I Bought a Factory Flawed Mini Cooper Turbo for $1,000 at Auction! How did Mini Get Away with This?

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I ditched my junk BMW M5 V10 at auction for a cheap Mini Cooper S R56. It's DEAD but I think it's an easy fix; who knows what will happen but for it's $1,000 purchase price it will be tough to lose!
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[@RichRebuilds]

Mine is definitely cooler...

[@bigmanbze5636]

Yap ur audi is lovely bro

[@akhaled4990]

Damn didn't know they gave you screentime in jail

[@sidoulak2910]

For sure

[@guystumm9387]

Yeah you are right on that....it looks a lot more fun as well

[@briand7381]

Way cooler. And it’s not a BMW...

[@apexseal2811]

Samcrac: trades a marvellous V10 money pit for a "basic" 4 cyl black hole. *STONKS*

[@taelorwatson9822]

Next, Samcrac trades for a RX8 with "only" 100k

[@Smicky20]

As a mini owner I can confirm that is a fairly loaded up car. That interior is the lounge leather which is around a $2,000 option on its own

[@Smicky20]

@Zyzz Not true. They are an incredibly fun car to drive. Most mini owners that I know are guys. You truly need to own one to understand.

[@MattyT_86]

@Zyzz Who hurt your masculinity?

[@davidgalinat4257]

Yep. The forced induction cars are enthusiast cars.

[@MrCarGuy]

@@davidgalinat4257 Not sure what kind of generalization this is. I personally believe there are more NA cars that are also enthusiast cars.

[@Max-qs8gl]

@@Smicky20 seen a mechanic drive one. I think it even was a older Cooper works so around 2007 Design model. That thing looks fun n sounds fun and is fast

[@davisdesigns1153]

To the people who say he should get something more reliable, obviously dont know how these videos work😂

[@matthewzepess5721]

Hey, im samcrac and today we will be cleaning the dust off my tools since i bought a brand new Honda with a manual transmission and naturally aspirated 4 banger. Oh wait that wouldnt produce any videos 😂

[@JT-fd3tf]

Agreed. But please, no more Range Rovers! They're just the worst, and nobody drives around a used Range Rover past the lease expiration.

[@Stannely1]

@@matthewzepess5721 😂 haha

[@Stannely1]

@@JT-fd3tf lol true Tyler Hoover ended up buring one underground

[@bigjohnfury5662]

*look Sam could buy a e28 or e34 M5 instead he buys fukkin shit although the M3 was a pleasure to watch* *Stop buying wank modern BMW's*

[@ingresswizard9044]

This car and immobilizer worked in the auction photos. It has to be something really simple like a loose connection. I would start with clearing all the codes in the car and start from there then unplug and replug all of the modules. Stat looking at the wiring from there. The chances those modules failed while at the auction are slim to none. Also does the physical key work in the doors, that would be your first clue that the key was switched at the auction or not.

[@timyt13]

Feels weird how this video felt more like a bunch of assumptions rather than factual proces of determination...

[@fjord5207]

One of the codes is for network down. IIRC it was the powertrain network (PT-CAN) which does control the ignition/engine. Maybe looking for a missing relay in that relay box will bring up the powertrain network and the key will be detected?

[@aaronturner1072]

That loose box with relay under the hood was too fishy to me. Like someone at auction messed with it to disable the car and make it a non runner until they bought it. And yep I saw that on the Carly screen too and was figuring this thing would at least crank by the end of the video. But Sam has the money and time to load up the parts AK-47 and fire multiple magazines at his projects. So at least we get to see how to tear apart a Mini Cooper S for free-ninety-nine and Sam makes more money of the ads so we all win here!

[@gordongordon98]

Aaron Turner awesome post! Samcrac needs to man up and get a Barrett 50 cal

[@codetutor6593]

I wish Sam would read this. It's the battery in the Key.

