100% Free

No Scanner Needed

Carly logo
Prices

mary_wagner8

Mini Countryman Active Hood Fault and Airbag Warning

Okay, I am seriously stressing out right now. My 2017 Mini Countryman is throwing up some crazy errors. The on-board computer keeps saying 'Active hood fault,' and the airbag warning lamp is constantly lit. I scanned it, and there's an error stored, plus the spring actuators have been triggered. From what I've read, it might be the acceleration sensor? Is this a car safety issue? I am a bit worried because I don't want a problem with the safety system or the hood latch.

Summary of the thread

A 2017 Mini Countryman displayed an 'Active hood fault' and an airbag warning, with errors indicating triggered spring actuators. The issue was suspected to be related to the acceleration sensor, affecting the car's safety systems, particularly the pedestrian safety feature. The recommended solution was to have a professional workshop diagnose and replace the faulty sensor, which resolved the problem and restored the vehicle's safety functions.

Did this summary help you solve your problem?

4 comment(s)

moritzkrueger55

Whoa, that sounds like a tricky one! I had something similar happen with my old Volvo. Airbag light, weird errors popping up... turned out to be a faulty sensor related to the collision detection system. Does your Mini have those active hood lifters for pedestrian safety? Could be related to that too.

mary_wagner8 (community.author)

Active hood lifters, yeah, it does. The error message specifically says 'Active hood fault' and the spring actuators were triggered. So, what exactly did you do with your Volvo? Did you fix it yourself, or did you have to take it somewhere? Was it expensive?

moritzkrueger55

Yep, sounds like the same kind of issue. With the Volvo, the sensor was sending bogus signals, which messed with the whole system. I wouldn't mess with the hood lifters yourself, especially since the actuators have already fired. Best bet is to get it to a workshop. They'll diagnose the sensor and replace it. It's linked to the pedestrian safety system, so it's best to get it sorted ASAP.

mary_wagner8 (community.author)

Just wanted to give you an update. Took the Countryman to the shop, and you were spot on! It was the acceleration sensor. All fixed now, and the error is gone. Cost me 315€, but at least my car safety is back to normal. Thanks a bunch for your help!

rmh_community_comment_box_header

Want to read your vehicle data yourself?

Order the Carly Scanner and always keep an eye on all important information about your vehicle.

Carly Universal Scanner

starting from

Not your vehicle?

Find maintenance and repair costs for your vehicle.

Carly repair costs

How much will my repair cost?

community_crosslink_rmh_brand

MINI

community_crosslink_rmh_model

COUNTRYMAN