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  1. minsanity

    minsanity Well-Known Member

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    #9 minsanity, Jan 10, 2013
    Welcome to MA. Hope it's a minor issue. If you're anywhere near K-huevo, he should be more than able to help you.
     
  2. Nathan

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    #2 mrntd, Jan 9, 2013
    Welcome aboard the fun Mini site

    My new (used) Mini came from Texas
    Sorry to here about your trany. I'd do a little background check on the company that did the brakes to see if any one else has had issues with them.
     
  4. Dave.0

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    #3 Dave.0, Jan 9, 2013
    Welcome to M/A the FUN Mini site.
     
  5. jiminni

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    #4 jiminni, Jan 9, 2013
    Sounds really strange to me? I'm assuming its a manual 6 speed? If it is, those tranny's are virtually bomb proof. Maybe they messed up the shift cables or something? Hope it works out well for you.
     
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    #5 rum4, Jan 9, 2013
    welcome to m/a
     
  7. Jason Montague

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    #6 Jason Montague, Jan 9, 2013
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    :cornut: Welcome to MA. We don't often hear of strange problems with R53s, at least not as often as 07-08 R56s( I own/drive Margi 08 BRG R56 MCS/JCWm and wouldn't trade her for anything so I'm not bashing R56s). In Texas if you're anywhere near DFW Metroplex, you should 'click on' Metroplexmini(a MINI club) to get excellent first hand advice about trustworthy experienced MINI shops that are perhaps even close to where you live. Good Luck!:Thumbsup:

    Jason
     
  8. Nathan

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    #7 Nathan, Jan 10, 2013
    Welcome, thanks for joining Motoring Alliance, the FUN and Friendly MINI Community.
     
  9. MCS02

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    #8 MCS02, Jan 10, 2013
    Welcome to MA. Doesn't sound right to me, I hope you get it straight.
     
  10. Julieacosta

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    #10 Julieacosta, Jan 10, 2013
    6-speed automatic

    It is actually a 6-speed automatic with only 61k miles. I have spoken to a couple local shops (San Antonio) that work on Minis so I will see what some other say. I do know that I will be picking her up and having someone other than the dealer do this work. There is no way I am spending $9k on a tranny! I'll post updates when I know more.
     
  11. Mr. Jim

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    #11 Mr. Jim, Jan 10, 2013
    Welcome to M/A! Good luck with the tranny, whatever it turns out to be.
     
  12. minsanity

    minsanity Well-Known Member

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    #12 minsanity, Jan 10, 2013
    k-huevo's Werkin Mini is in Pipe Creek.
     
  13. Julieacosta

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    #14 Julieacosta, Jan 10, 2013
    Just found out what codes were shown during scan, but not sure what they mean. Any help is appreciated. Here is what they gave me:
    Code 51 (transmission control)
    B2460
    KOMBI
     
  14. minsanity

    minsanity Well-Known Member

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    #15 minsanity, Jan 10, 2013
    OBD Code B2460: Aux heater flame sensor circuit short to ground????
    Suggest you call, PM, email, visit Keith. He treats MINIs w/ the eye of an OCD.:Thumbsup:
     
  15. Julieacosta

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    #16 Julieacosta, Jan 14, 2013
    Transmission Issues

    I spoke with Kieth at Werks Mini, and he is out for a while but gave me a good recommendation for another shop (Jesse at South Texas Automotive Specialists) that specializes in Minis and BMWs. I am having her moved tomorrow and hopefully we can solve this mystery...
     
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    #17 ccain, Jan 14, 2013
    Welcome and... ^this. :Thumbsup:
     
  17. minsanity

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    #18 minsanity, Jan 15, 2013
    I'm sure they'd get everything sorted for you.