What did you do to your MINI today?

[Puppethead]

I always do maximum acceleration from intersections, and I get over 5 mi/kWh during the summer even with a lot of freeway driving. I do use cruise control as much as possible. I think tires/wheels make a huge difference, much more so than many realize.

 

[bmartinez028]

Here's hoping it solves the problem. I had mine replaced at the same time/for the same reason. Sometimes I think that I still feel it, but am not sure - time will tell.

FWIW, based on what I have read online this seems to be a not-uncommon issue with the F56 (both ICE and EV). One person reported having their steering rack replaced 5 (!) times trying to solve the issue. Another eventually had the steering column (intermediate steering assembly) replaced as well (resulting in rattling dashboard trim that had to be removed and replaced to perform the job). A third said that they solved the problem themselves by removing some trim and spraying lithium grease up into the intermediate steering assembly. I relayed all of this information to the dealer when I had mine serviced, but they said that they disconnected the rack and steering wheel and felt notchiness only when moving the former.

Again, good luck - hopefully it's one and done for both of us.

One and done for me. I've had the car back for about a week and I can confidently say the issue is resolved. We have two SEs and I always felt like my 23 had lighter steering compared to the 22 and now with the new rack they feel about the same. Great alignment. I'm happy.

 

[jwzimm]

When I brought mine in for its yearly dealer visit I did comment on the steering clunk. The service advisor said he knows about the issue and his solution was to simply "work out" the steering column adjust. Basically, release the steering column adjust lever and work it through its range of motion many times. This will distribute the grease in the adjustment linkage and fix the issue. Indeed, when I got the car back the clunking was gone and the steering is smooth again.

Incidentally, they did mess up my brake fluid flush though. Somehow they got air into the system so I ended up with a rather spongy brake pedal. Had to bring it back and have the repeat the flush. Not great but glad they made it right quickly.