# Service bulletin M120213

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10150204
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-12\-03
- Manufacturer's number: M120213
- Manufacturer's date: 2013\-11\-01
- NHTSA component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

## NHTSA's summary

State Inspection and Emission \(I/M\) Test Fails Due to an Invalid VIN Number. The affected vehicle may fail to pass a State Inspection and Emission \(I/M\) test due to a noncompliant 17\-digit vehicle identification number \(VIN\) stored in the DME \(Digital Motor Electronic\). The VIN read\-out displayed on the state test printout does not match the actual VIN of the vehicle. If the DME was reprogrammed using the previously available BMW service equipment \(e.g., Progman, GT1\), it was possible that only the last 7 of the VIN were entered into the DME, and positions 4 through 10 may only contain default characters. For example: The state I/M tester or OBD scan tool may read out WBAAA00000A123456 instead of the correct full 17\-digit VIN, WBAZZ03492A123456.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10150204-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10150204-0001.pdf)

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## Components

Engine

## Vehicles listed

- 2002 to 2006 MINI COOPER
- 2005 to 2007 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE
- 2002 to 2006 MINI COOPER S
- 2005 to 2007 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [18V248000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V248000.md), 2018-04-18: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
- [12V008000](/recalls/nhtsa/12V008000.md), 2012-01-11: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
- [08V657000](/recalls/nhtsa/08V657000.md), 2008-12-12: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [SIM010511](/bulletins/10216756.md), 2022-08-01, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. N12 Tank leak diagnostic module \(DMTL\) pump:limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles
- [BMWJUL1316](/bulletins/10193497.md), 2021-05-17, Service bulletin: ENGINE; EQUIPMENT. MINI Water Pump Class Action Settlement
- [M010419](/bulletins/10171506.md), 2020-02-18, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT: N14 HIGH\-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP \(HDP\) SERVICE BENEFIT CLASS VEHICLES: The MINI vehicle may experience a sudden engine operational failure reduced or loss of power while driving and the malfunction indicator lamp \(MIL\) may be illuminated along with high\-pressure fuel pumprelated faults stored in the Engine Control Module \(DME\). PROCEDURE Perform the corresponding diagnosis/vehicle test and run the test plans to completion as applicable.
- [M240112](/bulletins/10162443.md), 2019-07-12, Service bulletin: ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\). Programming a Replacement EGS Module with ISTA/P. Programming a replacement electronic transmission control module \(EGS\) with ISTA/P requires the manual entry of the correct target basic and programmed part numbers. Programming concept.
- [M120210](/bulletins/10162441.md), 2019-07-12, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL; ENGINE. "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](/bulletins/10152360.md), 2018-12-17, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. "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](/bulletins/10150399.md), 2018-12-03, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. "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](/bulletins/10150396.md), 2018-12-03, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. "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](/bulletins/10150352.md), 2018-12-03, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. "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](/bulletins/10150351.md), 2018-12-03, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. "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."

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