# Service bulletin M640216

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10151390
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-12\-10
- Manufacturer's number: M640216
- Manufacturer's date: 2016\-06\-01
- NHTSA component: EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

## NHTSA's summary

Air Conditioning Refrigerant R1234yf Introduction. INFORMATION Several precautions need to be observed when working on automotive air conditioning systems: Always wear eye protection and gloves while handling refrigerant or servicing air conditioning system. Avoid breathing R1234yf lubricant vapor or mist. Use only approved service equipment to discharge A/C systems. If refrigerant or compressor oil contacts the skin or eyes, large quantities of cool water should be used to flush the affected area. Never heat a refrigerant container with an open flame. Keep all refrigerant away from open flames. Under no circumstances should R1234yf service equipment or vehicle A/C systems be pressure tested or leak tested with air/R1234yf mixtures. NOTE: The use of compressed air \(shop air\) for leak detection in an R1234yf system can contaminate the system and/or refrigerant with moisture. Leak detection equipment that meets the SAE J2791 standard will work with R1234yf Never use fittings for an R12 or R134a system on an R1234yf system. Any difficulty in connecting service equipment may be an indication of refrigerant/equipment incompatibility with the vehicle's system. Always carefully ascertain the type of refrigerant used in the vehicle's system before performing service. Labels on underside of hood, will detail which refrigerant is used in the air conditioning system. Service the vehicle with compatible recycling equipment ONLY. Attempts to adapt and use incompatible service tools will destroy both the vehicle's air conditioning system and the service tool. Never use any R\-12/R134a service tools on R1234yf systems. Tools, such as manifold gauge sets, retain small amounts of refrigerant and lubricant. Attempting to use the same equipment on both R\-12/R134a and R1234yf vehicles will contaminate the air conditioning systems. Obtain and use the correct type of refrigerant recovery/recycling machine. Follow the directions included in the machine's instruction manual. WARR

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10151390-9999.pdf)
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## Components

Equipment and accessories, Heating and air conditioning

## Vehicles listed

- 2017 MINI CLUBMAN
- 2014 to 2015 MINI COOPER
- 2017 to 2019 MINI COOPER
- 2016 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE
- 2014 to 2017 MINI COOPER S
- 2019 MINI COOPER S

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

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- [M640221](/bulletins/10201152.md), 2021-09-07, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Different air temperatures are felt from left to right out of the front fresh air grilles \(air vent\). The following fault code is saved in the IHKA \(integrated automatic heating/air conditioning system\) control unit: 801189 \- Engine mixed air right: Initialization fault.
- [M310115](/bulletins/10200252.md), 2021-08-09, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; STEERING; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. A groaning and/or squeaking noise from the front axle occurs when turning at low speeds or idle
- [M520119](/bulletins/10184597.md), 2020-12-21, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; SEATS. NOISE DURING FORWARD / BACK SEAT ADJUSTMENT OVER THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF TRAVEL: A loud screeching noise can be heard from the front driver's or passenger's seat during forward/back seat adjustment.
- [M640220](/bulletins/10182928.md), 2020-11-23, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. CONDENSATION FROM AIR CONDITIONING LEAKS INTO PASSENGER FOOTWELL: Condensation from the air conditioning systems evaporator drips, below the instrument panel, into the passenger's footwell. During assembly, the cover of the fresh air intake was not fully seated when the screws were tightened. This cover can then leak condensation out through the existing gap.
- [M640120](/bulletins/10182927.md), 2020-11-23, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. BUZZING NOISE IS HEARD WHEN AIR CONDITIONING IS DEACTIVATED: A buzzing noise is heard when the air conditioning \(A/C\) is deactivated while the vehicle is in park or neutral. Prior to turning off the A/C, the system was functional and cooling properly. A/C compressor, or The power supply to the A/C compressor is too low.
- [M640220](/bulletins/10182629.md), 2020-11-16, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS. CONDENSATION FROM AIR CONDITIONING LEAKS INTO PASSENGER FOOTWELL: Condensation from the air conditioning systems evaporator drips, below the instrument panel, into the passenger's footwell. During assembly, the cover of the fresh air intake was not fully seated when the screws were tightened. This cover can then leak condensation out through the existing gap.
- [M640120](/bulletins/10182628.md), 2020-11-16, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. BUZZING NOISE IS HEARD WHEN AIR CONDITIONING IS DEACTIVATED: A buzzing noise is heard when the air conditioning \(A/C\) is deactivated while the vehicle is in park or neutral. Prior to turning off the A/C, the system was functional and cooling properly. A/C compressor, or The power supply to the A/C compressor is too low.

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