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Report: Freezing weather freezes the Air Intake valve and car won't start

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Model Year Affected: 2008

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  • kyoungcox, 2008 Mini Cooper S, 42,000 mi
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    The solution was that BMW replaced the manifold, throttle body and valve to the tune of 600euro ($850) on a car that is only 4 years old! I am writing to BMW, because this is a defect!!

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