MINI Cooper Convertible Service Bulletins
366 manufacturer communications on file.
- September 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146874Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M640116
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryWater Ingress In Footwell Area From A/C Condensate Drain This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M64 01 16 dated March 2016.. Damp front foot-well carpet after long period of air conditioning use. Musty odor in the vehicle (moldy, old socks, laundry room). The A/C condensate drain hose is blocked by the heatshield. The A/C condensate drain hose is not attached properly to the housing. The A/C condensate drain hose was damaged during installation or previous repair.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - September 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146873Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M610216
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryHORN DOES NOT WORK. Horn operation is difficult or impossible. Horn may operate: with a delay after actuation only after pressing on switches very firmly. after repeated, forceful actuation. only when using one or two (of the four) switch contact points Dissimilar metal corrosion between horn switch contacts and airbag unit.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - September 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146872Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M520116
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryHEATED SEAT TEMPERATURES INSUFFICIENT. Seat heater output is too low. Seat heating mat is ineffective.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - September 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146871Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M511216
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummarySERVICE ACTION: RUBBER STRIP ON REAR SIDE WINDOW TRIM IS CRACKED. The rubber strip on the rear side window trim may crack. In some cases a gap may be evident on the rubber trim strip. Results are cosmetic- no water leakage or sound intrusion. Combination of unfavorable materials.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - September 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146870Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M210116
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryGROANING NOISE WITH CLUTCH OPERATION. Clutch operation may exhibit the following characteristics: produces a groaning noise, especially when engine is at operating temperature, during stopand-go travel. noise comes from transmission housing. noise can be heard in the interior and exterior of the vehicle. Friction between clutch slave cylinder piston rod end and ball socket (thrust piece).
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - September 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146868Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M120616
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
Summary"MIL LIGHT WITH DME FAULTS 1B2002 AND 1F1A51 STORED. Service Engine Soon (MIL) light is on. Both of the following fault codes are stored in Digital Motor Electronics (DME) memory: 1B2002: ""EWS protection against tampering: no starting value programmed"" 1F1A51: ""DME, internal fault: Read EEPROM faulty"" Note: Only vehicles with DME MEVD17.2.3 produced or programmed to Integration level 16-03-50x - 16-07-50x - 16-11-50x are affected. Ineffective DME software."
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - September 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146867Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M111216
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryService Action: B46 and B48 Engines - Check and Replace Crankshaft Guide Bearing. The upper crankshaft guide bearing may wear out prematurely. The wear on the guide bearing can cause the clutch pedal to malfunction during shifting. The Engine Malfunction Warning may be illuminated and a fault will be stored in the DME memory for the crankshaft sensor. Noise may be heard from the lower engine and transmission bell housing area and engine damage can occur in rare occasions.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - August 1, 2016•Document ID: 10147586Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M620216
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryPERCEIVED SCRATCH IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. INFORMATION Replacing the instrument cluster for this issue will NOT be covered or reimbursed under MINI limited warranties. [ Copyright (c)2016 BMW of North America, Inc. ] Page 1 of 3 Page 2 of 2 https://www.minitis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/350...9/2/2016 https://www.minitis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/350...9/2/2016 Page 1 of 3 https://www.minitis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/350...9/2/2016
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - August 1, 2016•Document ID: 10147585Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M610116
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummarySI M61 01 16 General Electrical Systems August 2016 Technical Service Front Windshield Wiper Noises This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M61 01 16 dated April 2016.. Customer complains wipers are noisy or chattering during wiper operation. CAUSE Wiper arms out of adjustment and/or windshield cowl misaligned.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - August 1, 2016•Document ID: 10147584Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M510916
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryTAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS. Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked. Trunk/tailgate may open while the vehicle is in motion. Vehicle key trunk/tailgate button may accidentally be pressed, thus opening the tailgate.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - August 1, 2016•Document ID: 10147581Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M510616
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummarySQUEAKING NOISE FROM POWER FOLDING EXTERIOR REARVIEW MIRRORS. A squeaking noise can be heard when folding the exterior rear view mirrors in or out. Tolerances in the exterior rear view mirrors
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - August 1, 2016•Document ID: 10147580Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M340216
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryDRIVING STABILIZATION CONTROL FAILURE: ABS/DSC INSTRUMENT LAMPS LIT- DIAGNOSIS. 1. DSC's fault codes stored from two different wheel speed sensors (both front or both rear): 4809B0 - wheel speed sensor - front left - drive off recognition faulty and 4809CD - wheel speed sensor - front right - drive off recognition faultyor 4809B9 - wheel speed sensor - rear left - drive off recognition faultyand 480686 - wheel speed sensor - rear right - drive off recognition faulty. 2. Next ignition ON (after above codes stored). a) DME fault can occur:1F054D - drive, safety function: Drive power output reduced, DSC signals implausible and b) Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may light up. Faulty drive off recognition due to: a towing operation with a raised axle operation of the vehicle on the vehicle hoist operation of the vehicle on the roller test stand DSC diagnosis recognizes implausible wheel speeds, so no control is possible. DME fault is entered on safety grounds since the DSC fault still exists after a terminal change and may only be removed while driving.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - August 1, 2016•Document ID: 10147579Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M340116
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryDRIVING STABILIZATION CONTROL FAILURE: ABS/DSC INSTRUMENT LAMPS LIT. ABS/DSC lamps lit in instrument cluster. Fault codes may be saved in the DSC control unit: 480AAD - wheel speed sensor - rear left - smoke monitoring 480AAC - wheel speed sensor - rear left - unexpected jump in the signal 4809B9 - wheel speed sensor - rear left - driving off recognition faulty 480716 - wheel speed sensor - rear left - plausibility: direction of rotation 4809B7 - wheel speed sensor - rear left - missing tooth 480719 - wheel speed sensor - rear right - plausibility: direction of rotation 480686 - wheel speed sensor - rear right - driving off recognition faulty 480AB3 - wheel speed sensor - rear right - unexpected jump in the signal 480AB4 - wheel speed sensor - rear right - smoke monitoring 4809C2 - wheel speed sensor - rear right - missing tooth Rear wheel pulse generator (wheel speed sensor) retaining screw is loose, missing or broken.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - August 1, 2016•Document ID: 10147578Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M310115
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryA groaning and/or squeaking noise from the front axle occurs when turning at low speeds or idle.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - August 1, 2016•Document ID: 10147576Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M111016
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
Summary"THERMOSTAT FAULTS (B-ENGINES). The Service Engine Soon light is on. A Check Control message for ""Engine overheated"" and or ""Exercise caution!"" may also display. The following fault codes may be stored in the DME: 1D2401 - Characteristic map thermostat, actuation: Short circuit to B+ 1D2402 - Characteristic map thermostat, actuation: Short circuit to ground 1D2404 - Characteristic map thermostat, actuation: Line disconnection During diagnosis the coolant may be found to be discolored. Insulation on the wiring for the map activation thermostat (heating element) may be damaged. Exposed wiring may allow coolant to enter the harness. This may cause damage to the heating element."
