Most liked posts in thread: 2008 Mini Cooper S R56 Engine Light Code

  1. DneprDave

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    #4 DneprDave, Dec 1, 2018
    No need to go to a dealer, take it to an independent MINI shop. Here is a site that lists Independent MINI shops all over the U.S.. You will find one close to you.

    https://www.minirepairshops.com/
     
  2. MCS02

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    #7 MCS02, Dec 2, 2018
    Hi, Welcome to MA! Could you tell what symbol it was showing. I will try to find the code in the bentley manual this after noon.
    Also you can call Detroit Tuned and ask Chad. He even has a way you can give some money is you think his advise is worth it, and it is. I have done this but he will help either way, great guy.

    https://www.detroittuned.com/phone-tech-support/
     
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    #2 wmwny, Dec 1, 2018
    Welcome to M/A!

    I'm a Generation One owner and cannot be of much help, as you have a turbo and mine are supercharged MINIs. However do a search and see if there are any local foreign car repair shops [ones that do MINIs AND Bimmers, etc.]. Or even a local mechanic with a long history of experience might be able to figure out what's going on.

    I'm POSITIVE someone here other than I can help you, though, as there are a lot of newer generation owners here in M/A who know their way around such issues. Don't fret...help WILL arrive.
     
  4. Dave.0

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    #3 Dave.0, Dec 1, 2018
    How many miles on your MINI and where are you located ?
     
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    #5 00Mini, Dec 1, 2018
    Nice app.
     
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    #6 Zapski, Dec 2, 2018
    The ODB readers should at least give you a code that starts with the letter P, even if it doesn’t specifically spell it out. We can look up those codes for you.
     
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    #8 Sully, Dec 16, 2018
    Didn't know that.. interesting and good to know.
     
  8. MCS02

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    #9 MCS02, Dec 16, 2018
    Yep. Chad is great and always ready to help. He has helped me several times. I like to think of it as buying him lunch for his troubles. I use to work for a shop that worked on Italian cars, I remember what it was like answering questions over the phone.

    I am Italian so I don't want to hear any crap about Italian cars..........at least they don't use Lucas!

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