MichiRacer
Mini R56 ignition does not work, could the ignition starter switch be defective?
Car won't start
Ignition cannot be switched on
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Hey, I had a similar problem with my 2009 Mini Cooper Diesel when the car had about 175000 km on the clock. In my case, it was actually the ignition starter switch that had to be replaced. My garage quickly identified the fault and replaced the switch. The cost was around 130 euros including installation. I would recommend that you not only check the wiring harness, but also the ignition starter switch. Sometimes it can also be helpful to check the battery and all relevant fuses to make sure it's not due to a weak battery or blown fuse. If you know someone who can test this for you, you could save a few euros, otherwise the garage will be able to help you quickly. Good luck with it and hope your Mini is purring again soon. LG
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Hey, thank you very much for your tips! That helps me and gives me a bit more clarity. I'll contact the garage and have both the wiring harness and the ignition starter switch checked. And yes, I'll also take a closer look at the battery and the fuses, just to be on the safe side. If anyone else has had similar experiences or has any other tips, please let me know. It's really great to get such helpful answers here. Thank you all! LG
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Hey, I had a similar problem with my 2010 Mini Cooper S. I'm no expert, but I'd say I have a bit of experience. In my case, it was the wiring harness that was defective. I had to pay 95.0 euros for it. My garage fixed it quite quickly. I would advise you to have the wiring harness checked. This could also be the cause of the problem. Which exact model variant do you have and how many kilometers has your Mini Cooper already done? Then I might be able to help you more precisely. LG
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