2017 MINI Cooper S Technical Service Bulletins

226 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2017 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.

• 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.
• 10145375Jul 1, 2018Equipment. PHONE CONTACTS: HEADUNIT BASIC 2 SORTING ORDER: Improper sorting of phone contacts, in the on-board computer or in the Central Information Display (CID), upon connecting to the vehicle:
• 10145374Jul 1, 2018Electrical system, Engine cooling. THE ENGINE SOUND OF THE ACTIVE SOUND DESIGN IS LOUDER AFTER PROGRAMMING: After programming the vehicle with ISTA 4.05.1x or higher, the engine sound produced by the Active Sound Design control module is louder than prior to reprogramming.
• 10145373Jul 1, 2018Engine cooling. VEHICLE CHECK DISPLAYS DUE IN CBS DATA AFTER RESET FOR 2ND OIL SERVICE: After reset of service interval (e.g. oil change), the vehicle check is displayed as ÒDueÓ (yellow).
• 10145372Jul 1, 2018Engine cooling. THE DISPLAY GOES BLACK, VEHICLE DOESNT START AGAIN AFTER SWITCHING THE ENGINE OFF.: On board computer and navigation system goes black or resets.
• 10145371Jul 1, 2018Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). CONVERTIBLE TOP REAR WINDOW DAMAGE: When opening the convertible top, the rear window and the luggage compartment cover or convertible top linkage collide causing damage to the rear window.
• 10145370Jul 1, 2018Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). SUNROOF WILL NOT CLOSE: The sunroof glass will not close, and the sunroof glass panel may appear twisted in the roof frame.
• 10145312Jun 1, 2018Equipment. Component protection active. Head units cannot be swapped between vehicles for testing.
• 10145311Jun 1, 2018Equipment. NAVIGATION SYSTEM HAS MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
• 10145310Jun 1, 2018Equipment. FOUL, MUSTY ODOR FROM HVAC: WET FOOTWELL CARPET: The customer reports one, or both, of the following:
• 10145309Jun 1, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. HIGH VOLTAGE SYSTEM: ISOLATION FAULTS: The Check Control message (CCM), "Powertrain malfunction!" is displayed.
• 10145308Jun 1, 2018Visibility (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.
• 10143580May 1, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. HEAD UNIT HIGH 2 RESET WHILE BLUETOOTH IS CONNECTED: The following event may cause an unexpected reset of the Head Unit High 2 (NBT EVO) when:
• 10143579May 1, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. NAVIGATION SYSTEM HAS MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
• 10143578May 1, 2018Electrical system. SME FCS 21F156 21F1F7: The following codes are saved in the battery management electronics (SME) fault memory:
• 10143577May 1, 2018Body and structure. PAINT ON THE B-PILLAR IS SCRATCHED/DAMAGED: The paint finish of the door jamb (above the door striker) is scratched due to the inner door cavity window seal.
• 10143576May 1, 2018Engine cooling, Electrical system. DME FC 135608 - VALVETRONIC: NO MOVEMENT IDENTIFIED: Fault Code Ò135608 - Valvetronic: No movement identifiedÓ stored in the Digital Motor Electronics (DME).
• 10143575May 1, 2018Engine, Electrical system. THE ENGINE STARTER INTERMITTENTLY DOES NOT CRANK OVER: The engine will not start, either consistently or intermittently.
• 10143573May 1, 2018Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. JCW ENGINE TUNING KIT - ENGINE LOSS OF POWER IN STOP-AND-GO DRIVING: The engine may lose power if the vehicle is decelerated, in gear, to a near stop and then accelerated again.
• 10138422Apr 1, 2018Equipment. HEAD UNIT HIGH 2 RESET WHILE BLUETOOTH IS CONNECTED: The following event may cause an unexpected reset of the Head Unit High 2 (NBT EVO) when:
• 10138421Apr 1, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. IPHONE: CALL LIST MISSING AFTER RESTART: The call list from iPhone 8 or iPhone X, that is displayed, is missing after cycling the ignition.
• 10138420Apr 1, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. CHECK CONTROL STATES REMOTE KEY IS MISSING WHEN THE KEY IS LOCATED IN THE VEHICLE: Only vehicles that have been programmed with ISTA 4.10.1x and I-level 18-03-511 or 18-03-512.
• 10138419Apr 1, 2018Electrical system. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY IMPLAUSIBLE: In the Instrument Cluster (Kombi) display you may observe an implausible outside temperature reading.
