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  1. AnsonIvan

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    #6 AnsonIvan, Jan 21, 2013
    +1 for likely low on coolant. The thermostat assembly and water pump are both very common failure items on the second gen cars. Hasten thee to a qualified dealer or mini specific indy shop to have it checked out, having it towed would be a good idea.
     
  2. Jason Montague

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    #3 Jason Montague, Jan 21, 2013
    :cornut: BUMP! BUMP! There are much smarter people than me around here.:Thumbsup:

    Jason
     
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    #4 Motoring Magic, Jan 21, 2013
    Your clubbie is LOW ON COOLANT!! whether it is a water pump leak, a thermostat leak or something else that combination of issues screams low on coolant. It is not as easy as adding, it needs to be bled so the air can get out of the system, might be a how to in the library on here.
     
  4. Jason Montague

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    #2 Jason Montague, Jan 21, 2013
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    :cornut:Get under the car(jack stands or a lift) and check the water pump bearing portal for rust and leakage which will tell you whether the water pump is okay or going out. Do you have a way of checking engine codes? If the 'thermostat light' is coming on, then it is throwing a code and looking up the code in our library will give you the information that you need. If you don't have a way of reading the code, Autozone sometimes assists customers with this. Buying a 'ScanGauge II' from one of our supporting 'Sponsors' above will allow you to read and cancil all codes and give you a choice of 4 real time gauges that you don't have now. OOPS I forgot the basics. With the engine cold, is the overflow tank at the correct level? Are there any coolant puddles under the car. Are all of the coolant hoses soft and not cracking? When the yellow light goes to red, turn the engine off imediately!

    I hope that this helps.:Thumbsup:

    Jason

    WELCOME to MA.
     
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    #5 Dave.0, Jan 21, 2013
    Welcome to M/A the FUN Mini site. :Thumbsup:


    Sorry I can not be of any help with the 2nd Gens.
     
  6. eMINIparts

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    #7 eMINIparts, Jan 22, 2013
    Not that I'm liking that you are having overheating issues...but both the thermostat and water pump are problems on the second gen...Check em both..but plan on changing both if not now, soon....best of luck ..and ................Welcome to the coolest MINI forum on the net! :cool:
     
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    #8 Nathan, Jan 22, 2013
    Welcome, thanks for joining Motoring Alliance, the FUN and Friendly MINI Community.
     
  8. MCS02

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    #9 MCS02, Jan 22, 2013
    Welcome to MA. Cant help much I'm a R53 guy but Jason and Motoring Magic are correct.
    Let us know if you find the problem.



    Jason you don't have to state the obvious :biggrin5:
     
  9. itsmewutup

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    #10 itsmewutup, Jan 22, 2013
    Changed my thermostat last summer and just got my water pump changed. The aux water pump could also be a problem. There is a recall on it. Even after getting the recall done I've had to go back and get it changed again but luckily it was still under warranty from the recall.