Brand New Mini with a warning symbol already lit up??!!

[andib]

I've had my Mini Cooper S for about a week now & from the day it was delivered it had a yellow warning symbol lit that to this day has not gone away. It looks like a screw with an exclamation mark in the center. Does anyone know what this is or how I may be able to fix it myself so I don't have to deal with the 45 min commute to a Mini dealer?

[rkw]

Have you looked in your Owner's Manual? Warning symbols are listed near the end.

[CC07ERS]

Get it back to the stealers & moan like hell

[pilotart]

As I was about to leave FERMAN MINI of Tampa Bay with new MC, my MA ( Oliver Morris) said that the Tire Pressure Monitor warning had just lit, he had checked and re-set, but that it might re-occur. I have seen it momentarily a few times (looks like a tyre cross-section with the exclaimation mark), checked that they had set pressures exactly at the "over 100 mph" so guess it's too sensitive. MINI USA Service & Warranty Information; Maintenance Program booklet mentions "Reset Run Flat Indicator" under Exclusion from coverage. My MINI US-EN Owner's Manual describes operation of this system on pages 59-63, same warning symbol used for FTM and TPM. Art

[Benibiker]

When I first got my Mini I had the tire pressure warning light, the check engine light and a loose front tire. I reset the tire pressure monitoring system after checking the tire pressures and finding all four tires 10 lbs low. Then I checked the gas cap, it was loose, that took care of the check engine light and then I tightened the lug nuts on my front tire and all the other tires... Not a good feeling to drive off the lot and half way home have all those lights coming on...

[minisfan]

I purchased a new MiniCooperS 07 built Jan 18th 2007 on April 3rd 2008. Engine light + many other lights can on while I was driving, loss of power etc.. My mini has spent a total of 15 days at the dealer for repairs. Listed below are the parts they needed to replace in April 08
12-14-7-630-107 Control Unit VIN (took 8 days to come from BMW Germany) and 16-11-1-184-084 Gasket.
Once the Control Unit was replaced the computer indicated DMTL major leak so the mechanic replaced the DME and programmed, found left sending unit retaining ring loose. Removed retaining ring and found tank seal out of position and folded inside tank. Replaced left side fuel sending unit seal. Ran DMTL seal test, no leak detected.
Picked up car and ran perfectly until May 19th. On the highway radio cuts off completely and then lights come on and loss of power. Pull on side of highway, turn of the car, wait a few minutes. Start the car but vehicle electrical failure warning light comes on. Drive to destination, car cool downs. Drive home, no more warning lights. Strange!!! Phone dealership on May 20th. Take car in May 21st. This time need to change the alternator parts # 12-31-7-575-872 Exch alternator 150. Suspects intermittent loss of voltage supply from alternator.
Dealership in Ottawa Canada is excellent provided loaner car and even provide a refund for part of my lease payment for vehicle. Owner of dealership expressed his concern. Advised him that he should replace the car if it happens again. I hope that resolves the problem.
I love my Mini CooperS this is my second mini. First car was a Mini Cooper 05. My first car had no issues in the dealership 3 times over 36 months. Let's hope this one is not a lemon.
I read a lot of issues with Engine Lights and loss of power, I hope that the information is useful to other mini owners. I think BMW is aware of these issues this is why they recommended changing the Control Unit. The reason it take so much time for the part, is that BMW Germany must configure the part in Germany.

[ontheroadagain]

Quote: Originally Posted by andib (original)

I've had my Mini Cooper S for about a week now & from the day it was delivered it had a yellow warning symbol lit that to this day has not gone away. It looks like a screw with an exclamation mark in the center. Does anyone know what this is or how I may be able to fix it myself so I don't have to deal with the 45 min commute to a Mini dealer?

Although there hasn't been a great deal of action on this thread...I thought I'd add to it because unfortunately my new MC Clubman Automatic has been hit with this gear warning light issue...it's on page 139 of the Clubman manual...for me it looks to be the "break signal malfunctioning: gear can be engaged without depressing the brake." My SA believes it can be reprogrammed quickly and it's not a sensor issue...for your reading pleasure: MINI COOPER :: North American Motoring - Amber Gear icon showing... sometimes I'm hoping my SA's guess is accurate.

Just added a thread in the Clubman forum as well with a title that is more specific to the warning light:http://www.mini2.com/forum/mini-club...ml#post3499470

[gotsmart]

Our MINI Cooper Clubman was delivered to us with poor wheel alignment. (distinct pull to the right)

Within three days, the "check engine" light came on. (cracked charcoal canister in the fuel vapour recovery system)

After sitting in the shop for 2 weeks waiting for parts, we got it back and within 7 km, the main fuel pressure line blew off.

These issues have all been fixed, and we were duly compensated. (Car was in the shop for 23 out of the first 28 days we owned it.)

But we continue to have issues with our sunroof, which seems to jam every time the car is left out in the sun for any amount of time. (It's parked outside.)