Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| SIM-17-01-10 | 02/01/2011 | 10040741 | Ready | 09/12/2011 | |
| SIM-17-01-10 | 02/01/2011 | 10040741 | Bmw: engine too hot message is displayed with stored trouble codes. the water pump doesnt power up. *rm | 09/12/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| SIM-13-06-10 | 10/01/2010 | 10035884 | 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 | 03/07/2011 | |
| SI-M-12-02-10 | 07/01/2010 | 10034867 | Mini (bmw): service engine soon (mil) lamp is illuminated; the engine runs rough with any misfire faults stored in the dme-2771, 2772, 2773, 2775, 2776, 2777, 2779, 277a, 277b, 277d, 277e, 277f-combustion misfire, cylinder 1..4. *pe | 01/21/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| SIM-12-04-09 | 05/01/2011 | 10040372 | Ready | 08/24/2011 | |
| SIM-12-04-09 | 05/01/2011 | 10040372 | Bmw: the crimping process of the oxygen sensor could lead to an electrical failure inside the sensor. there may be a malfunction light on with a fault code stored. *rm | 08/24/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV) | |||||
| SIM-11-07-08 | 11/01/2010 | 10037305 | Bmw: description and specifications of crankcase ventilation system. *rm | 05/18/2011 | |
| SIM-11-07-08 | 11/01/2010 | 10037305 | Ready | 05/18/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 09/05/2011 | 51000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mini copper s convertible. while driving approximately 45 mph the vehicle decelerated and the instrument panel lights illuminated. the vehicle overheated and stalled. the vehicle was towed to the contacts home. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 51,000. | |||
| 09/05/2011 | 51000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 mini copper s convertible. while driving approximately 45 mph the vehicle decelerated and the instrument panel lights illuminated. the vehicle overheated and stalled. the vehicle was towed to the contacts home. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 51,000. rvk | |||
| 09/05/2011 | 51000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 mini copper s convertible. while driving at approximately 45 mph the vehicle decelerated and all the instrument panel lights illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle overheated and stalled. the vehicle was towed to the contacts home. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 51,000. ds | |||
| 12/26/2010 | 34156 | 4 | |
| 2006 mini cooper s. consumer states vehicle sometimes stalls and stops while driving *tgw the dealer informed the consumer that mistakes were made in reprogramming the vehicle. the dealer stated the engine would misfire, but they assured the consumer the problem would be corrected by changing the spark plugs. also, the electronics system was defective, which caused the navigation system to give false directions. the abs, engine and stability control lights illuminated. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for the necessary repairs. the vehicle was released to the consumer and the dealer stated there were no defects. however, after driving for 10 minutes, the abs light illuminated again. each time the abs light illuminated, the consumer would turn the engine off, restart it and the light would not come back on. when the consumer returned to the dealer, they replaced the pad wear sensor, pulse generator, and brake light pressure switch. the consumer stated the abs light continued to illuminate after the parts were replaced. the consumer believed the engine light illuminating was the result of a defective oxygen sensor the dealer refused to replace even though a recall had been issued. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 12/26/2010 | 34156 | 4 | |
| 2006 mini cooper s. consumer states vehicle sometimes stalls and stops while driving *tgw the dealer informed the consumer that mistakes were made in reprogramming the vehicle. the dealer stated the engine would misfire, but they assured the consumer the problem would be corrected by changing the spark plugs. also, the electronics system was defective, which caused the navigation system to give false directions. the abs, engine and stability control lights illuminated. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for the necessary repairs. the vehicle was released to the consumer and the dealer stated there were no defects. however, after driving for 10 minutes, the abs light illuminated again. each time the abs light illuminated, the consumer would turn the engine off, restart it and the light would not come back on. when the consumer returned to the dealer, they replaced the pad wear sensor, pulse generator, and brake light pressure switch. the consumer stated the abs light continued to illuminate after the parts were replaced. the consumer believed the engine light illuminating was the result of a defective oxygen sensor the dealer refused to replace even though a recall had been issued. *jb | |||