philippfrank1
Mini Cooper Electric Steering Issue
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A 2023 Mini Cooper Electric experienced issues with heavy steering and a vibrating steering wheel, suggesting a potential power steering failure. The problem was suspected to be related to the steering angle sensor, possibly due to faulty coding rather than a complete sensor failure. After a diagnostic check, the issue was confirmed to be with the steering angle sensor, which was resolved through recoding and wheel alignment, restoring normal steering function.
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philippfrank1 (community.author)
Interesting! When yours went bad, did you experience something similar, like a total loss of power steering, or just reduced assistance? And how did you figure out it was the angle sensor specifically? Was it just trial and error, or did you get a diagnostic code?
manuel_blade1
Yeah, it was similar – felt like the power steering was cutting in and out. The shaking was unnerving. I initially suspected the worst but a diagnostic check pointed to the angle sensor. Before diving into a sensor replacement, it might be worth getting the coding checked. If that doesn't fix it, then you're probably looking at a new sensor. Best to get it looked at in the workshop, before something worse happens.
philippfrank1 (community.author)
Just wanted to give a quick update. Took my Mini Cooper to the workshop, and you were spot on. The steering angle sensor was indeed the culprit. They recoded it, did a wheel alignment, and now it's driving like a dream again. Cost me 195€, which I'm happy to pay to get rid of that scary vibrating steering wheel. Thanks a bunch for your help!
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manuel_blade1
Sounds like a faulty angle sensor to me. I had a similar issue with my Mini – the steering got really heavy, and the traction control light was going nuts. Did you check if the wheel alignment is off? Sometimes a bad alignment can throw the sensor off.