2015 MINI Cooper Technical Service Bulletins

395 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2015 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.

• 10147907Dec 1, 2015Electrical system, Engine. "B38, B46, and B48 Engines: Engine Noise, Drivability Complaints, and Various DME Faults. The vehicle exhibits one the following complaints: z Noise from the lower engine area, described as a high-pitched whine z Loss of power when idling z At a higher engine speed (above 3,000 rpm), a brief decrease in the engine speed can be felt. z Extended cranking before the engine will start z The customer notices an…
• 10147906Dec 1, 2015Engine. Surface Cracks on the Water Pump Drive Pulley. During a repair, service or inspection, the drive pulley on the water pump shows signs of cracking. No part replacement is necessary unless there is another issue found that will be corrected by replacing the drive pulley.
• 10147904Dec 1, 2015Electrical system. New programming feature: Exclusion of Infotainment Control Units from Programming.
• 10147842Nov 1, 2015Engine cooling. "Turbocharger Coolant Pump: Fault Code 20A503. ""Drive Faulty"" message is displayed in the Check Control. Fault code 20A503 ""Turbocharger coolant pump, self diagnosis: Signal implausible"" is stored in the DME. Unfavorable DME software application"
• 10216782Oct 1, 2015Engine cooling. Designates changes to this revision - The blower motor is faulty
• 10147801Oct 1, 2015Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Engine cooling. "Intermittent Failure of the Blower Motor. Intermittent failure of the blower motor at high vehicle speeds and/or strong headwinds. The fault code ""0x801204 - blower output stage: Short circuit or blocked"" is stored in IHX_I1 (Heater-air conditioning control unit) sets under the following conditions: High vehicle speeds. Or Driving into strong headwind. Sunroof in the open/tilt position and/or an open side window…
• 10147800Oct 1, 2015Engine cooling, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). The Blower Motor is Faulty. The blower motor does not operate at any fan speed. The blower motor may work intermittently with the blower fan speed operating only on FULL speed. CAUSE The blower motor is faulty and causes the blower resistor to fail.
• 10147799Oct 1, 2015Body and structure. Door Open Message Displayed, Even Though Door Is Closed. While driving, a CCM (Check Control Message) indicates the doors are open, even though they are closed. Also, sometimes the gong will sound and the interior lights will go on and off. The FRM (Footwell Module) sees an incorrect door lock status caused by voltage variations in the door locks.
• 10147798Oct 1, 2015Equipment, Body and structure. Paint on the B-Pillar is Scratched/Damaged. The paint finish on the B-pillar (above the door stricker) is scratched due to the inner door cavity window seal. The door window cavity seal rubber is too hard and scuffs the B-Pillar area when opening and closing door.
• 10147797Oct 1, 2015Suspension. Noises from the Rear Axle Shock Absorber. The customer complains about a hammering noise from the rear axle area, when driving on rough road surfaces with low ambient temperatures. This noise will disappear with warmer ambient temperature. CAUSE Rear axle shock absorbers
• 10147796Oct 1, 2015Suspension. Front Axle Noise when Turning at Low Ambient Temperatures. A groaning and/or squeaking noise from the front axle occurs when turning at low speeds or idle. The noise is most noticeable at low temperatures (approx. 32 degrees F), but not at higher temperatures and after driving.
• 10147795Oct 1, 2015Engine. "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. AFFECTED VEHICLES This Service Action involves F55 and F56 models (MINI Cooper with B38 engine) produced from 07/05/2014 to 02/24/2015 that are still ""new vehicles"" in dealer inventory, based on our analysis.
• 10147794Oct 1, 2015Equipment. "MINI Motorer-Focused Satisfaction (MFS) Program. Based on Motorer feedback, MINI has determined that during the first three years of service, some vehicles may require specific additional service work to be performed. To address this issue, MINI USA, a division of BMW of North America, LLC (""MINI USA"") is providing the following Motorer-Focused Satisfaction (MFS) Program. This program's procedures have been…
• 10147290Sep 1, 2015Equipment. NAV Road Map Installation Using USB Stick. The Navigation road map can be installed onto the head unit in the vehicle using a USB stick connected to the USB connector in the center console in the vehicle. 32GB USB stick is necessary Desired NAV road map version can be retrieved from the HDD-Update console PROCEDURE 1. Copy the desired NAV road map from the HDD-Update console onto a 32GB USB stick. Refer to the…
• 10147289Sep 1, 2015Equipment. Business Navigation (HU Basic) - not possible to downgrade the navigation map. After replacing the HU Basic (Entry Navigation), the version of the navigation map cannot be downgraded to the version of the replaced HU Basic. This is caused by an error in the routing table which is stored in the Central Gateway Module. Therefore, no communication with the map server can be established.
