2016 MINI Cooper S Technical Service Bulletins

338 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 MINI Cooper S. 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.

• 10146925Oct 1, 2016Steering. The power assisted steering is unavailable at start up. No communication with the Electric Power Steering (EPS). Multiple possible fault codes. Cause: Electric Power Steering (EPS). Perform a vehicle test with ISTA to identify fault code entrie
• 10146924Oct 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. "ENGINE POWER REDUCTION WITH "CLUTCH DAMAGED"" FAULTS STORED This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M12 06 15 dated July 2015. A drivetrain malfunction check control message is displayed, prompting the customer to contact the dealer for a service visit. F54, F55, F56, F57Target Integration level: F056-16-11-501 or higherThe vehicle drives normally, but fault(s) for a damaged clutch are stored in the DME. ?…
• 10146875Sep 1, 2016Equipment. Foul Odor when Switching On A/C. The customer reports a foul smell (musty, rotten, and vinegary) when the A/C is first turned on that lasts about five minutes. Micro-filter position too low in the IHKA housing.
• 10146874Sep 1, 2016Engine cooling. Water Ingress In Footwell Area From A/C Condensate Drain This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M64 01 16 dated March 2016.. Damp front foot-well carpet after long period of air conditioning use. Musty odor in the vehicle (moldy, old socks, laundry room). The A/C condensate drain hose is blocked by the heatshield. The A/C condensate drain hose is not attached properly to the housing. The A/C condensate…
• 10146873Sep 1, 2016Electrical system. HORN DOES NOT WORK. Horn operation is difficult or impossible. Horn may operate: with a delay after actuation only after pressing on switches very firmly. after repeated, forceful actuation. only when using one or two (of the four) switch contact points Dissimilar metal corrosion between horn switch contacts and airbag unit.
• 10146872Sep 1, 2016Seats. HEATED SEAT TEMPERATURES INSUFFICIENT. Seat heater output is too low. Seat heating mat is ineffective.
• 10146871Sep 1, 2016Body and structure. SERVICE ACTION: RUBBER STRIP ON REAR SIDE WINDOW TRIM IS CRACKED. The rubber strip on the rear side window trim may crack. In some cases a gap may be evident on the rubber trim strip. Results are cosmetic- no water leakage or sound intrusion. Combination of unfavorable materials.
• 10146870Sep 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. GROANING NOISE WITH CLUTCH OPERATION. Clutch operation may exhibit the following characteristics: produces a groaning noise, especially when engine is at operating temperature, during stopand-go travel. noise comes from transmission housing. noise can be heard in the interior and exterior of the vehicle. Friction between clutch slave cylinder piston rod end and ball socket (thrust piece).
• 10146869Sep 1, 2016Equipment. "DME FAULT 168A20 FOR KNOCK CONTROL: SYSTEM ERROR STORED This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M12 17 14 dated January 2015. A Check Control Message (CCM) is displayed: ""Drive Faulty; Drive at moderate speed."" Fault 168A20: Knock control; system error is stored in the DME. DME software"
• 10146868Sep 1, 2016Electrical system. "MIL LIGHT WITH DME FAULTS 1B2002 AND 1F1A51 STORED. Service Engine Soon (MIL) light is on. Both of the following fault codes are stored in Digital Motor Electronics (DME) memory: 1B2002: ""EWS protection against tampering: no starting value programmed"" 1F1A51: ""DME, internal fault: Read EEPROM faulty"" Note: Only vehicles with DME MEVD17.2.3 produced or programmed to Integration level 16-03-50x - 16-07-50x…
• 10146867Sep 1, 2016Engine cooling. Service Action: B46 and B48 Engines - Check and Replace Crankshaft Guide Bearing. The upper crankshaft guide bearing may wear out prematurely. The wear on the guide bearing can cause the clutch pedal to malfunction during shifting. The Engine Malfunction Warning may be illuminated and a fault will be stored in the DME memory for the crankshaft sensor. Noise may be heard from the lower engine and transmission bell…
• 10147586Aug 1, 2016Electrical system. PERCEIVED SCRATCH IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. INFORMATION Replacing the instrument cluster for this issue will NOT be covered or reimbursed under MINI limited warranties. [ Copyright (c)2016 BMW of North America, Inc.
• 10147585Aug 1, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). SI M61 01 16 General Electrical Systems August 2016 Technical Service Front Windshield Wiper Noises This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M61 01 16 dated April 2016.. Customer complains wipers are noisy or chattering during wiper operation. CAUSE Wiper arms out of adjustment and/or windshield cowl misaligned.
• 10147584Aug 1, 2016Body and structure. TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS. 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.
