MINI Cooper Convertible Service Bulletins
366 manufacturer communications on file.
- July 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147224Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M210115
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
Summary"B38, B46, and B48 Engines: Clutch Operation, Engine Noise, and Drivability Complaints. The vehicle exhibits one the following complaints: ? The customer notices an increased level of ""free play"" in the clutch pedal when changing gears. ? The clutch pedal remains depressed and will not return to the disengaged position. ? Noise from the lower engine area described as a high-pitched whine ? Loss of power when idling ? At a higher engine speed (above 3,000 rpm), a brief decrease in the engine speed can be felt. ? Extended cranking before the engine will start ? Emergency operation is active with one or more of the faults listed below. Faults stored in the vehicle: ? 160020 Crankshaft sensor, signal: implausible ? 180001 Catalytic converter: efficiency too low ? 200D0C Powertrain, safety function: bus signal rpm reduction implausible ? 11A002 Fuel high pressure, plausibility: Pressure too low ? 1F054D Powertrain, safety function: powertrain reduced power, DSC-signal implausible? 120408 Boost pressure control: Shut-down as a consecutive reaction."
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - July 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147223Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M120915
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryIntermittent Poor Throttle Response at High Ambient Temperatures. The engine throttle response from a stop can intermittently be sluggish when the outside ambient temperatures are higher. Additionally, this can be more noticeable when the fuel tank is only partially filled. CAUSE DME software for fuel tank ventilation control
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - July 1, 2015•Document ID: 10059114Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 12 09 15
- Date Added:
- February 4, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryMINI: FAULTY SOFTWARE FOR THE TANK VENTILATION CONTROL DISPLAYS ENGINE THROTTLE REACTION WHEN TEMPERATURE IS HIGH OUTSIDE, AND MORE OBVIOUS IF THE TANK IS ONLY PARTLY FILLED. *MA
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- 11 06 15
- Date Added:
- February 4, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryMINI: DIFFERENT FAULTS ACTIVATES ENGINE MALFUNCTION AND OIL WARNING. *MA
Associated Products (17)Associated Documents - June 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147747Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M640214
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryFoul 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. Defective coating on the evaporator, allowing bacteria to form
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - June 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147746Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsTIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M360115
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryCheck Control Message: Tire Pressure Monitor (RDCi) Failure. A Check Control Message states Tire Pressure Monitor (RDCi) has failed CAUSE Hardware failure in the remote control unit (FBD3 antenna)
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - June 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147742Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M120715
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
Summary"Reduced Engine Power with Misfiring and Valvetronic Shutdown. The engine misfires with the engine power reduced, and a Check Control Message (CCM) ""Drive Faulty; Drive at moderate speed"" is displayed. Various misfire faults and the following Valvetronic fault codes are stored in the DME: ? Fault 134A02: Valvetronic servomotor: Overloading ? Fault 135302: Valvetronic servomotor: Switch-off, Component protection CAUSE DME software error"
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - June 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147741Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M120615
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
Summary"Engine Power Reduction with ""Clutch Damaged"" Faults Stored. A drivetrain malfunction check control message is displayed, prompting the customer to contact the dealer for a service visit. The vehicle drives normally, but fault(s) for a damaged clutch are stored in the DME. ? 1D3101 - Clutch: Damaged, transmittable torque too low ? 1D3201 - Clutch: Severely damaged, transmittable torque too low CAUSE 1. The DME software diagnostic for detecting excessive clutch slip is too sensitive. 2. The clutch is damaged."
