MINI Cooper Convertible Service Bulletins

366 manufacturer communications on file.

• December 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147907

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  M120415

  Date Added:

  November 13, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  MINI

  Summary

  "B38, B46, and B48 Engines: Engine Noise, Drivability Complaints, and Various DME Faults. The vehicle exhibits one the following complaints: z Noise from the lower engine area, described as a high-pitched whine z Loss of power when idling z At a higher engine speed (above 3,000 rpm), a brief decrease in the engine speed can be felt. z Extended cranking before the engine will start z The customer notices an increased level of ""free play"" in the clutch pedal when changing gears. z The clutch pedal remains depressed, and will not return to the disengaged position. z Emergency operation is active, with one or more of the faults listed below. One or more of the following faults may be stored in the vehicle: z 160020 Crankshaft sensor, signal: implausible z 180001 Catalytic converter: efficiency too low z 200D0C Powertrain, safety function: bus signal rpm reduction implausible z 11A002 Fuel high pressure, plausibility: Pressure too low z 1F054D Powertrain, safety function: powertrain reduced power, DSC-signal implausible Note: If additional faults are found in the DME memory (e.g., misfire, camshaft sensor, knock sensor, etc.), then those faults will be the primary focus of the diagnosis using the test plans provided for those faults. ""FC 120408 Boost pressure control: Shut-down as a consecutive reaction"" is only a result of the component fault and is not the primary reason for the complaint or https://www.minitis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/286...1/4/2016 Page 2 of 2 illumination of the engine malfunction warning."

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• December 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147906

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  M110815

  Date Added:

  November 13, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  MINI

  Summary

  Surface Cracks on the Water Pump Drive Pulley. During a repair, service or inspection, the drive pulley on the water pump shows signs of cracking. No part replacement is necessary unless there is another issue found that will be corrected by replacing the drive pulley.

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• December 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147904

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  M090115

  Date Added:

  November 13, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  MINI

  Summary

  New programming feature: Exclusion of Infotainment Control Units from Programming.

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• October 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147801

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR

  Mfr Comm. #:

  M640315

  Date Added:

  November 13, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  MINI

  Summary

  "Intermittent Failure of the Blower Motor. Intermittent failure of the blower motor at high vehicle speeds and/or strong headwinds. The fault code ""0x801204 - blower output stage: Short circuit or blocked"" is stored in IHX_I1 (Heater-air conditioning control unit) sets under the following conditions: High vehicle speeds. Or Driving into strong headwind. Sunroof in the open/tilt position and/or an open side window may cause situation to occur at lower speeds. The blower resumes operation again after 60 seconds. CAUSE High wind flow and wind force causes a current overload in the blower motor."

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• October 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147800

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR

  Mfr Comm. #:

  M640215

  Date Added:

  November 13, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  MINI

  Summary

  The Blower Motor is Faulty. The blower motor does not operate at any fan speed. The blower motor may work intermittently with the blower fan speed operating only on FULL speed. CAUSE The blower motor is faulty and causes the blower resistor to fail.

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• October 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147799

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  M620115

  Date Added:

  November 13, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  MINI

  Summary

  Door Open Message Displayed, Even Though Door Is Closed. While driving, a CCM (Check Control Message) indicates the doors are open, even though they are closed. Also, sometimes the gong will sound and the interior lights will go on and off. The FRM (Footwell Module) sees an incorrect door lock status caused by voltage variations in the door locks.

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• October 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147798

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  M510715

  Date Added:

  November 13, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  MINI

  Summary

  Paint on the B-Pillar is Scratched/Damaged. The paint finish on the B-pillar (above the door stricker) is scratched due to the inner door cavity window seal. The door window cavity seal rubber is too hard and scuffs the B-Pillar area when opening and closing door.

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• October 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147797

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SUSPENSION; SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  M330115

  Date Added:

  November 13, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  MINI

  Summary

  Noises from the Rear Axle Shock Absorber. The customer complains about a hammering noise from the rear axle area, when driving on rough road surfaces with low ambient temperatures. This noise will disappear with warmer ambient temperature. CAUSE Rear axle shock absorbers

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• October 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147796

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SUSPENSION

  Mfr Comm. #:

  M310115

  Date Added:

  November 13, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  MINI

  Summary

  Front Axle Noise when Turning at Low Ambient Temperatures. A groaning and/or squeaking noise from the front axle occurs when turning at low speeds or idle. The noise is most noticeable at low temperatures (approx. 32 degrees F), but not at higher temperatures and after driving.

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• October 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147795

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  M110715

  Date Added:

  November 13, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  MINI

  Summary

  "Excessive amount of water condensation may accumulate in the engine's crankcase. With prolonged vehicle storage, water condensation in engine's oil may cause oil pump malfunction. AFFECTED VEHICLES This Service Action involves F55 and F56 models (MINI Cooper with B38 engine) produced from 07/05/2014 to 02/24/2015 that are still ""new vehicles"" in dealer inventory, based on our analysis. Vehicles which require this Service Action to be completed will show it as ""Open"" when checked either in the ""Service Menu"" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or with the Key Reader. Increased number of colds starts and stops during a vehicle's transportation and storage process (prior to customer delivery)."

