2017 MINI Cooper Technical Service Bulletins

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

• 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
• 10142946Jan 1, 2018Engine cooling. FAULT 118002 - MIXTURE TOO RICH SETS DURING WINTER WITH COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES: The Service Engine Soon (MIL) light is on with the following fault stored in the DME.
• 10136751Dec 1, 2017Seats, Equipment. SEAT MEMORY SETTINGS SAVE: NO AUDIBLE CONFIRMATION: Saving of seat memory settings (memory 1 or memory 2) by pressing the memory button is not confirmed by an audible response.
• 10136750Dec 1, 2017Electrical system. TRUNK OPEN MESSAGE ON CLUSTER: Check Control Message (CCM) ÒTrunk OpenÓ message is displayed.
• 10136749Dec 1, 2017Body and structure. PAINT ON THE B-PILLAR IS SCRATCHED/DAMAGED: The paint finish on the B-pillar (above the door striker) is scratched due to the inner door cavity window seal.
• 10136748Dec 1, 2017Body and structure. SERVICE ACTION: LEFT SIDE SILL INSPECTION-REPAIR: A possible crack may cause water leakage into internal vehicle structures with subsequent corrosion
• 10136747Dec 1, 2017Steering. EPS INTERMITTENT ASSIST FAILURE, FC 4823FA: The steering assistance fails after several, consecutive parking maneuvers or sustained hold at the end stop.
• 10136746Dec 1, 2017Engine cooling, Electrical system. THE ENGINE STARTER INTERMITTENTLY DOES NOT CRANK OVER: The engine will not start, either consistently or intermittently.
• 10136752Nov 1, 2017Electrical system. EMERGENCY START FUNCTION DOES NOT WORK WITH DEAD REMOTE BATTERY: Remote battery is dead.
• 10146777Sep 1, 2017Latches, locks and linkages. (SMART OPENER) CONTACTLESS TAILGATE NOT ABLE TO BE DEACTIVATED. Customer desires to have contactless tailgate opening and closing (Smart Opener) deactivated. Function not included in software released.
• 10146776Sep 1, 2017Equipment. "NAVIGATION PRO (NBT EVO) MAP UPDATE NOT POSSIBLE, NAVIGATION DOES NOT START. A. Navigation system will not start at all or the ""Navigation system starts"" message is permanently displayed. B. While attempting to update the Navigation system's map, it will not update. Subfolder on internal Hard Disk Drive (HDD) is missing."
• 10146775Sep 1, 2017Equipment. AIR CONDITIONING COOLING IS INSUFFICIENT. * With option code SA 530 air conditioning or SA 534 Automatic air conditioning Produced from 2/1/2016 through 9/30/2016. * A/C system contains little or no A/C refrigerant. Contaminants under O-ring seals have allowed refrigerant loss.
• 10146774Sep 1, 2017Wheels. CAVITY PROTECTION WAX LEAKING OUT OF HOOD. Cavity protection applied to underside of hood is leaking out onto wheel arch trim and grille. Improper application of Cavity Protection Wax.
• 10146773Sep 1, 2017Body and structure. SERVICE ACTION: HOOD RELEASE BOWDEN CABLE POSITIONING. Tank ventilation line and/or hood release Bowden cable may have been damaged. The hood release Bowden cable is unsecured and in contact with the tank ventilation line.
• 10146751Aug 1, 2017Electrical system. ERRONEOUS SERVICE INCLUSIVE CBS DISPLAY. After pre-delivery check or after instrument cluster exchange, MINI Service Inclusive is displayed although the vehicle does not feature the optional Service Inclusive coverage. Instrument Cluster display error
• 10146750Aug 1, 2017Latches, locks and linkages. LEFT SPLIT DOOR WON'T UNLATCH. Left split door (tailgate) is not able to be opened. When activating remote control unlock, second button push does not unlatch left split door. Contact-less foot opening (Comfort Access) does not unlatch left split door with second foot motion. Left split door lock dimensions are out of tolerance.
• 10146749Aug 1, 2017Tires. 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).
• 10146748Aug 1, 2017Electrical system. SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE THE INTEGRATED SUPPLY MODULE. The integrated supply module installed at production may not meet the service life quality requirements. This could cause the engine not to start.
• 10146687Aug 1, 2017Electrical system. SERVICE ACTION:PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS (DME). During certain driving situations, there could be an uncomfortable transition when slowing or decelerating and then reaccelerating. CAUSE Unfavorable DME software
• 10215029Jun 1, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. Drivetrain Malfunction Check Control Message is displayed
• 10215027Jun 1, 2017Engine cooling. Knocking noise from the engine compartment - There is a knocking noise coming from the engine compartment or the engine shakes during: Engine Star, When driving off ffrom a stop, When applying brakes
• 10215022Jun 1, 2017Engine cooling. MINI Engine oil: repair order invoicing procedure - For covered repairs, effective with repair/claim dates on or after August 1, 2017 Warranties will only reimburse in exact quantities - the 1/10 liter "billing part numbers" for the applicable bulk engine oil (tanker or drum) that is needed after the completion of an engine repair (partial or full) or when an "Engine oil" maintenance service task is performed.
