2005 MINI Cooper S Convertible Technical Service Bulletins

23 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2005 MINI Cooper S 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.

• 10244507Oct 25, 2023Electrical system. MINI electrical systems have continued to develop over the past few years. As a result, the demand on the batteries has increased. Breakdowns due to an empty battery or problems in the vehicles electrical system can have various causes, most of which are not due to the battery itself. For this reason, a battery replacement will permanently eliminate the problem only in the rarest of cases. The energy diagnosis test…
• 10162443Jul 12, 2019Electrical system, Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. Programming a Replacement EGS Module with ISTA/P. Programming a replacement electronic transmission control module (EGS) with ISTA/P requires the manual entry of the correct target basic and programmed part numbers. Programming concept.
• 10151228Mar 1, 2016Steering. This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 32 02 14 dated August 2014. SUBJECT Installation of Right-Hand Drive Steering Spindle in Left-Hand Drive Vehicle is No Longer Required. Left-hand drive steering spindles are currently available.
• 10057570Dec 1, 2014Engine cooling. Mini: some vehicles have turbocharger noise and a lack or loss of performance, due to restriction of turbocharger oil supply, resulting in oil starvation and seizing of turbocharger assembly. Model all.
• 10148439Nov 1, 2014Equipment, Steering. Electro-Hydraulic Power-Assist Steering Pump (EHPS) and Cooling Fan: Limited Warranty Extension to 13 Years/150,000 Miles. On affected vehicles, the electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) pump can fail.
• 10057710Nov 1, 2014Engine cooling, Electrical system, Steering. Mini: models r50, r52, and r53 with the electro-hydraulic power-assist steering pump and cooling fans will have an limited warranty extension to 13 years/150,000 miles.
• 10149392Oct 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. MINI CVT Replacement Parts Warranty Extension: Additional 12 Months with Up to 50,000 Accumulated Miles. A MINI vehicle's CVT assembly or component that was previously repaired and/or replaced by an authorized MINI dealer or BMW center may experience a subsequent failure.
• 10148394Aug 1, 2014Equipment, Steering. Installation of Right-Hand Drive Steering Spindle in Left-Hand Drive Vehicle. Supply shortage of left-hand drive steering spindles
• 10148241Jun 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. MINI CVT Replacement Parts Warranty Extension: Additional 12 Months with Up to 50,000 Accumulated Miles. A MINI vehicle's CVT assembly or component that was previously repaired and/or replaced by an authorized MINI dealer or BMW center may experience a subsequent failure.
• 10055137Apr 15, 2014Electrical system, Steering. Mini: warranty coverage extension/repair expense reimbursement for the electro hydraulic power (assist) steering (ehps) pump, which has its own cooling fan, on some vehicles and not the electric power (assist) steering (eps) system on other minis. Models 2002-2005 cooper, cooper s, convertible, convertible s.
• 10044680Jan 1, 2014Engine. 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.
• 10052614Dec 1, 2013Steering. 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, r3. *pe updated on 11/1/2013. *kb updated 3/4/2014
• 10150204Nov 1, 2013Engine 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 DME (Digital Motor Electronic). The VIN read-out displayed on the state test printout does not match the actual VIN of the vehicle.
• 10150304Oct 1, 2013Engine cooling. State Inspection and Emission (I/M) Test Fails to Read 17-Character VIN. An affected vehicle may fail to pass a state-mandated Inspection and/or Emission (I/M) test due to a noncompliant 17-character vehicle identification number (VIN) being read out and displayed on the state's required tester report printout. In accordance with the OBD regulation, all MY 2005 and newer vehicles are required to support the display…
• 10150044Jul 1, 2013Equipment, Steering. Electro-Hydraulic Power-Assist Steering Pump (EHPS) and Cooling Fan: Warranty Extension to 13 years/150,000 miles. On affected vehicles, the electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) pump can fail.
• 10150086Jun 1, 2013Equipment, Steering. Electro-Hydraulic Power-Assist Steering Pump (EHPS) and Cooling Fan: Warranty Extension to 13 years/150,000 miles. On affected vehicles, the electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) pump can fail.
• 10034867Sep 1, 2012Engine cooling. 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 updated 3/4/11. *pe updated 4/20/11. *pe updated 8/10/11. *pe updated 9/13/11. *pe updated 10/23/12.
• 10044699Jun 1, 2012Engine. 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.
• 10043725Jan 1, 2012Latches, locks and linkages, Other or unknown. Mini: after drive-away locking activates, it is not possible to unlock the boot.
• 10040372May 1, 2011Engine cooling. Bmw: the crimping process of the oxygen sensor could lead to an electrical failure inside the sensor. There may be a malfunction light on with a fault code stored.
• 10039593May 1, 2011Air bags. Bmw: the airbag warning light is on with a fault stored. The wiring under the seat may be pinched or damaged.
• 10037305Nov 1, 2010Engine cooling. Bmw: description and specifications of crankcase ventilation system.
• 10041389Aug 1, 2010Fuel system. Bmw: service engine soon light may be on with stored trouble codes and reduced engine power. The high pressure fuel pump malfunctions.

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