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zumbagrrl · Jun 14th, 2008, 02:02 AM

I just bought my first Mini -- 2002 with 44,000 miles -- the guys in town who have the fancy computers (foreign engine mechanics) say that the brake light *always on* means the car needs a new brake computer ($1,000 installed). The former owner said the Mini dealer told him to ignore it (he thinks the ABS works just fine, the mechanic said if it needs a new computer, the ABS might be compromised).

Former owner says these "brake computers" can be found, refurbished, on e-bay -- what would it be CALLED? I can probably find someone to install it (foreign engine guy won't put in a refurbished anything).

Also, are there air bags IN the seats? I have some pimpin' seat covers in "zebra" I'd like to put on -- and I bought my first "mod" -- a frontplate in the British fashion that says ZumbaGrrl

Any other thoughts about what my sweetie needs besides an aggressive detailing?

AprilWhine · Jun 14th, 2008, 05:46 AM

Hi and welcome! Sorry, no advice about the brakes though.

zumbagrrl · Jun 14th, 2008, 07:26 PM

I didn't know we could ask advice about a name for the car (I dodn't realize it needed one, but obviously) -- any thoughts??

AprilWhine · Jun 14th, 2008, 07:28 PM

You can ask for advice about anything here.

Check out the banter forums.

Scrogg · Jun 14th, 2008, 08:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by AprilWhine (original)

Check out the banter forums.

2 posts in and you're already trying to scare her off!

zumbagrrl · Jun 15th, 2008, 12:23 AM

I have been trying to take that advice & find the banter forums . . . but I can't! How come I don't get hit by a bus crossing the street? And I have a PhD!

I'm going to search for it in the little search box & then I'm going to give up . . . unless you can help me?

Thanks,

Zumbagrrl

AprilWhine · Jun 15th, 2008, 05:40 AM

You have to be logged in, and maybe have five posts. It's all the way at the bottom of the forum index.

KillerByte · Jun 15th, 2008, 09:12 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by AprilWhine (original)

You have to be logged in, and maybe have five posts. It's all the way at the bottom of the forum index.

See the attachment below.

James@fomsport · Jun 15th, 2008, 11:46 AM

Could be the brake wear sensor ? if so its just the case of fitting a new sensor to the affected brake (dosent cost much) take it mini and see what they say.

Turborollerskate · Aug 15th, 2008, 03:45 PM

Hiya Zumbagrrl
The Zebra Interior sounds very striking, got any pics of them? Im a new mini owner too and there are so many mix and match mods you can make its hard to know what to do without going over the top. I was going to go for the Union Jack wing mirrors but discovered someone else at work has the same colour car as me and has beaten me to it. so hard to be original these days!
Turborollerskate

Jun 14th, 2008, 02:02 AM	#1
zumbagrrl MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Local Time: 01:26 PM Posts: 4 Offline	Yeah me! Aren't we adorable?? I just bought my first Mini -- 2002 with 44,000 miles -- the guys in town who have the fancy computers (foreign engine mechanics) say that the brake light always on means the car needs a new brake computer ($1,000 installed). The former owner said the Mini dealer told him to ignore it (he thinks the ABS works just fine, the mechanic said if it needs a new computer, the ABS might be compromised). Former owner says these "brake computers" can be found, refurbished, on e-bay -- what would it be CALLED? I can probably find someone to install it (foreign engine guy won't put in a refurbished anything). Also, are there air bags IN the seats? I have some pimpin' seat covers in "zebra" I'd like to put on -- and I bought my first "mod" -- a frontplate in the British fashion that says ZumbaGrrl Any other thoughts about what my sweetie needs besides an aggressive detailing? Attached Thumbnails

Jun 14th, 2008, 05:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 10:26 AM Posts: 16,993 Offline	Hi and welcome! Sorry, no advice about the brakes though. Global Moderator

Jun 14th, 2008, 07:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 10:26 AM Posts: 16,993 Offline	You can ask for advice about anything here. Check out the banter forums. Global Moderator

Jun 14th, 2008, 08:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
Scrogg Extra 3 Inches Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 06:26 PM Posts: 16,027 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AprilWhine (original) Check out the banter forums. 2 posts in and you're already trying to scare her off! 30

Jun 15th, 2008, 12:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
zumbagrrl MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Local Time: 01:26 PM Posts: 4 Offline	*so embarrassed* I have been trying to take that advice & find the banter forums . . . but I can't! How come I don't get hit by a bus crossing the street? And I have a PhD! I'm going to search for it in the little search box & then I'm going to give up . . . unless you can help me? Thanks, Zumbagrrl

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Jun 14th, 2008, 07:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
zumbagrrl MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Local Time: 01:26 PM Posts: 4 Offline	I didn't know we could ask advice about a name for the car (I dodn't realize it needed one, but obviously) -- any thoughts??

Jun 15th, 2008, 05:40 AM	#7 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 10:26 AM Posts: 16,993 Offline	You have to be logged in, and maybe have five posts. It's all the way at the bottom of the forum index. Global Moderator

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KillerByte Washing Machine Killer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nottingham Local Time: 06:26 PM Posts: 10,556 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AprilWhine (original) You have to be logged in, and maybe have five posts. It's all the way at the bottom of the forum index. See the attachment below. Attached Thumbnails * * * Supporting Teams 50 & 51 on The Italian Job 2008 * * * www.hangonlads.com

Jun 15th, 2008, 11:46 AM	#9 (permalink)
James@fomsport MINI2 Sponsor My Classifieds Join Date: May 2008 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 06:26 PM Posts: 456 Online	Could be the brake wear sensor ? if so its just the case of fitting a new sensor to the affected brake (dosent cost much) take it mini and see what they say. M7's UK Dealer : KW : GRS Motor Sport : Quicksilver : H-Sport

Aug 15th, 2008, 03:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
Turborollerskate MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Local Time: 06:26 PM Posts: 4 Offline	Zebra Interior Hiya Zumbagrrl The Zebra Interior sounds very striking, got any pics of them? Im a new mini owner too and there are so many mix and match mods you can make its hard to know what to do without going over the top. I was going to go for the Union Jack wing mirrors but discovered someone else at work has the same colour car as me and has beaten me to it. so hard to be original these days! Turborollerskate

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