2014 Forester Hitch Install - Pt. 2
20:25
2014 Subaru Forester Tow Hitch ~ part 1
25:40
2003 MINI R53 Alignment Fail.
10:45
I'm Leaving MINI's
17:55
3 ай бұрын
The Bone Yard / You-Pick-It Lot
15:12
Stuck During Window Repair
6:01
4 ай бұрын
A Viewers MINI Window Repair
17:38
A trip to a "You-Pick-Em" Lot.
21:30
Orange MINI Transmission ~ part 3
14:38
Orange MINI Transmission ~ part 2
17:01
Orange MINI Transmission ~ part 1
16:54
Flashers Fixed?
9:32
7 ай бұрын
Orange MINI on Jack-stands.
7:49
8 ай бұрын
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@stanislaw_p867
@stanislaw_p867 Күн бұрын
Thanks Jimmy , it's easy , .👍👍
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver Күн бұрын
This was an easy job. So far, ours is still riding smooth. Thanks for watching.
@dustinriordan7051
@dustinriordan7051 Күн бұрын
That car looks brand new. My 2016 with 98k on it is corroded as hell from all the salt Connecticut puts on the roads these days. The rotor backing plate/dust shield just disintegrated. Meanwhile my wife's 2018 VW with 190k miles has almost zero rust. I'm so done with Subaru.
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver Күн бұрын
We have not owned a newer VW, our daughter is waiting for the New Electric Bus to be released. In the early 80's we had a scirocco. I wonder what VW is doing for protection? Anyway, I've heard about the rust up north. I feel for y'all. We only get snow 2 or 3 times a year and we really don't have to drive much in it. Thanks for watching.
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver Күн бұрын
Yes we did the lower ball joints earlier, after a vehicle inspection.
@ye_traveling_minstrel
@ye_traveling_minstrel Күн бұрын
Nice work. Thanks for the video!
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver Күн бұрын
Thank you for watching. Hope I helped.
@ShaneTaylor-k7h
@ShaneTaylor-k7h 4 күн бұрын
Very helpful. Trying to re wire my head light socket and this was huge . Benz wanted huge money to replace my pigtails that corrode after 35-40 k (75k) in non Florida … I’ve replaced 6 bulbs before seeing the jackets to the h7 were smoked. Thanks man ! Love the horn adaption
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver 2 күн бұрын
You are welcome. The original horns on these were too quiet for such a large vehicle. Glad i could help & thanks for watching.
@myunk
@myunk 4 күн бұрын
Do you have a link to the headlights you purchased? I need a set for the same vehicle
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver 2 күн бұрын
According to my receipt, I got the lights from " partsgeek.com ". Just type in your vehicle and you should get there. Hope that helps & thanks for watching.
@sabinebillon977
@sabinebillon977 5 күн бұрын
Good evening, thanks for your video👍the same as you : one wet spark plug! I will check the injector too next fall. R52 JCW, Thanks again for your good advice.
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver 5 күн бұрын
That's what I suspect too. If you get to yours before I get to mine, please let me know how it works out. I get help from those who watch my videos too. Thank you.
@sabinebillon977
@sabinebillon977 5 күн бұрын
@@Mini-Driver I will let you know, once it will be fixed👍thanks
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver 5 күн бұрын
@@sabinebillon977 Thank you.
@sabinebillon977
@sabinebillon977 4 күн бұрын
Good morning Jimmy, valve cover gasket already replaced. 👌
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver 4 күн бұрын
@@sabinebillon977 Cool! Were your valve cover bolts rusty? Two or three of mine are on a couple of our MINI's. They should coat them better.
@mrotte
@mrotte 7 күн бұрын
Thanks for this video - I was able to replace the CV axle and wheel bearing on my Subaru with your tips!
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver 7 күн бұрын
So glad I could help you out. That's the reason I make these videos. Thanks for watching.
@LaurenceGold
@LaurenceGold 9 күн бұрын
Thanks was able to do my daughters .... thanks
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver 9 күн бұрын
Keeping her safe on the road. Great job! Glad I could help a little.
@badmoongaming6962
@badmoongaming6962 11 күн бұрын
Hi you seem like a very nice man you couldn’t help me diagnose my mini? I press the button windows go down I can here motor spinning but nothing happens and red flash
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver 11 күн бұрын
Does the top move at all in the sunroof position? When does the red light start flashing? Ensure the rear shelf is down and in place and the locking latch is closed. There are two micro-switches that need to be engaged. Hope that helps, but let me know if you need further assistance.
