Any ideas to complain about SE as warranty expires in 4 months ?

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IMG_1079.jpeg Complimentary warranty already expires in 3 years and brake fluid /cabin filter should be changed every 2 years According to manual in December will be on me to pay for it .I look on cabin filter and I’m to big to do it in SE car is to small and I’m to big with frame 6’1” and heavy **** 220 lbs a easy job for skinny people .Depends on price I have no problem to change brake fluid as i did for 50 years on all my cars .What ideas about expiring 4 years warranty as car right now have no issues is any thing I could miss to take advantage of warranty and as usual once expires a problems show up!picture for joke is more insurance not a warranty.As I’m adding that tread maybe is not any smart question but I try to engage members in conversation as someone my have great ideas about subject.
 
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Cabin filter, brake pads, wiper blades, washer fluid. Maybe brake fluid. I don't think there's anything else, I've never had anything else done with mine. In fact not even everything I listed. I'm still on my original brake pads at 110,000 miles due to regenerative braking.

I did have to have a wheel bearing replaced, but I don't believe that's something that would be covered under the warranty.
 
Puppethead said:
Cabin filter, brake pads, wiper blades, washer fluid. Maybe brake fluid. I don't think there's anything else, I've never had anything else done with mine. In fact not even everything I listed. I'm still on my original brake pads at 110,000 miles due to regenerative braking.

I did have to have a wheel bearing replaced, but I don't believe that's something that would be covered under the warranty.
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How much will be maintenance on the ACE car comparing to SE as 110,000 miles as I have replace brake sensor on my SE by dealer $185 being lazy sensor $25 parts as I should do myself liking work on my cars.With your milages looks like you drive SE forever .In 3 1/2 years 21000 miles on my SE
 
Rexsio said:
View attachment 24398 Complimentary warranty already expires in 3 years and brake fluid /cabin filter should be changed every 2 years According to manual in December will be on me to pay for it .I look on cabin filter and I’m to big to do it in SE car is to small and I’m to big with frame 6’1” and heavy **** 220 lbs a easy job for skinny people .Depends on price I have no problem to change brake fluid as i did for 50 years on all my cars .What ideas about expiring 4 years warranty as car right now have no issues is any thing I could miss to take advantage of warranty and as usual once expires a problems show up!picture for joke is more insurance not a warranty.As I’m adding that tread maybe is not any smart question but I try to engage members in conversation as someone my have great ideas about subject.
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How's your steering? Mine has the subtlest of knock/thunk (palpable, but not audible) when first getting underway/at single digit speeds. Readjusting the position of the wheel makes it go away initially, but it always comes back. Someone else online said that replacement of the Body Domain Controller (under a recall) solved the problem, although that doesn't make a lot of sense to me. Anyway, maybe something to have them take a look at (unless yours is perfect).

Sunroof failures seem to be not uncommon in MINIs. Maybe tell them that yours seems a bit balky/noisy in hopes of getting them to at least lube it for you?
 
CuriousGeorge said:
How's your steering? Mine has the subtlest of knock/thunk (palpable, but not audible) when first getting underway/at single digit speeds. Readjusting the position of the wheel makes it go away initially, but it always comes back. Someone else online said that replacement of the Body Domain Controller (under a recall) solved the problem, although that doesn't make a lot of sense to me. Anyway, maybe something to have them take a look at (unless yours is perfect).

