2nd Gen R55 Clubman Most liked posts in thread: Front Blinker Always On - Footwell Module Bad

  1. Firewire

    Firewire New Member

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    #9 Firewire, Oct 13, 2012
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    Found out today the footwell module (aka source of blinker issue) is going to be fixed! Yay!
     
  2. Firewire

    Firewire New Member

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    Its officially being repaired and I have a loaner!
     
  3. Firewire

    Firewire New Member

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    Received my Clubman back all in working order and not a dime out of my pocket.

    The only down side is that all my service info is all jacked up now. It said my "State Inspection" was expired (I can actually edit it though). My next oil service was due in Sept. 2014 (I checked the computer and it has todays date and time correct). And other items as well were reset.

    I guess I will have to take it back for them to reset the service history items.
     
  4. Nathan

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    The dealer is the one that has to go bat for you with MINI. You want to ask for a Good Will repair. Calling MINI directly will do nothing.
     
  5. Dave.0

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    That is just a wacky failure. Good luck with your repair and let us know how you make out.
     
  6. Firewire

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    I figured a poor ground somewhere. I thought I could easily just turn it off and back on and be on my way, but unfortunately no. I found on the net about 5 other people with the same experience, so at least I am not alone.

    I have called dealer twice, and they guy seems new, so I am going to try and question it a bit more and suggest the "Goodwill Repair" as Nathan posted.

    Its the only MINI dealer in Oklahoma so it will be interesting to see if they say tough or will be willing to get it comp'ed.
     
  7. Firewire

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    Recieved a call from MINI corporate that they are working on the issue and I could expect another week before a decision will be made.

    Very quick and vague. At least it wasn't a denial yet.
     
  8. Steve

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    :fingerscrossed:
     
  9. AnsonIvan

    AnsonIvan Local Shop Owner

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    Failing a goodwill repair you might try to locate an indy BMW shop capable of doing the coding. bmw/mini software typically comes as a package so anywhere capable of coding a bmw should be able to code your mini as well.
     
  10. Crashton

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    I think since they did not just say no things look good. :fingerscrossed:
     
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    Outstanding! Let us know how it works out. :Thumbsup:
     
  12. Nathan

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    The devil is in the little details.