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• October 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147794

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  M011014

  Date Added:

  November 13, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  MINI

  Summary

  "MINI Motorer-Focused Satisfaction (MFS) Program. Based on Motorer feedback, MINI has determined that during the first three years of service, some vehicles may require specific additional service work to be performed. To address this issue, MINI USA, a division of BMW of North America, LLC (""MINI USA"") is providing the following Motorer-Focused Satisfaction (MFS) Program. This program's procedures have been available to you to address specific Motorers' concerns since September 1, 2014. As part of our Motorer Pledge to deliver an incredible MINI motoring experience, for the abovereferenced MINI vehicles, we developed this program to increase our Motorers' satisfaction by helping to prevent unexpected dealer service repair visits."

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• September 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147290

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  M651015

  Date Added:

  November 5, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  MINI

  Summary

  NAV Road Map Installation Using USB Stick. The Navigation road map can be installed onto the head unit in the vehicle using a USB stick connected to the USB connector in the center console in the vehicle. 32GB USB stick is necessary Desired NAV road map version can be retrieved from the HDD-Update console PROCEDURE 1. Copy the desired NAV road map from the HDD-Update console onto a 32GB USB stick. Refer to the Attachment. 2. To install the desired NAV road map version into the vehicle, connect the USB stick into the USB connector. The connector is located: On R-Series MINI vehicles in the glove box: https://www.minitis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/26...10/5/2015 Page 2 of 2 On F-Series MINI vehicles at the center instrument panel area 3. When prompted, enter the 20-digit enabling code. 4. Start the NAV road map installation and follow the on-screen instructions. WARRANTY INFORMATION Not applicable. ATTACHMENTS View PDF attachment M651015_Attachment.

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• September 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147289

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

  Mfr Comm. #:

  M650415

  Date Added:

  November 5, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  MINI

  Summary

  Business Navigation (HU Basic) - not possible to downgrade the navigation map. After replacing the HU Basic (Entry Navigation), the version of the navigation map cannot be downgraded to the version of the replaced HU Basic. This is caused by an error in the routing table which is stored in the Central Gateway Module. Therefore, no communication with the map server can be established.

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• September 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147288

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  M640215

  Date Added:

  November 5, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  MINI

  Summary

  This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M64 02 15 dated August 2015. SUBJECT The Blower Motor is Faulty. The blower motor does not operate at any fan speed. The blower motor may work intermittently with the blower fan speed operating only on FULL speed. CAUSE The blower motor is faulty and causes the blower resistor to fail.

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• September 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147285

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  M330115

  Date Added:

  November 5, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  MINI

  Summary

  Noises from the Rear Axle Shock Absorber. The customer complains about a hammering noise from the rear axle area, when driving on rough road surfaces with low ambient temperatures. This noise will disappear with warmer ambient temperature. CAUSE Rear axle shock absorbers

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• September 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147284

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  M310215

  Date Added:

  November 5, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  MINI

  Summary

  In isolated cases, during the vehicles assembly, it is possible that one of the front spring struts was not correctly positioned in the swivel bearing.

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• September 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147282

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  M110615

  Date Added:

  November 5, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  MINI

  Summary

  Engine Electrical September 2015 Technical Service. This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B11 06 15 dated July 2015. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT B38, B46 and B48 Engines: Various Faults Related to Engine Oil Pressure. The engine malfunction warning and the engine oil pressure warning is illuminated. One or more of the following faults are stored in the DME: 1C2002 Engine oil pump: pressure too low 1C0301 Engine oil pressure regulating valve: Jams in a fully energized position 1FB801 Check Control message (ID 212): Engine oil pressure. Stop carefully

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• August 1, 2015•Document ID: 10151424

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

  Mfr Comm. #:

  M650315

  Date Added:

  December 10, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  MINI

  Summary

  Real-Time Traffic Information (RTTI) is Not Displayed On the Map. Real time traffic information (RTTI) is not displayed on the map. This only affects the specific VINs (vehicle identification numbers) listed below. The vehicle was built incorrectly (without option 6UH).

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• July 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147228

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  M640214

  Date Added:

  November 5, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  MINI

  Summary

  Foul Odor when Switching On A/C. The customer states there is a foul smell when the A/C is first turned on. It lasts for five minutes. Incorrect fin gap on the evaporator allows water to collect and bacteria to form

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• July 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147227

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  INTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

  Mfr Comm. #:

  M620115

  Date Added:

  November 5, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  MINI

  Summary

  Door Open Message Displayed, Even Though Door Is Closed. The customer complains that while driving, a CCM (check control message) indicates the doors are open, even though they are closed. Also, sometimes the gong will sound and the interior lights will go on and off. Unspecified FRM (footwell module) door lock status due to voltage variations

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