# Service bulletin M120615

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10146924
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-11\-05
- Manufacturer's number: M120615
- Manufacturer's date: 2016\-10\-01
- NHTSA component: POWER TRAIN

## NHTSA's summary

"ENGINE POWER REDUCTION WITH "CLUTCH DAMAGED"" FAULTS STORED This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M12 06 15 dated July 2015. A drivetrain malfunction check control message is displayed, prompting the customer to contact the dealer for a service visit. F54, F55, F56, F57Target Integration level: F056\-16\-11\-501 or higherThe vehicle drives normally, but fault\(s\) for a damaged clutch are stored in the DME. ? 1D3101 \- Clutch: Damaged, transmittable torque too low ? 1D3201 \- Clutch: Severely damaged, transmittable torque too low CAUSE 1. The DME software diagnostic for detecting excessive clutch slip is too sensitive. 2. The clutch is damaged."

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10146924-9999.pdf)
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## Components

Transmission and driveline

## Vehicles listed

- 2013 MINI CLUBMAN
- 2016 to 2017 MINI CLUBMAN
- 2009 to 2010 MINI COOPER
- 2011 to 2015 MINI COOPER
- 2009 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE
- 2016 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE
- 2009 to 2010 MINI COOPER S
- 2011 to 2017 MINI COOPER S
- 2009 to 2010 MINI COOPER S CLUBMAN
- 2011 to 2012 MINI COOPER S CLUBMAN
- 2009 to 2010 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE
- 2011 to 2012 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [M010424](/bulletins/11021120.md), 2025-07-31, Warranty extension: POWER TRAIN. The automatic transmission limited warranty for the vehicle Selector Lever Magnetic Shift Interlock Mechanism \(Gearshift lug assembly portion\) has been extended to 10 years/120,000 miles, as determined by the vehicle’s original in\-service date, when a gearshift lug repair kit installation procedure is required to be performed to address a displayed Check Control message \(CCM\) that states P not engaged \- secure vehicle with parking brake against rolling away.
- [M010424](/bulletins/11006765.md), 2024-09-02, Warranty extension: POWER TRAIN. For the eligible vehicles listed above, the limited warranty for the vehicle’s Selector Lever Magnetic Shift Interlock Mechanism \(Gearshift lug assembly portion\) has been extended to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle’s original in\-service date, When a gearshift lug repair kit \(item \# 2\) installation procedure is required to be performed to address a displayed Check Control message \(CCM\) that states: "P not engaged \- secure vehicle with parking brake against rolling away."
- [Guide](/bulletins/10216709.md), 2022-08-01, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. MINI crankshaft guide bearing service action \(update 2\)
- [M310316M0604](/bulletins/10216708.md), 2022-08-01, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. Mini parts logistics TEC 26 turbo charger return
- [M230121](/bulletins/10206695.md), 2022-01-24, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; WHEELS. When the vehicle is on a lift and wheels are manually spun, a clanking noise is heard from the transmission area.
- [M130120](/bulletins/10176383.md), 2020-06-15, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. TANK VENTILATION AND MIXTURE CONTROL FAULTS STORED IN THE DME: The Engine Malfunction Warning is illuminated and one or more of the following faults are stored in the DME. All models: FC 191C02 \- Fuel tank ventilation system 2nd discharge point: malfunction FC 195014 \- Differential pressure sensor tank vent valve signal: fixed FC 118001 \- Mixture control: mixture too lean FC 118401 \- Mixture control: mixture too lean large deviation CAUSE Internal mechanical defect in the tank ventilation valve. The defect can also result in a very loud clicking noise when the valve is cycling.
- [M240119](/bulletins/10163062.md), 2019-07-22, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. EGS FAULTS STORED AFTER AISIN TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. Due to hardware changes in the AISIN GA6F21AW or GA8F22AW transmissions.
- [M230108](/bulletins/10152680.md), 2019-01-07, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. "MANUAL TRANSMISSION \- STIFF DIAGONAL GEARSHIFT LEVER MOVEMENT. The customer may complain of a ""stiff diagonal shift"" \(e.g., N\-R, R\-N, 2\-3/3\-2 or 4\-5/5\-4\). Also, in some cases, gears cannot be selected, or the selector gear does not go into the neutral position. CAUSE 1. The deflection lever circlip of the gearshift mechanism is damaged or missing. 2. Possible corrosion at the gearshift mechanism \(shift cables or transmission gearshift unit\)"
- [M250114](/bulletins/10152334.md), 2018-12-17, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. The manual transmission gear shift knob easily comes off the shift rod with minimal upward force. The retaining tabs on the shifter knob do not hold securely to the shifter rod.
- [M110216](/bulletins/10151150.md), 2018-12-10, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE. "SI M11 02 16 February 2016 Engine Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M11 02 16 dated February 2016.. The upper crankshaft guide bearing may wear out prematurely. The wear on the guide bearing can cause the clutch pedal to malfunction during shifting. The Engine Malfunction Warning may be illuminated and a fault will be stored in the DME memory for the crankshaft sensor. Noise may be heard from the lower engine and transmission bell housing area and engine damage can occur in rare occasions. This Service Action involves ""382"" F55 and F56 vehicles produced from February 2014 to December 2014. Vehicles which require this Service Action to be completed will show it as ""Open"" when checked either in the ""Service Menu"" of DCSnet \(Dealer Communication System\) or with the Key Reader. UN"

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