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Electric Mini Cabrio Windshield Wiper Problem

Anyone else had trouble with their windshield wipers on the electric 2023 Mini Cabrio? Mine's done km, and suddenly the wipers stopped working altogether. No response from the wiper switch at all. The error memory has a fault stored, and the report suggests a defective cable or plug connection. Feels like I'm driving blind out there!

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The conversation revolves around a problem with the windshield wipers on a 2023 electric Mini Cabrio, which stopped working entirely. The error report indicated a potential issue with a defective cable or plug connection. A suggestion was made to check the wiper motor for corrosion or loose connections, but ultimately, the problem was resolved by a workshop confirming a faulty connection, costing 95€.

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lars_fox9

Sounds frustrating! I had a similar problem with the wipers on my old Saab. Everything else worked fine – cruise control, the lights, everything. But the windshield wipers were completely dead. In my case, it turned out to be a corroded connection in the wiper motor itself. It's like a chain reaction, one weak link and the whole thing fails. Have you checked the wiper motor directly?

theresa_werner1 (community.author)

Thanks, that's helpful. Where exactly is the wiper motor located on the Mini Cabrio? And how would I check the connection – just look for corrosion?

lars_fox9

Okay, so on the Saab, the wiper motor was tucked up under the cowl, right below the windshield. I'm not sure about the Mini, but I imagine it's in a similar spot. As for checking the connection, yes, look for any signs of corrosion, loose wires, or damage to the plug itself. But honestly, if you're not comfortable poking around with electrical stuff, and especially with the error code pointing to a connection issue, maybe taking it to a workshop is the safest bet. 95€ isn't too bad, all things considered.

theresa_werner1 (community.author)

Just wanted to let you know I got it sorted. The shop confirmed it was a faulty connection as suspected. 95€ later, and my windshield wipers are back in action. Thanks for the advice!

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CABRIO