# Service bulletin M120615

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10147741
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-11\-13
- Manufacturer's number: M120615
- Manufacturer's date: 2015\-06\-01
- NHTSA component: ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

## NHTSA's summary

"Engine Power Reduction with ""Clutch Damaged"" Faults Stored. A drivetrain malfunction check control message is displayed, prompting the customer to contact the dealer for a service visit. The 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/2015/MC-10147741-9999.pdf)
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## Components

Electrical system, 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

- [M540119](/bulletins/10166398.md), 2019-10-21, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SUNROOF WILL NOT OPEN: The sunroof does not move and the vehicle has no faults stored related to the sunroof. A software error in the FZD \(Roof function center\).
- [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.
- [M840918](/bulletins/10161588.md), 2019-06-24, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TELEMATICS CONTROL UNIT ACTIVATION VIA DCSNET FOR MINI ASSIST.
- [M840319](/bulletins/10161587.md), 2019-06-24, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. BLUETOOTH CONNECTION IS LOST DURING A PHONE CALL. During an active call the call audio autonomously switching from the vehicle hands\-free system to the phone. The Bluetooth connection returns after a vehicle sleep cycle \(20 minutes\).
- [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.
- [M840219](/bulletins/10159159.md), 2019-04-22, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. PHONE CALL AUDIO AUTONOMOUSLY SWITCHES FROM VEHICLE TO PHONE. During an active phone call the call audio autonomously switches from the vehicle hands\-free system to the phone.
- [M840119](/bulletins/10159158.md), 2019-04-22, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SAMSUNG SMARTPHONE WITH ANDROID 8 NO USB AUDIO PLAYBACK OR CHARGING FUNCTION. The Samsung Smartphone running Android 8.x does not support USB audio playback and/or charging of the device via the USB port.
- [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.

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