Mini Clubman Diesel Driving Like a Tractor

Sounds frustrating. I had a similar issue with my Skoda a while back. Symptoms were almost identical – reduced power, rough running. Turned out to be something related to the air intake as well. Specifically, it was the intake manifold runner control. Basically, these flaps inside the intake manifold help control the airflow into the engine, optimizing performance at different speeds. When they malfunction, it messes with the airflow, causing the problems you're seeing. You mentioned it could be the switch for the intake manifold flap control – could be that switch is sending incorrect signals, or the flaps themselves are stuck. Is the hissing sound coming from the air intake area?

Sounds frustrating. I had a similar issue with my Skoda a while back. Symptoms were almost identical – reduced power, rough running. Turned out to be something related to the air intake as well. Specifically, it was the intake manifold runner control. Basically, these flaps inside the intake manifold help control the airflow into the engine, optimizing performance at different speeds. When they malfunction, it messes with the airflow, causing the problems you're seeing. You mentioned it could be the switch for the intake manifold flap control – could be that switch is sending incorrect signals, or the flaps themselves are stuck. Is the hissing sound coming from the air intake area?

Sounds frustrating. I had a similar issue with my Skoda a while back. Symptoms were almost identical – reduced power, rough running. Turned out to be something related to the air intake as well. Specifically, it was the intake manifold runner control. Basically, these flaps inside the intake manifold help control the airflow into the engine, optimizing performance at different speeds. When they malfunction, it messes with the airflow, causing the problems you're seeing. You mentioned it could be the switch for the intake manifold flap control – could be that switch is sending incorrect signals, or the flaps themselves are stuck. Is the hissing sound coming from the air intake area?

Sounds frustrating. I had a similar issue with my Skoda a while back. Symptoms were almost identical – reduced power, rough running. Turned out to be something related to the air intake as well. Specifically, it was the intake manifold runner control. Basically, these flaps inside the intake manifold help control the airflow into the engine, optimizing performance at different speeds. When they malfunction, it messes with the airflow, causing the problems you're seeing. You mentioned it could be the switch for the intake manifold flap control – could be that switch is sending incorrect signals, or the flaps themselves are stuck. Is the hissing sound coming from the air intake area?

Sounds frustrating. I had a similar issue with my Skoda a while back. Symptoms were almost identical – reduced power, rough running. Turned out to be something related to the air intake as well. Specifically, it was the intake manifold runner control. Basically, these flaps inside the intake manifold help control the airflow into the engine, optimizing performance at different speeds. When they malfunction, it messes with the airflow, causing the problems you're seeing. You mentioned it could be the switch for the intake manifold flap control – could be that switch is sending incorrect signals, or the flaps themselves are stuck. Is the hissing sound coming from the air intake area?

Thanks for the info! That 'intake manifold runner control' sounds suspiciously similar. The hissing is definitely coming from the air intake area when I accelerate. When you say 'flaps stuck', do you mean physically stuck open or closed? And how did they diagnose it on your Skoda?

Thanks for the info! That 'intake manifold runner control' sounds suspiciously similar. The hissing is definitely coming from the air intake area when I accelerate. When you say 'flaps stuck', do you mean physically stuck open or closed? And how did they diagnose it on your Skoda?

Thanks for the info! That 'intake manifold runner control' sounds suspiciously similar. The hissing is definitely coming from the air intake area when I accelerate. When you say 'flaps stuck', do you mean physically stuck open or closed? And how did they diagnose it on your Skoda?

Thanks for the info! That 'intake manifold runner control' sounds suspiciously similar. The hissing is definitely coming from the air intake area when I accelerate. When you say 'flaps stuck', do you mean physically stuck open or closed? And how did they diagnose it on your Skoda?

Thanks for the info! That 'intake manifold runner control' sounds suspiciously similar. The hissing is definitely coming from the air intake area when I accelerate. When you say 'flaps stuck', do you mean physically stuck open or closed? And how did they diagnose it on your Skoda?

