Amber gear icon showing... sometimes
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This just occurred to my 08 MCSa March build. Just got back from a trip and after parking, I got the icon. Just passed 4000 miles. First time I've driven for an extended period of time this summer (+80f). I have comfort access so I never noticed if the key would get stuck or not. I'll be calling today for an appointment.
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BTW, I actually thought the PUMA explanation was a joke at first because of the "Parallel Universe" reference. Makes sense though, so my thanks as well, Ian Venieri!
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My MINI gets picked up tomorrow. They are replacing the shifter mechanism and was told by my SA that my vehicle won't be done until Friday. He also told me that quite a few MINIS have had this problem. I know that some think it could be the high temperatures outside that are causing this icon. I disagree and the reason why is because I live in upstate New York and the gear icon has come up for me in chilly temperatures also.
Last edited by MJB MINI; 08-19-2008 at 04:38 AM.
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I have been able to drive my MINI without any problems but when the icon shows up my key does stick. My husband did drive my MINI once and said he could tell a difference in the way it shifted and I did relay that information to my SA to make sure there were no issues in that regard and it is all related so I do believe that once we all get our shifter mechanisms replaced we will all be fixed.
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We took Molly in this AM and hubby picked her up about 3:30ish this afternoon, so long as your dealer has ordered the parts the fix can be done in a few hours.
Here is what the RO says, "A Cog symbol displays in the Warning Area after car is shut off"..."Checked for Faults. CAS - A0B6 Selector-Lever interlock. Found SI M24 01 08 Related to the Fault A0B6. Per Bulleting(?) completed Gearshift Selector Cable Adjustment. Cleared Code and Retested, Could not duplicate Fault again." Granted it has cooled off considerably, but warmer weather is forecast for this weekend, so we will see if in fact the problem is fixed.
Hope this helps!!
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Otra...I know why you are concerned about the drivability issue, but if it was a major problem like that then MINIs everywhere would be *PARKED* and none of us have parked ours'. MINI would have also issued a Recall...not happened yet.
We took Molly in this AM and hubby picked her up about 3:30ish this afternoon, so long as your dealer has ordered the parts the fix can be done in a few hours.
Here is what the RO says, "A Cog symbol displays in the Warning Area after car is shut off"..."Checked for Faults. CAS - A0B6 Selector-Lever interlock. Found SI M24 01 08 Related to the Fault A0B6. Per Bulleting(?) completed Gearshift Selector Cable Adjustment. Cleared Code and Retested, Could not duplicate Fault again." Granted it has cooled off considerably, but warmer weather is forecast for this weekend, so we will see if in fact the problem is fixed.
Hope this helps!!
We took Molly in this AM and hubby picked her up about 3:30ish this afternoon, so long as your dealer has ordered the parts the fix can be done in a few hours.
Here is what the RO says, "A Cog symbol displays in the Warning Area after car is shut off"..."Checked for Faults. CAS - A0B6 Selector-Lever interlock. Found SI M24 01 08 Related to the Fault A0B6. Per Bulleting(?) completed Gearshift Selector Cable Adjustment. Cleared Code and Retested, Could not duplicate Fault again." Granted it has cooled off considerably, but warmer weather is forecast for this weekend, so we will see if in fact the problem is fixed.
Hope this helps!!
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Right, mine came back on the same day as the last time they "adjusted" the cables, too. I'm waiting until 1. it comes back on again (it went off when the temperatures around here went down) and 2. when I have time to give the car up for several days for the final fix... MINI willing to fix it that is.
So I guess this PUMA is not the same as an official bulletin that tells all dealerships' Service Advisors to fix the shifters by replacing them the first time around... So the sagas will continue?
But I do want to thank you RJKimbell for thinking of me with my concerns of being stranded somewhere...and I guess you're right about us all being "parked" somewhere if there were to be a complete failure. That's a plus, anyway.
So I guess this PUMA is not the same as an official bulletin that tells all dealerships' Service Advisors to fix the shifters by replacing them the first time around... So the sagas will continue?
But I do want to thank you RJKimbell for thinking of me with my concerns of being stranded somewhere...and I guess you're right about us all being "parked" somewhere if there were to be a complete failure. That's a plus, anyway.
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Here is what the RO says, "A Cog symbol displays in the Warning Area after car is shut off"..."Checked for Faults. CAS - A0B6 Selector-Lever interlock. Found SI M24 01 08 Related to the Fault A0B6. Per Bulleting(?) completed Gearshift Selector Cable Adjustment. Cleared Code and Retested, Could not duplicate Fault again." Granted it has cooled off considerably, but warmer weather is forecast for this weekend, so we will see if in fact the problem is fixed.