@badmoongaming6962
@badmoongaming6962 10 күн бұрын
@@Mini-Driver it makes a noise but the sunroof dosent even move nothing moves just can hear the motor
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver 10 күн бұрын
@@badmoongaming6962 If that motor sounds like gears stripping, I would start with replacing the electric motor in the roof. There is also a way to test the cables used to pull the roof back. That could also mean both cables are broken but I've never seen both break at the same time.
@VideoNOLA
@VideoNOLA 12 күн бұрын
Missed opportunity to use the Shaft Theme as background music. ;-)
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver 12 күн бұрын
I would have had to pay a royalty to use it. It is still in my rotation on my iPod though. Thanks for watching and adding to the soundtrack in my head. lol
@VideoNOLA
@VideoNOLA 13 күн бұрын
Wow, yours has precisely 200,000 more miles on her than my 2014!
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver 13 күн бұрын
We do enjoy a good RoadTrip ! Our original MINI has about 10K more miles but I've slowed down using that car as much.
@VideoNOLA
@VideoNOLA 13 күн бұрын
Y'ever find yourself experiencing abdominal pain after getting into position under the vehicle? Had to take a day-long break one Saturday. Turns out I had a kidney stone. Be careful out there, guys!
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver 13 күн бұрын
For me, sometimes I think I can do the same things I used to do when I was 30. Thanks for watching, take care of yourself and look out for others.
@VideoNOLA
@VideoNOLA 14 күн бұрын
Followed all your steps on swapping out front lower control arms, and it went like a charm. Found out (too late for you) that you only have to remove 1 screw and 1 christmas tree clip from that driver's side plastic shroud, btw. Now I'm back for this, and we shall see how it goes. Thanks! Mine's only got 54K on the clock.
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver 14 күн бұрын
I'm glad that worked out for you. Sometimes I do take off more than I need to. This throttle body cleaning is a good maintenance item once every year or two. Thanks for watching.
@carlosbriceno9138
@carlosbriceno9138 14 күн бұрын
man i really thanks you for this video you are AWESOME
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver 14 күн бұрын
You are welcome. Thanks for watching & I hope it helped you with your project(s).
@AwaketheCaptain
@AwaketheCaptain 15 күн бұрын
LETS GOOO!!!! Great vids and super helpful
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver 14 күн бұрын
Thank you, now I have to load up a trailer and find out how the Forester pulls. Thanks for watching.
@stanleymorris3611
@stanleymorris3611 15 күн бұрын
Very informative! Thank you very much!
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver 14 күн бұрын
Also if you start the car with the A/C on, the high speed should kick in very quickly. Thanks for watching.
@Renatofilmmakertake
@Renatofilmmakertake 15 күн бұрын
See you from Brazil. I see all your videos about forester, i also have a 2015 2.0 cvt. For us only came two versions, S ( na ) and Xt, with fa turbo 2.0, always with cvt.
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver 15 күн бұрын
Okay, ours is a 2.5 (na) We have about 5 different packages available. We are Premium. What part of Brazil? We had an exchange student with us for a year from Rio. She (Bruna) came back to visit with her husband (Thiago) last summer.
@Renatofilmmakertake
@Renatofilmmakertake 15 күн бұрын
@@Mini-Driver Mid of Brazil, Goiânia is the name of the city. Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil. Beautiful place, take a check.
@Renatofilmmakertake
@Renatofilmmakertake 15 күн бұрын
@Mini-Driver what about the cvt, what you have done on it over this years. Seems so reliable.
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver 14 күн бұрын
@@Renatofilmmakertake Honestly, NOTHING ! I took it into the dealer once and they said everything was fine. I heard sometimes the valve body needs changing, but I haven't done anything. I want to get the fluid exchanged but the dealer won't do that. I don't have a specialist I trust here in my area, Maybe I could get it down to Mr. Subaru in South Carolina. Thanks for watching.
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver 14 күн бұрын
@@Renatofilmmakertake It is on our list. You share the same last name with our student (before she was married) Obrigado.
@metidogeno
@metidogeno 16 күн бұрын
8:09 “(oh) I scratched it.” 😊. No matter how careful we are, we tend to cause most of the scratches on our car. I feel you Man! Great Job!
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver 16 күн бұрын
Yup, I occasionally do things like that. I even put my tools down on the bonnet or Hood. Not good practice, I know but I do. Thanks for watching, hope it helped you with your project.
