KNOWN FAULT · MINI

Rear axle knocking in cold weather from the rear shock absorbers (MINI F56)

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Engine / equipment: MINI F56 3-door (Cooper and Cooper S) with standard suspension, built up to 14/7/2015
Period mentioned: 2014–2015
Symptoms: Hammering from the rear axle area over rough road surfaces in low temperatures; it goes away when it gets warmer.
Possible cause described: The rear shock absorbers make an internal noise in the cold. MINI describes it in its technical bulletin SI M33 01 15, and the fix is to replace both rear shock absorbers.
Check for the garage: Tell the garage it only happens in the cold and over bumps; ask them to check the rear shock absorbers before looking at the engine or the brakes.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

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How much does it cost to repair this fault?

No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.

A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

How is it checked?

Tell the garage it only happens in the cold and over bumps; ask them to check the rear shock absorbers before looking at the engine or the brakes.

What are the symptoms?

Hammering from the rear axle area over rough road surfaces in low temperatures; it goes away when it gets warmer.

Which cars and years does it affect?

Brands: MINI
Engine / equipment: MINI F56 3-door (Cooper and Cooper S) with standard suspension, built up to 14/7/2015
Period mentioned: 2014–2015

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