How long does it take to replace an alternator in a Mini Cooper?
This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Alternator replacement: 2 to 4 hours. This video will show you how to replace the alternator on a 2002 Mini Cooper base model. The car has miles. I did the replacement without pulling the radiator and front cap. It took about 2 hours my first time.
What was the smell of my Mini Cooper alternator?
“A Mini Cooper “S” R53 was driven into the shop last week. The alternator light was on, and there was a horrible burnt smell and smoke coming from under the hood. Once the smoke cleared, (literally) we checked what was going on. My first thought was alternator seized up and the burning smell was the belt.
Do you need to remove the radiator on a Mini Cooper?
(R50 Cooper): The R50 non-supercharged cars have a slightly different mounting of the alternator. You don’t need to remove the radiator to remove the alternator; however it does make replacement a lot easier. For our purposes, the radiator panel has been removed to make the procedure a bit clearer.
How do you remove an alternator from a car?
The wire may need to be held using pliers when loosening the nut, or the entire thing will turn. Once the nut is broken free, take it off and pull the wire to the side. Remove the three 10mm bolts (one on top, two on the bottom) holding the alternator in place. Remove the alternator.
This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Alternator replacement: 2 to 4 hours. This video will show you how to replace the alternator on a 2002 Mini Cooper base model. The car has miles. I did the replacement without pulling the radiator and front cap. It took about 2 hours my first time.
(R50 Cooper): The R50 non-supercharged cars have a slightly different mounting of the alternator. You don’t need to remove the radiator to remove the alternator; however it does make replacement a lot easier. For our purposes, the radiator panel has been removed to make the procedure a bit clearer.
The wire may need to be held using pliers when loosening the nut, or the entire thing will turn. Once the nut is broken free, take it off and pull the wire to the side. Remove the three 10mm bolts (one on top, two on the bottom) holding the alternator in place. Remove the alternator.
What should the voltage be in a Mini Cooper?
When the car is running, the voltage should read at in the range of 13 to 14.5 volts with the engine at 2000 rpm. If your battery appears to be leaking, then your voltage regulator has probably failed. The battery will usually only leak acid if it has been overcharged at a much higher voltage.