2017 MINI Clubman Technical Service Bulletins

139 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2017 MINI Clubman. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10163066Jun 1, 2019Equipment. Safety Systems HEAD UNIT NBT EVO (HU-H2) PROGRAMMING ABORT. During programming several aborts can occur in the head unit NBT EVO (HU-H2).
• 10163062Jun 1, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. EGS FAULTS STORED AFTER AISIN TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. Due to hardware changes in the AISIN GA6F21AW or GA8F22AW transmissions.
• 10161588May 1, 2019Electrical system. Telematics control unit activation via dcsnet for mini assist.
• 10161587May 1, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. BLUETOOTH CONNECTION IS LOST DURING A PHONE CALL. During an active call the call audio autonomously switching from the vehicle hands-free system to the phone. The Bluetooth connection returns after a vehicle sleep cycle (20 minutes).
• 10161583May 1, 2019Engine cooling, Electrical system. The Service Engine Soon (MIL) light is on with the following fault stored in the Digital Motor Electronics (DME). In the situation being described the fault is only stored during the cold winter months along with the use of winter fuel.
• 10159159Mar 1, 2019Electrical system. PHONE CALL AUDIO AUTONOMOUSLY SWITCHES FROM VEHICLE TO PHONE. During an active phone call the call audio autonomously switches from the vehicle hands-free system to the phone.
• 10159158Mar 1, 2019Electrical system. SAMSUNG SMARTPHONE WITH ANDROID 8 NO USB AUDIO PLAYBACK OR CHARGING FUNCTION. The Samsung Smartphone running Android 8.x does not support USB audio playback and/or charging of the device via the USB port.
• 10159157Mar 1, 2019Air bags. AIR BAG WARNING LAMP CC MESSAGE 'RESTRAINT SYSTEM' This Service Information bulletin replaces SI M65 01 17 dated February 2017.
• 10159155Mar 1, 2019Suspension. GROANING/SQUEAKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. A groaning and/or squeaking noise from the front axle occurs when turning at low speeds or idle. Plastic and elastic deformation of lower ball bearing shell in spring strut support bearing.
• 10153787Jan 1, 2019Air bags, Equipment, Electrical system. AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT REMAINS ON AFTER SEAT OCCUPANCY MAT REPLACEMENT. The airbag indicator light illuminates after replacing the CIS (Capacitive Interior Sensing) mat.
• 10153785Jan 1, 2019Equipment. BLACK SPOT IN THE CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY. A small black spot remains on the Central Information Displays (CID) illuminated screen which does not go away after a key cycle or sleep mode.
• 10153782Jan 1, 2019Engine. ENGINE STALLS AFTER STARTING OR WILL NOT START. The engine stalls right after starting (when stationary).
• 10153721Dec 1, 2018Equipment. XM Satellite Radio Reception. INFORMATION Currently Satellite Radio is provided by SiriusXM for MINI customers. SiriusXM is the only company currently broadcasting Satellite Radio in North America. Satellite radio was broadcast from two different sets of Satellites using different earth orbits. XM uses geosynchronous (GEO) satellites located roughly above the equator.
• 10153719Dec 1, 2018Latches, locks and linkages, Body and structure, Electrical system. SPLIT REAR DOOR ONLY OPENS ON ONE SIDE. When the key button is pressed to open the rear split doors.
• 10153718Dec 1, 2018Suspension. GROANING/SQUEAKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. A groaning and/or squeaking noise from the front axle occurs when turning at low speeds or idle.
• 10149554Oct 1, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. THE DISPLAY GOES BLACK, THE ENGINE CAN BE SWITCHED OFF ONLY VIA THE EMERGENCY-OFF.. * On board computer and navigation system goes black or resets.
• 10149553Oct 1, 2018Equipment. RATTLE NOISE FROM SUNSHADE WHILE DRIVING. With either of the sunshades fully opened, there is a rattle noise present when driving over rough road surfaces The sunshade is contacting the roof liner trim.
• 10150063Sep 1, 2018Equipment. ?CONNECTEDDRIVE/MINI ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION. ConnectedDrive/MINI Assist features are partially or completely inoperative. This Service Information bulletin is being published because vehicles are down for an extended period of time when researching system failures with ConnectedDrive or MINI Assist. This Service Information bulletin will assist you both in identifying the issue and providing technical…
• 10150061Sep 1, 2018Seats. ?SEAT HEATING DOES NOT GET SUFFICIENTLY WARM. The seat heating in the sports seat may not heat up sufficiently Software error in the climate control panel (IHKA)
• 10150060Sep 1, 2018Body and structure. ?TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS. Customer inquires about tailgate opening process, mentioning: * Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked. * Trunk/tailgate may open while the vehicle is in motion. * Vehicle key trunk/tailgate button may accidentally be pressed, thus opening the tailgate.
