Technical Service Bulletins
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M650213
Mar 1, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"CHAMP2: Stored Radio Stations Deleted After Ignition Off. After ignition off, the stored radio stations (AM/FM and Satellite radio) are no longer available in: ? Menu ""PRESETS"" ? Preset buttons on the head unit Hardware error in the CHAM
M650313
Mar 1, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
Basic SVS: Voice Recognition Inoperative After Programming. After programming the vehicle with ISTA/P 2.48.x, the voice recognition (Basic SVS) is inoperative. NOTE: The Basic SVS only includes voice recognition for phone functions. Error
M120113
Feb 1, 2013
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
"N16 Engine: FC 2D9B Knock Sensor, Signal Is Stored in the DME. Certain areas of the US experience extremely cold climate conditions during the winter months, which can cause the Service Engine Soon lamp to illuminate while the engine tempe
M320113
Feb 1, 2013
010000 STEERING
Noise from Steering Column when Turning or Adjusting Height. A squeaking noise is heard from the area around the steering column when turning or adjusting its height. CAUSE Material contact between the upper steering column bearing inner ra
M510113
Feb 1, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
Service Action: Replace Both Sun Visors. When opening the sun visor mirror cover, the pivot pins bind. CAUSE The spring tension is too great and weak pivot pins can break.
M650113
Feb 1, 2013
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CHAMP2: Integrated Cooling Fan Is Noisy Intermittently. INFORMATION Do not replace parts and do not perform a repair attempt! Explain to the customer that this only happens at high ambient temperatures, which keep the fan running after the
M840113
Feb 1, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
Telephone: Phonebook Does Not Transfer to the Vehicle. The telephone book does not transfer to the vehicle after the pairing process is completed. CAUSE Software error in the head unit
SIM-65-01-13
Feb 1, 2013
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
MINI: INTEGRATED COOLING FAN IS NOISY INTERMITTENTLY. THIS NOISE MAY BE MORE NOTICEABLE AFTER THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF. MODELS R55, R56, R57, R58, R59, AND R60. *KB
M110112
Jan 1, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
"N16 and N18 Engine Oil Leak. The customer states that a small engine oil leak can be seen from the underside of the engine. CAUSE The internal sealing of the oil pump volume control solenoid valve is compromised, allowing engine oil to lea
M120211
Jan 1, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Hesitation or Jerking Is Felt When Accelerating Between 3000 - 4000 rpm. A hesitation or jerking is intermittently felt when accelerating under higher loads between 3000 - 4000 rpm. No DME faults are stored. DME software error
M170912
Jan 1, 2013
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
"Service Action: Retrofit of the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor. Internal corrosion could form in the engine coolant temperature sensor. This corrosion leads to internal bridging of the contacts, which can cause an inaccurate engine temp
M310312
Jan 1, 2013
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Cracking or Popping Noise from Front Axle. A cracking or popping noise is heard from the front axle during take-offs or during load reversal CAUSE Front axle nut not correctly torqued
M330212
Jan 1, 2013
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Cracking or Popping Noise from Rear Axle. A cracking or popping noise is heard from the rear axle during take-offs or during load reversal. CAUSE Rear axle nut incorrectly torqued
M340112
Jan 1, 2013
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
ABS/DSC Control During Light Braking. When driving slowly over uneven road surfaces, there may sometimes be pre-mature ABS application relative to the driving situation with the brake lightly applied. Software in the Dynamic Stability Contr
M340113
Jan 1, 2013
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
"?SI M34 01 13 November 2013 BrakesTechnical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 34 01 13 dated October 2013. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Erroneous ""Service due"" Message Though Brake Lining Thickness S
SIM-17-07-12
Jan 1, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
MINI: WHEN A FALSE READING LEADS TO DIFFICULTY IN STARTING ENGINE AND CAUSES SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP TO ILLUMINATE, INTERNAL CORROSION IS FORMING IN ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR, CAUSING INACCURATE ENGINE TEMPERATURE READING DUE TO
SIM-17-08-12
Jan 1, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
MINI: INTERNAL BRIDGING OF CONTACTS BY INTERNAL CORROSION FORMING ON ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR, COULD GIVE INACCURATE ENGINE TEMPERATURE READING LEADING TO DIFFICULTY IN STARTING AND/OR SERVICE ENGINE SOON BEING ILLUMINATED. MODEL
SIM-17-09-12
Jan 1, 2013
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MINI: INACCURATE ENGINE TEMPERATURE READING DUE TO POSSIBLE CORROSION FORMING IN ENGINE COOLANT SENSORS WHICH LEADS TO BRIDGING OF CONTACTS CAUSING DIFFICULT IN STARTING ENGINE OR ILLUMINATION SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP. MODELS R55, R56, R
SIM-31-03-12
Jan 1, 2013
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
MINI: POPPING OR CRACKING NOISE IS HEARD COMING FROM THE FROT AXLE DURING TAKE OFF OR DURING LOAD REVERSAL. MODEL R60. *KB
SIM-33-02-12
Jan 1, 2013
022144 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
MINI: POPPING AND CRACKING NOISES COMING FROM THE REAR AXLE. MODEL R60. *KB
SIM-34-01-12
Jan 1, 2013
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
MINI: ABS/DSC CONTROL DURING LIGHT BRAKING. DRIVING OVER UNEVEN ROAD SURFACES AT A SLOW PACE MAY SOMETIMES CAUSE PRE-MATURE ABS APPLICATION WHEN THE BRAKE IS LIGHTLY APPLIED. MODELS R55, R56, R57, R58, R59, AND R60. *KB
M120210
Dec 1, 2012
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
"Cooper S with N14: Diagnosis for Misfire Faults. The Service Engine Soon (MIL) lamp is illuminated and/or the customer complains that the engine runs rough (engine cold or warm) with any of the following misfire faults stored in the DME: ?
M330112
Dec 1, 2012
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
Adjusting Rear Camber. Rear camber cannot be adjusted properly. CAUSE Repair instructions not followed properly
M511112
Dec 1, 2012
130000 VISIBILITY
"Front Power Windows Not Functioning Properly. The front power window may exhibit one or more of the following faults: * The window reverses when it reaches the top travel * Loss of the ""one touch"" feature when closing the window * Window
M620112
Dec 1, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Action: OBC Functions Missing - Retrofit Procedure. The On-Board Computer function on certain vehicles is missing from the instrument cluster. CAUSE Option code 0550 is missing from the vehicle order.