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 Engine Warning Light is on

 Created by: 2MiniCoopers
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Jan 16, 2020 03:20PM 2MiniCoopers  
Jan 16, 2020 01:33PM kenatminimania Edited: Jan 20, 2020 04:49AM 
Jan 15, 2020 02:04PM 2MiniCoopers  
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 Posted: Jan 16, 2020 03:20PM
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Thank you KenatMiniMania.  This morning, the engine light was not on and I took my Mini to Advance Auto Parts and they were able to get my code. 

 Posted: Jan 16, 2020 01:33PM
 Edited:  Jan 20, 2020 04:49AM
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Originally Posted by 2MiniCoopers
Just joined the forum.  I have two Mini Coopers that I purchased within the last 7 months; a 2010 and a 2013, both R56 with automatic transmissions.  My questions is this:  My 2010 Mini has 59,000 miles on it and is in great condition, but today as I was driving it, my engine warning light came on.  After awhile, it went from the main warning indication on the RPM gage to the small warning indicator on the Speedometer and remained illuminated.  I have noticed that the sound from my muffler has taken on an occasional rumbling noise, making it sound like a race car, if that makes sense.  The owner's manual says that it should be taken in for service.  Should I take it in for service immediately, or is it just a muffler about to go bad?  Also any insight you have would help me a lot.  I am currently living over 100 miles from the nearest Mini dealer.
Thank you in advance for your help.
If you have a warning light on in the dash, the computer has recorded an error code.  Take your MINI to one of the national auto parts chain store and they should read the code for you free of charge. The code will point us in the general area where a problem may exist.

If the check engine light is not red, or the car is not in 'limp mode' - you should be okay to drive it.

 Posted: Jan 15, 2020 02:04PM
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Just joined the forum.  I have two Mini Coopers that I purchased within the last 7 months; a 2010 and a 2013, both R56 with automatic transmissions.  My questions is this:  My 2010 Mini has 59,000 miles on it and is in great condition, but today as I was driving it, my engine warning light came on.  After awhile, it went from the main warning indication on the RPM gage to the small warning indicator on the Speedometer and remained illuminated.  I have noticed that the sound from my muffler has taken on an occasional rumbling noise, making it sound like a race car, if that makes sense.  The owner's manual says that it should be taken in for service.  Should I take it in for service immediately, or is it just a muffler about to go bad?  Also any insight you have would help me a lot.  I am currently living over 100 miles from the nearest Mini dealer.
Thank you in advance for your help.