@VideoNOLA
@VideoNOLA 18 күн бұрын
Any difficulty getting those new sway bar links into position??
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver 17 күн бұрын
No, not at all. I think the trick is having both front wheels off the ground at the same time. That way there is no tension on the bar. Thanks for watching.
@jasondickson1950
@jasondickson1950 19 күн бұрын
When i change my bearing the traction control light comes on...can you please help
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver 19 күн бұрын
My questions are: Are you using Genuine Subaru Parts? Did you damage the sensor wire? Did you put the sensor back? Those are the things I would start with. I would also scan the car for codes to see what it is telling me. I hope that helps a little. It can be a slow process, trying to find & fix the issue. Hope that helps and thanks for watching.
@jasondickson1950
@jasondickson1950 19 күн бұрын
@@Mini-Driver the sensors are good bcuz wen I put back the damage one the sensors the traction light stays off....I guess maybe it's not genuine
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver 19 күн бұрын
@@jasondickson1950 Some of the aftermarket bearings don't get along with Subaru systems. Certain things I will only get Genuine Subaru Parts, others can be aftermarket, it just depends.
@medpierson76
@medpierson76 20 күн бұрын
Thanks Jimmy for the detailed installation of this drive shaft. You helped keep $1300 in my pocket.
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver 20 күн бұрын
You are welcome. That is part of the reason I make these videos. I'm saving money and helping others do the same. Glad it helped, & thanks for watching.
@barbputnam7172
@barbputnam7172 21 күн бұрын
Hey Jimmy! Amazing video as always! Thank you!
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver 20 күн бұрын
Thanks a lot ! So far I am happy with the results. I'll give a long-term update periodically. Thanks for watching.
@noemipassarello4692
@noemipassarello4692 21 күн бұрын
hi Jimmy, i have a problem with my r52. it doesent close at first. it seems doesnt be strong enough to close itself alone and i have to push it
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver 21 күн бұрын
How old is your battery? If you don't have enough voltage, the top will operate slowly. If the battery is good, the sunroof (portion) motor & cables may need greasing or replacing. Might try spraying white lithium grease in the sunroof tracks. If you hear gears grinding for the last portion, you may just need a sunroof motor. Hope that helps & thanks for watching.
@mohammadradzierosli4403
@mohammadradzierosli4403 25 күн бұрын
If both wire low speed n hi speed still not worked..so how..
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver 25 күн бұрын
That may mean your fan is burnt and not working at all. For me, I would remove the fan and bench test the motor. If you have access to a salvage yard, try to test one there (use a jump box) to compare. Thanks for watching and hope it helps.
@mohammadradzierosli4403
@mohammadradzierosli4403 24 күн бұрын
@@Mini-Driver that's right sir.. my fan is burnt. thanks for your advice. I'm truly appreciate.
@MikeSorrell-lp7zf
@MikeSorrell-lp7zf 25 күн бұрын
why war make love and not watch this useless video. clueless waste of time.why would you keep these cars covered..
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver 25 күн бұрын
Sorry you didn't like it but I wanted to change the light assembly. It may be an accident or broken lease that would cause someone else to change theirs. Thanks for watching though and if you choose not to follow anymore, thanks for your time.
@supadupadudacud
@supadupadudacud 27 күн бұрын
Just did my LCAs last weekend thanks to your help, gonna do the serpentine this weekend. Thanks for the content!
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver 26 күн бұрын
Glad I could be of some assistance. Hope it all goes well. Thank you for finding me and watching.
@Serf_dumb
@Serf_dumb 27 күн бұрын
From the side wheel well to the headlight, are they all push pins? Also, is it necessary to adjust the aim when finished?
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver 27 күн бұрын
Yes the lights need to be adjusted when you change the unit. It's not a hard job, but important not to blind oncoming drivers. Yes, "I think" all of the fasteners are push-pin except the 4 on the headlights>
@Serf_dumb
@Serf_dumb 27 күн бұрын
@@Mini-Driver ok thanks
@lukas0846
@lukas0846 28 күн бұрын
"I've got my number one fan here" 🤣
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver 28 күн бұрын
I do love a good "Dad Joke" Thanks for watching...and laughing!
@valpringault9370
@valpringault9370 28 күн бұрын
Hello from france. Thank you for the good video . I speak little English. Please what's a number oem pc valve. Thank 😊
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver 28 күн бұрын
There are two different ones. You have to get one for your build date. Look on your door card and order for that Month & Year. Hope that helps & thanks for watching.
