Takata inflators" i notice a burning smell inside my vehicle which i reported to the dealer. they stated "they couldn't find anything. then i would depart from my car with the windows up sunroof closed and lock it i would return the windows would be all the way down and top up. this took place again on 3/6/19.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 mini cooper s. the contact stated that the front and rear driver side carpet was wet. also, while driving, the sound of water swishing around could be heard coming from the bottom and the top of the vehicle. the contact also mentioned that the vehicle alarm would independently activate. the vehicle was taken to mini of manhattan (793 11th ave, new york, ny 10019, (212) 586-6464), but the cause of the failure could not be determined. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 70,000.
Vehicle had been driven 24 miles and parked for about 10 minutes when engine compartment caught fire. master mechanic diagnosed it originated with the coolant pump and caused a short circuit with the electronics of the pump igniting a fire.