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2012 MINI COOPER

1.6L I4FWDAUTOMATICgas
1 active safety recall on this vehicle — view recalls
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U0103high severityNetwork

Lost Communication with Gear Shift Control Module

on 2012 Mini Cooper 1.6L I4 · FWD

What this code means

Cannot communicate with the gear shift module that manages electronic shifter input.

Symptoms

  • Shifter inoperative
  • Transmission stuck in park
  • Shift indicator not matching
  • Cannot select gears

Common causes

  • Shift module power failure
  • CAN bus wiring issue
  • Shift module failure
  • Shifter cable disconnected
  • Fuse blown

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check shift module fuse
  2. Test module power and ground
  3. Inspect CAN wiring
  4. Check shifter mechanism
  5. Test shift position switches

Repair notes

Check shift module power supply. Verify shifter mechanism is functional.

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