• 10147581Aug 1, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). SQUEAKING NOISE FROM POWER FOLDING EXTERIOR REARVIEW MIRRORS. A squeaking noise can be heard when folding the exterior rear view mirrors in or out. Tolerances in the exterior rear view mirrors
• 10147580Aug 1, 2016Brakes. DRIVING STABILIZATION CONTROL FAILURE: ABS/DSC INSTRUMENT LAMPS LIT- DIAGNOSIS. 1. DSC's fault codes stored from two different wheel speed sensors (both front or both rear): 4809B0 - wheel speed sensor - front left - drive off recognition faulty and 4809CD - wheel speed sensor - front right - drive off recognition faultyor 4809B9 - wheel speed sensor - rear left - drive off recognition faultyand 480686 - wheel…
• 10147579Aug 1, 2016Brakes. DRIVING STABILIZATION CONTROL FAILURE: ABS/DSC INSTRUMENT LAMPS LIT. ABS/DSC lamps lit in instrument cluster. Fault codes may be saved in the DSC control unit: 480AAD - wheel speed sensor - rear left - smoke monitoring 480AAC - wheel speed sensor - rear left - unexpected jump in the signal 4809B9 - wheel speed sensor - rear left - driving off recognition faulty 480716 - wheel speed sensor - rear left…
• 10147578Aug 1, 2016Suspension. A groaning and/or squeaking noise from the front axle occurs when turning at low speeds or idle.
• 10147576Aug 1, 2016Engine cooling, Electrical system. "THERMOSTAT FAULTS (B-ENGINES). The Service Engine Soon light is on. A Check Control message for ""Engine overheated"" and or ""Exercise caution!"" may also display. The following fault codes may be stored in the DME: 1D2401 - Characteristic map thermostat, actuation: Short circuit to B+ 1D2402 - Characteristic map thermostat, actuation: Short circuit to ground 1D2404 - Characteristic map thermostat, actuation…
• 10146987Jul 1, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. FM RADIO INTERFERENCE. Poor radio reception quality, short interruptions or a hissing noise in FM radio mode on weak radio stations. The wire harness which is run underneath the amplifier may be influenced by Electro-magnetic interference (EMI) from the amplifier. This can generate noise(s) under certain circumstances.
• 10146986Jul 1, 2016Electrical system. "MSA FEATURE DOES NOT FUNCTION AFTER JCW RETROFIT. After retrofitting JCW kit, the Automatic ""Start/Stop"" function (MSA) no longer works. DSC module software."
• 10151390Jun 1, 2016Equipment. Air Conditioning Refrigerant R1234yf Introduction. INFORMATION Several precautions need to be observed when working on automotive air conditioning systems: Always wear eye protection and gloves while handling refrigerant or servicing air conditioning system. Avoid breathing R1234yf lubricant vapor or mist. Use only approved service equipment to discharge A/C systems.
• 10151389Jun 1, 2016Electrical system. The Clock in the Instrument Cluster Loses time This Service Information Bulletin supersedes SI M62 05 15 dated June 2016. The time displayed in the instrument cluster (KOMBI) may lose a few minutes each week and the clock needs to be adjusted periodically.
• 10151388Jun 1, 2016Equipment. "INFORMATION Covered under the terms of the MINI New Passenger Car Limited Warranty or the MINI NEXT Certified Pre-Owned Limited Warranty. This repair is also covered by the terms of the State-specific Emissions Warranty (dependent on the vehicle's model year, state of registration and its inclusion on the ""model-specific"" list of covered components).
• 10151386Jun 1, 2016Equipment. VANOS AND VANOS CENTRAL BOLT IDENTIFICATION. INFORMATION Replacing the VANOS gear central bolts or the VANOS gear will require a component inspection when the engine assembly has been previously replaced in one of the vehicles listed above. Ordering the parts via the model, production or VIN may provide the incorrect part numbers. The procedure below will help identify which VANOS parts are installed in the…
• 10151349May 1, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. Bluetooth Connection Failures This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M84 01 14 dated February 2016.. There are various connectivity failures with the following devices: Apple iPhones Samsung S6 and the S6 Edge. Connectivity failure examples are: Call disconnection - Call is transferred back to the handset. In some instances the call is then transferred back to the vehicle.
• 10151348May 1, 2016Forward collision avoidance. Collision warning and Pedestrian Warning Failed. While driving, a Check Control Message (CCM) is displayed advising of the following: Front collision warning failed Pedestrian detection failed The following fault code is stored in the KAFAS (Camera-based Driver Assistance System): 0X800AC4 - Camera calibration failed CAUSE The KAFAS camera is not properly mounted and secured to the mounting bracket on the…
• 10151347May 1, 2016Exterior lighting. Delay in Automatic Driving Light Switching on/off. When driving out of a tunnel or exiting underground parking, the automatic driving light remains switched on for two minutes. Shut-off period varies based on detected situation. This is normal operational behavior.
