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shadypr86
06-21-2012, 06:21 AM
Y engine light came on check with scan code p0128 my water temp is running 150-180 is that ok or is my thermostat bad

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Partsman109
06-21-2012, 12:46 PM
Not ok if it's setting the light off, i'm guessing the t-stat is stuck open...a new one should fix it, then just clear the code.

I was getting that same code...first without a t-stat installed and just having the controller run my water pump, then with it installed, but having too many(or too big) "flow" holes drilled in the t-stat. Now with the unmodified t-stat installed, it's fine.
shadypr86
06-21-2012, 08:36 PM
Did change housing and what do mean by unmodified stat

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Sorry did you replace housing and did u do it ur self was it hard to do?

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Partsman109
06-22-2012, 06:42 PM
Did change housing and what do mean by unmodified stat
I put the stock one back in...I did change the housing too.


Sorry did you replace housing and did u do it ur self was it hard to do?
Yes, I did it myself...there are only 3 other people besides me that I let work on my car.
It's not hard if you remove the air filter box.
shadypr86
06-22-2012, 10:00 PM
Where did u buy the housing?

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Partsman109
06-22-2012, 10:13 PM
At work, I do BMW/MINI parts in Warwick, RI.

You can order one from here...

http://www.penskeparts.com/index.aspx

...and my manager will process the order.
shadypr86
06-22-2012, 11:16 PM
Thxs

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Partsman109
06-24-2012, 11:25 AM
Just saw another thread of yours...you have an '08 MINI?...the R56 body style?

If you do have the newer body style, then everything I posted above doesn't apply.
Your car has a totally different setup...the thermostat/housing is a complete assembly and much more difficult to replace than mine.

You can still order it from my website though.
shadypr86
06-25-2012, 10:46 PM
Thxs for the help today looking to know location of the coolant bleeder in my mini plus info on coolant I need to buy if u can help.....thxs

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Partsman109
06-29-2012, 12:05 PM
The bleeder screw is right in the thermostat housing...does the car still have the BMW/MINI coolant in it right now? If so, then you have to use that when you go to refill after you change the thermostat...or flush everything out completely and fill it with something else.
shadypr86
07-01-2012, 10:55 PM
Thxs

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