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  1. countryboyshane

    countryboyshane New Member

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    #11 countryboyshane, Sep 30, 2013
    The MINI needs very specific attention. A proper BMW diagnostic tool needs to be hooked up to your car to really see what's happening with the cooling system functions and readable parameters. Unfortunately, only Euro repair shops usually have this tool. If you're taking it to some random "Tony's Domestic Auto Repair" you're throwing money down the drain.

    The MINI is a very fun car, but only when it's taken care of by the right hands:biggrin5:
     
  2. silky

    silky New Member

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    #2 silky, Sep 27, 2013
    Sorry you're having issues, sorry I have no clue...but welcome to M/A, someone will have an idea!
     
  3. CHKMINI

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    #3 CHKMINI, Sep 28, 2013
    Is it actually overheating or is the light just coming on? You mention other warning lights randomly coming on as well.
     
  4. Nathan

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    #4 Nathan, Sep 28, 2013
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    In the LA area I'd recommend Motoring Magic and MINI Worx. Both have very good reputations here on M/A.

    Welcome, thanks for joining Motoring Alliance, the FUN and Friendly MINI Community.
     
  5. MCS02

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    #5 MCS02, Sep 28, 2013
    Welcome to MA. Just to add to CHKMINI question, does the light only come on when your sitting still?
     
  6. fngolfer

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    #6 fngolfer, Sep 29, 2013
    One minute before you get to your destination, blast the heater and let let it idle for a minute before shutting down. See if that turns off the warning light. This may be a quick fix while you save the funds for a proper diagnosis. I remember being a starving student with car troubles.
     
  7. nxtMINI

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    #7 nxtMINI, Sep 30, 2013
    It could be the Thermostat....
     
  8. eMINIparts

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    #8 eMINIparts, Sep 30, 2013
    Welcome to the coolest MINI forum on the net........:cool:
     
  9. Crashton

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    #9 Crashton, Sep 30, 2013
    Welcome to M/A.

    I'd guess thermostat or water pump. Don't drive your MINI with any red warning light on. You may end up buying a new engine if you do.

    Good luck let us know what you find out.
     
  10. ZippyNH

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    #10 ZippyNH, Sep 30, 2013
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    Yellow light= get it fixed/looked at soon....
    Red light= STOP NOW!! NOT when you get to Starbucks, but on the side of the road NOW.:fingerscrossed:

    Getting the car looked at by a shop that does REAL repairs, as opposed to oil changes is a good move....a homeless man with an hours training can change oil....heck think jiffy lube/Super lube/in and out lube shops actually do this!! :idea: