# Service bulletin SIM\-16\-01\-11

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10042084
- Published by NHTSA: 2011\-11\-28
- Manufacturer's number: SIM\-16\-01\-11
- Manufacturer's date: 2011\-10\-01
- NHTSA component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

## NHTSA's summary

MINI: WHENEVER THE FUEL IS BEING DEPLETED, THE GAUGE FAILS TO REACH FULL POSITION OR NOT UPDATE ITSELF WHEN FUEL TANK IS BEING FILLED. \*PE

## The document

No address for NHTSA's copy can be built for this communication. Ask the dealer for it by the manufacturer's number.

## Components

Fuel system

## Vehicles listed

- 2010 MINI COOPER
- 2011 MINI COOPER
- 2010 MINI COOPER CLUBMAN
- 2011 MINI COOPER CLUBMAN
- 2010 MINI COOPER S
- 2011 MINI COOPER S CLUBMAN
- 2010 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [M010419](/bulletins/10171506.md), 2020-02-18, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT: N14 HIGH\-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP \(HDP\) SERVICE BENEFIT CLASS VEHICLES: The MINI vehicle may experience a sudden engine operational failure reduced or loss of power while driving and the malfunction indicator lamp \(MIL\) may be illuminated along with high\-pressure fuel pumprelated faults stored in the Engine Control Module \(DME\). PROCEDURE Perform the corresponding diagnosis/vehicle test and run the test plans to completion as applicable.
- [M010511](/bulletins/10150301.md), 2018-12-03, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. DMTL Pump: Warranty Extension to 10 Years/120,000 Miles. On affected vehicles, the Tank Leak Diagnostic Module \(DMTL\) pump can fail. Some vehicles will have the Service Engine Soon lamp illuminated, but the vehicle's drivability and engine performance will not be reduced by this DMTL pump malfunction.
- [M130113](/bulletins/10150238.md), 2018-12-03, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. "N14 and N18 Engine: High\-pressure Pump Repair Instruction. INFORMATION The current version of ISTA/D Repair Instruction 13 51 017, ""Removing and installing or replacing high\-pressure pump \(N14, N18\)"" has a procedure error. The current version of the Repair Instruction states to replace the highpressure supply hose on the N14 engine. The Repair Instruction also states not to replace the high\-pressure supply hose on the N18 engine. The N18 portion of the Repair Instruction is incorrect. As an interim solution, follow the procedure outlined below until this portion of the Repair Instruction is corrected. https://www.minitis.net/tiscode/cgi\-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie\_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm\_store/15601.2.M130113... 8/30/2013 Page 2 of 2 All vehicles equipped with the N18 engine and produced from 3/2012 and later. When the engine is fitted with a Bosch High\-pressure Pump \(1\) the highpressure supply hose \(2\) MUST NOT be replaced when making repairs. The remaining portion of the Repair Instruction and tightning torques are correct. Refer to EPC for the applicable part numbers when making repairs. "
- [M130114](/bulletins/10147960.md), 2018-11-13, Service bulletin: ENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. "N14 and N18 Engine: High\-pressure Pump Repair Instruction. INFORMATION The current version of ISTA/D Repair Instruction 13 51 017, ""Removing and installing or replacing high\-pressure pump \(N14, N18\)"" has a procedure error. The current version of the Repair Instruction states to replace the high\-pressure supply hose on the N14 engine. The Repair Instruction also states not to replace the high\-pressure supply hose on the N18 engine. The N18 portion of the Repair Instruction is incorrect. As an interim solution, follow the procedure outlined below until this portion of the Repair Instruction is corrected. https://www.minitis.net/tiscode/cgi\-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie\_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm\_store/159...2/5/2014 Page 2 of 2 Bosch High\-pressure Pump \(1\): All vehicles equipped with the N18 engine and produced from 3/2012 and later When the engine is fitted with a Bosch High\-pressure Pump \(1\), the highpressure supply hose \(2\) MUST NOT be replaced when making repairs. The remaining portion of the Repair Instruction and tightening torques is correct. Refer to EPC for the applicable part numbers when making repairs."
- [M130115](/bulletins/10147699.md), 2018-11-13, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. N18:MINI Fuel Additive. INFORMATION Because carbon deposit buildup is related to fuel quality, it is not considered a defect in the vehicle's materials or workmanship. Consequently, the use of MINI Fuel Additive as outlined in this bulletin is not covered under the terms of the MINI New Passenger Car Limited Warranty, MINI Maintenance Program, any applicable Federal, State or MINI Emissions Warranty or the MINI Next Certified Pre\-Owned Limited Warranty. \[ Copyright \(c\)2015 BMW of North America, Inc. \] https://www.minitis.net/tiscode/cgi\-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie\_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm\_store/217...4/7/2015
- [SIM\-12\-03\-11](/bulletins/10043873.md), 2012-05-01, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. 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. \*PE
- [SIM\-16\-01\-09](/bulletins/10043722.md), 2012-04-24, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER. MINI: INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING PROCEDURE OF REPLACING FUEL LEVEL SENSOR DUE TO FAILURE ON THE RIGHT AND/OR LEFT SIDE. \*PE

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