Electrical System Related Problems of the 2004 Mini Cooper

Table 1 shows three common electrical system related problems of the 2004 Mini Cooper. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (twelve problems). The second most common problem is related to the wiring (two problems).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Mini Cooper

Problem Category Number of Problems
Electrical System problems
12
Wiring problems
2
Battery Dead problems
1

Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2004 Mini Cooper

The Electrical System problem

The contact owns a 2004 Mini Cooper. The contact stated that the vehicle's battery was located in front of the firewall above the gear box. The battery acid leaked onto two shifter cable linkages, which caused them to melt unexpectedly. The vehicle would not shift gears.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

Lost power steering at highway speed due to power steering pump failure. Short circuit or fire melted power steering pump wiring harness. Damage was caused to other portions of electrical wiring harness by fire, resulting in blown fuses.   Read details...

The Battery Dead problem

At first my battery died after I came out of work. I couldn't understand why since I didn't leave anything on. So I got the battery replaced for $200. Recently the steering has been cutting out while driving.   Read details...


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