Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 2005 Mini Cooper S

Table 1 shows two common exterior lighting related problems of the 2005 Mini Cooper S.

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Mini Cooper S

Problem Category Number of Problems
Fog Light Switch problems
1
Headlights problems
1

Fog Light Switch problem #1

The passenger air bag weight sensor stop working. As a result my vehicle displays a warning that the passenger side air bags are off. My driver side fog light housing melted and crack apart. I used stock 55w halogen bulbs. My passenger side fog light housing has also begun to melt. My power steering is not leaking now. But it has been replaced 3 times.

Headlights problem #2

Takata recall. Dealership wanted to charge me $1000 to fix this airbag. Steering also stiff and at time unresponsive. Number three misfire is a design flaw. Horn does not work. Lens on headlights make light very dim.


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