2013 Roadster S Convertible, 100k miles. Took to 3 mechanics. Replaced wires, etc. Still beeping. Still showing alert on dash. Mechanics say it's the computer system that can only be fixed by dealer. Dealers want $2300 to fix.
Welcome to MA! A few questions for clarification. The thread title says spoiler broken. Is this a convertible or a roadster? The roadster has a spoiler. You said they replaced the spark plugs and wires. The car does not have plug wires it has coil packs. Did they replace the coil packs? What alerts are showing on the dash and what are the ECU codes it is showing?
Thank you so much for your prompt reply! It indeed is a 2013 Roadster S Convertible. Yes, they replaced "coil packs" Alert on dash is indicative of spoiler stuck in up position. It has been manually pushed down but alert and beeping continue. No ECU codes are showing. Mechanics say only dealer can deal with the codes. I'm scheduled for a $2300 repair tomorrow. Should I go? I've been pursuing this for 9 months to avoid the $2300 cost. Thank you! Jan
Thanks, much appreciated....Anyone else out there who can help me....before i plunk down $2300 tomorrow/wed July 5 at a mini dealership that says there way is the only way? Thx
Poking around on other sites, I saw mentions of a broken or corroded brown wire from the wiring sleeve on the right side in the trunk.. Dont have personal experience with it.
There is a code reader you can get that will read all the BMW codes. There are some independent shops that have everything to fix anything. It just depends on where you live. That is a big chunk of change but at this point I am not really sure how to advise you. If it is a probable with the ECU or one of the other related boxes that it talks to then you may be stuck with letting the dealer fix the problem. Sorry this is not much help. My R58 had a fixed JCW wing. but that had to be coded into the ECU.
Thank you, good sir! Great info and I will check on this, even if it means postponing my appointment for tomorrow!
Nine months is long time be dealing with an annoying problem but $2300 is a lot of money. It just seems to me that there has to be an independent shop / mini specialist who has the equipment to read a code.…and welcome to Motoring Alliance.
These folks are the best in my estimation. I don't know your location, but perhaps a phone call to them may point you in the right direction. https://www.detroittuned.com/shop-services/