2016 MINI Cooper Convertible technical service bulletins
251 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2016 MINI Cooper Convertible.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- RATTLE FROM FRONT DOOR: A rattle noise is present from the door while driving most commonly when driving...
- NOISE DURING FORWARD/BACK SEAT ADJUSTMENT OVER THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF TRAVEL: A loud screeching noise can be...
- Sunroof will not open
- RATTLE NOISE FROM SUNROOF WHILE DRIVING: A rattle noise is present from the sunroof while driving only...
- Lin bus communication fault for environmental air catalyst (EAC) sensor FC1B8302.
- Security improvements for head units.
- Diagnostic hint: catalytic converter inspection after loss of crankshaft signal
- Egs faults stored after aisin transmission replacement.
- Safety Systems HEAD UNIT NBT EVO (HU-H2) PROGRAMMING ABORT. During programming several aborts can occur in...
- The Service Engine Soon (MIL) light is on with the following fault stored in the Digital Motor Electronics...
- Cavity protection wax leaking out of hood.
- Service Information May 2019 Special Roofs M54 03 17 Technical Service CONVERTIBLE TOP WILL NOT COMPLETELY...
- Bluetooth connection is lost during a phone call.
- Telematics control unit activation via dcsnet for mini assist.
- B36M engine - fuel tank vent (PURGE) valve: limited warranty extension to 10 years/120000 mileage.
- N16 engine ignition coils: limited warranty extension to 10 years/120000 miles
- GROANING/SQUEAKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. A groaning and/or squeaking noise from the front...
- Air bag warning lamp cc message 'restraint system'
- Samsung smartphone with android 8 no USB audio playback or charging function.
- Phone call audio autonomously switches from vehicle to phone.
- Lock the dme fault memory.
- Engine stalls after starting or will not start.
- Central instrument panel LED surround ring does not illuminate when ignition is turned on
- BLACK SPOT IN THE CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY. A small black spot remains on the Central Information...
- Airbag indicator light remains on after seat occupancy mat replacement.
- Fault 118002 - mixture too rich sets during winter with cold ambient temperatures.
- GROANING/SQUEAKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. A groaning and/or squeaking noise from the front...
- Split rear door only opens on one side.
- XM Satellite Radio Reception
- Manual transmission - stiff diagonal gearshift lever movement.
- Trunk open message on cluster.
- Rattle noise from sunshade while driving.
- The display goes black, the engine CAN be switched off only via the emergency-off..
- ?TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS. Customer inquires about tailgate opening process, mentioning:...
- ?CONNECTEDDRIVE/MINI ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION. ConnectedDrive/MINI Assist features are...
- Sunroof will not close
- Convertible top rear window damage
- The display goes black, vehicle doesnt start again after switching the engine off.
- Vehicle check displays due in cbs data after reset for 2ND oil service
- Phone contacts: headunit basic 2 sorting order
- SQUEAKING NOISE FROM POWER FOLDING EXTERIOR REARVIEW MIRRORS: A squeaking noise can be heard when folding...
- Foul, musty odor from HVAC: wet footwell carpet
- Navigation system has missing or incorrect road map data
- Component protection active
- Jcw engine tuning kit - engine loss of power in stop-and-go driving
- Paint on the b-pillar is scratched/damaged
- Head unit high 2 reset while bluetooth is connected
- Dme fault code 1B8004 environmental air catalyst (EAC) sensor
- PREMATURE REAR BRAKE WEAR: ehicles with total mileage below approx
- Water leak in rear hatch
- Horn does not work
- Instrument cluster outside temperature display implausible
- Check control states remote key is missing when the key is located in the vehicle
- Iphone: call list missing after restart
- Buzzing noise from valvetronic motor before or after engine operation
- NOISE COMING FROM OIL FILTER AREA AFTER A COLD START: repeating fizzing noise may be heard from the engine...
- Rough running with various vanos faults
- Reworking the soft top bow bearing
- Replace the left front light electronics control module
- Replace the light electronics control modules on both sides
- Nbt-evo next generation navigation professional: head unit cannot be swapped between vehicles for testing
- Aisin automatic transmisison: right side output shaft seal replacement
- Fuel gauge erroneous display
- Head unit high resets with connection of iphone 8, iphone 8 plus or iphone x
- Engine vibrations or noise.
- SERVICE ACTION PVC SEAM ON TAILGATE WATER CHANNEL COULD LEAK WATER; CHECK AND REWORK. Water may leak into...
- Convertible top will not completely stow.
- Airbag indicator light remains on after seat occupancy mat replacement.
- Fault 118002 - mixture too rich sets during winter with cold ambient temperatures
- Creaking noise from the lower engine area
- No audio playback after replacing the head unit high 2 (HU-H2)
- The engine starter intermittently does not crank over
- EPS intermittent assist failure, fc 4823FA
- Paint on the b-pillar is scratched/damaged
- Trunk open message on cluster
- Seat memory settings save: no audible confirmation
- Emergency start function does not work with dead remote battery
- Cavity protection wax leaking out of hood.
- Air conditioning cooling is insufficient.
