Service bulletin M120318
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| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 10136002 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2018-05-07 |
| Manufacturer's number | M120318 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2018-03-01 |
| NHTSA component | BACK OVER PREVENTION; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
NHTSA's summary
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.
The document
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Components
Driver assistance, Engine, Backup camera
| MINI COOPER | 2014 to 2015 |
|---|---|
| MINI COOPER | 2017 to 2018 |
| MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE | 2016 |
| MINI COOPER S | 2014 to 2017 |
| MINI JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2015 to 2016 |
Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
| M120418 | 2018-05-07. Service bulletin. NOISE COMING FROM OIL FILTER AREA AFTER A COLD START: repeating fizzing noise may be heard from the engine oil filter area after a cold start. |
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