@valpringault9370
@valpringault9370 28 күн бұрын
@@Mini-Driver thank you for the réponse, my cooper s 12/2004.
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver 28 күн бұрын
@@valpringault9370 From July 2004 forward, you will need: Mini Crankcase Vent Valve - Genuine Mini 11127577568
@valpringault9370
@valpringault9370 28 күн бұрын
@@Mini-Driver thousand thanks 👍 🙏
@vandalest
@vandalest Ай бұрын
Thanks for the idea! Here is maybe a safer and simpler idea to test the same concept you had. In the fuse box, there are two relays for the Fan State 1 and Fan State 2. By removing the relay and using the empty relay socket itself to turn on the fan with thick enough wire / piece of metal. This would be much less hasle and safer as you still keep the 50A fuse in line. Also if you have some cable tools available, one can create a cable with same clip size as the replay and simply slot a cable in place of the relay. And there is a safety, that you have to turn your one click to make the fan go (bypassing the main relay), so there is less risk of shorting while moving the live wires. By your method, there is no fuse and when accidentally shorting the battery, there is potential for 250~350A, basically creating a welding machine and the battery will heat up very fast, creating the next risk for fire. So be careful!
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver Ай бұрын
I get that and thanks for the information. With my method, you can also test an assembly out of the car, as in a salvage yard. There are risks involved, so test at your own risk. For the low speed, you can also turn on the A/C and that supposed to start the low speed fan as well. Thanks for watching.
@luckyyang9622
@luckyyang9622 Ай бұрын
19:21 pro tip!
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver Ай бұрын
Thank you. Our speed sensors come out easily, but others have to really work at it. Just take your time and use lubricant if you have to. Thanks for watching.
@samosity123
@samosity123 Ай бұрын
Great video. I bought the same headlight assemblies for my 2012 Forester and should have realized that the bumper needed to come off. Looks like a 1.5 hour job.
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver Ай бұрын
Doing a video makes the job take longer, but I'd say it would only take an hour with proper tools. Thanks for watching and good luck with yours.
@cesarpizarro812
@cesarpizarro812 Ай бұрын
Nice job and thank you for including the torque specs.
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver Ай бұрын
I do include the torque specs but I always say to independently check them yourself for your specific year & model. Sometimes that's why I don't give part numbers. Thanks for watching.
@leonardthyme
@leonardthyme Ай бұрын
After I polish my headlights I immediately apply Meguiar's G17804 Keep Clear Headlight Coating (not a sponsor) and it keeps the headlights looking great and slows down the oxidation that turns the lenses back yellow.
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver Ай бұрын
I'll have to get some of that coating and use it. Thanks for the recommendation. I will do this about once every year or so. Thank you for watching.
@brianasamuels
@brianasamuels Ай бұрын
We have a lot in common! I have an 06 sprinter 3500, 06 mini cooper convertible, 2013 Subaru outback limited 2.5 and eight other trucks and cars trucks plus tractors, forklift, skid steer, trailers and more stuff that I found or bought as junk and turn to gold. My most recent find is the Subaru. 190k miles no rust runs great but needs control arm and brakes for $1500! Thanks for the effort you put into these videos!
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver Ай бұрын
Wow! You have a lot of the stuff I'd like to have. I'm picking up our daughters riding mower to turn into a yard mule for use with my bees. I really meed more land too. Thanks for watching.
@brianasamuels
@brianasamuels Ай бұрын
Thanks for the great effort! My wife and I just bought a Pepper White 06 convertible cooper S with 50k miles. A beautiful and fun Summer ride for her! I am going through it changing fluids belts and hoses to set a baseline of care.
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver Ай бұрын
They are fun cars to tool around in when the weather cooperates. Sounds like you are off to a great start doing those things, then enjoy!
@timmccrary2243
@timmccrary2243 Ай бұрын
You can also just turn your A/C on. In the MINI, that turns your low speed fan on.
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver Ай бұрын
I have to try that way too. That may also save someone some time diagnosing their issue. Thanks for sharing that and watching.
@vmfan96
@vmfan96 Ай бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to show what you went through. 258K miles is pretty good for the Forester. Nice property you have there.
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver Ай бұрын
Thank you for watching and I hope it helped. We just drove it to Louisiana so we added another 2500 miles to that total. Thanks for the comment about the property, I appreciate what we have, but I would love to have more space and a garage. . . one day.
