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SIM-17-04-12
Dec 1, 2012
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
MINI: AN INACCURATE ENGINE TEMPERATURE READING MAY BE CAUSED BY INTERNAL CORROSION FORMING ON ENGINE TEMPERATURE COOLING SENSOR. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED 03/11/2013 *JS
SIM-17-05-12
Dec 1, 2012
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
MINI: DUE TO INTERNAL BRIDGING OF CONTACTS, INTERNAL CORROSION HAS FORM ON ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSORS GIVING INACCURATE OR FALSE TEMPERATURE READINGS FOR ENGINE. *PE UPDATED 10/17/12. *PE UPDATED 03/11/2013 *JS
SIM-17-06-12
Dec 1, 2012
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
MINI: ON ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR, INTERNAL CORROSION MIGHT BE FORMING, CAUSING A FALSE, INACCURATE ENGINE TEMPERATURE READING, LEADING TO DIFFICULTY IN STARTING ENGINE AND/OR A SERVICE ENGINE SOON ILLUMINATION. MODELS 2010-2012
M110612
Oct 1, 2012
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
During Engine Oil Service a Small O-Ring Is Found in the Oil Filter Housing. No customer complaint has been received. During the scheduled engine oil service, the technician notices a black rubber o-ring lying on the bottom of the engine oi
M170412
Oct 1, 2012
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
M170512
Oct 1, 2012
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
M170612
Oct 1, 2012
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
M170712
Oct 1, 2012
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
M170812
Oct 1, 2012
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
M510812
Oct 1, 2012
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
Rattling Noise from the Tailgate. A rattling noise may be heard from the tailgate area when driving on rough roads. CAUSE The felt strip on the lower bump stop is either mis-shaped or missing.
M610607
Oct 1, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"Discharged Battery: Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed. MINI electrical systems and advancements in vehicle technology have resulted in an increased demand on the vehicle battery. This SI will help the dealer handle ""discharged battery""
M650512
Oct 1, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
?SUBJECT DWA (Anti-theft Alarm System): False Alarm Is Triggered Intermittently. When the vehicle is parked and locked (DWA active), the alarm system is triggered intermittently. One or more of the following conditions may trigger the alarm
SIM-12-06-12
Oct 1, 2012
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
MINI: ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR, NOW AN INDIVIDUAL COMPONENT DUE TO CHANGE IN WIRING HARNESS AND REPLACEMENT OF HARNESS HAS TWO SEPARATE TWO PIN CONNECTORS, WHERE ONE FOR COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND OTHER COOLANT THERMOSTAT. A
SIM-17-10-12
Oct 1, 2012
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
MINI: THE ENGINE THERMOSTAT HOUSING HAD POOR SOLDER CONTACTS IN COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR WHICH CAUSED A NO START, OR HARD, LONG CRANK START OF A COLD ENGINE. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SI-M-12-02-10
Sep 1, 2012
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MINI (BMW): SERVICE ENGINE SOON (MIL) LAMP IS ILLUMINATED; THE ENGINE RUNS ROUGH WITH ANY MISFIRE FAULTS STORED IN THE DME-2771, 2772, 2773, 2775, 2776, 2777, 2779, 277A, 277B, 277D, 277E, 277F-COMBUSTION MISFIRE, CYLINDER 1..4. *PE UP
SIM-11-02-07
Sep 1, 2012
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW (MINI): THERE IS A RATTLE NOISE IN THE ENGINE DURING A COLD START-UP. THE NOISE IS MORE FREQUENT WHEN DRIVING SHORT DISTANCES. *RM UPDATED 06/08/2011. *KB UPDATED 6/6/12. *PE UPDATED 10/23/12. *PE
SIM-11-05-12
Sep 1, 2012
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
MINI: THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER DEVELOPED AN OIL LEAK AT MOUNTING LOCATION, WHICH WAS CAUSED BY THE SEAL RING MATERIAL BEING TOO SOFT, RESULTING IN TENSION LOST DURING TIGHTENING SEQUENCE OF TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER. MODEL 2010-2011 R55,
SIM-11-03-12
Jun 1, 2012
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
MINI: WHEN RESEALING ENGINE OIL PAN, ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET REPLACEMENT SHOULD NO LONGER BE USED DUE TO CAUSING SEALING FLANGE BECOMING DEFORMED. MODELS R55, R56, R59, R60, R57, AND R58. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SIM-12-07-12
Jun 1, 2012
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
MINI: THERE IS A SOFTWARE ERROR CAUSING THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT TO BE ILLUMINATED THAT IS RELATED TO VALVETRONIC DIAGNOSTICS. MODELS R55, R56, R58, R57, R60, R59. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SIM-31-01-12
May 1, 2012
021244 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
MINI: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE FRONT AXLE CONTROL ARMS, DURING ASSEMBLY PROCESS, WAS INSTALLED WHERE THE INNER BALL JOINT RUBBER BOOTS ARE IMPROPERLY POSITIONED AND WEAR PREMATURELY. *PE
M11-03-11
Apr 1, 2012
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MINI: ENGINE OIL LEAK AND TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER RESEALING OR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES. ALSO INCLUDED MODELS R57 AND R60 MODEL YEARS UP TO 11/2011. *JS
M16-01-12
Apr 1, 2012
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
MINI: A QUALITY IMPROVEMENT TASK FORCE TEAM WAS ESTABLISHED TO HELP SUPPORT TECHNICIANS WITH DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR OF FUEL LEVEL SENSOR-RELATED COMPLAINTS. INCLUDING R60 WITH N16 ENGINE AND R60 MINI COOPER S COUNTRYMAN WITH N18 ENGINE. MODEL
SIM-65-08-03
Mar 1, 2012
140000 AIR BAGS
BMW MINI: AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT IS ON: MRS FC 02, 03, 05, 06. *KB
SI-M51-02-12
Feb 1, 2012
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MINI: INSTALLATION OF A HEAT SHIELD FOR THE BONNET INTAKE AIR GRILL. *KB
SIM-16-01-09
Feb 1, 2012
092100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
MINI: INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING PROCEDURE OF REPLACING FUEL LEVEL SENSOR DUE TO FAILURE ON THE RIGHT AND/OR LEFT SIDE. *PE