[@Lovesome_Thing]

I had a loaded 2013 Countryman JCW and blew the engine due to a coolant leak... RIP. A fun car designed by rich mechanics, but fun to drive when they work. Suggestion for other cars: Go vintage, Volvo 122, BMW 2002 etc

[@Sniper269]

I have the Driver's door speaker grill pod to replace your broken one. Hit me up with an address and it is yours.

[@gl4989]

You got another one ?

[@poiiihy]

@@gl4989 froot

[@gl4989]

@@poiiihy lettuce

[@miroslavmishev4789]

Hey Sam, try if the physical key from the key fob matches with the lock on the driver door. One time, one of the cars I purchased from auction, came with a key from a completely different vehicle, so neither was the key fob, nor the physical key from the car I purchased. Worth a try.

[@peterdang9475]

Gary Chillingworth what he suggested was to make sure the key belonged to the car

[@unclejoe6811]

@@garychillingworth there is a plastic cap that covers the lock assembly.

[@bamascubaman]

@@garychillingworth there's not one in the interior, the lock they are referring to is in the door handle. It's an emergency override to the electronics. Let me stress EMERGENCY OVERIDE. BMW in their "infinite wisdom" has designed that door lock so that it will only work for ~1 month of use as the primary means of getting into the vehicle. After that it fails & then you really are screwed.

[@unclejoe6811]

@@garychillingworth the piece to the rear of the drivers door handle has a removable plastic cap under the cap is a lock cylinder. It will allow you to unlock the drivers door once inside you need a key fob to start the car the fob has an imbedded RFID chip. if the car doesn't see the key it is the antenna or security module.

[@miroslavmishev4789]

Hey guys, this became a very lengthy discussion from a simple suggestion. My idea was for Sam to try if the physical key will work on the door handle lock mechanism, in order to be sure that the key fob he has is in fact the one that belongs to this car. Because if the physical key does not work, then the fob is programmed to a different vehicle, not to Sam's one. I suggested this because this has actually happened to me - I purchased a car, from the auction it came with the key, but it was a key fob (and physical key) not for my car. I guess they got shuffled somewhere in the auction.

[@roundelhunter4374]

Definitely a loaded Cooper S. The Interior was a $2000 option and a complete interior sells for around $800-1000 by itself. Also the factory roof bars are $150-200 now so between that and the interior you are already break even. Looking forward to seeing more on the MINI.

[@mrbilly5282]

Sam Crack

[@alexanderchristiansen3613]

Good luck! I own the same 2007 Cooper S with N14 engine. Its a oil sucking rabbit hole. When you fix one problem the next one appear. I am looking forward to see how it goes😀

[@Lackari]

It's supposed to be around 1L every 5.000km, i've a 2016 Peugeot 308 GTI 270hp with the same engine, after BMW abandoned the engine, Peugeot kept upgrading it. You should look at it, i've seen Citroen DS owner buying part for the 308GTI because they were better engineered, it may be the same for the Cooper.

[@iamsuprmn1]

I had one... Bought it for my son that thought it was too cutesy for him. I drove it for about 6 years. Awesomely fun car but geez every other month something would break.

[@apexseal2811]

Alexander Christiansen Urghh.. The dreaded THP (or so called, "THPum!"). Many many problems ranging from oil consumption, timing chain rattles, solenoid failure, faulty HPFP and the list goes on... Apparently the most "new" ones are an update to the early problematic ones, with most of the common issues already sorted. Still, 272PS for a 1.6l engine seems too exaggerated. Don't feel the engine will last much.

[@matthewmeaux3450]

That's how high end cars go

[@ketufo]

Sounds like my 2007 audi A4

[@williamfernandez5170]

I’d love to offer a tip on smelly interiors, buy yourself an O3 generator, they are very affordable and will completely sterilize any space including odors. Look it up!

[@TIMMEH19991]

Had this problem with a BMW that had comfort opening. After many many attempts to get the car fixed it turned out to be as short in a sensor on the door handle pulling down the canbus. Only took 18 months to get it running again. Was a 2008 by the way.

[@WhoDatDiggityDog]

I had the same steering column issue on my 2003 Range Rover. I used a fuse tap and replaced it with a switch. So instead of pulling a fuse. You have to flip the switch and do the post pull fuse process. Easy way to get around that issue.