Hope this helps!!
Hope this helps!!
#187
Okay I am scheduled to bring Scrappy in Monday at 9:30 am to have the replacement automatic shifter and the heater core wrap installed under warranty.I just received a PM from Greg the MT (Motoring Technician) at my dealership that he has the parts and is waiting for my car.BTW he is a NAM member too.
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Otra and Jim trust me get your shifter mechanism replaced, look at I think it was Harold that posted the part # and everything they had to do. They did the same thing to my vehicle and we were out for a long drive today 3 hours up to a doctor's appt. and over 3 hours back with numerous stops and starts and ZIGGY drove like a charm. My hubby could tell a definite difference and this was all in 90 degree temperatures and above. I am sorry it is not a software glitch or the high temperatures that caused this gear light to come on.
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Well I'm pissed. I took my MINI in for service on Monday and provided a link to this thread and others to notify the service department what needed to be done. It's now Friday night and my MINI is still there. They are replacing the shifter but they are letting other scheduled service appointments ahead of me and telling me they have a few service people out sick. I want my damn MINI back, not this tank BMW 328 that has no power or go kart handling. They say I might get it back tomorrow.
Last edited by TWISTER; 08-22-2008 at 06:35 PM.
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Well I pissed. I took my MINI in for service on Monday and provided a like to this thread and others to notify the service department what needed to be done. It's now Friday night and my MINI is still there. They are replacing the shifter but they are letting other scheduled service appointments ahead of me and telling me they have a few service people out sick. I want my damn MINI back, not this tank BMW 328 that has no power or go kart handling. They say I might get it back tomorrow.
Good luck and let us know when you can.
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my car was in the shop for 11 days when they finally switched out the shift mechanism and all.
very happy to report, it has been quite a while now, and NO amber light or any other. I agree, the dealerships all must know about this problem and should have the parts in stock and be prepared for these issues, but, it seems they don't want to invest the $ in the inventory before they can get the parts free under the warranty as a mini defect replacement.
very happy to report, it has been quite a while now, and NO amber light or any other. I agree, the dealerships all must know about this problem and should have the parts in stock and be prepared for these issues, but, it seems they don't want to invest the $ in the inventory before they can get the parts free under the warranty as a mini defect replacement.
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my car was in the shop for 11 days when they finally switched out the shift mechanism and all.
very happy to report, it has been quite a while now, and NO amber light or any other. I agree, the dealerships all must know about this problem and should have the parts in stock and be prepared for these issues, but, it seems they don't want to invest the $ in the inventory before they can get the parts free under the warranty as a mini defect replacement.
very happy to report, it has been quite a while now, and NO amber light or any other. I agree, the dealerships all must know about this problem and should have the parts in stock and be prepared for these issues, but, it seems they don't want to invest the $ in the inventory before they can get the parts free under the warranty as a mini defect replacement.
Yeah unfortunately the shifter mechanism is probably fairly costly to keep in stock plus I would imagine there aren't a lot of spare ones right now.
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I hate to tell you this my MINI has gone in three times for this and finally they are picking him up today and will be replacing the shifter mechanism this is like a two day job. I have had the cables adjusted etc..... and this is only a short fix. It seems like the only thing that is fixing our MINIS is to replace the shifter mechanism, when they adjusted the gearshift cable on my MINI it took about three weeks before the icon came back on but it did.
Yep...came back on tonight after it supposedely got fixed on Tuesday. I just received the August 2008 Newsletter from my dealer, it said that Service was open Saturday, will be calling first thing. Not sure what they can do on Saturday without parts, but maybe can drop her off, pick up a loaner and FINALLY get if fixed for good.
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IT'S BACK!!!
Yep...came back on tonight after it supposedely got fixed on Tuesday. I just received the August 2008 Newsletter from my dealer, it said that Service was open Saturday, will be calling first thing. Not sure what they can do on Saturday without parts, but maybe can drop her off, pick up a loaner and FINALLY get if fixed for good.
Yep...came back on tonight after it supposedely got fixed on Tuesday. I just received the August 2008 Newsletter from my dealer, it said that Service was open Saturday, will be calling first thing. Not sure what they can do on Saturday without parts, but maybe can drop her off, pick up a loaner and FINALLY get if fixed for good.
My MINI is filthy after the long drive yesterday so ZIGGY will be getting a bath.
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Why isn't your dealer replacing the shift mechanism? Your gear icon has come on as many times as mine. If the part is still on backorder it only took my dealer about 3 weeks to get the part in.