Sunroof failures seem to be not uncommon in MINIs. Maybe tell them that yours seems a bit balky/noisy in hopes of getting them to at least lube it for you?
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Driving cars for 55 years I’m very alert about steering wheel feedback but on SE is electric power steering (EPS)system is not traditional hydraulic system as I have on all my previous cars and so far works very well on SE as you hit a pat hole or curb any system give you feedback on steering wheel as vibration or pooling to a side . Can’t complain about sunroof bc I don’t have and in previous cars I clean drainage religiously and put silicone on everything there .As is a while I deal with BMW I 3 I remember was an issue with bushing behind steering wheel making squeaky noises.A steering system on every car is responding harder if you on low profile tires looking good on SE 17/18 “ but a 16” tires SE can absorb bigger beating with bulky tires taller sidewalls as my experience using all of them .Something else use different mode as you drive As I drive only on Sport since I own a car maybe this give you different feeling of steering wheel as you solve your feedback on steering wheel important tire pressure as your monitoring system is wrong about 5 PSI before you get alert as is 35 front 32 rear you drive on low tire pressure as could be transfer to steering wheel to
 
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Automatic intake louvers. We just sold our SE, but I recall they had come loose like many others.

Beyond known issues, I would really just be happy that you need ideas for complaints.
 
Rexsio said:
Driving cars for 55 years I’m very alert about steering wheel feedback but on SE is electric power steering (EPS)system is not traditional hydraulic system as I have on all my previous cars and so far works very well on SE as you hit a pat hole or curb any system give you feedback on steering wheel as vibration or pooling to a side . Can’t complain about sunroof bc I don’t have and in previous cars I clean drainage religiously and put silicone on everything there .As is a while I deal with BMW I 3 I remember was an issue with bushing behind steering wheel making squeaky noises.A steering system on every car is responding harder if you on low profile tires looking good on SE 17/18 “ but a 16” tires SE can absorb bigger beating with bulky tires taller sidewalls as my experience using all of them .Something else use different mode as you drive As I drive only on Sport since I own a car maybe this give you different feeling of steering wheel as you solve your feedback on steering wheel
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No, I'm always in Sport mode.

It's hard to describe the sensation, but again, it is a subtle, but sharp (quick), knock/clunk/vibration of the wheel. The tech said that he had encountered it before (as did another poster online, as I mentioned), but had no explanation or suggestions other than to try repositioning the adjustable steering.
 
CuriousGeorge said:
No, I'm always in Sport mode.

It's hard to describe the sensation, but again, it is a subtle, but sharp (quick), knock/clunk/vibration of the wheel. The tech said that he had encountered it before (as did another poster online, as I mentioned), but had no explanation or suggestions other than to try repositioning the adjustable steering.
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To repositioning steering wheel is excuse for not knowing a steering wheel system you set your wheel to the most comfortable position for you that’s why they adjustable they have look what is under a car as a rack and pinion steering system with electric motor is quite complicated system as I work on hydraulic systems before dealer try to get away with your complaints bc they are have not enough knolage how to deal with it . Don’t give up before warranty expire tell them to change entire rack and pinion system as is a safety issue
 
My warranty period recently expired. I asked my service manager how much it would cost to extend it. He replied that the extension was based on the ICE models, and given how much the ICE needs every year, it wouldn't be worth the money. I checked on an open market warranty, and they didn't even list Mini as a choice.
 
Rexsio said:
To repositioning steering wheel is excuse for not knowing a steering wheel system you set your wheel to the most comfortable position for you that’s why they adjustable they have look what is under a car as a rack and pinion steering system with electric motor is quite complicated system as I work on hydraulic systems before dealer try to get away with your complaints bc they are have not enough knolage how to deal with it . Don’t give up before warranty expire tell them to change entire rack and pinion system as is a safety issue
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I agree that it was just a Hail Mary. Their actual suggestion, though, was to move the wheel and then return it to the initial position.

If I had to guess, there is just the slightest amount of play in the adjustable part of the assembly, which results in a bit of movement and hence the sensation. It's not a big concern to me, but I brought it up with the service advisor anyway to get it on record should it progress (it hasn't).
 
CuriousGeorge said:
No, I'm always in Sport mode.