[@alphatrion100]

Great luxury car! 🤭

[@bradleyhayes812]

So calm about that frog... it’s like he sees them on the daily!

[@Armmani2000]

Cute frog

[@unclejoe6811]

Better a frog than an alligator

[@poiiihy]

owo froggie

[@johngano2483]

You could have tried ISTA-P with an ICOM and programmed it yourself. I just got done totally programming 3 different BMWs that had bricked modules with some good results. Hit me up if you need to borrow it, I work in Orlando.

[@bamascubaman]

That assumes that there's not a hardware failure

[@unclejoe6811]

@@bamascubaman it lost programming for a reason.

[@hojo9115]

Sam, thank you once again for making me realise my car problems aren't actually too bad . I must've missed this one when you got it

[@guystumm9387]

The transition into the insurance was so smooth it took me a moment to realize it happened.

[@ellpo]

I just bought an 03 S for cheap. Tried to stay away from anything 07+ because of the engine issues, and the first generation cars are iron blocks and supercharged!

[@STimedic1]

Was why I looked for an 05-06 S a few years ago. Found an 05 S on eBay for $5k, no sunroof (thankfully), garage-kept, less than 90k mis...bought sight unseen and drove it home from Vegas. I've got MAYBE $5k in upkeep and preventive maintenance and runs like a top!

[@og-ol-timer]

STimedic1 did it come with a 6speed manual gear box

[@STimedic1]

@@og-ol-timer I wasn't aware of any early Cooper S' coming with anything OTHER than the Getrag 6mt.

[@og-ol-timer]

STimedic1 hmm maybe I am got confused you went for the super-charged cooper S right? You could get a 5 speed here in the uk both are good thou I had a 03 but it got totalled

[@STimedic1]

@@og-ol-timer the R52/53 S we got stateside were all 6 speed manual. The R50 was optioned with either the Aisin auto or Getrag 5mt for us.

[@dieselpwr782]

I’m getting ready to switch the modules and fob on a 7 series I have had here for 2 years, done it on a couple other bmw and worked fine. Even able to program a 5 speed auto to work in a 6 speed auto 7 series. The minis I bought at auction have usually had timing fail 70-80k and need pistons, head and so on.

[@eliasd.1382]

This seems like a chilly version of the R56s, which indeed is the top spec, at least in Europe. However, if and when this is repaired, you need to have a look at several parts that usually fall: - chain, chain tensioners etc - clogged valves (BMW cleans them with wallnut blasting) - high pressure fuel pump - thermostat housing leaking every 50k kms (at least in my case) - front silent blocks - in my case they fail every 50k kms When and if the above are repaired, you will be able to enjoy: - small rocket - very good turning/handling, even with the stock suspension - precise steering wheel Mine is a 2010 R56s, with 100,000kms and despite the problems, I enjoy daily driving it :) For a $1000 seems like a good deal, provided that you are ready to put some more money in it. Looking forward to see more videos of this thing!

[@othersideguy16]

ah yes because aftermarket oil dipsticks are all the rage among the tuner kids, mad street cred for a aftermarket dip stick

[@garthmuir6023]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 you sir for the win

[@ketufo]

Yeah in a fucking mini too lol

[@miraak542]

@@ketufo You'd be surprised by the ridiculous amounts of money people spend modding Mini's, and the stupid things they do. I mean, I've seen pictures of heavily overcambered Mini's. Extreme camber looks stupid on any car, but it's even worse on a Mini..

[@throughtheapex6506]

I can confirm that is the factory dip stick. Near impossible to read with the coiled metal. The replacement / early aftermarket , now standard, is a spring steel wire with an end of plastic. 🤓

[@anthonybh7163]

We need a collection car tour plz

[@gordongordon98]

150K CHALLENGE WITHOUT ANY VIDEOS just picture a chicken farm with scattered range rovers and bmws

[@misterfeedback202]

I saw the article about you on Land Rovers on Yahoo motors. A good read. Keep the great work coming!

