OK, I need some kind hot air in my car!

Me too. Do you happen to know if they are adjustable? My brights seem to have a slight shadow mid way, they seem to be pointing too high almost.

 

I haven't researched yet to know if they are adjustable.

 

Yes, one can easily adjust the headlights. There is a white plastic set screw atop each lamp assembly. I used mine to lower my beams; they arrived from the factory too high, shining in the eyes of oncoming traffic and illuminating (while on low beam) the roadside signs. Fixed in one minute with only a screwdriver.

 

This is actually a bit disconcerting… I would hope/expect them to have a more robust distribution network, especially for something as simple as a radiator replacement. Should they not have those in stock or at least at a local hub??

 

Thanks! It turns out the small shadow I see between my low and high beams is normal.

 

there are shops that can repair radiators. The dealer techs are nothing more than parts changers.

Since the car will run without a radiator, take it to a radiator repair shop, or have the dealer pull the radiator, and take it to a repair shop. This isn't rocket science.

 

Normally yes, MINI has parts on hand. I was able to get my 2014 ICE Clubman repaired a few weeks ago the same day, they had a replacement control arm in stock. But SE parts are severely constrained due to newness and popularity and supply chain issues, so a lot of parts are still coming from Germany.

 

Especially based on the estimated cost from the dealer for $1300.

 

Thanks! I will adjust mine. I think they are pointed too high by default.

 

Adjusting downward would definitely help not blind oncoming traffic but also significantly reduces the illuminated distance in front of the car.

To properly illuminate ~200ft in front of the car, the low beams need to be at approximately 0.7° below horizontal (assuming the headlights are 30" from the ground). One additional degree downward (to 1.7° below horizontal) reduces forward visibility by over 120ft!

2.5ft / tan(0.7deg) - 2.5ft / tan(1.7deg) =120.4ft

 

I have the exact opposite experience, yesterday while driving the SE, I noticed that only hot air was coming out of the vents on the drivers side but the vents on the passenger side was really cold and my wife was freezing while I was sweating and even if the lowered the dial to 16deg C, it was still hot. The AC LED was on and the centre dial was set to Auto and even after turning it off to manual and increasing the fan and turning off the SE and starting it on again, it was the same. So I called up my dealer and he said that one of the sensors behind the dash was malfunctioning and had to be reprogrammed and for now either I have to man up and drive without complain or open a window and he scheduled me for a service on the 23rd. Good thing my wife turned her vent towards me and we continued the trip in somewhat comfort.

Having said all of that we woke up and continued our road trip and viola the AC vents on my side was working and nice cool air was coming out. Have not told my dealer yet, and will observe tomorrow when we continue our road trip.

 

Was the local repair option investigated?

 

Do you at least get a loaner?

 

Or maybe a space heater that runs off the cigarette lighter?

Glad to hear they're replacing under warranty. I wasn't sure if they would for something that isn't a manufacturing defect.

 

What a bummer Kirk. Hopefully you don't have to wait months to get that fixed! I was poking around this thread trying to find the most energy efficient way of heating the car. Auto? A/C on/off. Manual controls?