@davestan523
@davestan523 Ай бұрын
Great video. Right front clunking noise on my daughter’s Forester. Betting the bushings are bad. Love the idea of two sets of ramps. Perfect set up also to do CVT drain & fill.
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver Ай бұрын
Yes, having two sets of ramps is great, I do need another set of the plastic ones. My metal ramps are not safe anymore so I tossed them. I've never done a CVT drain & fill myself. Maybe one day. Thanks for watching.
@davestan523
@davestan523 Ай бұрын
@@Mini-Driver Moog parts on on the way for my Subbie. How are the MOOG parts holding up for you? I got control arm bushing too. I live in the rust belt of western pa. 🤦🏻‍♂️ Thanks in advance my friend.
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver Ай бұрын
@@davestan523 So far our parts are holding up fine. I, fortunately, do not live in the rust belt but I watch South Main Auto and he uses some sort of spray to coat new metal under the cars & trucks he fixes. I would do all I can seeing some of those vehicles. Thanks for watching.
@billsmith6745
@billsmith6745 Ай бұрын
Love the music at the end bro!
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver Ай бұрын
I put that like they do at the awards shows when the speeches get too long. The music means it's time for me to "wrap it up" lol. Thanks for watching.
@nancynahlik3808
@nancynahlik3808 Ай бұрын
My 2015 mini convertible requires I push the open button several times to get the sunroof open. It opens an inch stops pull button opens an inch etc. Opens smoothly when top goes down. Any ideas on problem? Seems like a setting somewhere that was changed ?? Idk. Thanks
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver Ай бұрын
That's a new one for me. What is your battery voltage? Maybe look into getting a new, (used from a salvage yard) motor for the sunroof portion. The smooth opening is separate from the sunroof. There is hydraulics for the top opening operation. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching
@metaframe2k
@metaframe2k Ай бұрын
I always put the removed wheel under the car the same way, and my grandfather did the same. Here we can say that this rule was written in someone’s blood and must be followed.
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver Ай бұрын
Yup, always be safe! I've seen people just using a jack. Not me. Thanks for watching.
@heidiwulf4485
@heidiwulf4485 Ай бұрын
Hi Jimmy! You are the best! I want to get my car to you and you can do a video!
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver Ай бұрын
We will get together to see what we can work out. We have to get you back on the road having fun.
@williamkrusejr1846
@williamkrusejr1846 Ай бұрын
Thanks for the video i did not know how to clean the drains . I am going to now that i see how it is done.
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver Ай бұрын
You can also test them by pouring a little water in the OUTSIDE tracks of each side and looking behind the front wheels for water. The back you will see with the hatch open. Thanks for watching, glad to help.
@jkk244
@jkk244 Ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. My ‘02 Cooper S does not need this done (yet!) but I know I can use this video when it comes time. You have a very beautiful granddaughter and I’m sure she will appreciate all the work you’re doing saving this car for her.
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver Ай бұрын
Thanks very much. I did go back to get the alignment done again. It took the tech two tries to get it perfect. Thanks for watching.
@I_Am_Squirrel685
@I_Am_Squirrel685 Ай бұрын
Thanks for this, dealer wanted 2k for parts and labor.
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver Ай бұрын
I'm glad I was able to help you a bit. The dealerships have their place too, but I try not to visit them too often. Thanks for watching.
@heidiwulf4485
@heidiwulf4485 Ай бұрын
Amen to the bad hand response. Turn lemons into lemonade! I made a remark on one of your other videos. I have a 2006 Mini S convertible. It is my fun car, but it has become less fun. I don't know that I can afford to keep, It is having many issues.
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver Ай бұрын
Sounds like you have a number of issues with your MINI. What can I do to help?
@heidiwulf4485
@heidiwulf4485 Ай бұрын
Jimmy I am from Stauton VA I see you are from central va. I truly need you
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver Ай бұрын
I went up to Reston to help a viewer with his convertible. How can I help you with your MINI? Let's see if we can make driving it fun again. I sent you a FB message.
@heidiwulf4485
@heidiwulf4485 Ай бұрын
I am a fan Jimmy. I just wish you could personally help me. My mini 2006s convertible is killing my pocketbook. My full-time car is a Subaru outback naturally no problems.
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver Ай бұрын
Our other car is a Forester. What's going on with your MINI?
@stephensomersify
@stephensomersify Ай бұрын
really clear - and concise - old git, UK
@Mini-Driver
@Mini-Driver Ай бұрын
Glad it helped. Thanks for watching.