Service bulletin SIM-17-09-12
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| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 10046940 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2012-11-02 |
| Manufacturer's number | SIM-17-09-12 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2013-01-01 |
| Replaces | SIM-17-09-12 |
| NHTSA component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
NHTSA's summary
MINI: INACCURATE ENGINE TEMPERATURE READING DUE TO POSSIBLE CORROSION FORMING IN ENGINE COOLANT SENSORS WHICH LEADS TO BRIDGING OF CONTACTS CAUSING DIFFICULT IN STARTING ENGINE OR ILLUMINATION SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP. MODELS R55, R56, R57, R58. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED ON 4/19/2013. *KB
The document
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Components
Engine
| MINI COOPER | 2010 |
|---|---|
| MINI COOPER | 2011 to 2012 |
| MINI COOPER CLUBMAN | 2010 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| MINI COOPER CLUBMAN | 2011 |
| MINI COOPER S | 2010 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| MINI COOPER S | 2011 to 2012 |
Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
| 18V248000 | 2018-04-18. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER |
|---|---|
| 12V008000 | 2012-01-11. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER |
A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.
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| M120210 | 2019-07-12. Service bulletin. "Cooper S with N14: Diagnosis for Misfire Faults. The Service Engine Soon (MIL) lamp is illuminated and/or the customer complains that the engine runs rough (engine cold or warm) with any of the following misfire faults stored in the DME: * 2771, 2772, 2773, 2775, 2776, 2777, 2779, 277A, 277B, 277D, 277E, 277F - "Combustion misfire, cylinder 1..4", sometimes together with: * 2781, 2782, 2783 - "Combustion misfire, multiple cylinders." On rare occasions, the Service Engine Soon lamp may not be illuminated (with misfire faults still stored in the DME) when the vehicle is brought to the workshop. Multiple causes related to electrical and mechanical engine components, or poor fuel quality in combination with unfavorable driving behavior (low loads and short driving distances). This condition may lead to possible clogging of the injector tips, causing a disturbance of the fuel spraying pattern or excessive carbon deposits on the intake valves/ports, resulting in reduced air flow into the combustion chambers." |
| M120210 | 2018-12-17. Service bulletin. "The Service Engine Soon (MIL) lamp is illuminated and/or the customer complains that the engine runs rough (engine cold or warm) with any of the following misfire faults stored in the DME: * 2771, 2772, 2773, 2775, 2776, 2777, 2779, 277A, 277B, 277D, 277E, 277F - ""Combustion misfire, cylinder 1..4"", sometimes together with: * 2781, 2782, 2783 - ""Combustion misfire, multiple cylinders"" On rare occasions, the Service Engine Soon lamp may not be illuminated (with misfire faults still stored in the DME) when the vehicle is brought to the workshop. Multiple causes related to electrical and mechanical engine components, or poor fuel quality in combination with unfavorable driving behavior (low loads and short driving distances). This condition may lead to possible clogging of the injector tips, causing a disturbance of the fuel spraying pattern or excessive carbon deposits on the intake valves/ports, resulting in reduced air flow into the combustion chambers." |
| M170612 | 2018-12-03. Service bulletin. "Service Action: Retrofit of the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor. Internal corrosion could form in the engine coolant temperature sensor. This corrosion leads to internal bridging of the contacts, which can cause an inaccurate engine temperature reading. This false reading could lead to difficulty in the engine starting and/or a ""Service Engine Soon"" lamp being illuminated." |
| M120210 | 2018-12-03. Service bulletin. "Cooper S with N14: Diagnosis for Misfire Faults. The Service Engine Soon (MIL) lamp is illuminated and/or the customer complains that the engine runs rough (engine cold or warm) with any of the following misfire faults stored in the DME: ??2771, 2772, 2773, 2775, 2776, 2777, 2779, 277A, 277B, 277D, 277E, 277F - ""Combustion misfire, cylinder 1..4"", sometimes together with: ??2781, 2782, 2783 - ""Combustion misfire, multiple cylinders"" On rare occasions, the Service Engine Soon lamp may not be illuminated (with misfire faults still stored in the DME) when the vehicle is brought to the workshop. Multiple causes related to electrical and mechanical engine components, or poor fuel quality in combination with unfavorable driving behavior (low loads and short driving distances). This condition may lead to possible clogging of the injector tips, causing a disturbance of the fuel spraying pattern or excessive carbon deposits on the intake valves/ports, resulting in reduced air flow into the combustion chambers." |
| M170712 | 2018-12-03. Service bulletin. "Service Action: Retrofit of the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor. Internal corrosion could form in the engine coolant temperature sensor. This corrosion leads to internal bridging of the contacts, which can cause an inaccurate engine temperature reading. This false reading could lead to difficulty in the engine starting and/or a ""Service Engine Soon"" lamp being illuminated." |
| M170612 | 2018-12-03. Service bulletin. "Service Action: Retrofit of the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor. Internal corrosion could form in the engine coolant temperature sensor. This corrosion leads to internal bridging of the contacts, which can cause an inaccurate engine temperature reading. This false reading could lead to difficulty in the engine starting and/or a ""Service Engine Soon"" lamp being illuminated." |
| M110612 | 2018-12-03. Service bulletin. 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. Engine oil filter housing (1) Rubber o-ring (2) The material dimensions of the rubber o-ring are not satisfactory, allowing it to become dislodged from its installation location. |
| M110513 | 2018-12-03. Service bulletin. Service Action: N14 Engine Retrofit Turbocharger Engine Oil Supply Line Heat Shield. After switching off the engine, the heat radiating from the turbocharger may cause the engine oil to solidify in the oil supply line to the turbocharger. This can lead to a restriction in the oil supply line, resulting in damage to the turbocharger bearings. CAUSE Close proximity of the turbocharger engine oil supply line and the turbocharger |