2002 Mini Cooper Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2002 Mini Cooper addresses the 2-door hatchback and the two 1.6L inline-four gasoline engines listed for it. Both engines use a single overhead camshaft; what separates them is induction, since one breathes naturally and the other carries a supercharger. Four trims are recorded for the year, from Base and Luxury to S and Sport. Procedures, specifications and wiring diagrams follow the engine, fuel and ignition systems, the transmission, the steering and brakes, and the electrical system of this small hatchback.

Engines covered

• 1.6L inline-four — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 1.6L inline-four — SOHC, supercharged, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door hatchback

Trims covered

• Base
• Luxury
• S
• Sport

Known issues on the 2002 Cooper. The federal record holds 3 recalls for the 2002 Cooper. On certain 2002 Cooper vehicles the electro-hydraulic power steering could lose its assist, briefly or for good, making the wheel heavy at low speed; dealers are to inspect the system and replace parts and wiring as needed. Certain cars with a manual transmission, 3,531 in total, could have the gearshift cable come off the gearbox linkage, stranding the car in one gear or in neutral. Owners filed 270 complaints, 118 about steering and 44 about the power train; 7 complaints reported a crash and 13 a fire. The manual's procedures, specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostics for steering, the transmission and the electrical system bear on these faults.