MINI Cooper Service Bulletins (2015)
417 manufacturer communications on file.
- May 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151344Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M110315
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryB38 Engine: Mixture Faults Stored in DME and Cylinder Head Cover Leaking Engine Oil This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M11 03 15 dated February 2016. The customer may have one of the following complaints: The engine malfunction light is illuminated with misfire or mixture faults stored in the DME. The vehicle runs poorly and may consume engine oil. Smoke from the exhaust tailpipe. Engine oil leak at the cylinder head cover gasket area. See illustrations for additional information. Engine oil leak (1) at the front edge of the cylinder head cover where it meets the cylinder head (2). In some cases the cylinder head cover gasket material may be bulging out from between the cylinder head cover and cylinder head mating surfaces. When the cylinder head cover is removed, the cylinder head cover gasket material is damaged near the crankcase ventilation drains or the bolt holes.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - April 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151294Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M610116
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryFront Windshield Wiper Noises. Customer complains wipers are noisy or chattering during wiper operation. CAUSE Wiper arms out of adjustment and/or windshield cowl misaligned.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - April 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151293Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M510316
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryAir Intake Makes Rattle Noise At Engine Idle. Engine has rattle noise from engine compartment. Check Hyperlink for video of rattle noise at engine idle. http://tinyurl.com/zwb8e6s Worn buffer in the battery tray
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - April 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151292Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M121214
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
Summary"VANOS Faults Stored in DME (Bosch). The Service Engine Soon (MIL) is on and the engine could go into a reduced power mode with the ""Drivetrain Malfunction"" message displayed. One or more of the VANOS faults (listed in the attachment) are stored in the DME, although the engine is mechanically sound and no unusual noises can be heard from the VANOS area. Due to unfavorable Engine Position Management (EPM) parameters in the DME software, various VANOS control faults could be set. These control faults relate to implausible camshaft position (intake or exhaust), the camshaft stuck situation, or the camshaft angle offset to crankshaft outside the tolerance range."
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - April 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151291Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M120815
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
Summary"Reduced Engine Power with Exhaust Camshaft Sensor Faults Stored. The engine power is reduced and a Check Control Message (CCM) ""Drive Faulty; Drive at moderate speed"" is displayed. The following camshaft position sensor fault is stored in the DME: Fault 130F11: Exhaust camshaft sensor, signal: not plausible As a result, the engine power is reduced and the following fault also is set: Fault 120408: Charging pressure control: Switch-off, pressure build-up blocked CAUSE DME software error"
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - April 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151289Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M110816
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryB38, B46 and B48 Engines: Engine and Cylinder Head Replacement Procedures. The engine may run rough and exhibit an engine noise from the VANOS area after the cylinder head or the engine is replaced.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - April 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151288Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M110715
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
Summary"This Service Information bulletin and attachment supersedes SI M11 07 15 dated October 2015.. 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 the B38 engine) produced from 07/05/2014 to 02/24/2015 that are: Still a ""new vehicle"" in dealer inventory (no in-service date reported), and the Current odometer mileage is 155 or less. 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)."
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - April 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151287Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M110416
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
Summary"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. This Service Action involves ""396"" F55 and F56 vehicles produced from January 2014 to February 2015. 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. UN"
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - March 1, 2016•Document ID: 10216787Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIM650416
- Date Added:
- August 1, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryService Action: Program Vehicle to Activate Speech Recognition
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - March 1, 2016•Document ID: 10216776Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIM510416
- Date Added:
- August 1, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryROOFLINER MAKES RATTLE/GROANING NOISE NEAR B PILLAR WHEN DRIVING ON ROUGH ROADS
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - March 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151237Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M660116
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
Summary"""Comfort Access Restricted"" Check Control Message is Displayed. ""Comfort Access Restricted"" CCM (Check Control Message) is permanently displayed.. The CCM ID: D0h. The comfort access is functioning correctly. No comfort access aerial fault codes stored in the BDC (Body Domain Controller). Software error in the BDC."
