2016 MINI Cooper Convertible Technical Service Bulletins

251 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 MINI Cooper Convertible. 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.

• 10147801Oct 1, 2015Engine cooling, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. "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…
• 10147800Oct 1, 2015Engine cooling, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). 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.
• 10147799Oct 1, 2015Body and structure. Door 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.
• 10147798Oct 1, 2015Body and structure, Equipment. Paint 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.
• 10147797Oct 1, 2015Suspension. Noises 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
• 10147796Oct 1, 2015Suspension. Front 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.
• 10147795Oct 1, 2015Engine. "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.
• 10147794Oct 1, 2015Equipment. "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…
• 10147290Sep 1, 2015Equipment. NAV 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…
• 10147289Sep 1, 2015Equipment. Business Navigation (HU Basic) - not possible to downgrade the navigation map. After replacing the HU Basic (Entry Navigation), the version of the navigation map cannot be downgraded to the version of the replaced HU Basic. This is caused by an error in the routing table which is stored in the Central Gateway Module. Therefore, no communication with the map server can be established.
• 10147288Sep 1, 2015Equipment. This 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.
• 10147285Sep 1, 2015Suspension. Noises 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
• 10147284Sep 1, 2015Suspension. In isolated cases, during the vehicles assembly, it is possible that one of the front spring struts was not correctly positioned in the swivel bearing.
• 10147282Sep 1, 2015Electrical system, Engine. Engine Electrical September 2015 Technical Service. This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B11 06 15 dated July 2015. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT B38, B46 and B48 Engines: Various Faults Related to Engine Oil Pressure. The engine malfunction warning and the engine oil pressure warning is illuminated.
• 10151424Aug 1, 2015Equipment. Real-Time Traffic Information (RTTI) is Not Displayed On the Map. Real time traffic information (RTTI) is not displayed on the map. This only affects the specific VINs (vehicle identification numbers) listed below. The vehicle was built incorrectly (without option 6UH).
• 10147228Jul 1, 2015Equipment. Foul Odor when Switching On A/C. The customer states there is a foul smell when the A/C is first turned on. It lasts for five minutes. Incorrect fin gap on the evaporator allows water to collect and bacteria to form
• 10147227Jul 1, 2015Interior lighting, Electrical system, Body and structure. Door Open Message Displayed, Even Though Door Is Closed. The customer complains that 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. Unspecified FRM (footwell module) door lock status due to voltage variations
• 10147224Jul 1, 2015Engine. "B38, B46, and B48 Engines: Clutch Operation, Engine Noise, and Drivability Complaints. The vehicle exhibits one the following complaints: ? The customer notices an increased level of ""free play"" in the clutch pedal when changing gears. ? The clutch pedal remains depressed and will not return to the disengaged position. ? Noise from the lower engine area described as a high-pitched whine ? Loss of power when…
• 10147223Jul 1, 2015Fuel system, Engine. Intermittent Poor Throttle Response at High Ambient Temperatures. The engine throttle response from a stop can intermittently be sluggish when the outside ambient temperatures are higher. Additionally, this can be more noticeable when the fuel tank is only partially filled. CAUSE DME software for fuel tank ventilation control
• 10059098Jul 1, 2015Electrical system, Engine. Mini: different faults activates engine malfunction and oil warning.
