2010 MINI Cooper Technical Service Bulletins

117 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2010 MINI Cooper. 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.

• 10150357Oct 1, 2012Electrical system. ?SUBJECT DWA (Anti-theft Alarm System): False Alarm Is Triggered Intermittently. When the vehicle is parked and locked (DWA active), the alarm system is triggered intermittently. One or more of the following conditions may trigger the alarm system: Sun roof in the tilted/open position, Window partially open, Excessive local noise (for example, near an airport, on a busy road, or in heavy rain) CAUSE Normal…
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10043927Mar 1, 2012Air bags. Bmw mini: airbag warning light is on: mrs fc 02, 03, 05, 06.
• 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, 2012Other or unknown, Latches, locks and linkages. 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.
• 10040855Jul 1, 2011Electrical system. Bmw: a software error is causing a hesitation or jerking when accelerating under higher loads between 3000 ¿ 4000 rpm.
• 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.
• 10040741Feb 1, 2011Engine cooling. Bmw: engine too hot message is displayed with stored trouble codes. The water pump doesnt power up.
• 10037699Jan 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Bmw: warning light is on and the selector lever could not be moved out of park which was likely caused by fluid being spilled on the shifter.
• 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.
• 10032985Dec 1, 2007Engine cooling. Mini: electric cooling fan runs after engine is shut off. After the engine is shut off, the electric cooling fan continues to run. Due to the operating strategy of the dme, the electric cooling fan may continue to run after the engine is shut off in two different scenarios. Engine coolant temp reaches 108 degrees celsius (due to heat soak), cooling fan will activate til coolant temp drops below 105 degrees celsius.

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