• 10147288Sep 1, 2015Equipment. This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M64 02 15 dated August 2015. SUBJECT The Blower Motor is Faulty. The blower motor does not operate at any fan speed. The blower motor may work intermittently with the blower fan speed operating only on FULL speed. CAUSE The blower motor is faulty and causes the blower resistor to fail.
• 10147287Sep 1, 2015Equipment. Air Draft into Driver's Foot-well. With the blower motor on, a draft in to the driver's foot-well area can be felt. As shown in the picture, the plug is missing from the air conditioning housing near the driver's foot-well area. The missing plug may be found in the vehicle DO NOT reinstall since it fits too loose and may fall out again.
• 10147285Sep 1, 2015Suspension. Noises from the Rear Axle Shock Absorber. The customer complains about a hammering noise from the rear axle area, when driving on rough road surfaces with low ambient temperatures. This noise will disappear with warmer ambient temperature. CAUSE Rear axle shock absorbers
• 10147284Sep 1, 2015Suspension. In isolated cases, during the vehicles assembly, it is possible that one of the front spring struts was not correctly positioned in the swivel bearing.
• 10147283Sep 1, 2015Fuel system. Fuel Filling Nozzle Shuts Off Repeatedly While Refueling. The fuel filling nozzle turns off repeatedly while filling the fuel tank, regardless of the pump being used. CAUSE Defective service valve located within the fuel tank assembly. The service valve mechanism can stick closed at times and restrict the vapor release to the carbon canister while filling with fuel.
• 10147282Sep 1, 2015Electrical system, Engine. Engine Electrical September 2015 Technical Service. This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B11 06 15 dated July 2015. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT B38, B46 and B48 Engines: Various Faults Related to Engine Oil Pressure. The engine malfunction warning and the engine oil pressure warning is illuminated.
• 10151424Aug 1, 2015Equipment. Real-Time Traffic Information (RTTI) is Not Displayed On the Map. Real time traffic information (RTTI) is not displayed on the map. This only affects the specific VINs (vehicle identification numbers) listed below. The vehicle was built incorrectly (without option 6UH).
• 10151422Aug 1, 2015Electrical system, Engine. In the seven affected vehicles, the DME control unit (Digital Motor Electronics) may have a manufacturing defect which could cause the engine not to start.
• 10147228Jul 1, 2015Equipment. Foul Odor when Switching On A/C. The customer states there is a foul smell when the A/C is first turned on. It lasts for five minutes. Incorrect fin gap on the evaporator allows water to collect and bacteria to form
• 10147227Jul 1, 2015Electrical system, Body and structure, Interior lighting. Door Open Message Displayed, Even Though Door Is Closed. The customer complains that while driving, a CCM (check control message) indicates the doors are open, even though they are closed. Also, sometimes the gong will sound and the interior lights will go on and off. Unspecified FRM (footwell module) door lock status due to voltage variations
• 10147225Jul 1, 2015Steering. Knocking Noise from Front of Vehicle when Turning. While driving or with the vehicle stationary, a knocking or popping noise can be heard from the front of the
• 10147224Jul 1, 2015Engine. "B38, B46, and B48 Engines: Clutch Operation, Engine Noise, and Drivability Complaints. The vehicle exhibits one the following complaints: ? The customer notices an increased level of ""free play"" in the clutch pedal when changing gears. ? The clutch pedal remains depressed and will not return to the disengaged position. ? Noise from the lower engine area described as a high-pitched whine ? Loss of power when…
• 10147223Jul 1, 2015Engine, Fuel system. Intermittent Poor Throttle Response at High Ambient Temperatures. The engine throttle response from a stop can intermittently be sluggish when the outside ambient temperatures are higher. Additionally, this can be more noticeable when the fuel tank is only partially filled. CAUSE DME software for fuel tank ventilation control
• 10147222Jul 1, 2015Engine 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…
• 10147221Jul 1, 2015Engine. "Reduced Engine Power with Misfiring and Valvetronic Shutdown. The engine misfires with the engine power reduced, and a Check Control Message (CCM) ""Drive Faulty; Drive at moderate speed"" is displayed. Various misfire faults and the following Valvetronic fault codes are stored in the DME: ? Fault 134A02: Valvetronic servomotor: Overloading ? Fault 135302: Valvetronic servomotor: Switch-off, Component protection…
• 10147220Jul 1, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. "Engine Power Reduction with ""Clutch Damaged"" Faults Stored. A drivetrain malfunction check control message is displayed, prompting the customer to contact the dealer for a service visit. The vehicle drives normally, but fault(s) for a damaged clutch are stored in the DME. ? 1D3101 - Clutch: Damaged, transmittable torque too low ? 1D3201 - Clutch: Severely damaged, transmittable torque too low CAUSE 1. The DME…
• 10147219Jul 1, 2015Engine. B38, B46 and B48 Engines: Various Faults Related to Engine Oil Pressure. The engine malfunction warning and the engine oil pressure warning is illuminated. One or more of the following faults are stored in the DME: ? 1C2002 Engine oil pump: pressure too low ? 1C0301 Engine oil pressure regulating valve: Jams in a fully energized position ? 1FB801 Check Control message (ID 212): Engine oil pressure. Stop carefully.