Yeah, 'flaps stuck' means physically stuck. They can get gunked up with carbon deposits and oil over time. On my Skoda, they used a diagnostic tool to read the fault codes, which pointed to the intake manifold runner control. Then they did some further testing, including checking the movement of the flaps and the electrical signals to the control unit. Honestly, if you're hearing hissing and the symptoms are that bad, it's probably best to get it checked out by a workshop. They'll be able to pinpoint the exact cause and give you a proper fix. Don't want to risk further damage to the intake system.

Yeah, 'flaps stuck' means physically stuck. They can get gunked up with carbon deposits and oil over time. On my Skoda, they used a diagnostic tool to read the fault codes, which pointed to the intake manifold runner control. Then they did some further testing, including checking the movement of the flaps and the electrical signals to the control unit. Honestly, if you're hearing hissing and the symptoms are that bad, it's probably best to get it checked out by a workshop. They'll be able to pinpoint the exact cause and give you a proper fix. Don't want to risk further damage to the intake system.

Yeah, 'flaps stuck' means physically stuck. They can get gunked up with carbon deposits and oil over time. On my Skoda, they used a diagnostic tool to read the fault codes, which pointed to the intake manifold runner control. Then they did some further testing, including checking the movement of the flaps and the electrical signals to the control unit. Honestly, if you're hearing hissing and the symptoms are that bad, it's probably best to get it checked out by a workshop. They'll be able to pinpoint the exact cause and give you a proper fix. Don't want to risk further damage to the intake system.

Yeah, 'flaps stuck' means physically stuck. They can get gunked up with carbon deposits and oil over time. On my Skoda, they used a diagnostic tool to read the fault codes, which pointed to the intake manifold runner control. Then they did some further testing, including checking the movement of the flaps and the electrical signals to the control unit. Honestly, if you're hearing hissing and the symptoms are that bad, it's probably best to get it checked out by a workshop. They'll be able to pinpoint the exact cause and give you a proper fix. Don't want to risk further damage to the intake system.

Yeah, 'flaps stuck' means physically stuck. They can get gunked up with carbon deposits and oil over time. On my Skoda, they used a diagnostic tool to read the fault codes, which pointed to the intake manifold runner control. Then they did some further testing, including checking the movement of the flaps and the electrical signals to the control unit. Honestly, if you're hearing hissing and the symptoms are that bad, it's probably best to get it checked out by a workshop. They'll be able to pinpoint the exact cause and give you a proper fix. Don't want to risk further damage to the intake system.

Update time! Took the Clubman to the workshop and you were spot on. Seems the switch for the intake manifold flap control was defective. They've replaced it, and the car is running smoothly again. Engine performance is back, no more jerking or hissing. Cost me about 465€, but worth it to have my Mini back to its old self. Thanks again for your help!

Update time! Took the Clubman to the workshop and you were spot on. Seems the switch for the intake manifold flap control was defective. They've replaced it, and the car is running smoothly again. Engine performance is back, no more jerking or hissing. Cost me about 465€, but worth it to have my Mini back to its old self. Thanks again for your help!

Update time! Took the Clubman to the workshop and you were spot on. Seems the switch for the intake manifold flap control was defective. They've replaced it, and the car is running smoothly again. Engine performance is back, no more jerking or hissing. Cost me about 465€, but worth it to have my Mini back to its old self. Thanks again for your help!

Update time! Took the Clubman to the workshop and you were spot on. Seems the switch for the intake manifold flap control was defective. They've replaced it, and the car is running smoothly again. Engine performance is back, no more jerking or hissing. Cost me about 465€, but worth it to have my Mini back to its old self. Thanks again for your help!

Update time! Took the Clubman to the workshop and you were spot on. Seems the switch for the intake manifold flap control was defective. They've replaced it, and the car is running smoothly again. Engine performance is back, no more jerking or hissing. Cost me about 465€, but worth it to have my Mini back to its old self. Thanks again for your help!