Fuel pump failing when starting in cold weather at high altitude

Asked by rybu8828 Jan 10, 2018 at 01:36 PM about the 2007 MINI Cooper S

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

The car will turn over but not start due to lack of fuel to the engine. Last time a
MINI mechanic drove to my house and used a screwdriver to start it from
inside the car while the key was in the ignition.

2 Answers

F_O_R answered 6 years ago

I don't know how you can start a car with a failing fuel pump from inside the car with a screw driver. I think he did something else.

Mark helpful
3,195

Rick answered 6 years ago

I believe that the fuel pump is the culprit here. The fuel lines should also be checked, high altitude has thinner air and the freezing temps could be frozen in the lines. I have no idea what the tech did with the screwdriver in the car !

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • Fuel pump failing when starting in cold weather at high altitude 2 Answers

    The car will turn over but not start due to lack of fuel to the engine. Last time a MINI mechanic drove to my house and used a screwdriver to start it from inside the car while the key was in the ig...

    2007 MINI Cooper S

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • High pressure fuel pump extended warranty 7 Answers

    I have a 2012 MINI Cooper S that has been experiencing engine misfires. A local mechanic identified a fault code for a high pressure fuel pump, and suggested I get it replaced under the extended war...

    2012 MINI Cooper S

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Why won't my 2009 Mini Hard Top shift in cold weather? 1 Answer

    Ever since Christmas Eve, the car won't shift without excessive force. I leave the car in reverse when I park, and in the morning, it's almost impossible to get to neutral, then into first, etc. A...

    2009 MINI Cooper

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Mini fuel pump settlement 4 Answers

    I had replaced fuel pump 2015 But had done again 2019 this year . The work had done at not the dealer how can I get my payment back which is more than $1600 I can not give it up and which has extende...

    2012 MINI Cooper S

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Considering a 2008 MINI Convertible, what am I looking at in maintenance & repairs? 3 Answers

    1 owner car that always lived in the same city. 52k miles MINI Cooper Convertible "Sidewalk". It's appearance is prestine, inside and out but it is out of warranty. We plan to purchase an extended war...

    2008 MINI Cooper Base Convertible

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

Shortcuts

Search MINI Cooper Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    GuruYVCJF
    Reputation
    3,870
  • #2
    Mark Weiner
    Reputation
    1,820
  • #3
    Rick Turgeon
    Reputation
    1,810
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used MINI Cooper Clubman
7 Great Deals out of 63 listings starting at $5,999
Used Volkswagen Beetle
8 Great Deals out of 154 listings starting at $4,490
Used Honda Civic
177 Great Deals out of 3,775 listings starting at $3,495
Used BMW 3 Series
73 Great Deals out of 1,177 listings starting at $1,995
Used Ford Mustang
62 Great Deals out of 1,288 listings starting at $4,995
Used Jeep Wrangler
135 Great Deals out of 5,038 listings starting at $5,450
Used FIAT 500
3 Great Deals out of 125 listings starting at $2,995
Used Volkswagen Golf GTI
25 Great Deals out of 604 listings starting at $4,900
Used Honda Accord
44 Great Deals out of 913 listings starting at $1,599
Used Mazda MX-5 Miata
4 Great Deals out of 60 listings starting at $9,295
Used Toyota Camry
53 Great Deals out of 996 listings starting at $2,212

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.