Everything you need to know about the Aisin 6 speed automatic transmission in the R56 Mini Cooper S
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- Everything you need to know about the Aisin 6 speed automatic transmission in the R56 Mini Cooper S
In this video I’m going to tell you everything you need to know about the Aisin 6 speed automatic transmission found in the R56 Mini Cooper S. If you haven’t already, please hit that subscribe button and stick around, you’re gonna want to watch this whole video.
Maintenance
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Shifting
The Aisin 6 speed automatic is a Steptronic transmission equipped with Agitronic. This gives you the ability to up or downshift with the paddle shifters located on the steering wheel. You don’t need to be in manual shift or M/S mode to use the paddle shifters.
You are also able to shift with the gear selector itself when you are in M/S mode. Moving the gear selector forward will shift down 1 gear and pulling the gear selector back will upshift 1 gear.
Gear lever positions
P=park
R=reverse
N=neutral
D=drive
M/S=manual shift
Gear ratios
1st gear: 4.044
2nd gear: 2.371
3rd gear: 1.556
4th gear: 1.159
5th gear: 0.852
6th gear: 0.672
Reverse: 3.193
(Final drive: N14 & N18 engine: 3.683)
Shift firmness
You get 3 different shift settings on the Aisin 6 speed automatic transmission that change the firmness of the shifts.
For the shifts to be at their firmest, put the gear selector in M/S mode and press the sport button.
To have the softest shifts put the gear selector in drive.
Pros
1. Paddle shifters allow you to keep your hands on the steering wheel.
2. Not having a clutch makes left foot braking much easier.
3. You’ll never miss a gear with an automatic gear box.
4. Automatics are more consistent on the drag strip.
Cons
1. You can’t rev higher than 6,500 rpm (even with a tune).
2. No LSD available (but they do get the e-diff).
3. Will downshift for you if you let the rpm get down to 1,500 rpm.
4. Can’t launch at an rpm higher than your torque converter & brake setup allow
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I have a very similar car to the one behind you. A silver 2009 R56 Cooper S automatic. I find it shifts jerkily and doesn’t anticipate downshifts half as well as I’d like when slowing down unless it’s in one of the sport modes, but then it hangs on to gears a bit too long during acceleration... Ideally I’d like the normal upshifts with the earlier downshifts of the ‘first level’ sport mode.
I also don’t like the fact that this auto changes mid-bend if it feels like it. Very annoying.
It also reverts very quickly back to regular ‘D’-mode when you’ve manually downshifted going down a hill to get a bit of engine braking, meaning the car will shift back up and start gaining speed on its own and running away again. Very frustrating.
Otherwise ours has done 120,000 km (76,000 miles) so time to change the fluid, I guess! Thanks for that advice.
Also I watched this hoping you’d tell us which ratios the torque converter locks up on. Do you know? Thanks.
My minis got a wicked downshift to second, it’s worse in sport mode. It will screech the tires and give you whiplash. We’ve installed the sonnex upgraded valve body and dealer programmed. Still have the issue. The way the trans operates and the performance I like, but this issue kinda sucks
BMW says one never needs to change the ATF. This is nonsense. My car is now 9 years old and 43700 kms on the clock and I changed out my fluid on account of sheer age. JWS 3309 fluid is expensive when bought at BMW but in India we have no other option. BMW India won’t give you child parts like the transmission oil filter and gasket and magnets. One has to buy all of this from other sources outside of India. Like Mini Mania etc. Thing is you can’t swap out all the fluid at one go. It takes two or three drain and fill cycles. It needs a total of about 6 litres. But you’ll end up buying 7 litres and do the drain and fill in stages, driving the car a bit in the middle so as to get a mix going. In the end, in the Aisin Torque Converter you would have ended up changing around 90% of the fluid as I have. But it is worth it because the gears feel lovely and smooth now.
@@Minicoup58tv yes
Lol how did this video come at a perfect time, I just bought one today 🥰🥰🥰
Unique topic to cover on minis...you are correct👍
It’s time people stop hating on automatics 💪
@@ProjectMini yeah! Not with steptronics👊
Great video. What's the maximum horsepower/torque spec for these 6-speed Aisins? automatics?
First of all thanks for yet another great video!
Have you ever considered Water/Meth-injection (WMI)? As i understand it, WMI lowers your intake temperature + increases you octan-level = what is there not to like?
Best regards from Denmark!
Yes, that’s going to be one of my next mods 💪
Great video ! , I was wishing my countryman was a manual , but after a few days I kind of enjoyed the auto more. I do miss the fun of rowing through the gears but being able to just cruise when my leg is tired is nice. The one pro that I miss about manuals is I don’t have to keep my foot on the brake while at red lights. I know you probably don’t have the that issue but I live in a very populated area with tons of traffic so having a manual is nice for that aspec
Thank you 🙏 have you tried putting your auto in neutral at a light?
I still keep my foot on the brake in a manual to prevent rolling
Do you know by any chance if top speed is reached in 5th or in 6th gear on this Steptronic? I'm asking because in Sport Mode the transmission will not use 6th gear unless I manually shift into 6th gear. This makes me believe 6th gear is an overdrive for fuel economy.
