Yup new steering rack then a new steering column, both fitted under warranty. Recently passed 1st MOT so all is currrenty OK. Steering became extremely heavy so a new rack was fitted, then a new column was fitted after slight notchiness felt through the steering wheel. This 'slight notchiness' has since returned and as I have now run out of waranty I have now assmed that this is (as MINI love to say) a 'design feature'
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19 years of MINIfascination
Hmmm, I guess once the warranty is out the steering column will need to be treated as a consumable to be changed every service :(
Anyone know if the warranty can be extended?
Originally Posted by crombers
Yup new steering rack then a new steering column, both fitted under warranty. Recently passed 1st MOT so all is currrenty OK. Steering became extremely heavy so a new rack was fitted, then a new column was fitted after slight notchiness felt through the steering wheel. This 'slight notchiness' has since returned and as I have now run out of waranty I have now assmed that this is (as MINI love to say) a 'design feature'
how long ago was it fitted??? under a year you could probably claim parts warranty.. best having a go anyway
I had a new steering column in December - got everything looked at before my warranty ran out. Had a very slight 'notch' felt when parking. They also did a Track Rod End while they were in there. BMW obviously got the steering columns as a job lot with their dodgy spotlights and fragile Convertible Roofs... I looked at the 'Extended Warranty', but it cost a bomb per annum and didn't cover a whole lot of gear which it should've at the price, so I decided against it.
2008 R56 COOPER S, Pepper White, Black Roof, 'John Cooper' Signature Side and Bonnet Stripes, JCW 'Stage 1' Tuning Kit, Forge Intercooler, Milltek Downpipe & Sports Cat, ALTA Induction, Chris Knox/DNA Remap, JCW/Brembo Brakes, Limited Slip Diff, JCW Suspension and Front Strut Brace, 17" Crown Spokes with Non-Runflat 205/45x17 Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres, JCW/Recaro leather Seats, JCW Sideskirts, Chili Pack, Front Spotlights. Still got my old Hendrix Badge blu-tacked to the dash!
Surely your replacement steering column came with a years warrantyIf its still under a year since it was fitted they should replace it:mad:
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