- Navigation pro (nbt evo) map update not possible, navigation does not start
- (SMART OPENER) CONTACTLESS TAILGATE NOT ABLE TO BE DEACTIVATED. Customer desires to have contactless...
- Program control units (DME).
- Check control message: tire pressure monitor (RDCI) failure
- Left split door won't unlatch.
- Erroneous service inclusive cbs display.
- Automatic Deactivation of Recirculation Mode
- Knocking noise from the engine compartment.
- Rework tailgate hinge bolts.
- ?Primarily when vehicle is at altitudes higher than 1500m above sea level, and engine is at operating...
- Edge corrosion in the door jamb area.
- Onsole storage compartment lid does not open easily.
- Cavity protection wax leaking out of hood.
- Horn does not work.
- Foul, musty odor from HVAC: wet footwell carpet
- Sporadic failure of different audio channels.
- MIL is on with fault CF0486 stored in the egs module.
- ?SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS (DME). Due to an error in the OBD diagnostics of the DME software,...
- CREAKING NOISE WHEN CORNERING. A creaking noise is heard from the front end of the vehicle while cornering...
- CONVERTIBLE TOP WILL NOT COMPLETELY STOW. F57 (Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper Works Convertible) When attempting...
- Service cover for the rear light is loose.
- List of available FM radio stations temporarily not available.
- ? Fault 118002
- ? MIL IS ON WITH FAULT CF0486 STORED IN THE EGS MODULE . The Service Engine Soon (MIL) light is on. The...
- ? INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR MOVES OUT OF POSITION . The ""manually-dimming"" interior rearview mirror does...
- ? HEADLINER INTERFERENCE WITH ROLLOVER TRIM PANEL . Rollover protection trim panel interferes with...
- ? CONVERTIBLE TOP REAR WINDOW DAMAGE . When opening the convertible top, the rear window and the luggage...
- . INFORMATION Inform the customer that the introduction of these expanded frequencies by the wireless...
- ? COMFORT ACCESS LOCKING REQUIRES MULTIPLE BUTTON PRESSES . Locking vehicle with CA button requires two...
- Front suspension ride height has dropped
- Air bag warning lamp, cc message 'restraint system' .
- ?REDUCED ENGINE POWER WITH EXHAUST CAMSHAFT SENSOR FAULT STORED. DME software error or incorrect oil viscosity
- ?ENGINE MAY RUN ROUGH AFTER MSA ENGINE RESTART. Unfavorable DME software
- ?Front Windshield Wiper Noises
- ?Technical Service ERRONEOUS CID MENU ENTRY- 'IMPORT JOURNEY'. ?Import Journey (USB)? submenu item in the...
- B38 Engine
- Rattling noise under light load.
- Tailgate not locking properly.
- Communication fault for electric fan.
- F54 ALL4: fault code 440317 stored in the lmv.
- Groaning/squeaking noise from the front of the vehicle
- Cracking noise in the area of the front axle support/wishbone
- EPS intermittent assist failure, fc 4823FA.
- The front outer brake pads are worn more than the inner pads
- USB device is not detected by CHAMP2 head unit.
- Engine power reduction with "clutch damaged"" faults stored
- The power assisted steering is unavailable at start up. No communication with the Electric Power Steering...
- Water leak in rear hatch
- SERVICE ACTION: CHECKING AND REWORKING PVC SEAM ON STRUT TOWER. A PVC seam of the front strut spring tower...
- WIND DEFLECTOR DAMAGED. A rattle may be heard from the wind deflector while driving or, the retaining pins...
- Echnical Service AUDIO VOLUME NOT RESTORED AFTER MSA STOP, ENTRY HEAD UNIT. Volume of audio system (when...
- No sound from the radio, telephone, gong signal and or PDC. Poor radio reception and failure of the...
- B46 and B48 Engines
- MIL light with dme faults 1B2002 and 1F1A51 stored.
- Groaning noise with clutch operation.
- Rubber strip on rear side window trim is cracked.
- Heated seat temperatures insufficient.
- Horn does not work.
- Water Ingress In Footwell Area From A/C Condensate Drain This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI...
- Foul Odor when Switching On A/C. The
- Thermostat faults (b-engines).
- A groaning and/or squeaking noise from the front axle occurs when turning at low speeds or idle.
- DRIVING STABILIZATION CONTROL FAILURE: ABS/DSC INSTRUMENT LAMPS LIT. ABS/DSC lamps lit in instrument cluster
- DRIVING STABILIZATION CONTROL FAILURE: ABS/DSC INSTRUMENT LAMPS LIT- DIAGNOSIS. 1. DSC's fault codes...
- SQUEAKING NOISE FROM POWER FOLDING EXTERIOR REARVIEW MIRRORS. A squeaking noise can be heard when folding...
- Tailgate unintentionally opens.
- Si M61 01 16
- Perceived scratch in instrument cluster
- FM radio interference.
- Vanos and vanos central bolt identification
- Information
- The Clock in the Instrument Cluster Loses time This Service Information Bulletin supersedes SI M62 05 15...
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant R1234yf Introduction
- Engine Misfire Due to Failed Ignition Coil This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M12 01 15 dated...