I have mini Cooper diesel 2013 it is gear issue transmission is neutral
Car don't run please help
Wow I love your page! Im from London UK, I have a mini R56 auto S too :) i had to have a new gearbox in recently but hasn't been the same since :( when I drag race it doesn't change gear at high revs in auto without involving paddle shift.. Could I pay you for your time to have a chat about this issue please?!! Much love from London!
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Where can I get differential spider gears etc. GA6F21WA
Do all of these gearboxes have the electronic differential? Or is it only available to the JCW model? Do you know if I can determine from my car VIN, if the gearbox is equipped with the e-diff?
Keep up the good work!
I have the E-diff and mine isn’t a JCW. I believe if you have DTC then you have it. You should also be able to find out what options you have through your vin
excellent , clear job thanks so much
My r56 non S automatic has jerky shifts like a forward and back motion at low gears. Is this normal?
Mine is a little jerky as well
@@ProjectMini would it be considered an issue?
I drove one yesterday and it stopped multiple times.
Do you happen to know what the sensor on the front of the transmission is? I have a 2007 R56 non-S and the multi-pin connector on that sensor keeps getting transmission fluid in it giving me a CEL and throwing a code I can't remember off the top of my head. When I disconnect it and clean out the fluid the code clears by itself and the CEL goes off. I want to replace the sensor but I don't know what it is. I'm also wondering if I will have to drain the transmission in order to replace the sensor once I figure out what it is so I can order it. I haven't been able to find anything on it so far.
Question I am new to the Mini world my has 50k miles 2017 is it normal how jerky that it is ?? When downshifting otherwise when driving it feels awesome…Thank you for a great Video
Was the Alsin 6 speed transmission used in the 2016 Countryman S?
Great video , I have the new 2019 jcw with the 8 speed Aisin. How are these boxes compared to the 6 speed
2014 mini S and it is frequently switching into SPORT mode. have to switch into S mode then back out to get it to stay in normal auto mode. paddle shifters not functioning. could this be a gear selector going bad or is it the paddles. shifting is fine
Your paddle shifters never work? They should always work even when not in sport mode.
@@ProjectMini they did just have recently stopped working. And now the transmission goes in manual mode automatically.
i have a 2006 automatic transmission mini cooper and it loses power when it warms up and then it wont shift and when you come to a complete stop acts like it dont want to go can any body help me when i put my foot all the way to the floor the RPMs stay below 1000 and acts like its trying to stall out
hi i have a question i have a 2011 mini hardtop automatic with problems with the computer can i used a 2011 min hardtop 6 speed computee can i change it will work thanks
I have the same car but aim new to this transmission. When I aim to wait at the stoplight, I feel my mini is slowly pushing forward. Should I set it to nutral when I need to wait long for a green light?
Hey bud. Great videos. I don’t see your video for the trans fluid change on the mini. Thanks.
Hi great video, could you please make one shifting to see how fast it shifts with the different settings and the sound of the shift from outside?
Regards
I can get video from inside the car but not the outside. I’m still shooting with my IPhone and I’m not willing to risk it 😂
@@ProjectMini that could be great! I'm looking forward to seeing it. I want to buy a R56 S manual or automatic but I haven't tried the automatic version I don't know how fast it is
I would test drive both and see what you like more. Definitely use sport mode on both cars and manually shift the auto to get its full potential
Any idea how much power/torque can the auto transmission take? I have to rebuild the engine and since I already got forged pistons and coronds, I was thinking about some Darton Sleeves as well… And what would be the point in that if I don’t offer it some extra power? The question is how much extra?… Thanks
I’m not sure, but mine is holding just fine with a stage 3 RPM tune and 46mm turbo.
There’s companies that offer built automatic transmissions though
@@ProjectMini how much whp and torque in stage3?
Thanks for the video I have question for you i have N18 R56 with auto trans can I install big turbo without effects my trans ?
If you’re planing on 300 whp or more i would upgrade your valvebody at least
Do you where I can get my hands on vcds program I rebuilt my valve body I’ve bin reading that I need to do a abdataion with software would you happen to know where I can get my hands on it thanks Martin from AZ
Hello, I changed my r60 Cooper s all4's transmission fluid with motul dexron 6, is this oil the right oil for this transmission? My mechanicer said it is for my transmission but I am not sure, can you please help me?
Did you do the transmission oil change video?
Does Mini Cooper S R55 /R56 automatic gearbox fit N12 engine, NA 120 BHP?
I agree! Right !
It takes off in 2nd all the time when you just put it in drive? Uh... sounds like the green dot FMX Ford had.. and those damn things always loved to kill 2nd gear.
What can of power can is withstand?
Did you ever end up changing the ATF fluid?
I haven’t had a chance to get a video of that yet, hopefully in a few weeks
Hi, is it the same automatic gearbox as in F56 1.5 petrol (2015)?
Im not sure
@@ProjectMini I’m guessing so… I also have 6 gears and it’s pre LCI so it should be the same
is it a true automatic or a robotized manual or a dual clutch?
Is this the same gearbox from the R53 Copper S
R53 has a cvt gearbox dthis one is diffrent its a torqeu converter one
@@abdulgokarslan2994The r53 (Cooper s) came with the AISIN 6 speed for automatic or Getrag 6 speed for manual. The R50s came with the CVT.
good video
Thank you 🙏
Hello ,the transmission cvt? Thanks
It's not. An actual torque converter Automatic transaxle. Aisin is the brand
Does someone know the hp and torque limit?
The Aisin AT-6 is 300Nm