Engine Drivetrain 2nd Gen Why wont it start?

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  1. AM_AUTOS

    AM_AUTOS New Member

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    Hey everyone i have been left puzzled to why it wont start properly

    Anyone else had this problem

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cf5TGp3t4U]JCW Engine Problems - YouTube[/ame]

    Its an 2011 JCW with 30,000 miles on the clock

    1st service at 26,000 miles


    Oil changed every 10,000 miles


    Its a daily driver and is driven on the track and motorways/freeway regularly

    any help will be much appreciated

    Recently put a sports cat on it - i gather that wont be the problem with start up?
     
  2. Nathan

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    Plug wires on in the correct order?
     
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    High Pressure Fuel Pump
     
  4. Eric@Helix

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    Unplug any sensors when you put the cat on? Also, if you're doing track days, change your oil more frequently than 10k, regardless of what MINI says.
     
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    I don't think there is a way to put plug wires on wrong with that motor.

    HPFP is a known issue.

    Yes change your oil more than every 10,000 miles. The money saved from going long on oil changes will cost you much more in the long run.
     
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    all sensors are plugged in

    I will have a look at the plugs and wires

    Once it gets going its fine

    :confused:
     
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    If your car is in warranty, why aren't you at the dealer's and letting them find it and fix it for you?

    I also would not go 10K on an oil change, especially if you track the car, just my opinion of course......

    I agree with Khuevo, I think it's the HP fuel pump, Here in the states they upped the warranty on that part to 10 years or 100K.
     
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    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfAyti805GE]MINI Cooper S High Pressure Fuel Pump Failure Symptom and Diagnosis - YouTube[/ame]
     
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    The dealership couldnt fault my JCW

    Just blamed the sports cat

    I was fuming today as i missed the MINI Factory Tour
     

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