• 10215021Jun 1, 2017Equipment. Mini - Dangerous goods (DG) part return program - The warranty department together with labelmaster has established a process for shipping claim-related "return requested" parts which asre classified as "Dangerous Goods" (DG)
• 10215019Jun 1, 2017Fuel system. The high-pressure fuel pumps (HDP: left and right) component-specific limited warranty extension to 10
• 10146731Jun 1, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. NOISE FROM HEAD AIR BAG. During low outdoor temperatures, with the doors and windows closed, a metallic whirring noise is detected in the area of the head air bag (HPS).
• 10146730Jun 1, 2017Electrical system. "MIL ACTIVE - EME FC 222F96. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is illuminated. Electrical Machine Electronics (EME) has stored fault code FC 222F96. CC Message ""Malfunction Indicator Lamp"" (CCM ID:34) is displayed."
• 10146727Jun 1, 2017Engine cooling. KNOCKING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. There is a knocking noise coming from the engine compartment or the engine shakes during: z Engine start z When driving off from a stop z When applying brakes CAUSE Damage to the right side engine mount. The damage may be subtle (1st picture) or obvious (2nd picture). Inspect the right engine mount and replace if necessary.
• 10149273May 1, 2017Equipment. 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. 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.
• 10149272May 1, 2017Equipment. FOUL, MUSTY ODOR FROM HVAC: WET FOOTWELL CARPET This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M64 01 16 dated September 2016 and SI M64 02 14 dated August 2016 are being combined to prevent duplication of effort and streamline the repair. The customer reports one, or both, of the following: ? Damp front foot-well carpet after long period of air conditioning use. ? A foul smell (musty, rotten, and vinegary) when…
• 10149271May 1, 2017Electrical 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 ? Only F54, F55, F56, F57: Dissimilar metal corrosion between horn switch contacts and airbag unit. All models: routing of the connecting wires on the steering…
• 10149270May 1, 2017Body and structure. CAVITY PROTECTION WAX LEAKING OUT OF HOOD. Cavity protection applied to underside of hood is leaking out onto wheel arch trim and grille. Improper application of Cavity Protection Wax
• 10149269May 1, 2017Equipment. ONSOLE STORAGE COMPARTMENT LID DOES NOT OPEN EASILY. Center console storage compartment lid requires too much force to open as demonstrated in accompanying video. tinyurl.com/mkphrma A. Sticky release mechanism. And/or B. Improper alignment.
• 10149268May 1, 2017Body and structure. EDGE CORROSION IN THE DOOR JAMB AREA. Corrosion on inner door panels at the following holes and cavity openings: Door brake (1). Door wiring harness pass-thru (2).
• 10149266May 1, 2017Engine. "?Primarily when vehicle is at altitudes higher than 1500m above sea level, and engine is at operating temperature, the idle is sporadically elevated (up to approx. 1200 rpm). MIL indicator is illuminated. Fault code 1E0001 - ""Idle speed control: Speed too high"" is stored in DME. CAUSE DME software error The DME software improvements come in 2 steps 1. Primary improvements with I-level XXXX-17-03-50x. 2.
• 10146669Apr 1, 2017Equipment. LIST OF AVAILABLE FM RADIO STATIONS TEMPORARILY NOT AVAILABLE. As of 11/2015, all Entry-NAV/Media head units supplied in new vehicles were upgraded for improved noise characteristics and quality. As a part of this upgrade, the hardware updating the sender lists was changed from an "update after every diversity reception interruption or maximum of four minutes" configuration to "regular interval updates (every four…
• 10146668Apr 1, 2017Exterior lighting. SERVICE COVER FOR THE REAR LIGHT IS LOOSE. Mounting position of service cover is too low and clearance dimensions between the cover and door are too tight.
• 10146667Apr 1, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). ?WINDSHIELD WASHER SYSTEM NOT WORKING. The windshield washer reservoir is filled but no fluid is dispensed onto windshield when system is activated. Restriction of supply hose caused by Kink in hose or Incorrect hose routing.
• 10146664Apr 1, 2017Engine cooling. CREAKING NOISE WHEN CORNERING. A creaking noise is heard from the front end of the vehicle while cornering (predominantly left turns) under the following conditions: Driving In 1st or 2nd gear; While coasting or accelerating; with an Outside ambient temperature that is below 10C (50F); and After engine warm-up, the ambient temperature of engine compartment may exceed 10C (50F) even though the outside temperature is…
• 10146663Apr 1, 2017Fuel system. FUEL LEVEL LED INDICATOR - INCOMPLETE. Fuel level indicator upper LED does not illuminate even though tank has been filled until autoshutoff.
• 10146662Apr 1, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. ?SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS (DME). Due to an error in the OBD diagnostics of the DME software, a marginal catalytic convertor or post catalyst oxygen sensor may not be detected as faulty.

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