• 10147747Jun 1, 2015Equipment. Foul Odor when Switching On A/C. The customer states there is a foul smell when the A/C is first turned on. It lasts for five minutes. Defective coating on the evaporator, allowing bacteria to form
• 10147746Jun 1, 2015Tires. 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)
• 10147742Jun 1, 2015Electrical system, Engine. "Reduced Engine Power with Misfiring and Valvetronic Shutdown. The engine misfires with the engine power reduced, and a Check Control Message (CCM) ""Drive Faulty; Drive at moderate speed"" is displayed. Various misfire faults and the following Valvetronic fault codes are stored in the DME: ? Fault 134A02: Valvetronic servomotor: Overloading ? Fault 135302: Valvetronic servomotor: Switch-off, Component protection…
• 10147741Jun 1, 2015Engine, Electrical system. "Engine Power Reduction with ""Clutch Damaged"" Faults Stored. A drivetrain malfunction check control message is displayed, prompting the customer to contact the dealer for a service visit. The vehicle drives normally, but fault(s) for a damaged clutch are stored in the DME. ? 1D3101 - Clutch: Damaged, transmittable torque too low ? 1D3201 - Clutch: Severely damaged, transmittable torque too low CAUSE 1. The DME…
• 10147740Jun 1, 2015Electrical system, Engine. Engine Power Reduction with Electrical Wastegate Faults Stored. The Service Engine Soon (MIL) light is on, along with a check control message for engine power reduction. The following faults can sporadically be stored in the DME: B38M ? 123431 - Electric wastegate, adaptation: Limit position open implausible ? 123432 - Electric wastegate, adaptation: Limit position closed implausible B48M ?
• 10147739Jun 1, 2015Engine, Electrical system. "?SI M12 04 15 Engine Electrical Systems June 2015 Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M12 04 15 dated March 2015. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT B38, B46, and B48 Engines: Engine Noise, Drivability Complaints, and Various DME Faults. The vehicle exhibits one the following complaints: ? Noise from the lower engine area, described as a high-pitched whine ? Loss of power…
• 10147737Jun 1, 2015Engine. B38 and B48 Engines: Rough Running and Various Faults for Camshaft Sensor Signal and VANOS Control Stored in the DME. The engine runs rough and the malfunction warning is illuminated.
• 10059113Jun 1, 2015Engine, Electrical system. Mini: faulty software causes the check control and engine power reduced light to appear.
• 10059111Jun 1, 2015Engine, Electrical system. Mini: due to faulty dme software, the service engine lights comes on, including the check control message for motor force decrease.
• 10059110Jun 1, 2015Electrical system, Engine. Mini: due to faulty installation of crankshaft sensor, catalytic converter, powertrain, fuel high pressure, and boost pressure control, customer complaints of noise from lower engine, loss of power, decrease in engine speed and depressed clutch pedal.
• 10059094Jun 1, 2015Engine. Mini: a mechanical failure and dme software error of the vanos actuators cause the engine to run rough which activates the malfunction warning light.
• 10147164May 1, 2015Equipment. "Affected vehicles in dealer inventory must not be retailed or delivered until this issue is corrected. Vehicles at ports of entry will be remedied prior to dealer delivery. On affected vehicles, there is an incorrect label regarding the appropriate engine oil. Affected vehicles can be identified with a ""Vehicle Comment"" in the DCS Warranty Vehicle Inquiry or ISPA Light. The text on the label does not conform to…
• 10147163May 1, 2015Wheels, Tires. Valve Stem Replacement with Wheel Electronics. Tire pressure loss after replacement of the RDC/RDCi wheel electronics. Valve stems are not being replaced in conjunction of the RDC/RDCi wheel electronics replacement.
• 10152338Apr 1, 2015Electrical system. Door Open Message Displayed, Even Though Door Is Closed. The customer complains that 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. Unspecified FRM (footwell module) door lock status due to voltage variations
• 10152336Apr 1, 2015Engine cooling. "Delivery Stop: Remove Engine Oil Label. Affected vehicles in dealer inventory must not be retailed or delivered until this issue is corrected. Vehicles at ports of entry will be remedied prior to dealer delivery. On affected vehicles, there is an incorrect label regarding the appropriate engine oil. Affected vehicles can be identified with a ""Vehicle Comment"" in the DCS Warranty Vehicle Inquiry or ISPA Light…
• 10152334Apr 1, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. The manual transmission gear shift knob easily comes off the shift rod with minimal upward force. The retaining tabs on the shifter knob do not hold securely to the shifter rod.
• 10152330Apr 1, 2015Engine cooling. B38 and B48 Engines: Rough Running and Various Faults for Camshaft Sensor Signal and VANOS Control Stored in the DME. The engine runs rough and the malfunction warning is illuminated.
