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  1. purebred

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    #7 purebred, Aug 26, 2013
    You know I am an old guy who loves CARS, GUNS, AND COOL stuff for my Grand kids. I love fixing stuff myself. I will not give up when trying to fix a problem.I love the AMERICAN way of life and I love challenge's. I wished when people found an answer they would find a way to convey their findings to others. I have been on many forums and all you can ask for is honesty and sincerity. GOD bless you all.
     
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    #26 purebred, Aug 29, 2013
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    Man I feel like a total idiot. It is an 06, just looked at the data plate. I don't know how I got to thinking it was an 07, Guess I am getting to old to think. Thanks for the info. You said the 06 mini's were some of the best, that makes me feel good. Sure do like it, I have wanted one of these ever since I seen the original Italian Job when I was in the Army in 1970. Here is a picture of it.
    DSCF2056_zpsa9bc031f.jpg
     
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    #2 Nathan, Aug 26, 2013
    Welcome, thanks for joining Motoring Alliance, the FUN and Friendly MINI Community.
     
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    #3 eMINIparts, Aug 26, 2013
    Welcome to the coolest MINI forum on the net......:cool:


    Knock sensor should be on the back side of the block...and MINI calls it a PING Sensor..
     
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    #4 rum4, Aug 26, 2013
    welcome to m/a
     
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    #5 purebred, Aug 26, 2013
    thanks appreciate the info. After countless searchings I have found not much info on this problem. A lot of people have said where the sensor is, but no one has said how they fixed it. Anyway love my mini and I will fix the problem and when I do I will tell people how to do the fix. Thanks
     
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    #6 rum4, Aug 26, 2013
    Give it a bit there will be others coming along with suggestions or how to
     
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    #8 Dave.0, Aug 26, 2013
    Welcome to M/A the FUN Mini site. :Thumbsup:
     
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    #9 silky, Aug 27, 2013
    Welcome from Plano!
     
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    #10 mrntd, Aug 27, 2013
    Welcome Aboard!
     
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    #11 MCS02, Aug 27, 2013
    Welcome to MA. Sorry I can't help 'm a R53 guy.
     
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    #12 nxtMINI, Aug 27, 2013
    Welcome to M/A :Thumbsup:

    Someone soon will chime in to help you out
     
  13. purebred

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    #13 purebred, Aug 28, 2013
    Checked all the wiring , unplugged the knock sensor, cancelled the code and it has not come on again. Could be gas? anyway I would think if it was a bad sensor it (the light) would come on immediately.
     
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    #14 Crashton, Aug 28, 2013
    Welcome to M/A
     
  15. agranger

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    #15 agranger, Aug 28, 2013
    Is your 2007 S a hardtop or a convertible? It will make a difference as the 2007 convertibles were the older engine design (R53) and the 2007 hardtops were the newer engine design (turbo R56).

    I'm sure that someone will pipe up to help given the right information.

    If you are in the DFW area, be sure to check out Metroplex MINI, your local MINI club and one of the largest in the US... lots of stuff happening and a great bunch of people.
     
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    #16 purebred, Aug 28, 2013
    Mine is a hardtop with the supercharger. Sure runs good, have 76,000 on it. I have a little noise from the through out bearing and a little road noise from rean uneven tires but other than that is a solid ride.
     
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    agranger MINI of the Month June 2009
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    #17 agranger, Aug 28, 2013
    Hmmm... 2007 hardtop should be a turbo, not a supercharger. They were completely different engines, which is why I asked (the convertible always lags a year or two behind the model upgrades in typical BMW fashion).

    How about this... do your side scuttles look like this (R53 - supercharged):

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    or like this (R56 - turbo)?
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    or you can answer this question... When you lift the bonnet (hood), where do your headlights point? If they point into the sky, that's a supercharged R53. If they point straight ahead, that's a turbo R56.
     
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    agranger MINI of the Month June 2009
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    #18 agranger, Aug 28, 2013
    Also... try searching for P0326 (Pee-ZERO-Three-Two-Six... not Pee-OH-Three-Two-Six) to find some answers.

    Here's a post on this forum that mentions, for the R53, that you have to remove the supercharger to replace the sensor... not a fun job, but it can be done at home.

    http://www.motoringalliance.com/forums/cooper-s/10147-knock-sensor-replacement-06-mcs.html#axzz2dIaS3mT7

    I did a write-up on servicing the supercharger oil which will help you get the supercharger off of the car (and is a job you should probably do while you are in there, IMHO), but it doesn't talk about the knock sensor: http://www.motoringalliance.com/library/1st-generation-mini-cooper-how-to-3/supercharger-oil-service--oil-pan-gasket-100/#axzz2dIaS3mT7
     
  19. agranger

    agranger MINI of the Month June 2009
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    #19 agranger, Aug 28, 2013
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    Also... a quick search on another site turned up that a low fuel pressure condition can cause this and that several folks have solved it by tightening up their gas caps that hadn't been clicked down tight on the last fill-up.

    The part itself is cheap: http://www.waymotorworks.com/knock-sensor-r50-r52-r53.html

    MINI calls it a "Ping sensor": http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=RE33&mospid=48021&btnr=11_3082&hg=11&fg=10&hl=6

    Oh yeah... I'm assuming that it's an R53 - supercharged car... that's what I know. If you have an R56 - turbo, I'll have to leave it up to much more qualified folks on this forum.
     
  20. agranger

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    #20 agranger, Aug 28, 2013
    LOL... I'm having too much fun researching this. I miss my MINI!

    Some notes on the replacement on an R53. I'd give Way a call at Way Motorworks... he is a very helpful guy and an honest vendor (and a sponsor of MA, I think. :D ) Knock sensor - North American Motoring
     
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