2014 Mini Steering wheel won't unlock
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Hi guys
I have a 2014 Cooper Convertible - with a problem! Yesterday I got in the car but couldn't start it because the steering wheel is locked and won't budge.
Looking at the internet this is not an uncommon problem. When I spoke to the local dealer they were not interested, suggesting they recover the car & replace steering column at an estimated cost of £1200! Surely this is not necessary?!? It must be an easily fixable electronic issue? The car is still practically brand new!
Any help / advice you can give will be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
I have a 2014 Cooper Convertible - with a problem! Yesterday I got in the car but couldn't start it because the steering wheel is locked and won't budge.
Looking at the internet this is not an uncommon problem. When I spoke to the local dealer they were not interested, suggesting they recover the car & replace steering column at an estimated cost of £1200! Surely this is not necessary?!? It must be an easily fixable electronic issue? The car is still practically brand new!
Any help / advice you can give will be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Thx all.
A local guy - I'm in London - plugged in to diagnostic computer and got this:
" fault at A559 terminal 30G-F switched off"
He thinks this may refer to the IBS reporting a low battery SOC (State of Charge) to the DME. The DME and IBS then shut down one of the load centers ("hotel" loads) to ensure sufficient voltage to start the engine.
We think also as a result of this the anti theft immobiliser has kicked in hence unable to unlock the steering wheel.
Does this all sound logical / feasible?
The battery is showing good condition but needing a charge as voltage only 12.15. Next step is to charge it up and see if that clears it. If not I'll get it recovered to Mini dealer. It's only 2 months out of warranty so I'd hope they'd be reasonable about making a contribution to the cost.
A local guy - I'm in London - plugged in to diagnostic computer and got this:
" fault at A559 terminal 30G-F switched off"
He thinks this may refer to the IBS reporting a low battery SOC (State of Charge) to the DME. The DME and IBS then shut down one of the load centers ("hotel" loads) to ensure sufficient voltage to start the engine.
We think also as a result of this the anti theft immobiliser has kicked in hence unable to unlock the steering wheel.
Does this all sound logical / feasible?
The battery is showing good condition but needing a charge as voltage only 12.15. Next step is to charge it up and see if that clears it. If not I'll get it recovered to Mini dealer. It's only 2 months out of warranty so I'd hope they'd be reasonable about making a contribution to the cost.
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