erikice41
Electric Steering Column Adjustment Issue
Summary of the thread
A 2016 Mini Cabrio developed an issue with its electric steering column adjustment, indicated by an error message. The problem was suspected to be related to a cable or plug connection. After taking the car to a workshop, it was confirmed that the issue was indeed a defective cable/plug connection, which was successfully repaired.
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erikice41 (community.author)
The error memory just says 'electric steering column adjustment defective'. I haven't checked the fuses yet, but where exactly are the fuses located that control the electric adjustment? I'll try to check it as soon as possible.
siegfried_winkler5
Yeah, mine was the same, just a general error message. I didn't check the fuses myself, I just took it straight to the workshop. Given the error message and your suspicion about the cable, it's probably worth getting it checked out professionally. Could save you a lot of time and frustration.
erikice41 (community.author)
Just wanted to give a quick update. Took the Mini to the workshop as suggested. They confirmed it was a cable issue with the electric steering column adjustment. Thankfully, they were able to fix the defective cable/plug connection for 95€. Thanks for the heads-up!
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siegfried_winkler5
I had a similar adjustment issue with my Mini's electric steering column. Couldn't adjust it at all. Does the error memory mention anything specific, or just a general fault? Have you checked the fuses related to the electric adjustment? It could be something simple.