Two problems related to wiring have been reported for the 2005 Mini Cooper S. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Mini Cooper S based on all problems reported for the 2005 Cooper S.
When adjusting the driver and passenger seats, the airbag light illuminated. After researching online, I conducted troubleshooting. I verified that the wiring harnesses and connectors for the airbag sensors under both seats had come loose, and certain wires DE-pinned. The car was running, and parked when this occurred.
I got home from work parked car and heard a whining noise under hood I could see smoke and buring smell coming from steering cooling fan the fan stayed on and went into extreme high speed and continued to smoke and wiring burning ,I was fortunate enough to be able to disconnect battery which stopped fan and electrical burning I have car parked in drive way and contacted my insurance to file a claim ,I am afraid to start car and need to have car repaired.