# Service bulletin M010511

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10151222
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-12\-10
- Manufacturer's number: M010511
- Manufacturer's date: 2016\-03\-01
- NHTSA component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

## NHTSA's summary

"N12 Tank Leak Diagnostic Module \(DMTL\) Pump: Limited Warranty Extension to 10 Years/120,000 Miles. INFORMATION This updated version of this bulletin now includes the addition of the model year 2009 R55, R56 and R57 MINI Cooper vehicles with the N12 engine. For the above\-referenced vehicles, MINI USA, a division of BMW of North America, LLC \(""MINI USA""\) is extending the limited warranty for the Tank Leak Diagnostic Module \(DMTL\) Pump to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in\-service date Component \#1: This ""component specific"" limited warranty extension applies to defects in materials and workmanship and is subject to the applicable vehicle and coverage eligibility requirements, exclusions and limitations that apply to the MINI New Passenger Car Limited Warranty. GRUSB0116\-04 This bulletin is notice of a ""limited warranty extension."" This is NOT a notice of a Recall or Service Action. There is no immediate repair required unless the MINI vehicle is currently experiencing this problem. Even though this is NOT a Recall, MINI USA will be sending VIN\-specific customer notification letters in a phased release. Customer Notification Letter \- VIN and Component\-specific Warranty Extension Even though this is NOT a Recall, MINI USA will be sending VIN\-specific customer notification letters in a phased release for the additional MY 2009 vehicles."

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10151222-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10151222-0001.pdf)

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## Components

Fuel system

## Vehicles listed

- 2007 to 2009 MINI COOPER
- 2008 to 2009 MINI COOPER CLUBMAN
- 2009 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE
- 2007 MINI COOPER US
- 2009 MINI COOPER US

## 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
- [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.
- [M010511](/bulletins/10150301.md), 2018-12-03, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. DMTL Pump: Warranty Extension to 10 Years/120,000 Miles. On affected vehicles, the Tank Leak Diagnostic Module \(DMTL\) pump can fail. Some vehicles will have the Service Engine Soon lamp illuminated, but the vehicle's drivability and engine performance will not be reduced by this DMTL pump malfunction.
- [M130113](/bulletins/10150238.md), 2018-12-03, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. "N14 and N18 Engine: High\-pressure Pump Repair Instruction. INFORMATION The current version of ISTA/D Repair Instruction 13 51 017, ""Removing and installing or replacing high\-pressure pump \(N14, N18\)"" has a procedure error. The current version of the Repair Instruction states to replace the highpressure supply hose on the N14 engine. The Repair Instruction also states not to replace the high\-pressure supply hose on the N18 engine. The N18 portion of the Repair Instruction is incorrect. As an interim solution, follow the procedure outlined below until this portion of the Repair Instruction is corrected. https://www.minitis.net/tiscode/cgi\-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie\_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm\_store/15601.2.M130113... 8/30/2013 Page 2 of 2 All vehicles equipped with the N18 engine and produced from 3/2012 and later. When the engine is fitted with a Bosch High\-pressure Pump \(1\) the highpressure supply hose \(2\) MUST NOT be replaced when making repairs. The remaining portion of the Repair Instruction and tightning torques are correct. Refer to EPC for the applicable part numbers when making repairs. "
- [M130114](/bulletins/10147960.md), 2018-11-13, Service bulletin: ENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. "N14 and N18 Engine: High\-pressure Pump Repair Instruction. INFORMATION The current version of ISTA/D Repair Instruction 13 51 017, ""Removing and installing or replacing high\-pressure pump \(N14, N18\)"" has a procedure error. The current version of the Repair Instruction states to replace the high\-pressure supply hose on the N14 engine. The Repair Instruction also states not to replace the high\-pressure supply hose on the N18 engine. The N18 portion of the Repair Instruction is incorrect. As an interim solution, follow the procedure outlined below until this portion of the Repair Instruction is corrected. https://www.minitis.net/tiscode/cgi\-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie\_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm\_store/159...2/5/2014 Page 2 of 2 Bosch High\-pressure Pump \(1\): All vehicles equipped with the N18 engine and produced from 3/2012 and later When the engine is fitted with a Bosch High\-pressure Pump \(1\), the highpressure supply hose \(2\) MUST NOT be replaced when making repairs. The remaining portion of the Repair Instruction and tightening torques is correct. Refer to EPC for the applicable part numbers when making repairs."
- [M130115](/bulletins/10147699.md), 2018-11-13, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. N18:MINI Fuel Additive. INFORMATION Because carbon deposit buildup is related to fuel quality, it is not considered a defect in the vehicle's materials or workmanship. Consequently, the use of MINI Fuel Additive as outlined in this bulletin is not covered under the terms of the MINI New Passenger Car Limited Warranty, MINI Maintenance Program, any applicable Federal, State or MINI Emissions Warranty or the MINI Next Certified Pre\-Owned Limited Warranty. \[ Copyright \(c\)2015 BMW of North America, Inc. \] https://www.minitis.net/tiscode/cgi\-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie\_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm\_store/217...4/7/2015
- [SIM\-16\-01\-09](/bulletins/10043722.md), 2012-04-24, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER. MINI: INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING PROCEDURE OF REPLACING FUEL LEVEL SENSOR DUE TO FAILURE ON THE RIGHT AND/OR LEFT SIDE. \*PE
- [SIM \-01\-04\-10](/bulletins/10041389.md), 2011-09-28, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. BMW: SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT MAY BE ON WITH STORED TROUBLE CODES AND REDUCED ENGINE POWER. THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP MALFUNCTIONS. \*RM
- [SIM\-01\-05\-11](/bulletins/10039704.md), 2011-08-09, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. BMW: SOME VEHICLES WITH THE N12 ENGINE WILL HAVE THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT WILL BE ON, BUT PERFORMANCE WILL NOT BE AFFECTED. \*RM
- [SIM\-13\-06\-10](/bulletins/10035884.md), 2011-03-07, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. MINI: TEILECLEARING FOR N14/N18 ENGINE DRIVABILITY AND FUEL SYSTEM. ENHANCED TECHNICAL SUPPORT \(TEILECLEARING\) PROCESS HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO HELP IDENTIFY THE ROOT CAUSES OFCUSTOMER COMPLAINTS RELATING TO THE N14/N18 DRIVABILITY AND FUEL SYSTEM \*E.G., LONG CRANK, LOSS OF POWER, SES LAMP ON, ETC.\). THIS PROCESS CAN ALSO HELP EXPEDITE THE DEFECT ERADICATION PROCESS, ONCE THE ROOT CAUSE HAS BEEN DETERMINED. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. \*PE

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