Battery Dead Problems of Mini Cooper S

After battery went dead, replaced with new battery and shortly after air bag light illuminated. Had independent shop clear code in 2015 inspected harness found nothing out of ordinary. 3 days later air bag light returned. Now in February 2018 had Mini of towson diagnose air bag light thinking the dealership can reset air bag light properly. Dealership recommended upgrading wiring harness under seat for 525 dollars. I have been on multiple forums and this air bag light is a common problem for 02-03 Minis, including 05-06, and 12-15 year Minis. My concern is that Mini knows this is a defective part from the manufacturer but refuses to stand by their product even when it could affect the safety of the purchaser of its vehicles. In the event NHTSA receives enough complaints to force Mini to issue a recall for this issue, I would like to be included as another dissatisfied consumer. Thank you for your time, garrett.

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The manual tailgate release cable was not fitted in this and other early production Mini Cooper S cars, though the owner's manual indicates that this safety feature is part of the design. The manual tailgate release cable allows access to the battery compartment, which is in the trunk of the vehicle, when there is an electrical malfunction such as a battery failure. Without the manual release cable, the battery is inaccessible in the event of a failed battery or other electrical malfunction. The battery in my car failed and left me stranded on the side of the highway with no convenient access to remove the battery. Further, the absence of this manual release cable means that the tailgate could not be used as an egress for vehicle occupants in the event of an emergency.

The power steering pump doesn't shut off when the car does. The pump ran until the battery died.

Sudden complete loss of power steering. Several days after the original battery failed and was replaced, there was a continuing sound like a fan or electric motor running constantly. This noise continued until the power steering ceased completely during a parking maneuver. After the steering failed the previously noted noise stopped.

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