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Body - Active Rear Spoiler Does Not Retract

SI M51 02 13
Body Equipment

March 2013
Technical Service

SUBJECT
Active Rear Spoiler Does Not Retract

MODEL
R58

Produced from July 3, 2011 to October 28, 2012

SITUATION
^ Check Control message is displayed along with an acoustic gong

^ Active rear spoiler is not fully retracted

CAUSE
Loose wiring connector at rear spoiler drive motor

PROCEDURE





1. A check control message is displayed for a rear spoiler malfunction.





2. The rear spoiler has not fully retracted. It may be stuck in the full upper position or midway.





3. Check all electrical connectors at the rear spoiler drive.





4. This close-up picture shows the 4-pin connector is slightly tilted and not fully inserted and locked in. The circle shows where the connector locking tab is located.





5. Push the connector in firmly until the locking tab is fully snapped into place. Check each electrical connector to make sure it is locked in by giving the wire harness a pull.





WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the MINI New Passenger Car Limited Warranty.