[@eddieshama]

These videos really help me when deciding what second-hand cars to buy...thanks!

[@peerware]

As someone owning several BMW' and Mini's (have been living in Belgium, Netherlands and Germany) and working on them for at least 15 years I've seen these issues a lot. First the red icon is the immobilizer, the Key which is striped through means the key is not recognized at all. The unlock doors and ignition are 2 separate systems on these key's where the ignition system is read via an antenna. Also the ignition part is not powered by the keyfob battery. It is powered by induction when the key is inserted in the key slot. These are know to break down with these models. (And easy to override with a 15 dollar cable, laptop and correct software)

[@LMacNeill]

I absolutely *LOVE* seeing people figure out how to fix problems like this *without* going to the dealer and spending thousands of dollars!! My *favorite* kinds of videos!!! I hope it works out!

[@camarocraig7060]

As soon as I see wipers stuck in the operating zone on the windshield..... My FLOOD CAR red flag waves like a rodeo queen on a parade float.

[@itsme_allanp9957]

I picked up a 2007 Mini Cooper S with 110K miles on the Odometer, not long ago for $1900. The only major issue it had was a turbo leaking oil into the intake. I replaced the turbo, upgraded the intercooler, and replaced the intercooler and radiator hoses. These are fun cars to drive.

[@Rob-ze1wi]

my mini is a re=shelled 1973 right hand drive. legal go cart. 1275cc, 10-inch rims

[@TIMMEH19991]

hows thew supply of tyres for classic minis now? I've not worked on one for 20 odd years now.

[@user2917]

Like your channel because you helping a lot of people to choose the right car for them because any cheap luxury car that was very expensive 10 to 15 years ago could be tempted to own but thanks to you we can avoid such lemon cars keep up the great channel

[@johnfech3985]

Dang, I normally don’t like those Mini’s but if you get her going and are selling I’m legit interested.

[@coleqb]

I have an 07 with the n14 they are fun when the work... I’ve found that the only time I’ve really had problems with mine is when I let it sit. Carbon build up and the timing chain are the most common issues but good suspension and good tires and a tune and they are sure to put a smile on your face. For $1000 dollars I don’t think you will lose!

[@parraotgreen7899]

What's funny is I owned an 09 Cooper S with the N14 engine. For 115k miles, it was relatively trouble-free. My timing chain remained healthy (checked it often as it didn't take much to do so) and my oil cooler remained functional as well. All that went wrong on it was the clutch (typical for a manual) and a few other maintenance things. Other than that, it wasn't a bad car. I must've lucked out

[@anthonybelyea1964]

I have a 2010 cooper S. N14 engine. Do the walnut blast to the valves ,install oil catch can. Get updated timing chain tensioner. Watch oil levels, top up when needed. Other than that works great. The old minis needed lots of maintainance too!! I've owned both😎🇨🇦👍

[@country81]

Huh. Sam even had his Raycons on! He really does use them after all.

[@Samcrac]

Of course I do

[@country81]

I never doubted you walked the talk. Very good man indeed.

[@paulcarmi8130]

I love samcrac, but there's a reason those buds are so cheap. 30$ Bluetooth ones sound better. Promise. Or just go on Amazon and for the same price as the raycons, you will get something great.

[@hoba4093]

This is a very common issue even among BMW bikes. I have a 2004 BMW R1200GS and the immobilizer is one of the most common problems.There is a small plastic ring that contains the key reader device and when that fail, the car or bike no longer recongnizes the vehicle key and leave you stranded. It is like a $30 part and i always cary one spare. Change is like 15 minutes if you know how. It does not require reprogramming the key as the device itself that reads the key in the car or bike is dead. Once replaced, it will again read and recognize your old key.

[@globalpunker]

That dip stick is factory, one of the only dipsticks you could do some damage with.

[@benm7045]

What are you using your dip stick for? 😳

[@alano2875]

Love your attitude toward risk. Nothing ventured nothing gained. Nice video.