• 10154765Feb 1, 2018Air bags. Airbag indicator light remains on after seat occupancy mat replacement.
• 10154761Feb 1, 2018Engine. ENGINE VIBRATIONS OR NOISE. One of the following complaints may be reported: The engine runs erratically; The engine causes vibrations when running; Grinding noise from the engine compartment when engine is running.
• 10146777Sep 1, 2017Latches, locks and linkages. (SMART OPENER) CONTACTLESS TAILGATE NOT ABLE TO BE DEACTIVATED. Customer desires to have contactless tailgate opening and closing (Smart Opener) deactivated. Function not included in software released.
• 10146776Sep 1, 2017Equipment. "NAVIGATION PRO (NBT EVO) MAP UPDATE NOT POSSIBLE, NAVIGATION DOES NOT START. A. Navigation system will not start at all or the ""Navigation system starts"" message is permanently displayed. B. While attempting to update the Navigation system's map, it will not update. Subfolder on internal Hard Disk Drive (HDD) is missing."
• 10146775Sep 1, 2017Equipment. AIR CONDITIONING COOLING IS INSUFFICIENT. * With option code SA 530 air conditioning or SA 534 Automatic air conditioning Produced from 2/1/2016 through 9/30/2016. * A/C system contains little or no A/C refrigerant. Contaminants under O-ring seals have allowed refrigerant loss.
• 10146751Aug 1, 2017Electrical system. ERRONEOUS SERVICE INCLUSIVE CBS DISPLAY. After pre-delivery check or after instrument cluster exchange, MINI Service Inclusive is displayed although the vehicle does not feature the optional Service Inclusive coverage. Instrument Cluster display error
• 10146750Aug 1, 2017Latches, locks and linkages. LEFT SPLIT DOOR WON'T UNLATCH. Left split door (tailgate) is not able to be opened. When activating remote control unlock, second button push does not unlatch left split door. Contact-less foot opening (Comfort Access) does not unlatch left split door with second foot motion. Left split door lock dimensions are out of tolerance.
• 10146749Aug 1, 2017Tires. CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE: TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR (RDCI) FAILURE. A Check Control Message states Tire Pressure Monitor (RDCi) has failed CAUSE Hardware failure in the remote control unit (FBD3 antenna).
• 10215022Jun 1, 2017Engine cooling. MINI Engine oil: repair order invoicing procedure - For covered repairs, effective with repair/claim dates on or after August 1, 2017 Warranties will only reimburse in exact quantities - the 1/10 liter "billing part numbers" for the applicable bulk engine oil (tanker or drum) that is needed after the completion of an engine repair (partial or full) or when an "Engine oil" maintenance service task is performed.
• 10215021Jun 1, 2017Equipment. Mini - Dangerous goods (DG) part return program - The warranty department together with labelmaster has established a process for shipping claim-related "return requested" parts which asre classified as "Dangerous Goods" (DG)
• 10215019Jun 1, 2017Fuel system. The high-pressure fuel pumps (HDP: left and right) component-specific limited warranty extension to 10
• 10146727Jun 1, 2017Engine cooling. KNOCKING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. There is a knocking noise coming from the engine compartment or the engine shakes during: z Engine start z When driving off from a stop z When applying brakes CAUSE Damage to the right side engine mount. The damage may be subtle (1st picture) or obvious (2nd picture). Inspect the right engine mount and replace if necessary.
• 10149273May 1, 2017Equipment. SPORADIC 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. 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.
• 10149272May 1, 2017Equipment. FOUL, MUSTY ODOR FROM HVAC: WET FOOTWELL CARPET This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M64 01 16 dated September 2016 and SI M64 02 14 dated August 2016 are being combined to prevent duplication of effort and streamline the repair. The customer reports one, or both, of the following: ? Damp front foot-well carpet after long period of air conditioning use. ? A foul smell (musty, rotten, and vinegary) when…
• 10149269May 1, 2017Equipment. ONSOLE STORAGE COMPARTMENT LID DOES NOT OPEN EASILY. Center console storage compartment lid requires too much force to open as demonstrated in accompanying video. tinyurl.com/mkphrma A. Sticky release mechanism. And/or B. Improper alignment.
• 10149268May 1, 2017Body and structure. EDGE CORROSION IN THE DOOR JAMB AREA. Corrosion on inner door panels at the following holes and cavity openings: Door brake (1). Door wiring harness pass-thru (2).
