The part number I have is BM61313451893. Is everyone else's the same? Week 4 and counting. I have a 2005 Mini loaner with an automatic that sucks big time. My 2 year old calls it his MINI. I'm starting to think he's right.

 

I didn't get a part number, but unless I've lost count, next Tuesday will be the two weeks they said it might be, so I'm going to call Tuesday to see what's up.

FWIW, I'd take the '05 loaner over the Nissan Versa any day of the week.

UPDATE: yes, that's the part number I got

 

the part i am told is the culprit is NO. BM61313451893, a steering wheel switch that costs about $450, on national backorder, MINI doesn't have them in stock in Germany....waiting

 

How come everyone gets a loaner except me?

 

did you say no loner keep the car I'm lemon lawing it?

If you dont jerk them around, they will jerk you around

 

Unfortunately, I think Mega72 is right. Perhaps you need to see a lawyer. This problem is one of safety in operating the car and if they can't fix it in a reasonable time, then under the warranty there may be legal remedies you could pursue. I understand that Miniusa will pay for the loaner. Have your dealer pursue this or sue them.

 

Add me to the list. Emma sat for about 10 days, on an incline, and of course it rained often. (I was recovering from an appendectomy.) She's got the DSC malfuntion light on, the wipers that have minds of their own, and turn signals that won't turn off. She was a March build. I can't believe this. I think she has all of 5K on her.

 

My dealer found the part - switch unit steering 61-31-3-449-452 and installed it last night. Seems to have fixed it. Good luck to everyone!

 

My dealer says their parts are going to have to clear customs, and it's going to be a longer, longer wait for me. I'm headed in tomorrow to trade in the Nissan rental for a MINI or BMW loaner at their suggestion. I'll be glad to get out of the Nissan, that's for sure. It's even worth the drive.

 

Heard from mini of mountain view parts just released from germany. Will take about 10-15 days for parts to arrive. So if true, I will have waited 2 months!

 

Sounds similar to what happened to mine the other day.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=112162

 

Could be, but the symptoms (tire pressure light, temp gauge pegged, tach not working) aren't quite the same as this one (DSC disabled, wipers with a mind of their own, turn signals won't go off after a turn) and this one won't clear.

 

That's basically what I heard, though they weren't quite as optimistic about the timeframe. They'll take time clearing through customs and distribution channels.

 

i was told that at least one dealer was holding his stock of the part off the system show so other dealers couldn't access them....go figure....they know it's a recurring problem

 

Not for this part. It is VIN specific. Nobody in the US stocks them.

edit months after: now they do =)

 

I don't know....mine wasn't vin specific and was found off the shelf a another dealer.

 

Finally had mine looked at yesterday. They ordered the same switch, Said would take about 2 weeks to arrive.

 

Just had mine malfunction for the first time last night. Talked to BMW service manager today and he was aware of it--said the car was safe to drive, although I might have to restart to "reset" the idiot lights.

 

got the call from the dealer that the part is in and scheduled to install on the 24th of this month.

 

new switch fixed my problems

 

Glad to hear they're back in stock. Mine is going in on Monday to have the codes read--as if there's any question of what's going on! My car has four out of four "symptoms."

 

guys, I have exactly the same problems. If I get the switch would it be a simple install or would require the dealer computer diagnostic to reset my ECU?

Since the car is here in the Philippines, I can have the defective part shipped and installed but still, I cannot have the ECU reset since there's no MINI dealer here. I hope you guys can shed light on my question

 

I just scored the same problem!! I'll call the dealer but, I don't think I'll willingly give up my car til they're ready to pop the new part in. Fortunately I have the best SA ever, so no worries. The car is utterly amazing!!!

 

Parts in this week and its fixed!! Having driven an 06 MCS auto and an 06 MC manual all I can say is I'm glad I bought the 07 MCS - despite the switch.

 

Welll... Yes, I need the module (duh), and yes, they have one in stock. Trouble is, they are "species specific"--there are different modules depending on the options, and the one I need "hasn't been released yet." Guess I wait a while longer...