[@boriss.861]

Come on Sam when are you goin' to get that lock-up garage so we can see all the cars lined up!

[@JortvV]

Hi, Worked on a Mini Cooper S before. Things to look out for, -Sun roof malfunction (it will open once but wont close again) Most likly the cable that runs in it is broken, so the whole sunroof needs to be replaced! -Thermostat (Looks like a heart!) Not really the best acces to get it replaced. This is it for now what I had to deal with

[@kyoreader]

The dipstick is not stock, the stock one is hard to read, so a lot of people get aftermarket ones

[@pietjepuk4954]

This dipstick is original 😉 every mini has the same dipstick this type of engine the one with te point on the en here in the netherlands iam a mechanic and see multiple mini cars in an month with this dipstick

[@mytwocoins]

Thanks for doing some lower budget builds. This one is pretty sweet. Hoping it starts before the end..

[@chrismccarthy284]

The Ultimate “Drive Moderately” Machine

[@maboyyhcj3333]

Gold ;D

[@igotaction]

Those camshafts fail too, but you need to check the CANBus failures. It could have a bad door handle if it has comfort access or other issue causing CAS problems recognizing the key.

[@lieberfreialsgleich]

In you like the Style but want a better car, try a 535d. We drove this car 150000 mls without problems.

[@rubinhopereira303]

@samcrack the oil Dipstick is not the original, the OEM one is Made from a plastic/fiber and usualy breaks

[@Sniper269]

I've had four Mini Cooper S's. Two of which were bought from Copart. One is the JCW that my wife drives every single day and loves it. One I fixed and I'm getting ready to list it for sale. Another one is a work in progress. One was a parts car that I still have loads of parts from. So let me know what you need.

[@ModMINI]

It's pretty well loaded but this is a rough car with some aftermarket parts thrown at it that provide no performance benefit. Best mod you can do for a turbo mini is have the DME tuned. Instant free power. It looks like someone decorated it years ago and didn't take care of it since. It will clean up nice but it's had a rough life.

[@csvt2354]

SVT Contour Sam! Only 11,445 ever made and how many are actually left now? Love the channel, keep it awesome man! 🤙

[@16driver16]

Id rather see a mercur xr4ti

[@brycmtthw]

They’re Fords. They all rusted away 10 years ago.

[@mrquin27]

I have an e60 m5 6 speed manual. How many do you think are left 🤣

[@16driver16]

@@mrquin27 and ive got an edsel, rare doesnt mean valuable

[@taelorwatson9822]

Those were right around 20k new. 200hp which was great for a 2.5L v6 back then.

[@iandavis4860]

Timing chain!!!!!!!! Be sure to check it because if it hasn't been done it needs it. Also check carbon build up on valves. The N14 were ticking time bombs if not taken care of

[@cameronbowen7997]

I’m sticking with my insurance: it’s new car replacement for the life of the vehicle. Since I’ve owned it since new

[@runejonassen3893]

One quirky little HotHatch would be the Volvo C30 T5. Fun looking and a surprisingly fast little bastard. Shares engine chassis with the 2009 Ford Focus RS and the go fast bits fits...

[@uncleheide]

Mini’s a cute cars. Given their trouble history and low resale it seems like a guy could do well specializing in them, learning all their quirks and budget repairs and putting them back on the road sorted. Then again does it’s BMW stuff. Maybe better to avoid all together???

[@wickerman11111]

I work on the docks on the outskirts of London exporting minis, one year we managed to miss lay, lose, eight sets of keys, the technicians from the factory had to take five dashboards out to rectify and reprogram. Made sure we didn’t do that again. LOL

[@p6x2]

When I was young, back in the 70's, 80's, German cars were at the apex of reliability. I owned my share of BMW's, 1600, 1800 TI, and so forth. Never had a problem. Hard to believe what they seem to have evolved into nowadays...

[@p6x2]

@Maaku How's that? piece of junk?

[@MrChrisdavie]

I daily a f10 M5 competition pack with 750bhp and it’s been very reliable over three years. They are complicated machines but if you take care of them, they are perfectly reliable and are better than any comparable cars in their segments.

