New (to me) Cooper, but a problem?
Discussion
The Wife and I have just got a Mini Cooper, 02 reg with 36k. Its very nice, Sliver with Black roof and S 17's. All the kit as well.
There is a slight problem with the steering rack. It makes a knocking/creaking noise down in the dash when turning at low speed or at a standstill. I didn’t notice it on the test drive as I didn’t do much manoeuvring and turning at slow speed turns. It doesn’t really bother me as a noise, but I would like to fix it if it’s going to get worse.
Anyone else had this problem? Is it easy to fix?
Thanks
Jimmy
There is a slight problem with the steering rack. It makes a knocking/creaking noise down in the dash when turning at low speed or at a standstill. I didn’t notice it on the test drive as I didn’t do much manoeuvring and turning at slow speed turns. It doesn’t really bother me as a noise, but I would like to fix it if it’s going to get worse.
Anyone else had this problem? Is it easy to fix?
Thanks
Jimmy
Hi all! Just dropping from the Esprit list to see if I can learn a thing or two as my mom and dad are seriously looking at a Mini...
Anyway, regarding the above - I see that dealers are dealers... and a fine example of why I started doing my own work! I hope you get it sorted out free of charge as I am inclined to think they are a little nuts or telling you your wonky steering wheel "was like that before". With any luck it is a simple adjustment (one that dealers have been known to forget even during an alignment job) and you will be back driving in fun again in no time!
Drive topless!!!
Cameron
Anyway, regarding the above - I see that dealers are dealers... and a fine example of why I started doing my own work! I hope you get it sorted out free of charge as I am inclined to think they are a little nuts or telling you your wonky steering wheel "was like that before". With any luck it is a simple adjustment (one that dealers have been known to forget even during an alignment job) and you will be back driving in fun again in no time!
Drive topless!!!
Cameron
autocross7 said:
Hi all! Just dropping from the Esprit list to see if I can learn a thing or two as my mom and dad are seriously looking at a Mini...
Cameron
Wouldnt touch one with a barge pole...Had a mini one for 16 months brought from dealer second hand.Cameron
Had nothing but trouble with it from start. Even the stuff we got sorted under the 12 months warrenty where a complete arse ache from day one too. Seemed like Mini where the sister the BMW dealer didnt really want. Where treated like second rate owners and hence never going to BMW or at least that dealer again.
Steering problems are a complete joke. How can you have a Car that has a steering whine as TADT FFS.
Steering pumps they seemed to have aproblem with over heating and getting gunk in them adn should have been a recall but hasnt been. Just check on the mini2 website for the amount of problems.
A shame as a fun ride ( oo er) but never again for us.
BB
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