2004 MINI Cooper TSBs

The affected vehicle may fail to pass a State Inspection and Emission (I/M) test due to a noncompliant 17-digit vehicle identification number (VIN) stored in the DME (Digital Motor Electronic). The VIN read-out displayed on the state test printout does not match the actual VIN of the vehicle. If the DME was reprogrammed using the previously available BMW service equipment (e.g., Progman, GT1), it was possible that only the last 7 of the VIN were entered into the DME, and positions 4 through 10 may only contain default characters. For example: The state I/M tester or OBD scan tool may read out WBAAA00000A123456 instead of the correct full 17-digit VIN, WBAZZ03492A123456.

state Inspection and Emission (I/M) test due to the Comprehensive Component OBD readiness monitor status is not complete, or it fails complete after performing an applicable repair.

OUTSIDE, AND MORE OBVIOUS IF THE TANK IS ONLY PARTLY FILLED. *MA

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SUPPLY, RESULTING IN OIL STARVATION AND SEIZING OF TURBOCHARGER ASSEMBLY. MODEL ALL. *PE

HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH THE CORRECTED REPAIR INSTRUCTION PORTION FOR THE N14 AND N18 ENGINE. MODELS R55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE

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. FAN WILL RUN TO ASSIST THE AUXILIARY WATER PUMP, WHICH IS USED TO COOL TURBO CHARGER AFTER ENGINE SHUT DOWN. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE

THE CATALYST EFFICIENCY FAULT CODE (276A) WILL BE STORED IN THE DME MEMORY, AND THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP WILL BE ILLUMINATED. VEHICLE DRIVABILITY IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS TYPE OF THE CATALYST FAILURE. (R55, R56). *PE

LEAKAGE IS DETECTED IN THE TANK VENTILATION OR EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM. *PE

THE CLUTCH SWITCH MODULE HAS NOT BEEN SECURED IN THE CORRECT POSITION ON THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER. *PE

TANK LEAKAGE DIAGNOSTICS DOES NOT RUN CORRECTLY DUE TO AN ERROR IN THE DME SOFTWARE. AS A RESULT, THE CHECK ENGINE SOON LIGHT WILL NOT BE ILLUMINATED IN CASE OF LEAKAGE IN THE EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM. *TT *SC

SUBJECT Installation of Right-Hand Drive Steering Spindle in Left-Hand Drive Vehicle is No Longer Required. Left-hand drive steering spindles are currently available.

On affected vehicles, the electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) pump can fail.

On affected vehicles, the electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) pump can fail.

On affected vehicles, the electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) pump can fail.

Supply shortage of left-hand drive steering spindles

LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 13 YEARS/150,000 MILES. *TA

PUMP, WHICH HAS ITS OWN COOLING FAN, ON SOME VEHICLES AND NOT THE ELECTRIC POWER (ASSIST) STEERING (EPS) SYSTEM ON OTHER MINIS. MODELS 2002-2005 COOPER, COOPER S, CONVERTIBLE, CONVERTIBLE S. *PE

A WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH POTENTIAL PROBLEM WITH COOLING FAN AND THE DURABILITY OF ELECTRO HYDRAULIC POWER (ASSIST) STEERING (EHPS) PUMP. MODELS 2002-2005 R50, R52, R3. *PE UPDATED ON 11/1/2013. *KB UPDATED 3/4/2014 *JS

A MINI vehicle's CVT assembly or component that was previously repaired and/or replaced by an authorized MINI dealer or BMW center may experience a subsequent failure.

A MINI vehicle's CVT assembly or component that was previously repaired and/or replaced by an authorized MINI dealer or BMW center may experience a subsequent failure.

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UNLESS CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH CVT ASSEMBLY OR COMPONENT. MODEL 2005-2008 COOPER, COOPER S. *PE

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As a result, the demand on the batteries has increased. Breakdowns due to an empty battery or problems in the vehicles electrical system can have various causes, most of which are not due to the battery itself. For this reason, a battery replacement will permanently eliminate the problem only in the rarest of cases. The energy diagnosis test module helps to localize these causes. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle discharged battery complaints. Without performing the energy diagnosis test plan, the root cause of a discharged battery cannot be identified. In order to properly repair the vehicle the first time, it is very important that the diagnostic test plan is performed to completion; with all results taken into consideration.

THERE MAY BE A MALFUNCTION LIGHT ON WITH A FAULT CODE STORED. *RM

THE WIRING UNDER THE SEAT MAY BE PINCHED OR DAMAGED. *RM

*MJ MINI R50 COOPER. MODEL YEAR UNKNOWN. *TT

MODEL F56 (COOPER, COOPER S). *PE

AFTER HEAVY RAIN, THE CARPET MAY BE WET IN THE AREA NEAR THE REAR OF THE FRONT DOORS OR IN THE FOOTWELL AREA. WATER WHICH IS ALLOWED TO ENTER THE VEHICLE AT THE TOP REAR EDGE OF THE DOOR IS NOT ABLE TO DRAIN OUT THROUGH THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR SEAL. AS A RESULT, THE WATER TRAVELS ALONG THE DOOR SEAL AND INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *PE

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THE HEARTER CORE PIPES ARE POORLY INSULATED. MODEL R56. *PE

An affected vehicle may fail to pass a state-mandated Inspection and/or Emission (I/M) test due to a noncompliant 17-character vehicle identification number (VIN) being read out and displayed on the state's required tester report printout. In accordance with the OBD regulation, all MY 2005 and newer vehicles are required to support the display of their compliant 17-character VINs. These vehicles were produced to be in compliance with this regulation. If the DME was reprogrammed using the previously available BMW service equipment (e.g., Progman, GT1), it was possible that only the last 7 of the VIN were entered into the DME, and positions 4 through 10 may only contain default characters. For example: The state I/M tester or OBD scan tool may read out WBAAA00000A123456 instead of the correct full 17-digit VIN, WBAZZ03492A123456.

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ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE VOICE INPUT SYSTEM (SVS SA 620) DOES NOT FUNCTION. THE SVS WAS NOT INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLES. *PE

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