MINI Cooper Service Bulletins (2016)
346 manufacturer communications on file.
- January 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151048Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M620515
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryThe Clock in the Instrument Cluster Loses time . 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 - January 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151046Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M121315
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
Summary?SUBJECT Service Action: Program Control Units (DME) . A Check Control Message could intermittently be displayed indicating a Start/Stop Function failure. Vehicle may not restart after stopping. The following fault is stored in the DME: Fault 20BA20: clutch switch, signal: missing In addition the BDC may have the following fault stored: Fault 804084: clutch switch, plausibility fault compared to CAN signal This can occur if for example 14 gears changes are made, but the upper clutch position switch is only activated 10 times. This difference could occur when the clutch pedal is not being fully released between gear shifts or by resting a foot on the pedal so the upper switch position is not recognized.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - December 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147910Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M640214
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryFoul Odor when Switching On A/C. The customer reports a foul smell (musty, rotten, and vinegary) when the A/C is first turned on that lasts about five minutes. Micro-filter position too low in the IHKA housing.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - December 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147909Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M620415
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryInstrument Cluster Outside Temperature Display Implausible. INFORMATION This service information bulletin provides technical, diagnostic and/or repair-related information. Eligible and Covered Work/Repairs When submitting a claim for the repair of a verified defect in materials or workmanship, please following the established and applicable warranty policy and procedures together with the using corresponding defect code and labor operations provided in the KSD2.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - December 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147908Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M210115
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
Summary"B38, B46, and B48 Engines: Clutch Operation, Engine Noise, and Drivability Complaints. The vehicle exhibits one the following complaints: 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 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 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 illumination of the engine malfunction warning."
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - December 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147907Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; 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."
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - December 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147906Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M110815
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummarySurface 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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- Mfr Comm. #:
- M090115
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryNew programming feature: Exclusion of Infotainment Control Units from Programming.
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- 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."
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - October 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147800Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M640215
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryThe 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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- Mfr Comm. #:
- M620115
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryDoor 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.
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - October 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147798Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M510715
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryPaint 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.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - October 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147797Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSUSPENSION; SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M330115
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryNoises 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
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - October 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147796Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSUSPENSION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M310115
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryFront 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.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - October 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147795Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- 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)."
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - October 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147794Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; 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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- Mfr Comm. #:
- M651015
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryNAV 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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- Mfr Comm. #:
- M640215
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryThis 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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- Mfr Comm. #:
- M330115
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryNoises 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
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - September 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147284Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M310215
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryIn 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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