2nd Gen R56 Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: Very slight clicking from the engine bay

  1. Crashton

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    #2 Crashton, Sep 26, 2013
    Since you have an R56 I doubt the tensioner is the problem. They seem somewhat more problematic on higher mileage R53 MINIs.

    The R56 being direct injection tends to make a clicking sound. That's a guess on my part.
     
  2. Nathan

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    #3 Nathan, Sep 27, 2013
    If it was the tensioner you'd hear what sounds like a diesel engine on a cold startup.

    Most likely you hear the fuel injection.
     
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    #4 Zapski, Sep 27, 2013
    Could also be low oil. We burn through it pretty quick.
     
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    #5 tmancoopers, Sep 27, 2013
    I'll check the oil level ASAP.
     
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    #6 tmancoopers, Sep 27, 2013
    Definitely doesn't sound like a diesel. Just a small click. I just feel no one else's engine makes that noise but mine LOL
     
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    #7 Xcmtber14, Oct 13, 2013
    I also noticed a ticking today on my Mini. It sounds like it's coming from under the passenger wiper blade, where the battery is almost. The ticking speed stays constant regardless of engine rpm.
     
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    #8 Systemlord, Oct 22, 2013
    I hear this electrical tick on every cold startup then goes away after a few minutes. You're dead on accurate on where you say the sound is coming from, I've even said it sounds like it's below the brake master cylinder/firewall area. I also sounds like an electronic solenoid or a coil spark, been hearing it for seven months with no ill effects.