of quality used 2002 mini cooper transmissions online. I have a 2002 mini cooper with a cvt automatic transmission. Mini cooper convertible s car is a very sturdy, fun ride. Mini cooper automatic cvt transmission with zf vt1f transmission 2002, automatic transmission manual shaft repair sleeve by national.
Fuel filler neck 02 s fuel filler door 06 cooper side skirts 06 cooper hub caps for 15 steelies rear calipers 02 s door glass 02 passenger side glass is out of. Anyone tried an automatic to manual swap for these cars. Used mini cooper with manual transmission for sale cargurus. Our 2002 mini cooper transmissions come with a 1year warranty, free shipping and. Mini cooper shift cable replacement r50r52r53 20012006. Check out the rebuilt mini cooper automatic transmission. Manual transmission problems of the 2002 mini cooper. Just a reminder that this discussion was created specifically for mini cooper owners to share their vehicle problems, and hopefully find solutions. These came on any 2002 2006 r50 base cooper with the automatic transmission. I own 2009 gen2 mini cooper s convertible purchased in near perfect condition at 30k miles, now at 85k miles. The gearbox was changed in 2005specifically because of the transmission clutch in the earlier modelsfrom midlands to gertragwhich is the same manufacturer of the transmission in the mini s.
This diagnostic guide will help guide you through troubleshooting issues with the continuously variable automatic transmission, which 1st generation mini coopers are equipped with. May 05, 2011 i think the auto box in the mini is the long fabled peugeotcitreonrenault auto box known as the al4. Mini cooper s auto transmission problems mini cooper forum. Manual transmission parts for 2002 mini cooper for sale ebay. Lets look at some of the most common transmission problems, and see what you can do to get your car back on the road. Mini cooper automatic transmission problems i just recently purchased a 2002 mini cooper off of craigslist. The transmission is only 20k miles old, all the other gears work fine with no pop outs or grinding. I had it about a month and then the transmission just went out unexpectedly while i was driving. The initial automatic option was a steptronic continuously variable transmission cvt, whose build quality was variable to say the least. I purchased a new 20 mini cooper coupe with a 6 speed manual trans mission which has. If you catch a whiff of something burning while driving your stick shift mini, be sure to visit an expert mini mechanic to have the. In an automatic car, there is no gear shift or clutch pedal.
I am faced with large repairs to correct the problem. Service recommend for sealed for life transmissions. More than one vehicle ships with 90 day part replacement warranty. On 2002 mini cooper models equipped with the manual transmission, shift cable is responsible for connecting the. The most recently reported issues are listed below. As the name suggestions, the process of gear changing is done without any need for user input. If you often drive your manual transmission mini in stop and go traffic there is a fair chance the clutch will fail prematurely, requiring a clutch. Eight problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 2002 mini cooper. How to change transmission fluid in the 6 speed manual. Car complaints, car problems and defect information latest news. Having transmission problems with your mini cooper. Mini cooper automatic transmission fluid advance auto parts. Apr 23, 2015 transmissionwise, a 5speed manual was standard in the firstgeneration cooper, with a 6speed stick shift in the s.
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