kfmuller or CarFreak427... or anyone else! Anyone have a part # for the replacement receiver module?

I'm having the same issue as everyone else... valve closes by itself randomly. Seems to be when I'm in the city, or driving in traffic. Dealership tech suggested it was because the system knows I'm driving slowly, so shuts off the "track" mode. And yeah if I drive it hard, it stays open... well yeah, because I'm not around other cars then. Anyway. I'll try another dealership. But would be good to have the info on replacing just the receiver that seems to be faulty.

Thanks

We had this exact same issue, took it to the dealer twice, in they end they acknowledged that the module was faulty. They replaced the module and it has worked flawlessly since, never close on its own since.

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Your reply is very reassuring to me. I have a 2019 S on order and am having the JCW tuning kit installed.

@dpcompt- I'm sure they have the issue worked out by now. And even if you do get a unit that's been sitting on the shelf for 2 years and turns out to be defective, I'm sure your dealer would take care of you.

But as for me.... well I'm giving up and going to plan B. Took it to one dealer, who said it's supposed to close after a few minutes. Right. Took it to another dealer, who thought that the issue had merit, and was ready to contact the manufacturer to get the ball rolling... but we would need to start with a $190 diagnosis fee, considering I didn't buy or have the kit installed by them. That's fair enough. My hope was that they would have been familiar with the issue, and known how to order the part, and we'd go from there. Oh well. Next, I contacted the manufacturer of the kit, Red Arch in the UK. They said they don't sell parts directly, but give this number to the parts counter: 2450118. Did that, and got a quote of $567! Hahaha...

So. Plan B is to hard-wire a switch. Anyone have any advice before I start cutting wires? I know little to nothing about electronics. I think if I can figure out how it wants to get power (momentary, continuous, and does it need to reverse to close?), then I can probably figure out the right switch and get it in there. Will start looking at off-the-shelf hard-wired kits too, see what they use. Or maybe just order a cheap kit off Jegs and use the electronics.

You can permanently prevent the valve from closing by unplugging it from the module behind the cover inside the passenger side of the trunk. It's a grey connector with a push tab. Once you open the valve and unplug it's harness from the module, it will be open permanently. It should not be closing by itself for any reason, but we have seen this a few times and have had success replacing the module, if the customer still wants it to open and close. Some of them are also happy to discover they can have it always open. I'll look for the part number for you.

18302450118 is the part number for the module.

CarFreak- thanks for the #! I couldn't find that in a search, for the life of me... Good to have that info. Although the part is about $500... so yeah I'm going to find a hard-wire solution. I'm aware of the unplugging method, but I want to keep the sleeper option available at the push of a button. Good for dropping kids off school, and passing cops. =)

Hi guys, my car has the same issue, I have that issue since buying and installing the kit. Right now the car is at the dealer and still they keep saying " we cannot find anything wrong with it" does anyone has a service order showing what exactly was done to see if this dealer can finally fix my car? Thank you guys

I send him an email and have not received a response as yet. I would love the file or at least a drawing of the part.

This is the part # of the receiver unit:

18302450118

https://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin...on=18302450118

The info from MomMini is interesting- sounds like they updated the software, rather than replacing the unit. If that works, great... I'd spring for that. Beats $500 for a replacement! I'd be kinda surprised though... this thing is made by a 3rd party, not Mini. I wonder if that work order just means they updated her car's software in general, just because it's in the shop. Checked the fluids at the same time, etc.

Ranger- I agree, that makes zero sense. Your dealer is lying to you, hoping you'll just go away. Find another dealer, or escalate the issue to corporate, as you've done. Let us know what happens!

I think your dealer, or service rep, is not being honest. My car has the JCW "Pro" exhaust and an auto trans and it works fine in either mode.
I had a windshield wiper break on an Audi with 200 miles and had to have the car towed ( heavy rain) to the nearest Audi dealer. The service rep accused me of breaking the wiper and forced me to pay for the repair. Of course when I got home I sent a scathing e-mail to Audi and a copy the the dealer's owner( over the years I had purchased 3 cars from the dealer). I got my money back and a free oil change down the road.
Many service reps are paid a salary and bonuses based on volume.

I just have to mention that the MINI dealer's, Niello of Sacramento, service dept is top notch. And, their prices for regular services are competitive.I didn't want to confuse them with my Audi experience at Lasher.

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The service rep is lying to you. Complain on Facebook and every MINI forum and make sure the dealer sees copies. Just keep it simple and factual. They'll get back to you.

You had it installed at that dealer correct? Try talking to the owner, if that doesn't work try another dealership. If all fails record your complaint in writing to MINI USA then contact the BBB and your local AG's office or whoever does consumer affairs in FL.
Don't give up on the car yet, worst case it needs a module and/or remote. I'm sure you'll get this resolved.

Hi again,

Is there a way to check using Bimmerapp if my car has the correct coding for the JCW tuning kit? at this moment I am really having doubts if indeed it is codded for the extra performance. Any advice pls