R56 MCS Cold Start Issue
We’ve held off on reporting on this issue for the past few months trying to gather as much data as possible before presenting it to readers. After some investigation, we now believe...
White Roof Radio #202
Apologies to those of you that get your WRR fix from the Motoringfile player. I was out of town for the weekend and forgot to deputize someone to post the shows here....
MFSW Causing Ordering Problems
There has been some problems with the early R56 orders that were supposed to have Multi-Function Steering Wheel in December and January. When ordering the MFSW on an R50/R53, the Motoring Advisor...
MINI’s Releases Bulletin on Door Sill Rust
Thanks to our friends at Motoringfun.com we now have the official MINI USA bulletin on the door sill rust issues we reported on last year. You can download the bulletin as a...
Hi I’m Gabe, and I have a rust problem.
Yes it’s true. My 12 month old Cooper S has the dreaded rust door sill rust. For those that haven’t been following the rust saga, a few people over at North American...
MINI Extends Warranty for Airbag Issues
MINI USA is extending the warranty for specific air bag warning lamp issues on some MINIs sold in the US. This will surely come as a welcome surprise to anyone who has...
The MCS Automatic Wiring Harness Campaign
It looks like that Engine Wiring Harness Campaign we reported on last week has been officially announced by MINIUSA. This news comes directly from the fine folks at MINIUSA HQ: MINI is...
Engine Wiring Harness Service Campaign?
This bit of info comes from frequent contributor Drew Lavyne Just wanted to report in to the mothership here… got my mcsa back from service today for the (what seems like) common...
Exhaust Popping
One of the many of items that was revised for 2005 model year was the exhaust sound on the Cooper S. MINI not only altered the physical design slightly but also re-tuned...
Freezing Door Handles
MINIUSA has responded to complaints of freezing outer door handles with a technical service bulletin that promises to solve the situation. It seems that all cars produced from 4/04 on have an...