Re: Mini Cooper from 2003

Using a blown fuse and some wires from a tail light, I constructed a light indicator to visually indicate current drain or short. When I plugged it in, a bright light came on, indicating a dead short. Aside from the door looming at the A post on both sides, the bright light persisted even after I ...
Thu Nov 05, 2026
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Re: Mini Cooper from 2003

Near the fusebox, there appears to be a powerfold driver unit that could be shorted, but...
There is no powerfold button on the center switch by the gear lever, but there are more tin mounting clips than are necessary in the hole at the bottom of the switch. It seems like the previous owner swapped ...
Thu Nov 05, 2026
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Re: Mini Cooper from 2003

It's pouring outside, so I won't be able to enjoy this information. I'll check it out tomorrow.
So, I'm assuming there's a relay for the heated washer jets—maybe it's dead—and the rear view mirror (auto dim) are both on Fuse 35, according to some other information I found.
I have placed an order for ...
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Mini Cooper from 2003

My 2003 Mini Cooper was just purchased. The original "Modern Mini" was a car that I have always admired. Its shape, wraparound glass, and overall attractiveness made it seem like a natural progression from the Classic Mini. I jumped at the chance to buy it from a friend who was selling his.

I enjoy ...
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I've had the same experience with mine (-the brake pads), even though it has only covered 13,500 meters in nearly three years.
Mon Nov 02, 2026
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Re: Principal vendor suggestions Derbyshire and the surrounding Cheshire area

Absolutely stunning, and the blue colour is also quite unusual.

You can obtain a quote online using your VIN or registration number; there's no need to send an email. To compare prices, you can visit different dealerships.

My number one piece of advice is to use Sheffield Europa's online tool to ...
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Re: Principal vendor suggestions Derbyshire and the surrounding Cheshire area

You should be proud of your new ride. What a fantastic vehicle, the GT roadster.

I haven't dealt with any of the dealers you listed, but I imagine Stockport knows more about ten GT than anyone else. Use the online service quote tool on the Mercedes website to compare prices from various websites ...
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Re: Bad suspension and loud cabin in the new A3

I thought it was an S3, which is notorious for its rough ride, but is it really an A3?
Thu Oct 29, 2026
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Re: In search of a brake component - yet the situation is intricate...

Singaporean Stunt Performer (Ho Lee Sh!t...)! A completely unfamiliar realm has come to my attention; what an excellent concept - and there are numerous variations of it. I sincerely appreciate it.

And the Singaporean stunt performer! Once more - it was successful. I utilised the MyUS Buying ...
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Re: In search of a brake component - yet the situation is intricate...

Eureka! I appreciate that.

I have previously purchased a few of those aftermarket parts, assuming they are compatible with the R-class and likely identical to those for the ML; it's reassuring to have this verified.

The original is undoubtedly no longer available from MB; I have identified two ...
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