How to fix the locks and door handle on a Mini Cooper

[prosen426]

looks like the volkswagen door design... :/ how annoying :(

[n2video13]

Thank you for taking the time...and I know it was a lot of time to put this video together. I have been trying to fix the door on my wife's Mini...the video was a huge help! I did subscribe and will let others know of your great videos. Thanks!

[briansmobile1]

@n2video13 You're welcome! I'm glad I could be of assistance.

[jsnyara]

at least the hook and gate aren't plastic at 6:50 like they are on my range rover.

[anyheck]

There's actually another fastener under the little reflector in the upper right of the part where you're pointing out the torx screws. fyi.

This is a great video and I posted it on the northamericanmotoring forum.

[briansmobile1]

@anyheck I missed that in the vid- Thanks for posting!

[slkraly]

This was very helpful and easy to understand and actually worked great, until the very end, when I put the door lock mechanism back and now the door won't open from the inside or outside - it appears to be locked but I cannot unlock the door - with the key or the keyless option. I tried to open it using the exterior lache (moving it manually) but it won't got down enought to open the door. Any ideas on what I did? Or how to fix it? the door panel off so I can get my hands in there....

[briansmobile1]

@slkraly The lock is actuated 95% electronically. Likely there was some kind of oversight plugging it back in.

[slkraly]

@slkraly I "unplug" the elctronics and it doesn't change, I cannot operate it manually. Or I plug it it in and there is nothing - the fob works for all of the other doors and locks. It was working beore I plugged it back in. Could it be a fuse? Ithougth once I unplugged it it woudl work manually, but no such luck.  any troubleshooting ideas on what to do, OR how to open the door before I resort to taking it to th shop?

[briansmobile1]

@slkraly Did you put in a new latch module or a used one? If it's not working only on that door either the wiring is bad at the door hinge or the latch module is bad.

[tifacola]

I kinked the cable on the exterior door lock after replacing the actuator. What a PAIN IN THE ASS! it go to where it wouldn't open from the inside or outside. So I had to remove the passenger seat to get the door panel off of my 2004 mini cooper. I hate this car now!!!!!

[tifacola]

@tifacola exterior door handle I meant. oops. also there is a screw behind the red reflector when you're pulling the door panel.

[someofitsticks]

I was struggling to diagnose and visualise the problem with the latch mechanism. Thanks to your great video, I found the problem and was able to fix it. Can't thank you enough! Keep up the good work, but try and get a few early nights in :-)

[briansmobile1]

@someofitsticks You're welcome and good luck!

[carabela125]

sleep in the garage :-)

[briansmobile1]

@carabela125 I never have, but I'm tempted many times. ; )

[MisterMattyMo]

I like those gloves, where do you get them? lol

[briansmobile1]

@MisterMattyMo They're Western Safety brand. I get the Extreme Heavy Duty Nitrile ones.

[Gizmopflege]

Nice video as usual. It's nice that you do different makes and models.

[GerryJ08]

Bri you are an amazing teacher. Very thorough, easily understood and you help us wanna bees to "believe we can". Take good care of your better half and the world will be a better place. Might I suggest that with each video you give a brief history as to why the work you are about to show is being done. Cheers. Gerry

[brakedd]

lock "module"? i miss when it was just lock rods.....

[leinad1960]

You ate a great guy, taking the time to do these videos.

Thanks and keep up the goodand hard work

Daniel

[epiphaknee]

Super video, as always!! Hope your wife feels much better, very soon!!!

[spelunkerd]

Hi Brian. My neighbor has this vehicle. Last week he had trouble getting the boots off his spark plugs, and on #1 and #4 plug there was a washer like obstruction sitting on the plug at the bottom of the plug tube. I presume a bit of the boot was left behind when it was removed. I tried for a few minutes to lift it off with no success, using a magnet, long needle nose pliers, and a coat hanger. Have you ever had that happen?

[kary1982v6]

Hope the wife gets feeling better, That is rough. still another good vid.. 

[azthundercloud]

whats your take on minis? they look pretty well made. i drove one and it is like a pocket rocket.

[BAXMAN68]

Great video like always :) I thought GM was the only company with this less than desirable design. Good to know what to expect from other cars :)

[o7powerwagon]

Come on your killing me lol my gf caught me whatching this vid now i dont have anymore excuses for not fixing her power locks lol

[briansmobile1]

@o7powerwagon ha ha- busted!

[o7powerwagon]

@briansmobile1 hah her power lock stoped working like a month ago and she wanted me to fix them, so i told her i didnt know how(wink wink) lol and i was free and clear till this happened lol she says Thanks btw

[treyflipp1]

@briansmobile1 hi brian im a new viewer so far i watched your alignment on your truck and tune up for a 99 f150 i have a question.with my truck 1999 5.4l 4x4 when i put my truck in 4L i feel it kick into gear but my no power goes torwards my front tires,how do i fix this? thanks btw you're really smart with what you're doing

[HamtheBone]

You should totally do one of these for the tailgate of a truck!!

[HamtheBone]

You should totally do one of these for the tailgate handle of truck!

[briansmobile1]

@HamtheBone I should- good call

[hp11208]

U had to fix alot of things on this car lo

[docdavidb]

Get some rest (you deserve it) and thanks for the info. I had a couple of Audi's and have been inside those driver's doors more times than I care to remember. German electrics and door hardware. You'd think they could do better.

[briansmobile1]

@docdavidb "the cave of wonders" "I wonder what the hell they were drinking when this was designed"

[transdetendal]

@briansmobile1 HIT THE SACK

[TrueBlueEG8]

Ha ha, more german junk, are u a masochist or what? Great little cars to drive though, lots of fun! Nice vid

[briansmobile1]

@TrueBlueEG8 I go where the money is. I don't mind German stuff. It's different, but if you do it right it's easy.