Engine Drivetrain 2nd Gen Most liked posts in thread: Why wont it start?

  1. Eric@Helix

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    #4 Eric@Helix, Apr 3, 2013
    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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    #2 Nathan, Apr 3, 2013
    Plug wires on in the correct order?
     
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    #3 k-huevo, Apr 3, 2013
    High Pressure Fuel Pump
     
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    #5 Crashton, Apr 3, 2013
    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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    #6 AM_AUTOS, Apr 3, 2013
    all sensors are plugged in

    I will have a look at the plugs and wires

    Once it gets going its fine

    :confused:
     
  6. Minidave

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    #7 Minidave, Apr 3, 2013
    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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    #8 AM_AUTOS, Apr 3, 2013
    [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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    #9 AM_AUTOS, Apr 3, 2013
    The dealership couldnt fault my JCW

    Just blamed the sports cat

    I was fuming today as i missed the MINI Factory Tour