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  1. Friskie

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    #11 Friskie, Aug 16, 2012
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  2. mrclean

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    #12 mrclean, Aug 16, 2012
    it definately sounds like a burnt out fuel pump. Never drive any car on empty always refill when you reach 1/4 tank. Some vehicles uses gasoline to cool the fuel pump before it burns out pre-maturely. good luck...it should start after you install the new pump.
     
  3. Crashton

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    #13 Crashton, Aug 16, 2012
    ^ I agree. My wife was the Queen of the empty tank runners. She killed the pump in her Audrey A4. Thank goodness it was a warranty repair. That did not stop her, what did was running out of gas on the interstate at rush hour. Now she gets gas before it is too late or I do. :smilewinkgrin:
     
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    #14 mad mini motor, Aug 17, 2012
    ^^ haha lool thanks for the comments guys and i was driving for too long and it most likely is the fuel pump ive ordered it from ebay so it should arrive in 1-2 days and will let everyone know if it starts, once again thanks for all the comments and advice. many thanks :)
     
  5. mad mini motor

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    #15 mad mini motor, Aug 20, 2012
    hi everyone, i put a new main fuel pump and sender unit-air filter but the car still doesent start :( , i feel like blowing it up anyone got tnt ?
     
  6. Crashton

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    #16 Crashton, Aug 20, 2012
    Damn I'm sorry to hear that. Don't blow it up, sit back relax & have a beer while you think of other possible causes. Might be time to consult a professional MIMI wrench.

    Good luck...
     
  7. BlwnAway

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    #17 BlwnAway, Aug 21, 2012
    When this happened at first did you get any codes?

    I'm only going to throw this out there just as an idea, because it happened to me, have you tried starting the car giving it throttle, pumping it or holding it to the floor?

    The reason I ask is, that if the map sensor in the intake goes bad the car will not want to start or idle without giving it fuel to sort of force it around what the map sensor is telling the ECU is a problem. (when in reality the sensor itself is bad - this will usually give you a code though)

    Just a "grasping at straws" thought.

    Good Luck
     
  8. mad mini motor

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    #18 mad mini motor, Aug 21, 2012
    no i didnt get any codes yet the diagnostics electrician is coming round tomorrow and yes when i tried to switch it on i gave it some acceleration but this didnt help, one time a couple months ago when it was fine it wasnt firing it was just making the noise and when i gave it some acceleration it then switched on so this is very interesting. also i am gettting the car diagnosed tomorrow so i will find out what the problem is. thanks
     
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    #19 miniconcarne, Aug 21, 2012
    Keeping our fingers crossed that it's not the ECU...
     
  10. mad mini motor

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    #20 mad mini motor, Aug 28, 2012
    Hi everyone, done the diagnostic check and a code for the crank shaft sensor came up. also the electrician reccomended me to change the spark plugs. so i have put in brand new ngk spark plugs but the car didnt start so im going to put a new crank sensor in and see how it goes. has anyone else had this problem ? i would be very gratefull if anyone has any information on how to fix it because iv spent alot of money recentley on parts so it starts but its not starting. plus i put a new fuel pump in and it still didnt start. thanks guys
     
  11. Dave.0

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    #21 Dave.0, Aug 28, 2012
    I have heard of crank sensors going bad before but I have not had this problem with my R53. Good luck with the fix and now you should be up and running in no time.
     
  12. mad mini motor

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    #22 mad mini motor, Sep 4, 2012
    hi guys, i didnt manage to put the crank sensor in but my sprak plugs dont spark there is no spark in plug 1. any info on why there is no spark ? many thanks
     
  13. Nathan

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    #23 Nathan, Sep 4, 2012
    Bad coil maybe?

    Check the plug on the back of the coil.

    Check the plug wires.
     
  14. mad mini motor

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    #24 mad mini motor, Sep 6, 2012
    ok will check these asap, thanks nathan
     
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    #25 mad mini motor, Sep 9, 2012
    hi everyone, still no luck im so confused and dont know what to do , please can anyone help ???
     
  16. Nathan

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    #26 Nathan, Sep 10, 2012
    Sounds like it might be time to seek professional help before tossing more money at this. You don't mention where you are located, with that info we may be able to point you towards quality assistance.
     
  17. mad mini motor

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    #27 mad mini motor, Sep 10, 2012
    hi nathan, im located in east london, forest gate, UK any sort of info or guidance to solve this problem will be much appreciated everyone. many thanks
     
  18. Crashton

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    #28 Crashton, Sep 10, 2012
    I agree with Nathan. No sense throwing money & parts at the car. So far it hasn't worked & it has cost you a lot. Cut your losses & take your MINI to the dealer for a repair or at least a diagnosis. I know that is not what you want to hear, but I think at this point it is sound advice.

    Good luck & let us know what it was.
     
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    #29 Tummi_Gummi, Nov 22, 2012
    did it fix the problem?
     
  20. CHKMINI

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    #30 CHKMINI, Nov 22, 2012
    Wait a minute....is this the same car that has been posted by you as the '02 MCS that was bought for $4,000 and has a bunch of stuff missing?
     
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