[@silver_n5442]

@@MrChrisdavie Nice man. People are just to lazy to do preventative maintenance.... I own a 335i with the n54 aswell. Have had it for 2 years with no problems so far.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

@Maaku A 2002 is almost as simple as they come. Hardly junk. Nice ones are highly desirable. Good luck finding a rust free one.

[@cameronrudge1474]

Hi Sam, Im a mini owner over in the uk. As youve got the dreaded n14 engine id start to look for carbon buildup and install an oil catch can too. If theres carbon buildup then may need to get the engine walnut blasted. Also common faults are the timing chain going and the high pressure fuel pump. The fuel pump is a cheaper fix to buy and install one however the timing chain is a big job and can be pricey and time consuming as youll have to strip the engine out to do the job. As for the car it is a higher spec model as it has the full leather interior aswell as sunroof and multi function steering wheel Hope this helps

[@nicklasclausen1247]

what do you mean, timing chain job can be done in 2 hours on these its so easy and not really expensive anymore. it used to be expensive but parts are cheap now adays.

[@cameronrudge1474]

@@nicklasclausen1247 to be fair i was quoted 4 days worth of work and about a grand from the garages i went too. Was told it was the chain but the timing valves and all that had to be replaced aswell. It was the whole reason i ended up going from a mini one to a cooper s as it became to uneconomical to repair.

[@yashs1535]

That’s not the original dipstick it’s aftermarket the factory one is nearly impossible to read the oil levels and you’ve got the N14 engine which isn’t the best

[@madmaniacloony]

Pretty sure it is original, I have done a lot of work on a 2008 one of these, it was a euro model and n\a though

[@BeastlyGarage]

WORST CAR EVER! I truly believe he's a glutton for punishment. I owned the exact car. Mechanical nightmare

[@TiptronicSS]

A lot of animals for a car show and I love it! More animals!!!

[@trippplefive]

Hoovie's garage calls himself the dumbest automotive channel on KZbin... I don't think he has met samcrack yet.

[@samlee1341]

I've encountered the same thing with my e90 BMW. For me, the fix was a new battery and alternator. BMW components are very sensitive to voltages. If the battery was weak it can throw the ELV code or the steering wheel lock. Charge the battery up and try a different key, that's where I would start.

[@sthr2110]

Man, this guy is SUCH a product peddler lol. Whatever pays him most will soon become his favorite ___________.

[@Marri-Tech]

The vacuum pipe on the back is a common modification. The rear plastic breather pipe cracks and causes issues. Much easier to replace with silicone

[@dougiefresh188]

Dump that mini as fast as you can. The n14 is known to have timing chain issues. High pressure fuel pump issues.

[@johnschmidt7126]

Agreed ... plus the R53 drove better and was a much more fun experience. This is the first generation where the lawyers got involved and started to ruin Minis.

[@JackRR15]

Bruh just replace the high pressure fuel pump lol

[@dougiefresh188]

John Schmidt I think they were more refined in the 2nd gen then the first. But the face lifted 1st gen are way more reliable.

[@dougiefresh188]

TheMidnightNarwhal they are a bit expensive if I remember. And still doesn’t fix the fact that they are just not reliable.

[@JackRR15]

@@dougiefresh188 600$ isn't that bad IMO.

[@Sniper269]

You also need to check the rear lower control arms. They are commonly bent from being fork lifted onto trailers.

[@richieduck67]

I've been tugging at this for ages... sounds familiar

[@monsternovideo2659]

for stuck bolt's fire works well just heat to cherry red. or get a cheap induction heater.

[@anthonybelyea1964]

leather seats are worth a couple of grand alone can you!!😎🇨🇦👍

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

Great value for a parts car, which is what I would have turned it into. Wheels, interior, glass, lights, body panels, even the roof rack. A gold mine for a G-note.

[@acen2178]

Your videos make me appreciate Lexus engineering even more.

