The 2nd generation mini s models r55 r56 r57 r58 r59 cooper clubman convertible coupe roadster with the n14 and n18 turbocharged engines have a habit of showing the reduced power fault light and going into a fail safe mode that allows the engine to run but at substantially reduced power.
Mini cooper check engine light loss of power.
After my first visit to bmw they changed the oil pump which took about a week.
It had been running flawlessly until early this year when i run into a yellow engine light.
The light came on a few weeks ago and the engine started shaking.
The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Motorway plus high ie rev limit revs.
Engine power loss light keeps coming on 2 answers first mini told me it was a winter chill factor in that there has not been a recall repair for it yet.
Stick a fuel system cleaner in add shell vpower nitro and thrash it hard.
Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of mini cooper s based on all problems reported for the cooper s.
It showed some of the same signs posted i e.
The 2007 mini cooper has 2 problems reported for check engine light on severe power loss.
If the check engine light is coming on intermittently be sure to notice any changes in the performance of your vehicle when the light is on.
Intermitently i have a 07 mini cooper s.
Brake pedal got very hard and almost have to stand on the brake pedal to get brakes to work.
Many of the issues it detects relate to power loss including problems with the catalytic converter the mass airflow sensor the o2 sensor or the spark plug wires.
The check engine light only comes on in certain conditions.
A number of the power loss related problems we just listed will cause your malfunction indicator lamp aka the check engine light to switch on.
Check with mini dealers that they have the kit walnut shell decoke it s reasonable ie between 2 500 but an italian tune up may help.
Mini cooper s owners have reported 11 problems related to check engine light on under the engine and engine cooling category.
2014 mini cooper s countryman my loss of power engine light came on and car starts down shifting a lot and i loose brakes.
Seems like i lost power assist brake system.
If you do notice a difference try driving your vehicle as little as possible until you can bring it in for service.
This engine does suffer coking which would give the symptoms you describe.
Average repair cost is 490 at 53 850 miles.