Who can do authorized Mini Work?
Who can do authorized Mini Work?
Just bought an '03 Mini "S" and am finding my way around it. I have an airbag light illuminated and from what I can read, you have to take it to a MINI dealer to get it checked, or reset. Harrisonville is a long way from Baron and was wondering if there are other Mini repair spots around the KC area that I can look to for work I don't want to tackle, or can't in this case? Ol Gezr
I don't know of anyone south of the city who can work on your MINI, but on something as critical as an airbag I think I'd make the trip to Baron. If you make your appointment far enough ahead they can offer you a loaner car so you're not without wheels.
Only MINI dealers are "authorized" service centers........although there are plenty of shops competent to work on your car.
Only MINI dealers are "authorized" service centers........although there are plenty of shops competent to work on your car.
Hi! My name's Dave!
'09 LB/LB Clubman S - "Max"
89 Mini "Racing Green"
94 SPi Project (The Hot Rod)
'09 LB/LB Clubman S - "Max"
89 Mini "Racing Green"
94 SPi Project (The Hot Rod)
Thanks Dave, I'll be sure and take the Cooper to Baron for the airbag light. Do you have any recommendations for other places to have work done? So far, everything is working as it should, but I've been into British cars for over 40 years and they don't call them tinkertoys for nothing. My TR3 is always requesting attention, but I'm hopeful the Cooper will just be reliable and fun to drive.
Larry
Larry
If the car's been serviced well and cared for it will be as reliable as any other modern car - British or otherwise. And as the current owner of an XK-E, a Lexus and an Audi, I believe I know what I'm talking about when it comes to British, German and Japanese cars!
The only other shop I've heard mentioned on this board is one that's only a mile or so from Baron - Autosport. I don't know of any down south, but I'm sure there are some.........
The only other shop I've heard mentioned on this board is one that's only a mile or so from Baron - Autosport. I don't know of any down south, but I'm sure there are some.........
Hi! My name's Dave!
'09 LB/LB Clubman S - "Max"
89 Mini "Racing Green"
94 SPi Project (The Hot Rod)
'09 LB/LB Clubman S - "Max"
89 Mini "Racing Green"
94 SPi Project (The Hot Rod)
Went to Baron today
It seems that the module that controls the airbag will not let the technician bypass the light codes and find out anything about the air bags. The air bags are there, but he can't find out why the light is on, and the module is corrupt to the extent that he can't get any information. In order to proceed, the only solution is to install a new, $900 air bag control module which will allow him to then read the air bag information and reset the light. Not a pretty solution, but they don't offer interjecting a "factory" module just to test the system, you have to buy one so they can do the test. I'm learning to speak BMW.....$$$$$
Airbag Light
According to the Tech that explained the "theory" to me, the airbags will not work if the light is illuminated. Supposedly the module that controls the airbags has "thrown an error code" and locked out the airbags. Basically they said if your light is on, your airbags are not going to deploy. They indicated that replacing the module will correct the problem and allow the airbags to function. I'm sure they don't want to fix it, have them not deploy in an accident, and then face a lawyer asking why they didn't work. Hopefully by the end of the week, I'll be riding around "safe" again. Good luck on your light.
I don't know if this applies, but it's worth the read.
http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/03/26/ ... ag-issues/
http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/03/26/ ... ag-issues/
Airbag Light
Thanks for the info. I've copied it and will take it in when I pick up the Mini. I asked about warrenty coverage and they skirted the issue. The article doesn't agree with what the Tech told me, so I'll be sure and ask. I know the Tech is not going to be wrong, so I'm just hopeful that they can get the problem solved without incurring any additional time or $. From the MINI USA Blog, it looks like there have been nightmares with the BMW airbag system. You'd think they would want to get it fixed right and have happy customers!