- Service Action: Program Control Units (DME
- Delay in Automatic Driving Light Switching on/off
- Collision warning and Pedestrian Warning Failed
- Bluetooth Connection Failures This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M84 01 14 dated February...
- The upper crankshaft guide bearing may wear out prematurely
- This Service Information bulletin and attachment supersedes SI M11 07 15 dated October 2015.. Excessive...
- Reduced Engine Power with Exhaust Camshaft Sensor Faults Stored
- Air Intake Makes Rattle Noise At Engine Idle
- Front Windshield Wiper Noises
- Engine will not Start (No Crank)
- Roofliner Makes Rattle Noise Near B-pillar
- Water Ingress In Footwell Area From A/C Condensate Drain
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant R1234yf Introduction
- False Alarms of the Anti-Theft Alarm System
- NBT and Entry Head Unit Software Update for Improved Satellite Radio Reception
- The voice input system (SVS) has not been activated
- Sporadic Failure of Different Audio Channels
- Hissing noise from speakers when radio volume is turned down
- ""Comfort Access Restricted"" Check Control Message is Displayed
- Si M11 03 15
- This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M61 01 15 dated February 2015
- Si M65 01 16
- This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M84 01 14 dated November 2014
- Si M11 02 16
- ?SUBJECT Service Action: Program Control Units (DME) . A Check Control Message could intermittently be...
- ?Vehicles which have had the Instrument Cluster (KOMBI) replaced may display incorrect CBS (Condition...
- The Clock in the Instrument Cluster Loses time . The time displayed in the instrument cluster (KOMBI) may...
- This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M64 02 14 dated January 2016
- Si M84 02 15
- New programming feature: Exclusion of Infotainment Control Units from Programming.
- Surface Cracks on the Water Pump Drive Pulley
- B38, B46, and B48 Engines: Engine Noise, Drivability Complaints, and Various DME Faults
- B38, B46, and B48 Engines: Clutch Operation, Engine Noise, and Drivability Complaints
- Instrument Cluster Outside Temperature Display Implausible
- MINI Motorer-Focused Satisfaction (MFS) Program
- Excessive amount of water condensation may accumulate in the engine's crankcase
- Front Axle Noise when Turning at Low Ambient Temperatures
- Noises from the Rear Axle Shock Absorber
- Paint on the B-Pillar is Scratched/Damaged
- Door Open Message Displayed, Even Though Door Is Closed
- The Blower Motor is Faulty
- Intermittent Failure of the Blower Motor
- Engine Electrical September 2015 Technical Service
- In isolated cases, during the vehicles assembly, it is possible that one of the front spring struts was...
- This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M64 02 15 dated August 2015
- Business Navigation (HU Basic)
- NAV Road Map Installation Using USB Stick
- Real-Time Traffic Information (RTTI) is Not Displayed On the Map. Real time traffic information (RTTI) is...
- Mini: different faults activates engine malfunction and oil warning
- Intermittent Poor Throttle Response at High Ambient Temperatures
- B38, B46, and B48 Engines: Clutch Operation, Engine Noise, and Drivability Complaints
- Door Open Message Displayed, Even Though Door Is Closed
- Foul Odor when Switching On A/C. The
- Mini: a mechanical failure and dme software error of the vanos actuators cause the engine to run rough...
- Mini: due to faulty installation of crankshaft sensor, catalytic converter, powertrain, fuel high...
- Mini: due to faulty dme software, the service engine lights comes on, including the check control message...
- Mini: faulty software causes the check control and engine power reduced light to appear
- B38 and B48 Engines: Rough Running and Various Faults for Camshaft Sensor Signal and VANOS Control Stored...
- ?SI M12 04 15 Engine Electrical Systems June 2015 Technical Service This Service Information bulletin...
- Engine Power Reduction with Electrical Wastegate Faults Stored
- Engine Power Reduction with ""Clutch Damaged"" Faults Stored
- Reduced Engine Power with Misfiring and Valvetronic Shutdown
- Check Control Message: Tire Pressure Monitor (RDCi) Failure
- Foul Odor when Switching On A/C. The
- Valve Stem Replacement with Wheel Electronics
- Affected vehicles in dealer inventory must not be retailed or delivered until this issue is corrected
- The manual transmission gear shift knob easily comes off the shift rod with minimal upward force
- Delivery Stop: Remove Engine Oil Label
- Engine Misfire Due to Failed Ignition Coil
- B38, B46 and B48 Engines: Drivability Complaints with Crankshaft Sensor Fault
- Front Axle Technical Service
- Discharged Battery: Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed
- Comfort Access Inoperative
- B38 and B48 Engines: Rough Running and Various Faults for Camshaft Sensor Signal and VANOS Control Stored...
- EAutomatic Transmission Selector Lever Will Not Move Out of Park
- Driver's Side Exterior Door Handle Cover Cap Is Loose
- Noise from Steering Column Switch Center when Turning
- Check Control Message ""Battery Discharge"" Displays Intermittently
- Foul Odor when Switching On A/C. The
- HU-H Headunit: Navigation System Road Map Usage
- SUBJECT iPhone and iOS 8.x Information
- This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M84 02 14 dated December 2014
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