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Just received car back from body shop and have issues(new forum member)
First of all I just want to introduce myself. I'm Jason and I've been lurking this forum for about 8 months(when I bought my 2012 coupe). I have been writing service for a few different manufactures(smart car, lexus, and nissan) so I'm not completely ignorant when it comes to auto related stuff.
Onto the problem, I had my car in at the body shop for front right end damage. The body shop repainted the front bumper, replaced the front right wheel(refurbished wheel ), and replaced the mirror assembly. About 15 miles I notice the ABS, TRAC, and BRAKE indicators come on my tach. I ended up just getting it home because ATL traffic would have costed me another 2 hours of driving. So when I got home I looked around where they did the repairs. I ended up finding a brake sensor wire(?) rubbing the inside of the wheel lip. Also when I compare the left and right side there is an extra wire on the left side that I don't see on the right. Any help and info on what the wires are and if I'm missing a wire would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!
indicators that came on
repaired side: wire not attached to anything. Just hanging there
repaired side: Wire shown just rubbing against the inner lip of the wheel also shows how crappy the refurbished wheel is.
repaired side: Closer shot of the damaged wire from rubbing the wheel
Opposite side: Comparison of the extra wire and how its supposed to be positioned
Opposite side: Comparison of the extra wire and how its supposed to be positioned
Brake wear sensors are left front and right rear.
I suspect, because the trifecta is lit up, that the damaged cable comes from the tire rotation system. Won't affect operations but the lights will drive you nuts until you get them put out.
Brake wear sensors are left front and right rear.
I suspect, because the trifecta is lit up, that the damaged cable comes from the tire rotation system. Won't affect operations but the lights will drive you nuts until you get them put out.
So for the time being I could try moving(or even zip tie at this point) the wire so it doesn't completely snap and get caught on something? I'm going to be taking it back monday. Thanks. Also any suggestions on motor oil and coolant that I could buy at an autozone(every where is closed).
Been using Castrol Edge 5W30 for years - EVERY 5K miles. My main wrench (independent shop) takes care of everything so can't comment on anti freeze. All the ticket says is BMW antifreeze, had to replace the water pump last fall. If you can put it off a few days, MINIMania has MINI coolant for abt $25 a gallon as do other vendors here on NAM.
So for the time being I could try moving(or even zip tie at this point) the wire so it doesn't completely snap and get caught on something? I'm going to be taking it back monday. Thanks. Also any suggestions on motor oil and coolant that I could buy at an autozone(every where is closed).
About engine oil i would highly suggest liqui moly. I`ve been using it for a year now and believe me you will feel the difference.
Coolant, just go with factory/MINI coolant.
About engine oil i would highly suggest liqui moly. I`ve been using it for a year now and believe me you will feel the difference.
Coolant, just go with factory/MINI coolant.
Sorry to see the damage , yea that now right on the fitment and a refurbed wheel. Most of the time its the same cost to just get a new wheel unless they are JCW or 17"+.
Be using MINI oil 5w-30 and 0-40 mobile 1 for years and i just pasted 264K on my R52 .
On coolant make sure you get the MINI / BMW blue type coolant . Mix 50/50 with distilled water and your good to go.
), and replaced the mirror assembly. About 15 miles I notice the ABS, TRAC, and BRAKE indicators come on my tach. I ended up just getting it home because ATL traffic would have costed me another 2 hours of driving. So when I got home I looked around where they did the repairs. I ended up finding a brake sensor wire(?) rubbing the inside of the wheel lip. Also when I compare the left and right side there is an extra wire on the left side that I don't see on the right. Any help and info on what the wires are and if I'm missing a wire would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!