• 10151346May 1, 2016Engine. "Service Action: Program Control Units (DME - VANOS). If the engine has been off for long period of time, when started it may run very rough at idle with the Service Engine Soon (MIL) light on. The engine power is reduced and a Check Control Message (CCM) ""Drive Faulty; Drive at moderate speed"" is also displayed. If the engine is then stopped and restarted the problem would no longer be present."
• 10216767Apr 1, 2016Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Engine will not start (no crank). The engine will not crank or the engine loses power while driving, followed by a no crank situation.
• 10216708Apr 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Mini parts logistics TEC 26 turbo charger return
• 10151294Apr 1, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Front Windshield Wiper Noises. Customer complains wipers are noisy or chattering during wiper operation. CAUSE Wiper arms out of adjustment and/or windshield cowl misaligned.
• 10151293Apr 1, 2016Engine cooling. Air Intake Makes Rattle Noise At Engine Idle. Engine has rattle noise from engine compartment. Check Hyperlink for video of rattle noise at engine idle. http://tinyurl.com/zwb8e6s Worn buffer in the battery tray
• 10151291Apr 1, 2016Engine cooling. "Reduced Engine Power with Exhaust Camshaft Sensor Faults Stored. The engine power is reduced and a Check Control Message (CCM) ""Drive Faulty; Drive at moderate speed"" is displayed. The following camshaft position sensor fault is stored in the DME: Fault 130F11: Exhaust camshaft sensor, signal: not plausible As a result, the engine power is reduced and the following fault also is set: Fault 120408: Charging…
• 10151288Apr 1, 2016Engine cooling. "This Service Information bulletin and attachment supersedes SI M11 07 15 dated October 2015.. 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.
• 10151287Apr 1, 2016Engine cooling. "The upper crankshaft guide bearing may wear out prematurely. The wear on the guide bearing can cause the clutch pedal to malfunction during shifting. The Engine Malfunction Warning may be illuminated and a fault will be stored in the DME memory for the crankshaft sensor. Noise may be heard from the lower engine and transmission bell housing area and engine damage can occur in rare occasions. This Service Action…
• 10216707Mar 21, 2016Equipment. Mini parts logistics TEC 25 wishbone return
• 10216790Mar 1, 2016Electrical system. Comfort Access Restricted Check Control Message is Displayed
• 10216789Mar 1, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. Hissing noise from speakers when radio volume is turned down. Software in hk hifi amplifier.
• 10216788Mar 1, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. Sporadic failure of different audio channels. Intermittently, different speakers may be inooperative during an entire drive cycle until the vehicle enters sleep mode and the vehicle is restarted.
• 10216786Mar 1, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. NBT and Entry Head Unit Software Update for Improved Satellite Radio Reception
• 10216783Mar 1, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. Air Conditioning Regrigerant R1234yf Introduction
• 10216780Mar 1, 2016Equipment, Body and structure. Water Ingress In Footwell Area From A?C Condensate Drain
• 10151237Mar 1, 2016Electrical system. """Comfort Access Restricted"" Check Control Message is Displayed. ""Comfort Access Restricted"" CCM (Check Control Message) is permanently displayed.. The CCM ID: D0h. The comfort access is functioning correctly. No comfort access aerial fault codes stored in the BDC (Body Domain Controller). Software error in the BDC."
• 10151236Mar 1, 2016Equipment. Hissing noise from speakers when radio volume is turned down. There is an audible hissing noise from the speakers when there is no active audio source. This noise is most apparent with the engine and climate system fan turned off. Software in the HK HiFi amplifier.
• 10151235Mar 1, 2016Equipment. 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. CAUSE 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.
• 10151234Mar 1, 2016Electrical system. The voice input system (SVS) has not been activated. The audio head unit has a coding error.
• 10151233Mar 1, 2016Equipment. NBT and Entry Head Unit Software Update for Improved Satellite Radio Reception. Poor Satellite Radio reception CAUSE After this software update there is a slight improvement in Satellite Radio reception for these vehicles when receiving their signal from XM Satellites. This is due to the changeover from Sirius Satellite broadcasting to XM Satellite broadcasting in 2016 (See SI M65 01 16).
• 10151232Mar 1, 2016Equipment. False Alarms of the Anti-Theft Alarm System. The alarm (DWA) siren continues to activate after locking vehicle A device is connected to the On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) port of the vehicle. This keeps the Ethernet communication line active which triggers the alarm when the vehicle tries to enter sleep mode.
• 10151231Mar 1, 2016Equipment. "Air Conditioning Refrigerant R1234yf Introduction. INFORMATION Highlights of R-1234yf Meets SAE J2888_201301 ""This SAE Standard covers fittings, couplers, and hoses intended for connecting service hoses from mobile air- conditioning Systems to service equipment such as charging, recovery and recycling equipment"". New tools and equipment are required. To service vehicles equipped with R-1234yf refer to SI M04 01…

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