This database includes information received by nhtsa from consumers either directly or as recorded by the vehicle safety hotline. I was actually in motion, and the car just stopped moving. Dec 23, 2014 one of the most commonly misdiagnosed automotive faults is apparent manual transmission clutch problems. Transmission failure in 2005 mini cooper repair or. I have a 2005 mini cooper, with an automatic cvt transmission. Mini cooper s auto transmission problems mini cooper forum. When youre low on oil, coolant or some other fluid, you may be tempted to just run down to the local auto parts chain store. Learn about this problem, why it occurs, and how to fix it. Used mini cooper with manual transmission for sale cargurus. 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. I am faced with large repairs to correct the problem. Most manual transmission issues originate not with the transmission itself, but from related components like the clutch assembly, linkage, or driveline. Please make sure to read the transmission description below and in particular match the engine size, fitting notes and number of speed when applicable with your vehicles specifications. Get the best deals on manual transmission parts for mini cooper when you shop the largest online.
For those keeping score at home, getrag is also the manufacturer of the much admired mcs 6speed manual. The gearbox was changed in 2005 specifically because of the transmission clutch in the earlier modelsfrom midlands to gertragwhich is the same manufacturer of the transmission in the mini s. Download your free pdf file of the 2005 mini cooper on our comprehensive online database of automotive owners manuals. Mini cooper manual transmission and differential fluid. This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted names in the automotive industry to keep your vehicle perform. Over the next few weeks, the noise started happening at lower speeds as well, 30mph and up.
If you have a dead cvt trans and dont want to spend the big bucks replacing it with another junk cvt trans at 00, this is a kit for you. The 2005 mini cooper has nhtsa complaints for the engine at 64,098 miles average. Mini cooper service recommend for sealed for life transmissions 94 reports. Mini cooper manual transmission floor shifter problems. Manual transmission parts for mini cooper for sale ebay. Note that the location of the filldrain plugs are different on both the cooper and cooper s see figure 2 and figure 3 if you are simply checking the level of oil in your transmission, start by. Mini cooper tf60sn transmission repair, rebuild or. Diagnosing symptoms of a bad manual transmission axleaddict. Though to be fair i did give it to my wife when it. Ive been going through some problems with my 2005 yellow mini cooper s and thought i would share them with some of you here.
The 1st gen cvt r50 was the worst of all of them and bmw and mini were the subject of a class action lawsuit forcing mini to cover the transmissions under warranty for 8 years or 150,000 miles whichever comes first. Major 2005 mini cooper s problem mini cooper forum. Mini cooper 2005, manual transmission output shaft seal by national. To my delight, the gearbox version i got is a bkl, meaning factory fitted with limited slip differential. The car has been pretty good to me, no major problems. All minis display a new grille and bumpers and fresh headlights and taillamps. Mini automatic to manual conversion basic information revised feb 24, 2010 the following is an overview of the steps to convert a mini from an automatic transmission to one with a manual transmission gearbox. Shortly thereafter the car would no longer go or go into gear. The mini s manual transmission has two plugs for filling and emptying the transmission oil, located on the side and bottom of the transmission case. To find your mini cooper cooper transmission from a recycler near you, just enter the year of your vehicle and your zip code in the above form and press the find button. How to add transmission fluid to a 2005 mini cooper fixya. Manual transmission problems can develop due to high mileage, abuse, or lack of proper maintenance.
This is the gs552bg getrag transmission for the 1st generation mini cooper nons models including 2005 2006 r50 hardtop and 2005 2008 r52 convertible. Mini cooper r53 auto tranny issue mini cooper automatic transmission issue for years, we have seen many mini coopers in the r53 r52 line, and some models of the r56 line up to 2011, with the aisin automatic transmission not the cvt transmission those are still without a great solution, have all sorts of issues, usually starting at about. Service recommend for sealed for life transmissions. This mini cooper is a 2005 with 58,000 miles and has cured the issue 100% gear changes are nice and smooth. Mini does not list any fluids other than the factory fluids, but. Mini cooper problems 2005 mini cooper power train problems. My 2005 mini cooper s automatic suddenly stopped twice for no apparent reason while driving. Some vehicles come with several transmission choices and could be very confusing. The 2005 mini cooper has 5 problems reported for transmission failure. This information may be used by nhtsa during the investigation process. Bmw mini cooper defective transmission class action.
