# Service bulletin M210115

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10147224
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-11\-05
- Manufacturer's number: M210115
- Manufacturer's date: 2015\-07\-01
- NHTSA component: ENGINE

## NHTSA's summary

"B38, B46, and B48 Engines: Clutch Operation, Engine Noise, and Drivability Complaints. The vehicle exhibits one the following complaints: ? The customer notices an increased level of ""free play"" in the clutch pedal when changing gears. ? The clutch pedal remains depressed and will not return to the disengaged position. ? Noise from the lower engine area described as a high\-pitched whine ? Loss of power when idling ? At a higher engine speed \(above 3,000 rpm\), a brief decrease in the engine speed can be felt. ? Extended cranking before the engine will start ? Emergency operation is active with one or more of the faults listed below. Faults stored in the vehicle: ? 160020 Crankshaft sensor, signal: implausible ? 180001 Catalytic converter: efficiency too low ? 200D0C Powertrain, safety function: bus signal rpm reduction implausible ? 11A002 Fuel high pressure, plausibility: Pressure too low ? 1F054D Powertrain, safety function: powertrain reduced power, DSC\-signal implausible? 120408 Boost pressure control: Shut\-down as a consecutive reaction."

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2015/MC-10147224-9999.pdf)
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## Components

Engine

## Vehicles listed

- 2014 to 2015 MINI COOPER
- 2016 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE
- 2014 to 2016 MINI COOPER S

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [M130119](/bulletins/10165271.md), 2019-09-23, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. LIN BUS COMMUNICATION FAULT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AIR CATALYST \(EAC\) SENSOR FC1B8302. The malfunction indicator lamp light is on \(MIL\) with the following fault code stored in the DME.
- [M130119](/bulletins/10165248.md), 2019-09-23, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. LIN BUS COMMUNICATION FAULT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AIR CATALYST \(EAC\) SENSOR FC1B8302. The malfunction indicator lamp light is on \(MIL\) with the following fault code stored in the DME.
- [M120219](/bulletins/10164019.md), 2019-08-19, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. DIAGNOSTIC HINT: CATALYTIC CONVERTER INSPECTION AFTER LOSS OF CRANKSHAFT SIGNAL: In certain situations when the crankshaft position signal is lost while driving the malfunction indicator lamp \(MIL\) and an engine malfunction check control message \(CCM \#29\) may be displayed. The engine may run roughly or with reduced power.
- [M110117](/bulletins/10161583.md), 2019-06-24, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The Service Engine Soon \(MIL\) light is on with the following fault stored in the Digital Motor Electronics \(DME\). In the situation being described the fault is only stored during the cold winter months along with the use of winter fuel.
- [M010817](/bulletins/10159154.md), 2019-04-22, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. N16 ENGINE IGNITION COILS: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120000 MILES This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M01 08 17 dated February 2018.
- [M110119](/bulletins/10154761.md), 2019-03-18, Service bulletin: ENGINE. ENGINE VIBRATIONS OR NOISE. One of the following complaints may be reported: The engine runs erratically; The engine causes vibrations when running; Grinding noise from the engine compartment when engine is running.
- [M160119](/bulletins/10153782.md), 2019-02-25, Service bulletin: ENGINE. ENGINE STALLS AFTER STARTING OR WILL NOT START. The engine stalls right after starting \(when stationary\).
- [M110117](/bulletins/10153717.md), 2019-02-25, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. FAULT 118002 \- MIXTURE TOO RICH SETS DURING WINTER WITH COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES.
- [M510215](/bulletins/10152336.md), 2018-12-17, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. "Delivery Stop: Remove Engine Oil Label. Affected vehicles in dealer inventory must not be retailed or delivered until this issue is corrected. Vehicles at ports of entry will be remedied prior to dealer delivery. On affected vehicles, there is an incorrect label regarding the appropriate engine oil. Affected vehicles can be identified with a ""Vehicle Comment"" in the DCS Warranty Vehicle Inquiry or ISPA Light. The text on the label does not conform to legal regulations."
- [M110215](/bulletins/10152330.md), 2018-12-17, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. B38 and B48 Engines: Rough Running and Various Faults for Camshaft Sensor Signal and VANOS Control Stored in the DME. The engine runs rough and the malfunction warning is illuminated. One or more of the following faults are stored in the DME: 130104 Variable camshaft timing control, intake: Control fault, camshaft jamming 130108 Variable camshaft timing control, intake: Control fault, position not reached 130304 Variable camshaft timing control, exhaust: Control fault, camshaft jamming 130308 Variable camshaft timing control, exhaust: Control fault, position not reached 130E11 Intake camshaft sensor, plausibility: Signal implausible 130E20 Intake camshaft: Angle offset with respect to the crankshaft lies outside tolerance range 130F11 Exhaust camshaft sensor, plausibility: Signal implausible 130F20 Exhaust camshaft: Angle offset with respect to the crankshaft lies outside tolerance range 131401 Variable camshaft timing control, exhaust, cold start: Cannot be controlled 131501 Variable camshaft timing control, intake, cold start: Cannot be controlled 131808 Variable camshaft timing control, exhaust, cold start: Position not reached 131908 Variable camshaft timing control, intake, cold start: Position not reached CAUSE DME software error and/or a mechanical failure of the VANOS actuators, camshafts and the VANOS central bolt valves.

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