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E53 petrol fail safe again.
Also noticed I have no headlight indicator on the dash now (blue high beam works) and the intermittent wipers have stopped! Lol -
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E53 petrol fail safe again.
Update… took it for a run today and it did 30 miles without an issue… then the check engine light came on, no loss of power… got home and it’s telling me banks 1 and 2 running outside tolerances. put a new MAF sensor on which I bought this week. Let’s see what the next test run does! -
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Mini One 2004 Buying Advice
Cheers @Greydog I went and had a look this morning and it appears pretty tidy. It's the facelift model so I'm quite happy about that. I think the timing chain and tensioner will need done, but that's always a sensible thing to do anyway, especially when you're not sure of the history. There's a slight noise from around the right hand side of engine, reminds of the the tappits on my MK3 Escort. I didn't think to listen for it when pushing the clutch down to see if it went away. Offside rear light has a crack so an easy fix. Only rust I could find was surface rust on driveshafts, suspension arms etc, and some on the underside of the bonnet, the underneath looks pretty clean. The only leak I can see is a weep from the hosepipe from the power steering tank where they join. No gunge around oil filler and oil looks pretty clean/fresh on dipstick. There is an engine mount on the right hand side at the top of the engine that I think might need replaced, and it will most definitely needs pads and discs all round. Bodywork needs a good pollish and wax. Took it for a wee drive on the private roads and the only knocking I can hear is a very slight knock from something at the rear, possibly the right hand side. Power steering is nice and quiet, although to me it feels stiff? But I am driving a 2023 Combo van and the steering is very light so probably not a good comparison. It is smooth and quiet though, and no heavier than my daughters pug 206 from the same era. No warning lights appeared during the 45 minutes I was having a look, apart from the low fuel! All switches and knobs work, passengers electric window sounds a little crunchy. Shocks, springs etc all look good. So I think I will go for it, but of course will see if I can get few quid knocked off first!!! If they say no they say no. -
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SLIPPING CLUTCH
Hi Dave, I do have a BMW specialist local to me but the last time I phoned the girl asked me if the car had ever been in to them before and when I said no she said they would have no interest in looking at it. I think I would rather stick a box of paper hankies against the I drive screen. The only problem I have is its due an MOT just after Christmas. I will just have to keep putting out feelers and see if anyone can do it. By the way I'm in grey Burns country. cheers Paneuro. -
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Connectors in the boot next to the battery
According to www.realoem.com the part is 06 Positive battery lead 1 61126929715 Looking at the drawing it connects between the power lead right connection in your Photo and the main power distribution on top of the battery arrowed in your photo Dave- 1
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