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M110214
Apr 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
B38 and B48 Engines: Grease Residue Found at Bottom of Transmission Bell Housing. INFORMATION While performing repairs to the underside of the vehicle, the technician may notice yellow grease residue has formed on the lowest point of the tr
M120314
Apr 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Service Action: Grease Engine Starter Electrical Terminals. Due to the location of the engine starter, the electrical contacts must be coated with special contact grease for protection from moisture and outside elements.
M510312
Apr 1, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Window Regulators Squeak when Moving Up or Down. The front side windows can make a squeaking noise when operated.
M630114
Apr 1, 2014
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
After deleting transport mode during PDI (QCI Pre-Delivery Inspection), fault code ?8041A9 - Daytime running light lock active? is present in the BDC (Body Domain Controller) and the DRL (Day Running Light) is switched off. CAUSE Software i
SIM-12-03-14
Apr 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
MINI: THE ENGINE STARTER ELECTRICAL TERMINALS MUST BE GREASED FOR PROTECTION FROM MOISTURE AND OUTSIDE ELEMENTS. VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM 12/16/2013 TO 4/11/2014. *JS
M510114
Feb 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Rattling Noise when Closing Boot Lid. When closing the boot lid, a rattling noise can be heard. The noise does not occur when driving. CAUSE The securing clips for the inner trim panel lose their tension after removal.
M120114
Jan 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
N16: Fault 274D Mixture Adaptation Is Stored in the DME. Certain low speed, light-load driving conditions at lower outside temperatures could cause the Service Engine Soon lamp (MIL) to illuminate. The following fault would be stored in the
M130114
Jan 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
"N14 and N18 Engine: High-pressure Pump Repair Instruction. INFORMATION The current version of ISTA/D Repair Instruction 13 51 017, ""Removing and installing or replacing high-pressure pump (N14, N18)"" has a procedure error. The current ve
SIM-11-01-12
Jan 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
MINI: ON CERTAIN MODEL VEHICLES, AN ENGINE OIL LEAK MAY OCCUR, DUE TO THE COMPROMISED OIL PUMP VOLUME CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE, FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF ENGINE. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED 4/19/2013. *KB UPDATED 3/11/14.
SIM-11-04-13
Jan 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
MINI: TENSIONER SPRING FORCE COULD BE TOO LOW AND SEVERITY OF WEAR CAN CAUSE RATTLING NOISE WHEN IDLING OR STARTING COLD ENGINE, AND TIMING CHAIN INTERNAL TOLERANCES IS NOT CONSISTENT. MODEL R55, R56, R57. NO YEARS LISTED. *P
SIMB-13-01-14
Jan 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
MINI: PROCEDURE ERROR OF CURRENT VERSION REPAIR INSTRUCTION STATING "REPLACE HIGH PRESSURE SUPPLY HOSE" AND REPAIR INSTRUCTION INDICATES "NOT TO REPLACE" WHICH IS INCORRECT, AND NEW PROCEDURE OUTLINE FOR CORRECT REPAIR INSTRUCTION IS PROVI
SIM-01-01-13
Dec 1, 2013
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
MINI: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. A WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH POTENTIAL PROBLEM WITH COOLING FAN AND THE DURABILITY OF ELECTRO HYDRAULIC POWER (ASSIST) STEERING (EHPS) PUMP. MODELS 2002-2005 R50, R52,
BMS-417-51
Nov 20, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
MINI: THE OIL FILTER HOUSING ASSEMBLY IS LEAKING ENGINE OIL AND/OR COOLANT. NO MODEL OR YEARS LISTED. *PE
BMWNOV0313
Nov 1, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is an update to the Delivery Stop that was issued on certain 2014 model year MINI Cooper, Cooper S and John Cooper Works Convertibles produced between July and October 2013. During closing, it is possible that the convertible top locat
BMWNOV1113
Nov 1, 2013
160000 STRUCTURE
This is an update to the Delivery Stop that was issued on certain 2014 model year MINI Cooper, Cooper S and John Cooper Works Convertibles produced between July and October 2013. During closing, it is possible that the convertible top locat
M110413
Nov 1, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Service Action: N14 Engine Check Timing Chain Tensioner and Timing Chain. The timing chain tensioner applies pre-tension to the timing chain guide rail mechanism. In some cases, the tensioner spring force may be too low. Depending on the se
M540513
Nov 1, 2013
160000 STRUCTURE
"Service Action: Convertible Top Does Not Close. During the closing process, it is possible that the convertible top locating pin on the right side is not correctly positioned in the landing plate at the top of the A-pillar (passenger's sid
SIM-12-01-13
Nov 1, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
MINI: DUE TO AN UNFAVORABLE KNOCK SENSOR, DURING THE WINTER MONTHS, IN AREAS OF EXTREME COLD CLIMATE CONDITIONS, THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE, WHILE ENGINE IS INCREASING TO FULL TEMPERATURE OPERATION. MODELS R55 COOPER CLU
M010511
Oct 1, 2013
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
"N12 Tank Leak Diagnostic Module (DMTL) Pump: Limited Warranty Extension to 10 Years/120,000 Miles. INFORMATION This updated version of this bulletin now includes the addition of the model year 2009 R55, R56 and R57 MINI Cooper vehicles wit
M110513
Oct 1, 2013
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service Action: N14 Engine Retrofit Turbocharger Engine Oil Supply Line Heat Shield. After switching off the engine, the heat radiating from the turbocharger may cause the engine oil to solidify in the oil supply line to the turbocharger. T
M120213
Oct 1, 2013
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
State Inspection and Emission (I/M) Test Fails Due to an Invalid VIN Number. The affected vehicle may fail to pass a State Inspection and Emission (I/M) test due to a noncompliant 17-digit vehicle identification number (VIN) stored in the D
M510513
Oct 1, 2013
160000 STRUCTURE
Creaking/Cracking Noise from the Upper Roof Area. A creaking noise can be heard from the rear roof area when driving on rough roads or uneven surfaces. CAUSE The body shell roof support area, where the C-pillar is joined to the roof, is buc
M510613
Oct 1, 2013
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Bonnet Lock Difficult to Open or Close. The bonnet lock fails to operate correctly and is difficult to open or close. CAUSE Corrosion in the bonnet lock assembly
M520213
Oct 1, 2013
220000 SEATS
Squeaking Noise from Front Seat. A noise may be heard from the front driver's seat back when the customer applies sideways pressure during cornering. CAUSE Surface corrosion on the metal seat back frame can make a squeaking noise when rubbi
M120112
Sep 1, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
N18 Engine: FC 37DE Engine Ventilation, Heating, Triggering Stored in the DME After Programming. The Service Engine Soon lamp is illuminated after reprogramming the vehicle to integration level R056-11-11503 (ISTA/P P45.1.3.0) or higher. Wh