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TJMathias · Oct 29th, 2003, 06:48 PM

Ok, installing new amp today (although i dont think this has anything to do with my problem). I left my headunit on for a little too long, with the heater and so on , and the battery i think ran itself down. However, before i got another car to jump start it, i gave it another go, and it started first time!
However!

-My right indicator is atleast twice the speed of the left one
-The boot wont lock and shut properly.
-Rear window wiper wont work (although it still washes n wipes together)

Any advice?
Nice one

IBMiniG · Oct 29th, 2003, 07:58 PM

Back when I used to install stereos, I has a car that when done with the new system, the windshield wipers were on when the key was in the ignition, take the key out they would turn off. Finally I found a screw I used to hold a wire clip, went through the sheet metal and into a wire loom on the other side where I anchored my wire. I could only see the wire loom when I removed the offending screw, took a LONG time to find the problem. Sounds like the is a short with wires going to the rear of the car, check all your screws, just an idea.......

TJMathias · Oct 29th, 2003, 08:13 PM

hmmmm, only used one screw today!
will have a grand ol look tomoro, but its a bit worrying coz the symptoms of the problem are not nice.
Nice one for the input.

Nameless · Oct 29th, 2003, 08:17 PM

I take it you've checked all the fuses?
( Sorry for stating the obvious )

TJMathias · Oct 29th, 2003, 08:20 PM

im no genius, so i will go n check all my fuses!
However, is there a fuse for the rear boot latch only? And if a fuse has gone, how come the rear wiper only works half the time, as opposed to not at all. Lastly, why would it speed up my indicator on the right side.

Am off to check my fuses!
Nice one!

Nameless · Oct 29th, 2003, 09:07 PM

Your indicators speed up when a bulb has gone....
Check that all the bulbs are working when you indicate right, including the repeater and the dashboard.
Sounds like an overload, which may have blown some fuses and bulbs only if you are lucky.

GaryM · Oct 29th, 2003, 09:11 PM

My guess for what is worth is that the computer has got spiked as you managed to start the car.

Get your battery fully charged first and then disconnect it from the car. Leave it for 10mins or so and then reconnect. This should cause everything to reset correctly and hopefully resolve your issues.

Let us know what fixes it?

TJMathias · Oct 30th, 2003, 07:30 AM

Thanks guys.
I replaced the use for the rear wiper-it now works.
Replaced fuse for central locking-boot latch now closes but wont open again
Indicator issue not resolved.
Am off to the dealer this afternoon after work, but they are unlikely to replace any parts under warranty-hope the bill isnt too high.

Thanks for the input

TJMathias · Nov 5th, 2003, 08:20 AM

took the car to the dealer, he looked at the car and told me there was a 'serious' problem with the wiring, and that the whole car would have to be taken in and wiring problem diagnosed.
****. The rear light cluster was not grounded properly, the bolt was loose, which caused the indicators to flash quick and boot not to close. Simple as tightening a bolt!
Nice one for the help!

Oct 29th, 2003, 06:48 PM	#1
TJMathias MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Slough Local Time: 11:21 PM Posts: 57 Offline	Help-My car is seriously broken! Ok, installing new amp today (although i dont think this has anything to do with my problem). I left my headunit on for a little too long, with the heater and so on , and the battery i think ran itself down. However, before i got another car to jump start it, i gave it another go, and it started first time! However! -My right indicator is atleast twice the speed of the left one -The boot wont lock and shut properly. -Rear window wiper wont work (although it still washes n wipes together) Any advice? Nice one

Oct 29th, 2003, 07:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
IBMiniG MINI2 Master Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Local Time: 04:21 PM Posts: 875 Offline	Back when I used to install stereos, I has a car that when done with the new system, the windshield wipers were on when the key was in the ignition, take the key out they would turn off. Finally I found a screw I used to hold a wire clip, went through the sheet metal and into a wire loom on the other side where I anchored my wire. I could only see the wire loom when I removed the offending screw, took a LONG time to find the problem. Sounds like the is a short with wires going to the rear of the car, check all your screws, just an idea....... WARNING-Objects in rear view mirror have a tendency to disappear! 9/20 build '03 MCS IB/W/W, everything but the NAV & Sunroof

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Oct 29th, 2003, 08:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
TJMathias MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Slough Local Time: 11:21 PM Posts: 57 Offline	hmmmm, only used one screw today! will have a grand ol look tomoro, but its a bit worrying coz the symptoms of the problem are not nice. Nice one for the input.

Oct 29th, 2003, 08:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
Nameless MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 12:21 AM Posts: 2,640 Offline	I take it you've checked all the fuses? ( Sorry for stating the obvious )

Oct 29th, 2003, 08:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
TJMathias MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Slough Local Time: 11:21 PM Posts: 57 Offline	im no genius, so i will go n check all my fuses! However, is there a fuse for the rear boot latch only? And if a fuse has gone, how come the rear wiper only works half the time, as opposed to not at all. Lastly, why would it speed up my indicator on the right side. Am off to check my fuses! Nice one!

Oct 29th, 2003, 09:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
Nameless MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 12:21 AM Posts: 2,640 Offline	Your indicators speed up when a bulb has gone.... Check that all the bulbs are working when you indicate right, including the repeater and the dashboard. Sounds like an overload, which may have blown some fuses and bulbs only if you are lucky.

Oct 29th, 2003, 09:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
GaryM MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2002 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 12:21 AM Posts: 388 Offline	My guess for what is worth is that the computer has got spiked as you managed to start the car. Get your battery fully charged first and then disconnect it from the car. Leave it for 10mins or so and then reconnect. This should cause everything to reset correctly and hopefully resolve your issues. Let us know what fixes it?

Oct 30th, 2003, 07:30 AM	#8 (permalink)
TJMathias MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Slough Local Time: 11:21 PM Posts: 57 Offline	Thanks guys. I replaced the use for the rear wiper-it now works. Replaced fuse for central locking-boot latch now closes but wont open again Indicator issue not resolved. Am off to the dealer this afternoon after work, but they are unlikely to replace any parts under warranty-hope the bill isnt too high. Thanks for the input

Nov 5th, 2003, 08:20 AM	#9 (permalink)
TJMathias MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Slough Local Time: 11:21 PM Posts: 57 Offline	took the car to the dealer, he looked at the car and told me there was a 'serious' problem with the wiring, and that the whole car would have to be taken in and wiring problem diagnosed. ****. The rear light cluster was not grounded properly, the bolt was loose, which caused the indicators to flash quick and boot not to close. Simple as tightening a bolt! Nice one for the help!

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