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - March 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151236Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M651315
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryHissing noise from speakers when radio volume is turned down. There is an audible hissing noise from the speakers when there is no active audio source. This noise is most apparent with the engine and climate system fan turned off. Software in the HK HiFi amplifier.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - March 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151235Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M650516
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummarySporadic Failure of Different Audio Channels. Intermittently, different speakers may be inoperative during an entire drive cycle until the vehicle enters sleep mode and the vehicle is restarted. CAUSE Shut-down of output circuit(s) from pressure variations caused by door shutting during diagnostic self-test. After unlocking the vehicle the Harman/Kardon (HK) Amplifier goes into a speaker self-test mode. If a door is slammed during this self-test vibrating the speaker cone, the HK amplifier may interpret the changing resistance of the speaker as a circuit failure. The HK Amplifier will then go into protection mode and turn off the output transistor(s) for the particular speaker(s) until the next selftest which is performed after the next sleep cycle.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - March 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151233Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M650316
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryNBT and Entry Head Unit Software Update for Improved Satellite Radio Reception. Poor Satellite Radio reception CAUSE After this software update there is a slight improvement in Satellite Radio reception for these vehicles when receiving their signal from XM Satellites. This is due to the changeover from Sirius Satellite broadcasting to XM Satellite broadcasting in 2016 (See SI M65 01 16).
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - March 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151232Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M650216
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryFalse Alarms of the Anti-Theft Alarm System. The alarm (DWA) siren continues to activate after locking vehicle A device is connected to the On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) port of the vehicle. This keeps the Ethernet communication line active which triggers the alarm when the vehicle tries to enter sleep mode.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - March 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151231Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M640216
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
Summary"Air Conditioning Refrigerant R1234yf Introduction. INFORMATION Highlights of R-1234yf Meets SAE J2888_201301 ""This SAE Standard covers fittings, couplers, and hoses intended for connecting service hoses from mobile air- conditioning Systems to service equipment such as charging, recovery and recycling equipment"". New tools and equipment are required. To service vehicles equipped with R-1234yf refer to SI M04 01 16. Air conditioning technician certification is required to work on system. Refer to your State Law. Unique low and high side fittings. Revised evaporator core as per SAE J2842. System will use about 5% more refrigerant than a comparable R134a system. System oil is a specific PAG oil. Refer to ISTA repair recommendation. Do not interchange components between systems using other refrigerants. Do not reuse Seals / O-ring material from another system. The system piping has internal heat exchangers (IHX or IWT). SAFETY 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 ref
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - March 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151230Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M640116
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryWater Ingress In Footwell Area From A/C Condensate Drain. Customer complains of musty odor and/or damp front footwell carpet. CAUSE The A/C condensate drain hose is either blocked by the heatshield or not attached properly to the the housing.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - March 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151227Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M121214
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
Summary"This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M12 12 14 dated September 2014. SUBJECT VANOS Faults Stored in DME (Bosch). The Service Engine Soon (MIL) is on and the engine could go into a reduced power mode with the ""Drivetrain Malfunction"" message displayed. One or more of the VANOS faults (listed in the attachment) are stored in the DME, although the engine is mechanically sound and no unusual noises can be heard from the VANOS area. Due to unfavorable Engine Position Management (EPM) parameters in the DME software, various VANOS control faults could be set. These control faults relate to implausible camshaft position (intake or exhaust), the camshaft stuck situation, or the camshaft angle offset to crankshaft outside the tolerance range."
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - March 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151226Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M120216
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryEngine will not Start (No Crank). The engine will not crank or the engine loses power while driving, followed by a no crank situation. There is no communication with the DME when diagnosing with ISTA (DME is yellow on control unit tree). In certain instances, the startup of the turbocharger coolant pump can exceed the 5A rating of Fuse 83.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - February 1, 2016•Document ID: 10216784Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIM650116
- Date Added:
- August 1, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryXM Satellite Radio Recekption - Audio, Navigation, Monitors, Alarms, SRS
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