• 10059114Jul 1, 2015Engine, Electrical system. Mini: faulty software for the tank ventilation control displays engine throttle reaction when temperature is high outside, and more obvious if the tank is only partly filled.
• 10059112Jul 1, 2015Engine, Electrical system. Mini: because of the dme software, and a damaged clutch, the drivetrain malfunction check message appear.
• 10059098Jul 1, 2015Electrical system, Engine. Mini: different faults activates engine malfunction and oil warning.
• 10147747Jun 1, 2015Equipment. Foul Odor when Switching On A/C. The customer states there is a foul smell when the A/C is first turned on. It lasts for five minutes. Defective coating on the evaporator, allowing bacteria to form
• 10147746Jun 1, 2015Tires. Check Control Message: Tire Pressure Monitor (RDCi) Failure. A Check Control Message states Tire Pressure Monitor (RDCi) has failed CAUSE Hardware failure in the remote control unit (FBD3 antenna)
• 10147744Jun 1, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. Manual Transmission Will Not Stay in First Gear. When starting off in first gear, the transmission may ?pop? into neutral. Insufficient spring tension in the shifting mechanism of the manual transmission
• 10147742Jun 1, 2015Engine, Electrical system. "Reduced Engine Power with Misfiring and Valvetronic Shutdown. The engine misfires with the engine power reduced, and a Check Control Message (CCM) ""Drive Faulty; Drive at moderate speed"" is displayed. Various misfire faults and the following Valvetronic fault codes are stored in the DME: ? Fault 134A02: Valvetronic servomotor: Overloading ? Fault 135302: Valvetronic servomotor: Switch-off, Component protection…
• 10147741Jun 1, 2015Engine, Electrical system. "Engine Power Reduction with ""Clutch Damaged"" Faults Stored. A drivetrain malfunction check control message is displayed, prompting the customer to contact the dealer for a service visit. The vehicle drives normally, but fault(s) for a damaged clutch are stored in the DME. ? 1D3101 - Clutch: Damaged, transmittable torque too low ? 1D3201 - Clutch: Severely damaged, transmittable torque too low CAUSE 1. The DME…
• 10147740Jun 1, 2015Electrical system, Engine. Engine Power Reduction with Electrical Wastegate Faults Stored. The Service Engine Soon (MIL) light is on, along with a check control message for engine power reduction. The following faults can sporadically be stored in the DME: B38M ? 123431 - Electric wastegate, adaptation: Limit position open implausible ? 123432 - Electric wastegate, adaptation: Limit position closed implausible B48M ?
• 10147739Jun 1, 2015Electrical system, Engine. "?SI M12 04 15 Engine Electrical Systems June 2015 Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M12 04 15 dated March 2015. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT B38, B46, and B48 Engines: Engine Noise, Drivability Complaints, and Various DME Faults. The vehicle exhibits one the following complaints: ? Noise from the lower engine area, described as a high-pitched whine ? Loss of power…
• 10147738Jun 1, 2015Engine cooling. Service Action: Replace Oil Filter Housing Assembly. A coolant leak could occur at the oil filter housing, resulting in overheating, loss of power, and an engine warning light.
• 10147737Jun 1, 2015Engine. B38 and B48 Engines: Rough Running and Various Faults for Camshaft Sensor Signal and VANOS Control Stored in the DME. The engine runs rough and the malfunction warning is illuminated.
• 10059113Jun 1, 2015Engine, Electrical system. Mini: faulty software causes the check control and engine power reduced light to appear.
• 10059111Jun 1, 2015Engine, Electrical system. Mini: due to faulty dme software, the service engine lights comes on, including the check control message for motor force decrease.
• 10059094Jun 1, 2015Engine. Mini: a mechanical failure and dme software error of the vanos actuators cause the engine to run rough which activates the malfunction warning light.
• 10058544Jun 1, 2015Engine. Mini: some vehicles are experiencing several issues as when idling power is loss, before engine starts, extended cranking, clutch pedal fails to return to disengaged position, a high pitched whine noise from lower area of engine. Model f55, 56 (cooper, cooper s, jcw). No years listed.
• 10057380May 22, 2015Engine. Mini: see document search button for owner letter. Questions and answers for timing chain of various mini.
• 10147164May 1, 2015Equipment. "Affected vehicles in dealer inventory must not be retailed or delivered until this issue is corrected. Vehicles at ports of entry will be remedied prior to dealer delivery. On affected vehicles, there is an incorrect label regarding the appropriate engine oil. Affected vehicles can be identified with a ""Vehicle Comment"" in the DCS Warranty Vehicle Inquiry or ISPA Light. The text on the label does not conform to…

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