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by motrroc
Wed Feb 01, 2017 7:34 pm
Forum: Technical Section
Topic: Battery will not hold the charge.
Replies: 5
Views: 7801

Re: Battery will not hold the charge.

The car was rebuilt around ten years ago. New spot lights, new stereo and speaker system placed in under the back seats. Last week i noticed that when i was putting my head lights on, the radio skipped in sync.
by motrroc
Tue Jan 31, 2017 6:31 pm
Forum: Technical Section
Topic: Battery will not hold the charge.
Replies: 5
Views: 7801

Re: Battery will not hold the charge.

Thanks for the response. I have a 1994 mini cooper. As far as i know it is MPI. I will definitely give that a go because i could have a faulty battery on my hands. Having carried out that test before however i was able to get the 12v from the new battery i had bought at the time. When i tested with ...
by motrroc
Sat Jan 28, 2017 11:19 am
Forum: Technical Section
Topic: Battery will not hold the charge.
Replies: 5
Views: 7801

Battery will not hold the charge.

Hi lads. I am having trouble getting my mini to start consistently. Initially the car would need to have being running every second day or else the battery would go flat. I had both a reconditioned alternator and then a new alternator put in as well as a new battery but the problem is still there. I...
by motrroc
Mon Dec 21, 2015 4:41 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Looking for a Lucas Alternator for a 1994 Mini Cooper?
Replies: 2
Views: 3514

Re: Looking for a Lucas Alternator for a 1994 Mini Cooper?

Hi i was looking for a reconditioned alternator ready to fit. I got one sorted.

Thanks
by motrroc
Fri Dec 18, 2015 11:49 am
Forum: General
Topic: Looking for a Lucas Alternator for a 1994 Mini Cooper?
Replies: 2
Views: 3514

Looking for a Lucas Alternator for a 1994 Mini Cooper?

Hi I am looking for a Lucas Alternator in the Dublin/Wicklow/surrounding areas for a 1994 mini cooper.

Any information on sourcing one, would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
by motrroc
Fri Nov 27, 2015 9:37 am
Forum: General
Topic: Possible Alternator Problem.
Replies: 3
Views: 4087

Re: Possible Alternator Problem.

Thanks for the advice lads. I will check out what you have mentioned.

Cheers
by motrroc
Thu Nov 26, 2015 9:14 am
Forum: General
Topic: Possible Alternator Problem.
Replies: 3
Views: 4087

Possible Alternator Problem.

I just bought a new battery for my 1994 mini cooper but the car is still dead when i try and start it in the mornings. I manage to get it started using a portable booster pack but this is obviously not ideal. If i am driving with the radio on, the power to the radio can switch off straight away and ...
by motrroc
Tue Nov 03, 2015 9:25 am
Forum: General
Topic: 1994 Mini Cooper Battery
Replies: 5
Views: 6062

Re: 1994 Mini Cooper Battery

Cheers lads. Il have a look for one in Halfords.
by motrroc
Mon Nov 02, 2015 2:26 pm
Forum: General
Topic: 1994 Mini Cooper Battery
Replies: 5
Views: 6062

Re: 1994 Mini Cooper Battery

Cheers, il have a look into that.
by motrroc
Mon Nov 02, 2015 10:16 am
Forum: General
Topic: 1994 Mini Cooper Battery
Replies: 5
Views: 6062

1994 Mini Cooper Battery

The battery on my 1994 Mini Cooper has just died and i need a new one. Is there a particular battery that i should try and get that will work best?

Thanks
Tom