I took the '04 mini into the shop for it's first annual maintenance.
I told the service rep we had been having some electrical problems.
- The fan in the dash sometimes does not work. He said there is a bulletin out on that issue and will be fixed at no cost.
- I also told him a couple of weeks ago I went into the garage to find the left side parking lights on. He said that was a design feature. Supposedly cars can park on the sidewalk in certain areas in Europe. However, if they are parked on the sidewalk the left side parking lots must be on. The service rep said this is done by pushing the directional down when shutting off the motor. Sounds bogus but what the hell.
- A couple of times the fog lights or parking lights have come on by themselves. To turn them off the ignition must be turned "on" and then "off." This has happened more than once and I have heard similar problems with other mini owners.
- I also don't care for only one speed defroster (high) but I guess that is also per design.