Mini cooper questions i have a 2004 mini cooper with an. Mini cooper transmission failure problems with the automatic transmissions were a notorious problem for these cars. What you see below is a previous search for a mini cooper cooper transmission and does not include all the transmissions in your area. Mini coopers can be great fun to drive, but sometimes problems do crop up. Car a rac presents recommended by manufacturers oil types. Transmission not go into gear problem of the 2005 mini cooper s 1 failure date. There seems to be a problem serving the request at this time. Mini cooper owners have reported 4 problems related to manual transmission floor shifter under the power train category. Power steering problems are a major issue with the 2005 mini cooper, with hundreds of owners reporting complaints to the nhtsa about their power steering suddenly failing while driving. Then my check engine light and ep transmission warning light came on and the car would no longer shift above second gear, making the car practically undrivable. 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. Everything you need to know before buying a mini cooper s. The mini cooper defective transmission class action lawsuit seeking restitution, damages and other relief for a proposed class of all california residents who, at any time prior to the filing of this complaint, purchased or leased a 20022006 mini cooper coupe or 2005 2008 mini cooper convertible in california. This new cooper manual transmission shares many of the better characteristics of that unit.
Transmission not go into gear problems of mini cooper s. Putting the auto manual transmission into sports mode does not change the shift indicator on the dash. How to mini cooper prt 1 stiff gear shift difficulty centralising problem sorted. The problem continues after 2 trips to minicooper in which the cars computer was reset because.
Guide to determine correct mini manual transmission fluid. Eml and check engine lights came on once the car stopped. 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. First off the new manual gives the 2005 cooper improved gearing for more midrange power.
The manual has a mis print, according to mini the correct oil to use is esso cvt z2l 799 fluid and there are no other manufacturers that use it so sorry but you will have to buy it from the main. The only problem i have with this car is when the free servicing runs out so then does your bank account. Mini automatic to manual conversion basic information. Car was only 4 months old, about 4000 miles on car.
The most recently reported issues are listed below. I have a set of oem black leather shifter boot and ebrake boot from an r56 mini cooper jcw these will fit all manual transmission mini cooper cars from 200720 they are in excellent shape without any rips or tears. Failed electric power steering pumps electric power steering pumps can be prone to failure. The front mounted transverse configuration was a major design challenge when it came to the length of the enginegearbox unit. Mini cooper s 2005, transmission oil cooler by genuine. Mini cooper 2005, automatic transmission manual shaft repair sleeve by national. Buy used mini cooper transmission from our network that offers up to a twoyear warranty on qualified units. It seems that as soon as the transmission does not feel as though it is shifting properly or the clutch operation feels odd, both diyers and professional shops often claim that its time for a new clutch. I complained to the dealer a few times and was told thats a characteristic of mini cooper before owning a mini, i had a mazda miata for 14 years. Cvt to manual conversion kit cvt to 6spd manual transmission conversion kit for r50 and r52 mini cooper non s with automatic trans. Our 2005 mini cooper transmissions come with a 1year warranty, free shipping and 30day money back guarantee.
My 2005 mini cooper, manual transmission, has 82k miles. The oil in the 6 speed getrag manual transmission of your mini cooper doesnt degrade anywhere near as fast as your engine oil, but if you want smooth shifts, you should change it occasionally. Automatic transmission problems of the 2005 mini cooper. Mini cooper owners have reported 10 problems related to manual transmission under the power train category. I bought my 2005 mini cooper s used in the summer of 2008. I have a 2004 mini cooper with an automatic transmission. Mini cooper clutches are known to fail at relatively low mileage, especially when the vehicle is driven regularly in heavy traffic. When taking my foot off of the gas, the rpms would rev up as the car slowed down.