[@RolandAshcroft]

BMW and Range Rover ... most reliable, cheap to maintain cars you keep on your ranch, Sam :D

[@anibalp68]

Most crapi cars 😂😂

[@RolandAshcroft]

@@anibalp68 yes that why the :D is at the end XD

[@panbaagan6495]

Yes, they are If you know how to fix it and You living in europe where parts are very cheap

[@RolandAshcroft]

@@panbaagan6495 I live in Europe and funny thing is : normally people who can't afford labor costs or parts, even if they are the ones fixing them, they are the ones buying these types of depreciated cars

[@panbaagan6495]

RolandAshcroft nope

[@grantsnell6782]

It's good that you like Carly. There are some fairly heavy duty criticisms of it out there!

[@Cjnchef]

Do a fire rebuild. That way your money is already up in smoke

[@TheI3ullet95]

A MINI! Awesome! Currently driving an 2013 JCW 👍🏻

[@grandtheftautotune7715]

Enough with the Bimmers and Range Rovers already!

[@SwanseaTitanFan]

Yellowaudi , I agree, enough with the European junk.

[@bennyboy4800]

For me that is big problem about all modern cars the software and computers inside them are working against you and a big point of failure . You don't get that in older cars . Good video . Well done

[@MrSaltMines]

Locksmith here, my guess the auction started the process of replacing the key and bricked the computer.

[@JonathanWaterbury]

Mrmaintenanceman hope Sam reads this

[@MrSaltMines]

Jon Waterbury good thing is, he’s sending it to get rebuilt, as long as the company he sends it to uploads the right files he should be ok, mini keys and bmw keys are a pain and most smiths don’t touch them. I know I only mess with them if it’s absolutely a emergency

[@bamascubaman]

@@MrSaltMines An AR32 should hack the immobilizer & program this if memory serves me. It's definitely possible that they tried to program a key & botched it but why would they when it appears to be working in the photos? My guess would be more like the antenna ring isn't functional for some reason. Fellow smith that doesn't fool with them either.

[@MrSaltMines]

Warren McCrory I’ve met a few smiths that work for auctions like this, they are usually the “low end” type. My guess they tried to program and failed a bunch or pulled a computer and botched the data files. Equally though, a antenna fault is a definite maybe too, but if the dollar store smith the auction hired messed with the computers he mighta broke that too! We also all might be wrong and it might just be in soft lockout because they key didn’t work and someone tried to start it 97,000 times

[@XanOverThere]

I own two Mini Cooper r56, the key you have is not the oem one, is an aftermarket version of it. Most people buy the aftermarket key shell 'cause if you want to replace the foab battery on the oem one you have to WELD it on the chip. Second thing, I had the same problem with the lock, red steering wheel logo. I've been fixing it wrapping the cas module with thermal tape, the error A0AA is casued by the heat of the sun hitting the dashboard

[@MrGTO-ze7vb]

Sam thinks he is Tyler Hoover... buying the CHEAPEST POS "Sports Car" in the USA

[@mickdebrou9235]

Sam I'd like to see a series 1 Audi A3/S3 or Audi A4 (B6) for a cheap Auction buy and fix. Enjoying the progress on the Mini!

[@digidandan]

the oil dipstick is original. oil level needs to be between the two metal “things”, dots, or whatever you call it

[@ModMINI]

That's not original dipstick. The original has a plastic tip.

[@digidandan]

@@ModMINI bullshit. That's the original dipstick. Check the user manual !

[@adamg4699]

It is absolutely not the OEM dip stick.

[@digidandan]

@@adamg4699 it is a OEM dip stick from mini. Maybe there were few designs,but this one is OEM as well.

[@mountainmischief3828]

My mom's got an 07 base model cooper and it's been a nightmare of electrical problems. Drives great when it does, though.

[@salutetojohnlennon]

German engineering is so good thats sometimes they lost grip on the reality that they can make things simple instead of that complicated sh*t.

[@bigpjohnson]

Germans went from making rock-solid cars that appeal to quality, to making junk that looks fancy and has all the latest gadgets. They should just outsource the electronics to Denso, or even Delphi or AC Delco.