It's hard to describe the sensation, but again, it is a subtle, but sharp (quick), knock/clunk/vibration of the wheel. The tech said that he had encountered it before (as did another poster online, as I mentioned), but had no explanation or suggestions other than to try repositioning the adjustable steering.
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I believe this is common issue with the F56 and the cause is the intermediate steering shaft. I’ve felt it a few times on my 2023 with 24k miles but will hold off bringing it in till next spring as the warranty doesn’t expire till next July.
 
bmartinez028 said:
I believe this is common issue with the F56 and the cause is the intermediate steering shaft. I’ve felt it a few times on my 2023 with 24k miles but will hold off bringing it in till next spring as the warranty doesn’t expire till next July.
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Thanks, that's very helpful. I was under the impression it wasn't just an SE problem, so good to have at least some confirmation.
 
CuriousGeorge said:
How's your steering? Mine has the subtlest of knock/thunk (palpable, but not audible) when first getting underway/at single digit speeds. Readjusting the position of the wheel makes it go away initially, but it always comes back. Someone else online said that replacement of the Body Domain Controller (under a recall) solved the problem, although that doesn't make a lot of sense to me. Anyway, maybe something to have them take a look at (unless yours is perfect).

Sunroof failures seem to be not uncommon in MINIs. Maybe tell them that yours seems a bit balky/noisy in hopes of getting them to at least lube it for you?
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I've noticed a small "tug" in the steering too although it is random and infrequent. I wondered if it had something to do with the lane assist that gives rapid minor vibrations when active, but this 'tug" is a bit stronger. Since it isn't reproducible it will be hard for MINI to diagnose, but I will mention it at my 2 year service at year end since others have noted it too. As I recall it's always at low speed but I'll take more notice about that from now on.

cheers
MacMini34
 
MacMini34 said:
I've noticed a small "tug" in the steering too although it is random and infrequent. I wondered if it had something to do with the lane assist that gives rapid minor vibrations when active, but this 'tug" is a bit stronger. Since it isn't reproducible it will be hard for MINI to diagnose, but I will mention it at my 2 year service at year end since others have noted it too. As I recall it's always at low speed but I'll take more notice about that from now on.

cheers
MacMini34
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Totally different situation, it seems, as I would not describe it a "tug". But, maybe?

In any case, online sleuthing suggests it might be due to inadequate lubrication of the bearings of the intermediate steering shaft. One R5X owner addressed it by removing the plastic covering and spraying the bearings with lithium grease periodically. Before trying that, though, I would (and will) see if the dealership could address it under warranty.
 
bmartinez028 said:
I believe this is common issue with the F56 and the cause is the intermediate steering shaft. I’ve felt it a few times on my 2023 with 24k miles but will hold off bringing it in till next spring as the warranty doesn’t expire till next July.
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This sounds (and feels) exactly what might be going on with the "bump" or "notch" felt in what is otherwise a light-as-a-feather steering feel on my 2023 SE. I did a search for any sort of recalls along these lines, but found nothing. Looking forward to getting this resolved.
(going to see how the 40/37 psi works out soon, as my tpms pop up on the dash is getting to be distracting.)
 
Scuppers said:
This sounds (and feels) exactly what might be going on with the "bump" or "notch" felt in what is otherwise a light-as-a-feather steering feel on my 2023 SE. I did a search for any sort of recalls along these lines, but found nothing. Looking forward to getting this resolved.
(going to see how the 40/37 psi works out soon, as my tpms pop up on the dash is getting to be distracting.)
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Raising pressure to 40/37 PSI is not going to solve an issue with TPMS if you not loosing pressure in tires is something wrong with system and you see dealer soon . 40/37 you will drive like on stones . My 16 “ wheels I keep 35/32 PSI .as factory recommend on doors label.
 
True. Tire pressures not related to the steering/possible intermediate steering shaft issue. . . I was adding/simply expressing an interest in trying an slightly increased tire pressure for mi/kWhr.
 
A few weeks ago I went with the "ECO" 42/39 psi pressure from the UK tire plate and it hasn't really seemed to make much difference, at least so far during the summer.

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