2010 MINI Cooper S Convertible Technical Service Bulletins

124 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2010 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.

• 10150396Dec 1, 2012Engine cooling. "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: ??2771, 2772, 2773, 2775, 2776, 2777, 2779, 277A, 277B, 277D, 277E, 277F - ""Combustion misfire, cylinder 1..4"", sometimes together with: ??2781, 2782, 2783 - ""Combustion…
• 10046779Dec 1, 2012Engine cooling, Engine. 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 r55, r56, r57, r58 (cooper, cooper s-convertible, clubman, hardtop, coupe). *pe updated 1/18/13. *pe updated 3/11/2013
• 10150356Oct 1, 2012Electrical 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.
• 10150352Oct 1, 2012Engine 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 temperature reading. This false reading could lead to difficulty in the engine starting and/or a ""Service Engine Soon"" lamp being illuminated."
• 10150351Oct 1, 2012Engine 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 temperature reading. This false reading could lead to difficulty in the engine starting and/or a ""Service Engine Soon"" lamp being illuminated."
• 10150347Oct 1, 2012Engine 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 oil filter housing. The o-ring has been dislodged from the non-return valve inside the engine oil filter housing. No subsequent engine damage occurs from the dislodged o-ring.
• 10049421Oct 1, 2012Engine, Engine cooling. 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. All models built up to 3/2012.
• 10046760Sep 1, 2012Engine. 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, r56, r57, r60 (cooper s clubman, convertible, countryman and hardtop).
• 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.
• 10044719Jun 1, 2012Engine, Electrical system. 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.
• 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.
• 10043724Feb 1, 2012Engine cooling. Mini: installation of a heat shield for the bonnet intake air grill.
• 10043722Feb 1, 2012Fuel system. Mini: information provided regarding procedure of replacing fuel level sensor due to failure on the right and/or left side.
• 10043873Jan 1, 2012Fuel system, Engine cooling. Mini: service engine soon is illuminated due to tank ventilation valve (tev) being jammed open and fuel cap, with evaporative system leakage, was incorrectly installed.
• 10043725Jan 1, 2012Latches, locks and linkages, Other or unknown. Mini: after drive-away locking activates, it is not possible to unlock the boot.
• 10042084Oct 1, 2011Fuel system. Mini: whenever the fuel is being depleted, the gauge fails to reach full position or not update itself when fuel tank is being filled.
• 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.
• 10040187Mar 1, 2011Steering. Bmw: information on the bumper bracket casting failure and replacement.
• 10040741Feb 1, 2011Engine cooling. Bmw: engine too hot message is displayed with stored trouble codes. The water pump doesnt power up.
• 10037305Nov 1, 2010Engine cooling. Bmw: description and specifications of crankcase ventilation system.
• 10035904Oct 1, 2010Electrical system. Mini: check control message but lights are operating normally. Intermittently, a bulb out check control message is displayed, but all bulbs appear to be working normally. Models r55, 56, 57.
• 10041278Aug 1, 2010Suspension. Bmw: the vehicle has lost power and can't be restarted. Various trouble codes are stored. A fuse has blown disabling the injector system.
• 10034468Apr 1, 2010Seat belts. Mini: front safety belt is twisted or slow to retract. When front seat safety belt retracts into the side panel, it becomes twisted inside the panel. Even when untwisted, the belt may retract slowly.
• 10030669Mar 1, 2009Engine cooling. Mini: when replacing the cylinder head cover on a vehicle equipped with the new n14 engine, the cover will look different in appearance. The replacement cover is now equipped with a crankcase ventilation system pressure relief valve. No model years listed.

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