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oohmatron · Jun 14th, 2007, 05:31 AM

Traded in my Cooper for a 'previously loved' S which just happened to have 4 spotlights fitted - however, only the 2 outer ones work, the inner 2 have been disconnected. When I queried this with the dealer they said it would invalidate the warranty to have them all connected as MINI only recommend 1 set.....
He had a fresh MOT when I picked him up but I thought if extra lights were fitted, they all had to work?
Does anyone have 4 spotlights wired up and have you encountered any problems with use or dealers?

PS, have changed the bonnet stripes for vipers!

Paul · Jun 14th, 2007, 06:58 AM

That's pretty much rubbish.

The reason given for not having four extra lights (and there is/was a reason given), fitted by dealers is due to airflow/engine cooling being compromised. If you search on here I'm sure you'll find a few threads on it, it was a hot topic for a while when it suddenly became an issue, apparently out of the blue.

Yellow/Black OneD · Jun 14th, 2007, 07:52 AM

Yes, and I know for a fact that Aston was told by HIS dealer that he couldn't have spots fitted to his new MINI OneD in 2005 because it would restrict air-flow to the intercooler. Yet MY dealer has fitted them to two of my new OneD's........

Get 'em plugged in!!!!!!!

Barny · Jun 14th, 2007, 08:10 AM

I have got an aftermarket set on from MiniSport. My car has been in for it's regular service and there was no problem at all. They said it did nothing to the warranty.

Rakey · Jun 14th, 2007, 07:08 PM

I've got 4 OEM lights, all wired up and working when I picked it up from the dealer

South Shore Lad · Jun 14th, 2007, 09:38 PM

I'm sure I've read on MINI2 about somebody seriously melting their car by incorrectly wiring spots. Could happen anyway, not just beacuse you're fitting 4 of 'em though!

SSL

Jun 14th, 2007, 05:31 AM	#1
oohmatron MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nottingham Local Time: 11:59 PM Posts: 60 Offline	4 spotlights not recommended? Traded in my Cooper for a 'previously loved' S which just happened to have 4 spotlights fitted - however, only the 2 outer ones work, the inner 2 have been disconnected. When I queried this with the dealer they said it would invalidate the warranty to have them all connected as MINI only recommend 1 set..... He had a fresh MOT when I picked him up but I thought if extra lights were fitted, they all had to work? Does anyone have 4 spotlights wired up and have you encountered any problems with use or dealers? PS, have changed the bonnet stripes for vipers! Attached Thumbnails Last edited by oohmatron : Jun 14th, 2007 at 05:34 AM. Reason: Picture added

Jun 14th, 2007, 07:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rakey I am not a number!! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Village Local Time: 11:59 PM Posts: 50,334 Offline	I've got 4 OEM lights, all wired up and working when I picked it up from the dealer Its only a forum you know!

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Jun 14th, 2007, 06:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 11:59 PM Posts: 40,555 Offline	That's pretty much rubbish. The reason given for not having four extra lights (and there is/was a reason given), fitted by dealers is due to airflow/engine cooling being compromised. If you search on here I'm sure you'll find a few threads on it, it was a hot topic for a while when it suddenly became an issue, apparently out of the blue.

Jun 14th, 2007, 07:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
Yellow/Black OneD Clubman D Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Staffordshire Local Time: 11:59 PM Posts: 1,312 Offline	Yes, and I know for a fact that Aston was told by HIS dealer that he couldn't have spots fitted to his new MINI OneD in 2005 because it would restrict air-flow to the intercooler. Yet MY dealer has fitted them to two of my new OneD's........ Get 'em plugged in!!!!!!!

Jun 14th, 2007, 08:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
Barny MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Manchester Local Time: 11:59 PM Posts: 61 Offline	I have got an aftermarket set on from MiniSport. My car has been in for it's regular service and there was no problem at all. They said it did nothing to the warranty.

Jun 14th, 2007, 09:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
South Shore Lad MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lancashire Seaside Local Time: 11:59 PM Posts: 357 Offline	I'm sure I've read on MINI2 about somebody seriously melting their car by incorrectly wiring spots. Could happen anyway, not just beacuse you're fitting 4 of 'em though! SSL

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