2006 MCS....new to me. First Timer!

[DocMurphy]

Hello all, 

 

Just recently purchased a 2006 Cooper S with a JCW motor swap and other mods...mostly suspension and braking. I am new to Minis so I was a bit green when buying it besides my short time of research. I leaned a lot on the paperwork and receipts from the previous owner.

It's Astro Black and in great shape. Learning the ropes of the Mini world, coming from the Subaru community. 

 

Hoping to learn, tune and ride with some of you if possible. 

 

Chasing down why my horns aren't working is my gonna be my first mod hahah but its a necessary one. 

 

R56 seat swap is next on the docket....they came with the car in the purchase. 

 

Looking forward to being a part of the group.

 

[STXMINI]

Welcome to DCMM @DocMurphy. We're happy to have you. We have 2 scheduled drives left in our 2024

drive season, you're welcome to join us for either or both, it would be nice to meet you and Veronica. 

We have many knowledgeable MINI owners here that would be happy to steer you in the right direction for your objectives with your new MINI. And the rest of us would be happy to teach you about the MINI community, we're a fun bunch!

[DocMurphy]

Awesome! I would love to join in on a ride! 

 

I looked at the events tab but didn't see anything upcoming... Ill be on the lookout for details or if you could point me in the right direction that would be great.

 

Thanks.

[STXMINI]

9 hours ago, DocMurphy said:

Awesome! I would love to join in on a ride! 

 

I looked at the events tab but didn't see anything upcoming... Ill be on the lookout for details or if you could point me in the right direction that would be great.

 

Thanks.

 

Hi Doc,

 

I'm going to send you a direct message about the next run, check your DM

Lorri

[DocMurphy]

Right on! Thanks. Looking forward to meeting up!

[1975_mini]

Welcome @DocMurphy, nice looking Gen 1 you got there. The will find a lot of gen 1 info in our forums, it should be a great repository for you.

 

As for you horn issue. I would use to jumpers to test the horn directly. Run one lead to from one terminal to ground (any non painted bolt nearby), and the send jumper from the other horn terminal and tap the end to a power source. If it beeps the horn it good. Next leave to ground connected and try to operate the horn from the steering wheel if it beeps you have a bad ground. If it does not beep check the horn fuse, if bad replace if good. it is likely the connection in the steering wheel. 

 

Hope to see you at a run soon.

[DocMurphy]

4 hours ago, 1975_mini said:

Welcome @DocMurphy, nice looking Gen 1 you got there. The will find a lot of gen 1 info in our forums, it should be a great repository for you.

 

As for you horn issue. I would use to jumpers to test the horn directly. Run one lead to from one terminal to ground (any non painted bolt nearby), and the send jumper from the other horn terminal and tap the end to a power source. If it beeps the horn it good. Next leave to ground connected and try to operate the horn from the steering wheel if it beeps you have a bad ground. If it does not beep check the horn fuse, if bad replace if good. it is likely the connection in the steering wheel. 

 

Hope to see you at a run soon.

Thanks for the kind words and info! I will be testing out the horn issues this week. Hoping it's an easy quick fix. Maybe it's an opportunity to beef up to some air horns or something haha. Is the steering wheel connection a common issue with the horn?

 

Hoping to make it out to the next run this coming weekend and officially join the group in December 

 

Thanks again,

DM