• 10138417Apr 1, 2018Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. HIGH VOLTAGE SYSTEM: ISOLATION FAULTS: The Check Control message (CCM), "Powertrain malfunction!" is displayed.
• 10138416Apr 1, 2018Body and structure. WATER LEAK IN REAR HATCH: Water is found in trunk area.
• 10138415Apr 1, 2018Brakes. PREMATURE REAR BRAKE WEAR: ehicles with total mileage below approx. 12,500 may experience premature wear of the rear brakes.
• 10138413Apr 1, 2018Electrical system. DIAGNOSING NON-FUNCTIONING EDRIVE: Vehicle will not go into ÒeDriveÓ
• 10138412Apr 1, 2018Engine. DRIVE WARNING CCM MESSAGES: Check Control Massages (CCM) displayed:
• 10136310Mar 1, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. NBT-EVO NEXT GENERATION NAVIGATION PROFESSIONAL: HEAD UNIT CANNOT BE SWAPPED BETWEEN VEHICLES FOR TESTING. COMPONENT PROTECTION ACTIVE: If either the NBT-EVO head unit or Body Domain Controller (BDC) are swapped into a different vehicle they will cause the head unit NBT-EVO to enter a locked mode once it recognizes a different VIN.
• 10136309Mar 1, 2018Electrical system. SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE THE LIGHT ELECTRONICS CONTROL MODULES ON BOTH SIDES: The FLE (Front Light Electronic) module on both sides malfunctions.
• 10136308Mar 1, 2018Electrical system. SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE THE LEFT FRONT LIGHT ELECTRONICS CONTROL MODULE: The FLE_L (Front Light Electronic _ Left) module - left side malfunctions.
• 10136007Mar 1, 2018Equipment. SERVICE ACTION: REWORKING THE SOFT TOP BOW BEARING: The adjusting element interferes with the soft top and it may or may not cause chafing of the convertible top fabric at the c-pillar area as shown below.
• 10136005Mar 1, 2018Engine cooling. ROUGH RUNNING WITH VARIOUS VANOS FAULTS: The check engine light is illuminated and the vehicle may run rough.
• 10136004Mar 1, 2018Engine cooling. JCW ENGINE TUNING KIT SHOULD NOT BE PROGRAM WITH ISTA 4.10.1X: Vehicles with the John Cooper Works (JCW) Tuning Kit should not be programmed with ISTA 4.10.1x.
• 10136002Mar 1, 2018Engine cooling, Back-over prevention (rear camera). BUZZING NOISE FROM VALVETRONIC MOTOR BEFORE OR AFTER ENGINE OPERATION: Buzzing noise may be heard from the Valvetronic motor when the vehicle is unlocked, before the engine is started, or after engine is turned off.
• 10154765Feb 1, 2018Air bags. Airbag indicator light remains on after seat occupancy mat replacement.
• 10154764Feb 1, 2018Exterior lighting. SERVICE ACTION REWORK TAIL LIGHTS. The tail light mounting brackets may be cracked or broken. During assembly; oil may have contaminated the plastic housing of the rear tail lamps; causing damage to the mounting points of the tail light assembly.
• 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.
• 10135060Feb 1, 2018Equipment. DME FAULT CODE CDC203: One or more of the following Check Control messages (CCM) is displayed:
• 10135059Feb 1, 2018Engine cooling. BUZZING NOISE FROM VALVETRONIC MOTOR BEFORE OR AFTER ENGINE OPERATION: Buzzing noise may be heard from the Valvetronic motor when the vehicle is unlocked, before the engine is started, or after engine is turned off.
• 10135000Feb 1, 2018Equipment. Head unit high resets with connection of iphone 8, iphone 8 plus or iphone x
• 10134998Feb 1, 2018Fuel system. FUEL GAUGE ERRONEOUS DISPLAY: Vehicle runs out of fuel but the instrument cluster still displays fuel remaining in the tank.
• 10134997Feb 1, 2018Equipment. BOARD COMPUTER IS MISSING FROM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER: The On-Board Computer (BC) function is missing from the Instrument Cluster (KOMBI).
• 10134996Feb 1, 2018Electrical system. HORN DOES NOT WORK: Horn operation is difficult or impossible.
• 10134994Feb 1, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. Aisin automatic transmisison: right side output shaft seal replacement
• 10142950Jan 1, 2018Equipment. NO AUDIO PLAYBACK AFTER REPLACING THE HEAD UNIT HIGH 2 (HU-H2): After replacing the Head Unit High (HU-H2) and performing ISTA4 programming there is no audio playback.
• 10142949Jan 1, 2018Engine cooling. CREAKING NOISE FROM THE LOWER ENGINE AREA: During load reversal or taking off from a stop there is a creaking or droning noise heard from the lower engine area

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