• 10147705Mar 1, 2015Electrical system. Comfort Access Inoperative. 1. Unlocking the vehicle with the Comfort Access button does not work. 2. Lowering both windows with the Comfort Access button does not work. Vehicles with option 6FP (MINI Visual Boost radio) and option 609 (Navigation Professional) are not affected. Software error
• 10147704Mar 1, 2015Electrical 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"" complaints. A discharged battery can have various causes, most unrelated to the battery. A failed battery is often the symptom and not the cause.
• 10147702Mar 1, 2015Suspension. Front Axle Technical Service. Front Axle Noise when Turning at Low Ambient Temperatures.
• 10147698Mar 1, 2015Engine, Electrical system. "B38, B46 and B48 Engines: Drivability Complaints with Crankshaft Sensor Fault. The vehicle exhibits one of the following complaints: ? Loss of power when idling ? At a higher engine speed (above 3,000 rpm), a brief decrease in the engine speed can be felt. ? Extended cranking before the engine will start ? The customer notices an increased level of ""free play"" in the clutch pedal when changing gears. ? The…
• 10147697Mar 1, 2015Electrical system, Engine. Engine Misfire Due to Failed Ignition Coil. ? The Check Engine or Service Engine Soon (MIL) lamp is on with misfire fault(s) stored in the DME. ? Intermittent performance or rough running without a relevant DME fault stored The most likely cause is that an ignition coil has failed, which in many cases can be confirmed with basic diagnosis.
• 10147117Feb 1, 2015Equipment. HU-H Headunit: Navigation System Road Map Usage. INFORMATION For the US market, all vehicles come pre-loaded from the factory with the latest navigation system road map database version that was available at the time of vehicle production. Therefore, there will be no physical copy of the navigation system road map data media DVD set or USB stick placed in these vehicles at the Vehicle Distribution Center (VDC).
• 10147116Feb 1, 2015Engine, Engine cooling. Foul Odor when Switching On A/C. The customer states there is a foul smell when the A/C is first turned on. It lasts for five minutes. Defective coating on the evaporator, allowing bacteria to form.
• 10147115Feb 1, 2015Electrical system. "Check Control Message ""Battery Discharge"" Displays Intermittently. The customer states that a ""Battery Discharge"" check control message is displayed intermittently when the vehicle is started. The following fault code is also stored: DME ""213901 - Power management: Reduction or switch-off of individual electrical consumers"" DME/IBS software error."
• 10147114Feb 1, 2015Steering. Noise from Steering Column Switch Center when Turning. The customer states that there is a grating or scraping noise when the steering wheel is turned. The noise comes from the area of the Steering Column Switch Center (SZL). When turning the steering wheel, the connection between the steering wheel and the SZL causes torsion stress, creating interference noise.
• 10147113Feb 1, 2015Body and structure. Driver's Side Exterior Door Handle Cover Cap Is Loose. The driver's side exterior door handle cover cap is loose or missing. Driver's side exterior door handle.
• 10147111Feb 1, 2015Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. "eAutomatic Transmission Selector Lever Will Not Move Out of Park. The transmission selector lever cannot be disengaged from the ""P"" position. This can occur very randomly and is difficult to reproduce. No faults are stored in the EGS control unit, and no warnings are displayed in the instrument cluster. For the most part, if the vehicle is locked and goes to sleep (the light in the hazard switch goes out), the…
• 10147109Feb 1, 2015Engine. B38 and B48 Engines: Rough Running and Various Faults for Camshaft Sensor Signal and VANOS Control Stored in the DME. The engine runs rough and the malfunction warning is illuminated.
• 10147644Jan 1, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. "This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M84 02 14 dated December 2014. PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES BEFORE CUSTOMER DELIVERY OR THE NEXT TIME THEY ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Service Action: Bluetooth Software (KISU Data) Update. This Service Action is being released to improve customer…

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