R50/53 Detailed removal of Steering Angle sensor

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Sep 27, 2022 | 04:26 PM

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Detailed removal of Steering Angle sensor

http://wtxmc.org/MiniCooperDocs/STEERING%20COLUMN.pdf
This is the most detail on removing plastic blister / steering column panels for the 2002 to 2006 Mini Cooper , when replacing or repairing Steering Angle sensor and precautions to follow…

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Oct 2, 2022 | 03:08 AM

glark

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I’ve got a 2001 Mini Cooper and the light behind the climate control unit seems to have gone out... Do I need to change the whole unit or can I just change the bulb?

Oct 2, 2022 | 08:38 AM

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A bulb has blown. This panel is illuminated by just two bulbs. When one fails, half of the panel no longer illuminates.

You will need:

Two replacement clear bulbs of type 509T. These are available from Halfords, who sell their own branded bulb and one by Bosch. I chose the Bosch bulb, which was fine but did not fit as nicely as the original Mini part. Why two bulbs? You're going to be spending hours doing this job, so you may as well replace both bulbs while you're there. Also, there could be a slight variation in brightness between the existing good bulb and the new one. These bulbs are around £2 each.
Torx screwdrivers (T40 and T20)
#2 Phillips screwdriver.
A fairly wide flat-blade screwdriver.
Small hands.
Plenty of time and patience.

Oct 2, 2022 | 10:35 AM

ilhaji

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Hey bud, the yellow and green connectors have a folding clip that makes it easier to remove the connectors. You fold the small tabs to the open position, rather than pry off the connector.....

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