This covers the seven most common problems we run across in servicing mini coopers. How to mini cooper prt 1 stiff gear shift difficulty. The best that can be said about this is that its less failure. Cvt to 6spd manual transmission conversion kit for r50 and r52 mini cooper non s with automatic trans.
Many mini cooper drivers have complained of these issues with the transmission. Choose top quality brands corteco, genuine, national, original equipment, timken. In some cases, it can be comparatively subtle, perhaps as a slightly rough shift up or down, but in others they may experience loud bumping and rattling that makes them feel as if their car is about to come apart. Search used mini cooper with manual transmission for sale nationwide. Took it to the dealership and was informed that i needed a new transmission, which came as a great. When failure occurred i replaced the whole starter motor flywheel clutch gearbox axles assembly with one from a 2005 cooper s. I own a 2002 mini cooper r50, a model year infamous for its failure prone 5speed manual gearbox. While driving my car began to hesitate when going into gear. Bmw and mini how to diagnose clutch problems, worn out disc. The 2005 mini cooper has 3 nhtsa complaints for the power train. Access a large inventory of quality used 2005 mini cooper transmissions online. We carry a wideranging catalog of used mini transmissions for all applications including gas and diesel engines. Took it to the dealership and was informed that i needed a new transmission. All of chiltons online content for the 2005 mini cooper is updated monthly, so youll have the most recent information on hand for any doityourself project.
The worst complaints are transmission failure, power train. This part is manufactured using exclusive national dynamic edge technology that. Dont just repair a leak, prevent future problems with a national oil seal. Mini cooper manual transmission fluid application guide click here for our mini cooper automatic transmission fluids application guide use the guide below to determine which manual transmission fluid is appropriate for your mini. Mini cooper and mini cooper convertible 112 mini cooper s and mini cooper s convertible 1. I own 2 auto body shops one in new jersey and the second in georgia. How to change transmission fluid in the 6 speed manual. 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 issue properly diagnosed and serviced. There were no warnings prior to the transmission failure.
The contact feels that this is a serious safety issue because a crash could have occurred. The rpms go all the way up, but the car will not go. Find mini cooper recalls information, reported by the nhtsa, and we will help you find a nearby service center where you can get your car fixed. For 2005, the cooper s gets an improved sixspeed manual gearbox and gains 5 horsepower. Jan 21, 2019 manual transmission problems can develop due to high mileage, abuse, or lack of proper maintenance. Or, click here to view all available manual transmission fluids. Hi all, any help on this would be greatly appreciated. The left drive axle snapped in the collision and the axle broke a hole into the bellhousing of the transmission.
If your transmission is in need of repair, dont compromise the performance and safety of your car with suspect, offbrand replacement parts from the local auto parts chain. First of all i got the car new in 05 and have about 85,000 miles in it. You can easily drop in a limited slip differential. Buy a 2005 mini cooper output shaft seal at discount prices.
Clutch replacement manual transmission, only 40000 miles, but almost all city driving, wore out the clutch. Mini cooper s shifting issues due to worn linkage rod bushings 8 reports. Find your 2005 mini cooper repair manual right now at chilton. Shifting in my mini cooper 2005 was extremely rough from day 1, especially gear 1 to 2, and 2 to 3. The car does not seem to know what drive mode is in. Manual transmission 55 automatic transmission with steptronic 56 parking lampslow beams 59. Jun 20, 2011 2009 mini cooper manual transmission presented by amy harris of scott clark toyota scion. Get access to our 2005 mini cooper repair information right now, online. Should you wish to sell your mini at some time in the future, please remember to hand over this owners manual to the new owner. Additional sources of information you can find more information about the mini, for example on its technology, on the internet at. Mini factory replacement 5speed manual transmission. Mini cooper transmission problems the mini 5speed gearbox gs565bh found in the cooper models nons built between 2001 and july 2004 is commonly referred to as the r65 or midlands 5speed gearbox. Recommended type of transmission oil for mini cooper.
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