[@davidbarnsley8486]

@@bigpjohnson and they still charge you a fortune for it

[@Blackjackin]

So,when you talked about the golf cart,I forwarded. But I love your work ethic bro. So I watch.

[@chadriddle3517]

Yes keep the bmw content coming !!!

[@tyler238]

Bmw are junk.. it’d be dumb to take a loan out on one of these cars, especially with no warranty...

[@chadriddle3517]

I disagree completely, as long as you are familiar and understand what it takes to keep them in good shape an know how to source parts cheap it’s not bad at all . Although I would never take a loan out on any car I can agree on that !

[@popscottma]

"Last one, ARGH!" I never find those ones either! I thought I was the only one, thanks for the reassurance Sam!

[@thebrokenbolt3990]

British Brand and a German Engine. ITS A MCLAREN F1!

[@FishFind3000]

Held the title of fasted car for a long time. Bmw know a how to make power.

[@marcosd999]

No, the MK2 Cooper S had a PSA engine (the same one used in the Peugeot 207 GTi).

[@bumpkinrocks]

French engine it's a peugeot.

[@bumpkinrocks]

@@marcosd999 😉

[@thebrokenbolt3990]

@@marcosd999 I don't think the comment was of a serious nature really. If it was, I am sure you could trace that car back to all sorts of different origins and bits and pieces from different manufacturers. It was just a direct dig at the people who say, 'It has a centre seating position like a McLaren F1'. The development landrover series 1 also had a centre seating position and so did a Massey Ferguson.

[@josephaliotta5776]

i have an 06 Range and i usually disconnect the negative for a second and put it backfor the key to work... theres a way to drill a tiny hole into the column and spray lubricant into it to get the actuator unstuck... worked on mine for a few months and stopped again recently...

[@petercan1020]

Sam looks like he's on acid when he is speaking next to the mini 11 mins in lol

[@staxcooks]

All the way from South Africa, had the same key problem with my mini cooper S fixed it for about $180

[@electricbread]

This is coming from a brit who has personal experience from people who own mini Cooper's, they break down all the time and has cost my friends sister over 30k just in repairs in 2 years, as soon as it's running sell it

[@arranlang6522]

I call bull shit on this one. Nobody is spending £30,000 to repair a Mini Cooper in 2 years 😂

[@debbiepeter112]

Sorry I agree with Arran. No way anyone would spend that repairing a car, especially something like a Mini that you can easily replace.

[@cookieassassin12]

i love Minis and i am thrilled to see how this fix on this Cooper S goes.

[@adamgc73]

I wanted more info on the frog 🐸🐸🐸🐸

[@CR7659]

Frog's more reliable

[@DielectricVideos]

The frog knew right where to look for the DME, before Sam even did!

[@JECHOE]

Dude you’ve done so many cars this is a dream

[@cobrarsz1]

Sam crac must not watch scotty Kilmer channel.

[@justenzo6342]

Ehh Scotty is wrong a lot of the times

[@ardennielsen3761]

like a 4 way switch, if it stops working... just pull it out of the box and jumper all the wires together and replace the ignition key with a traditional locking barrel. send the immobilizer unit w/acc back to the dealer so they can install it back into a different rental car.

[@BRED510]

Thats the factory dipstick. Really crappy design. A New Beetle would be good to see.

[@ultimaterebuilds7127]

👀

[@gm0hzi]

with the changes made in the engine bay i would not be surprised if it has been remapped . also the n14 engine that is in that car had issues with timing chain tensioners , if you get it running get it checked out

[@gord7025]

Finally after the Range Rover and M5 you bought something sensible and reliable 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@brodiehaward]

Sensible, maybe, but reliable? 😂

[@bobross6677]

Wat u mean its still bmw

[@MGBranco]

Just love all the animals on Sam's car related videos...bringing some nature to this kind of content it's just smart! Ahahahah

[@dontran3263]

Sam im in the area and would like to buy the roof rack off that mini. Plz dm me if interested