# Service bulletin M230108

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10152680
- Published by NHTSA: 2019\-01\-07
- Manufacturer's number: M230108
- Manufacturer's date: 2018\-11\-01
- NHTSA component: POWER TRAIN

## NHTSA's summary

"MANUAL TRANSMISSION \- STIFF DIAGONAL GEARSHIFT LEVER MOVEMENT. The customer may complain of a ""stiff diagonal shift"" \(e.g., N\-R, R\-N, 2\-3/3\-2 or 4\-5/5\-4\). Also, in some cases, gears cannot be selected, or the selector gear does not go into the neutral position. CAUSE 1. The deflection lever circlip of the gearshift mechanism is damaged or missing. 2. Possible corrosion at the gearshift mechanism \(shift cables or transmission gearshift unit\)"

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10152680-0001.pdf)
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## Components

Transmission and driveline

## Vehicles listed

- 2013 to 2014 MINI CLUBMAN
- 2007 to 2010 MINI COOPER
- 2011 to 2015 MINI COOPER
- 2008 to 2010 MINI COOPER CLUBMAN
- 2011 MINI COOPER CLUBMAN
- 2009 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE
- 2016 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE
- 2011 to 2013 MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN
- 2012 to 2013 MINI COOPER COUPE
- 2012 to 2013 MINI COOPER ROADSTER
- 2007 to 2010 MINI COOPER S
- 2011 to 2016 MINI COOPER S
- 2008 to 2010 MINI COOPER S CLUBMAN
- 2011 to 2012 MINI COOPER S CLUBMAN
- 2009 to 2010 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE
- 2011 to 2012 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE
- 2011 to 2012 MINI COOPER S COUNTRYMAN
- 2009 MINI COOPER S US
- 2011 MINI COOPER S US
- 2007 MINI COOPER US
- 2009 MINI COOPER US
- 2014 to 2016 MINI COUNTRYMAN
- 2012 MINI JCW
- 2012 MINI JCW CONVERTIBLE
- 2013 to 2015 MINI JOHN COOPER WORKS

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [M010424](/bulletins/11006765.md), 2024-09-02, Warranty extension: POWER TRAIN. For the eligible vehicles listed above, the limited warranty for the vehicle’s Selector Lever Magnetic Shift Interlock Mechanism \(Gearshift lug assembly portion\) has been extended to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle’s original in\-service date, When a gearshift lug repair kit \(item \# 2\) installation procedure is required to be performed to address a displayed Check Control message \(CCM\) that states: "P not engaged \- secure vehicle with parking brake against rolling away."
- [Guide](/bulletins/10216709.md), 2022-08-01, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. MINI crankshaft guide bearing service action \(update 2\)
- [M310316M0604](/bulletins/10216708.md), 2022-08-01, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. Mini parts logistics TEC 26 turbo charger return
- [M240119](/bulletins/10163062.md), 2019-07-22, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. EGS FAULTS STORED AFTER AISIN TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. Due to hardware changes in the AISIN GA6F21AW or GA8F22AW transmissions.
- [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.
- [M250114](/bulletins/10152334.md), 2018-12-17, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. The manual transmission gear shift knob easily comes off the shift rod with minimal upward force. The retaining tabs on the shifter knob do not hold securely to the shifter rod.
- [M110216](/bulletins/10151150.md), 2018-12-10, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE. "SI M11 02 16 February 2016 Engine Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M11 02 16 dated February 2016.. The upper crankshaft guide bearing may wear out prematurely. The wear on the guide bearing can cause the clutch pedal to malfunction during shifting. The Engine Malfunction Warning may be illuminated and a fault will be stored in the DME memory for the crankshaft sensor. Noise may be heard from the lower engine and transmission bell housing area and engine damage can occur in rare occasions. This Service Action involves ""382"" F55 and F56 vehicles produced from February 2014 to December 2014. Vehicles which require this Service Action to be completed will show it as ""Open"" when checked either in the ""Service Menu"" of DCSnet \(Dealer Communication System\) or with the Key Reader. UN"
- [M121315](/bulletins/10151046.md), 2018-12-10, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER\(MOTORCYCLE\); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. ?SUBJECT Service Action: Program Control Units \(DME\) . A Check Control Message could intermittently be displayed indicating a Start/Stop Function failure. Vehicle may not restart after stopping. The following fault is stored in the DME: Fault 20BA20: clutch switch, signal: missing In addition the BDC may have the following fault stored: Fault 804084: clutch switch, plausibility fault compared to CAN signal This can occur if for example 14 gears changes are made, but the upper clutch position switch is only activated 10 times. This difference could occur when the clutch pedal is not being fully released between gear shifts or by resting a foot on the pedal so the upper switch position is not recognized.
- [M210113](/bulletins/10150145.md), 2018-12-03, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. Clutch Is Slipping or Grabbing. The customer states that the clutch is slipping or grabbing.
- [M010514](/bulletins/10149392.md), 2018-11-26, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. MINI CVT Replacement Parts Warranty Extension: Additional 12 Months with Up to 50,000 Accumulated Miles. A MINI vehicle's CVT assembly or component that was previously repaired and/or replaced by an authorized MINI dealer or BMW center may experience a subsequent failure.

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