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - June 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147740Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M120515
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryEngine Power Reduction with Electrical Wastegate Faults Stored. The Service Engine Soon (MIL) light is on, along with a check control message for engine power reduction. The following faults can sporadically be stored in the DME: B38M ? 123431 - Electric wastegate, adaptation: Limit position open implausible ? 123432 - Electric wastegate, adaptation: Limit position closed implausible B48M ? 123433 - Electric wastegate, adaptation: Adjustment range implausible The following fault can also be stored in either engine as a result of the engine power reduction: ? 120408 - Charging pressure control: Switch-off, pressure build-up blocked CAUSE DME diagnostic software
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - June 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147739Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M120415
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
Summary"?SI M12 04 15 Engine Electrical Systems June 2015 Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M12 04 15 dated March 2015. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT B38, B46, and B48 Engines: Engine Noise, Drivability Complaints, and Various DME Faults. The vehicle exhibits one the following complaints: ? Noise from the lower engine area, described as a high-pitched whine ? Loss of power when idling ? At a higher engine speed (above 3,000 rpm), a brief decrease in the engine speed can be felt. ? Extended cranking before the engine will start ? The customer notices an increased level of ""free play"" in the clutch pedal when changing gears. ? The clutch pedal remains depressed, and will not return to the disengaged position. ? Emergency operation is active, with one or more of the faults listed below. Faults stored in the vehicle: ? 160020 Crankshaft sensor, signal: implausible ? 180001 Catalytic converter: efficiency too low ? 200D0C Powertrain, safety function: bus signal rpm reduction implausible ? 11A002 Fuel high pressure, plausibility: Pressure too low ? 1F054D Powertrain, safety function: powertrain reduced power, DSC-signal implausible? 120408 Boost pressure control: Shut-down as a consecutive reaction"
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - June 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147737Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M110215
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryB38 and B48 Engines: Rough Running and Various Faults for Camshaft Sensor Signal and VANOS Control Stored in the DME. The engine runs rough and the malfunction warning is illuminated. One or more of the following faults are stored in the DME: 130104 Variable camshaft timing control, intake: Control fault, camshaft jamming 130108 Variable camshaft timing control, intake: Control fault, position not reached 130304 Variable camshaft timing control, exhaust: Control fault, camshaft jamming 130308 Variable camshaft timing control, exhaust: Control fault, position not reached 130E11 Intake camshaft sensor, plausibility: Signal implausible 130E20 Intake camshaft: Angle offset with respect to the crankshaft lies outside tolerance range 130F20 Exhaust camshaft: Angle offset with respect to the crankshaft lies outside tolerance range 131401 Variable camshaft timing control, exhaust, cold start: Cannot be controlled 131501 Variable camshaft timing control, intake, cold start: Cannot be controlled 131808 Variable camshaft timing control, exhaust, cold start: Position not reached 131908 Variable camshaft timing control, intake, cold start: Position not reached CAUSE DME software error and/or a mechanical failure of the VANOS actuators, camshafts and the VANOS central bolt valves.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - June 1, 2015•Document ID: 10059113Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 12 07 15
- Date Added:
- February 4, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryMINI: FAULTY SOFTWARE CAUSES THE CHECK CONTROL AND ENGINE POWER REDUCED LIGHT TO APPEAR. *MA
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - June 1, 2015•Document ID: 10059111Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 12 05 15
- Date Added:
- February 4, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryMINI: DUE TO FAULTY DME SOFTWARE, THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHTS COMES ON, INCLUDING THE CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE FOR MOTOR FORCE DECREASE. *MA
Associated Products (17)Associated Documents - June 1, 2015•Document ID: 10059110Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 12 04 15
- Date Added:
- February 4, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryMINI: DUE TO FAULTY INSTALLATION OF CRANKSHAFT SENSOR, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, POWERTRAIN, FUEL HIGH PRESSURE, AND BOOST PRESSURE CONTROL, CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF NOISE FROM LOWER ENGINE, LOSS OF POWER, DECREASE IN ENGINE SPEED AND DEPRESSED CLUTCH PEDAL. *MA
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - June 1, 2015•Document ID: 10059094Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 11 02 15
- Date Added:
- February 3, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryMINI: A MECHANICAL FAILURE AND DME SOFTWARE ERROR OF THE VANOS ACTUATORS CAUSE THE ENGINE TO RUN ROUGH WHICH ACTIVATES THE MALFUNCTION WARNING LIGHT. *MA
Associated Products (17)Associated Documents - May 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147164Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M510215
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
Summary"Affected vehicles in dealer inventory must not be retailed or delivered until this issue is corrected. Vehicles at ports of entry will be remedied prior to dealer delivery. On affected vehicles, there is an incorrect label regarding the appropriate engine oil. Affected vehicles can be identified with a ""Vehicle Comment"" in the DCS Warranty Vehicle Inquiry or ISPA Light. The text on the label does not conform to legal regulations."
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - May 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147163Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsWHEELS; TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS; TIRES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M360215
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryValve Stem Replacement with Wheel Electronics. Tire pressure loss after replacement of the RDC/RDCi wheel electronics. Valve stems are not being replaced in conjunction of the RDC/RDCi wheel electronics replacement.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- M620115
- Date Added:
- December 17, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryDoor 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
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - April 1, 2015•Document ID: 10152336Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M510215
- Date Added:
- December 17, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
Summary"Delivery Stop: Remove Engine Oil Label. Affected vehicles in dealer inventory must not be retailed or delivered until this issue is corrected. Vehicles at ports of entry will be remedied prior to dealer delivery. On affected vehicles, there is an incorrect label regarding the appropriate engine oil. Affected vehicles can be identified with a ""Vehicle Comment"" in the DCS Warranty Vehicle Inquiry or ISPA Light. The text on the label does not conform to legal regulations."
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - April 1, 2015•Document ID: 10152334Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M250114
- Date Added:
- December 17, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe manual transmission gear shift knob easily comes off the shift rod with minimal upward force. The retaining tabs on the shifter knob do not hold securely to the shifter rod.
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