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - July 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146987Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M650616
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryFM RADIO INTERFERENCE. Poor radio reception quality, short interruptions or a hissing noise in FM radio mode on weak radio stations. The wire harness which is run underneath the amplifier may be influenced by Electro-magnetic interference (EMI) from the amplifier. This can generate noise(s) under certain circumstances.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - June 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151390Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M640216
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryAir Conditioning Refrigerant R1234yf Introduction. INFORMATION Several precautions need to be observed when working on automotive air conditioning systems: Always wear eye protection and gloves while handling refrigerant or servicing air conditioning system. Avoid breathing R1234yf lubricant vapor or mist. Use only approved service equipment to discharge A/C systems. If refrigerant or compressor oil contacts the skin or eyes, large quantities of cool water should be used to flush the affected area. Never heat a refrigerant container with an open flame. Keep all refrigerant away from open flames. Under no circumstances should R1234yf service equipment or vehicle A/C systems be pressure tested or leak tested with air/R1234yf mixtures. NOTE: The use of compressed air (shop air) for leak detection in an R1234yf system can contaminate the system and/or refrigerant with moisture. Leak detection equipment that meets the SAE J2791 standard will work with R1234yf Never use fittings for an R12 or R134a system on an R1234yf system. Any difficulty in connecting service equipment may be an indication of refrigerant/equipment incompatibility with the vehicle's system. Always carefully ascertain the type of refrigerant used in the vehicle's system before performing service. Labels on underside of hood, will detail which refrigerant is used in the air conditioning system. Service the vehicle with compatible recycling equipment ONLY. Attempts to adapt and use incompatible service tools will destroy both the vehicle's air conditioning system and the service tool. Never use any R-12/R134a service tools on R1234yf systems. Tools, such as manifold gauge sets, retain small amounts of refrigerant and lubricant. Attempting to use the same equipment on both R-12/R134a and R1234yf vehicles will contaminate the air conditioning systems. Obtain and use the correct type of refrigerant recovery/recycling machine. Follow the directions included in the machine's instruction manual. WARR
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - June 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151389Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M620515
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryThe Clock in the Instrument Cluster Loses time This Service Information Bulletin supersedes SI M62 05 15 dated June 2016. The time displayed in the instrument cluster (KOMBI) may lose a few minutes each week and the clock needs to be adjusted periodically.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - June 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151388Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M120815
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
Summary"INFORMATION Covered under the terms of the MINI New Passenger Car Limited Warranty or the MINI NEXT Certified Pre-Owned Limited Warranty. This repair is also covered by the terms of the State-specific Emissions Warranty (dependent on the vehicle's model year, state of registration and its inclusion on the ""model-specific"" list of covered components). The MINI NEXT Certified Pre-Owned Limited Warranty applies to MINI vehicles that have and are still within the MINI NEXT Certified Pre-Owned Limited Warranty coverage period, but beyond the Emissions Warranty coverage that applies. If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 00 00 556 instead. Refer to KSD2 for the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowances. Vehicle Programming and Coding Control module failures that occur during programming: Please claim these consequential repairs under the defect code listed in this bulletin and use the applicable KSD2 labor operations. Other Repairs Control module failures that occur prior to programming: When covered under an applicable limited warranty, claim these repairs using the applicable defect code and labor operations in KSD2. "
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - June 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151386Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M110916
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryVANOS AND VANOS CENTRAL BOLT IDENTIFICATION. INFORMATION Replacing the VANOS gear central bolts or the VANOS gear will require a component inspection when the engine assembly has been previously replaced in one of the vehicles listed above. Ordering the parts via the model, production or VIN may provide the incorrect part numbers. The procedure below will help identify which VANOS parts are installed in the replacement engine. 11 36 7 608 788 Inlet adjustment unit Oulet adjustment unit Refer to the ETK and the repair instructions for one time use fastener and component information regarding additional screws, gaskets and seals.
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