Mark101 536 Posted October 20, 2020 Hi Guys Got a Mini Cooper sold, back in for EML P0015 - B Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1 Replaced cam position sensor inlet and sent away, after about 40 miles EML back same code. Swapped and cleaned both sensors (exhaust and inlet) and all seemed good for 46 mile test drive. Second test drive from cold and up pops EML again, same code. Before we start pulling chains and tensioners, anyone have any other less instrussive insights. Car was serviced prior to sale. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Row 71 Posted October 20, 2020 I'm afraid it sounds like the chain to me Mark but I think you know that :-( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halfpenny 114 Posted October 20, 2020 No magic bullet. If a new sensor hasn't fixed it then you are looking at timing chain/VANOS. No cheap fix. Not a fan of these engines! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark101 536 Posted October 20, 2020 That's what I suspected. Thanks chaps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Horgan 564 Posted October 20, 2020 46 mile test drive is the ECU learning its got issues again Chain stretched , happens on ALL those bloody engines , Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metcars 397 Posted October 20, 2020 How long does a chain last (how long is a piece of string I know) because, I’m not a mini expert, but I do see a lot of these in the ‘auction system’ with intergalactic mileages. Easy over 150k? They do actually look as though they stand the test of time as far as rust and interior trim is concerned at least? Maybe not? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Horgan 564 Posted October 20, 2020 7 minutes ago, metcars said: How long does a chain last (how long is a piece of string I know) because, I’m not a mini expert, but I do see a lot of these in the ‘auction system’ with intergalactic mileages. Easy over 150k? They do actually look as though they stand the test of time as far as rust and interior trim is concerned at least? Maybe not? Seen chains give up at anywhere between 30k and 60 k service or not . They must all have had one or more at some point Chains , tensioners , guides , oil pipes to turbo on the S , Piston rings , are main faults We've rebuilt these dreadful things many times , they can use oil like an oil tanker leaking and it doesn't show out the exhaust pipe , run that hot the bloody things burn it away . Rust , interior , and the rest as you say are fine . 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justina3 518 Posted October 20, 2020 The odd thing about this fault seen it many times myself (never again) is the car seems to run fine with the light on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metcars 397 Posted October 20, 2020 1 hour ago, David Horgan said: Seen chains give up at anywhere between 30k and 60 k service or not . They must all have had one or more at some point Chains , tensioners , guides , oil pipes to turbo on the S , Piston rings , are main faults We've rebuilt these dreadful things many times , they can use oil like an oil tanker leaking and it doesn't show out the exhaust pipe , run that hot the bloody things burn it away . Rust , interior , and the rest as you say are fine . What’s the typical cost of a chain replacement these days? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halfpenny 114 Posted October 21, 2020 On 10/20/2020 at 4:36 PM, metcars said: How long does a chain last (how long is a piece of string I know) because, I’m not a mini expert, but I do see a lot of these in the ‘auction system’ with intergalactic mileages. Easy over 150k? They do actually look as though they stand the test of time as far as rust and interior trim is concerned at least? Maybe not? Most have had a new chain if at 60k+. Any with 'intergalactic mileage' will be like Trigger's broom - four new heads and three new handles... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AB Motors NI 1 Posted October 21, 2020 good evening everyone, hope everyone is keeping safe and well in these strange times. staying with mini problems, ive a 2015 cooper 1.5d thats due back in next week with a heater problem,the issue is that its blowing hot air out of driver side vents when you select aircon or turn temperature down to cold. anyone any ideas? thank you in advance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkTVS 209 Posted October 22, 2020 Sticking flaps in the heater box perhaps? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BHM 994 Posted October 22, 2020 Anyone else have problems with their flaps sticking? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trade vet 702 Posted October 22, 2020 50 minutes ago, BHM said: Anyone else have problems with their flaps sticking? Thank you Sir Alec Issigonnis ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