• 10149266May 1, 2017Engine. "?Primarily when vehicle is at altitudes higher than 1500m above sea level, and engine is at operating temperature, the idle is sporadically elevated (up to approx. 1200 rpm). MIL indicator is illuminated. Fault code 1E0001 - ""Idle speed control: Speed too high"" is stored in DME. CAUSE DME software error The DME software improvements come in 2 steps 1. Primary improvements with I-level XXXX-17-03-50x. 2.
• 10146669Apr 1, 2017Equipment. LIST OF AVAILABLE FM RADIO STATIONS TEMPORARILY NOT AVAILABLE. As of 11/2015, all Entry-NAV/Media head units supplied in new vehicles were upgraded for improved noise characteristics and quality. As a part of this upgrade, the hardware updating the sender lists was changed from an "update after every diversity reception interruption or maximum of four minutes" configuration to "regular interval updates (every four…
• 10146668Apr 1, 2017Exterior lighting. SERVICE COVER FOR THE REAR LIGHT IS LOOSE. Mounting position of service cover is too low and clearance dimensions between the cover and door are too tight.
• 10146664Apr 1, 2017Engine cooling. CREAKING NOISE WHEN CORNERING. A creaking noise is heard from the front end of the vehicle while cornering (predominantly left turns) under the following conditions: Driving In 1st or 2nd gear; While coasting or accelerating; with an Outside ambient temperature that is below 10C (50F); and After engine warm-up, the ambient temperature of engine compartment may exceed 10C (50F) even though the outside temperature is…
• 10146662Apr 1, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. ?SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS (DME). Due to an error in the OBD diagnostics of the DME software, a marginal catalytic convertor or post catalyst oxygen sensor may not be detected as faulty.
• 10146661Apr 1, 2017Engine. MIL IS ON WITH FAULT CF0486 STORED IN THE EGS MODULE. The Service Engine Soon (MIL) light is on. The following fault is stored in the AISIN EGS module: z CF0486: EGS,PT-CAN2: Line fault/electrical fault It is possible the following Check Control messages could be displayed: z Engine fault! Power loss (CCM ID 29) z Drive faulty! (CCM ID 419) - The transmission is in the emergency program and the engine is running…
• 10146620Mar 1, 2017Electrical system. ? COMFORT ACCESS LOCKING REQUIRES MULTIPLE BUTTON PRESSES . Locking vehicle with CA button requires two presses, with up to 3 second delay between presses. Body Domain Controller (BDC) software
• 10146619Mar 1, 2017Equipment. . INFORMATION Inform the customer that the introduction of these expanded frequencies by the wireless mobile providers may be influencing reception quality. MINI is currently working with the wireless mobile providers in order to improve the quality of reception and help alleviate the issues that are caused by the wireless mobile expanded frequencies. Once we have more information about this situation this service…
• 10146616Mar 1, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). "? INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR MOVES OUT OF POSITION . The ""manually-dimming"" interior rearview mirror does not hold its set position when traveling over rough roads and/or with ""low ambient"" interior temperatures. The pivot ball surface finish does not provide sufficient friction for stable positioning."
• 10146614Mar 1, 2017Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. ? MIL IS ON WITH FAULT CF0486 STORED IN THE EGS MODULE . The Service Engine Soon (MIL) light is on. The following fault is stored in the AISIN EGS module: ? CF0486: EGS,PT-CAN2: Line fault/electrical fault It is possible the following Check Control messages could be displayed: ? Engine fault! Power loss (CCM ID 29) ? Drive faulty! (CCM ID 419) - The transmission is in the emergency program and the engine is running…
• 10146613Mar 1, 2017Engine cooling. "? FAULT 118002 - MIXTURE TOO RICH SETS DURING WINTER WITH COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES What's New: ? In the Warranty Information section: defect code, labor operations and additional information are updated . The Service Engine Soon (MIL) light is on with the following fault stored in the DME. ?
• 10146563Feb 1, 2017Suspension. FRONT SUSPENSION RIDE HEIGHT HAS DROPPED. INFORMATION Please refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC), using the VIN to locate the part numbers.
• 10150990Jan 1, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. ?Technical Service ERRONEOUS CID MENU ENTRY- 'IMPORT JOURNEY'. ?Import Journey (USB)? submenu item in the Stored Journeys menu of the Navigation system is not working.
• 10150989Jan 1, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). ?Front Windshield Wiper Noises. Customer complains wipers are noisy or chattering during wiper operation.

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