1st Gen R50 Cooper Most liked posts in thread: Warning Lights?

  1. Firebro17

    Firebro17 Dazed, but not Confused
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    #2 Firebro17, Jun 28, 2015
    Sounds exactly like our BMW 5 Series when the electric water pump quit. I'd probably get a flatbed tow to be safe.
     
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    #3 Zapski, Jun 30, 2015
    I second this, but without the direct experience with a BMW 5 Series. 20 miles is plenty of time for the engine to overheat imo.

    If I read you correctly, this is an R56? ('09 should be a second gen)

    If I recall correctly, the water pump and thermostat are pretty deep in the engine compartment. The intake and associated pipes come out, of course, and the assembly is under the block. There's some fairly inaccessible clips in there, so while it might be DIY, it's a bit of complicated work in a cramped space.

    Someone with more knowledge feel free to correct me on that.
     
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    #4 d0r33t0s, Jun 30, 2015
    had it towed by AAA to the shop, fairly certain it's just a faulty sensor, be in and ready to go early tomorrow. If it turns out to be something else, well then s*()*&! lol.