nico_schneider1
Mini Countryman error messages and error lamps
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nico_schneider1 (Author)
What exactly is a CAN bus? And what do you mean by 'control module throwing errors'? I'm not super techy. The malfunction indicator light comes on sporadically, but I don't know how to check what's causing it.
joachimdavis4
The CAN bus is basically the car's central nervous system, allowing all the different control modules like the radio, navigation, engine management, etc to communicate. 'Throwing errors' means a module is reporting a problem to the car's computer, which then might trigger the malfunction indicator light. Given the sporadic nature and the error codes pointing to the BUS system, and that you're seeing failures in various systems, a defective cable connection is very plausible. I still recommend a professional diagnosis to confirm.
nico_schneider1 (Author)
Just wanted to give you a heads-up. The garage confirmed a defective cable connection to the BUS system as the culprit. They sorted it out for 155€. Thanks for your help!
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joachimdavis4
Sounds like a CAN bus issue. When the warning signal appears, does your scan tool show any specific control module throwing errors? Could be a loose connection or a failing module.