2018 MINI Cooper technical service bulletins
200 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2018 MINI Cooper, including 3 warranty extensions.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Evap purge (VENT) valve ext ltd wty (ELW) 15 yrs/150,000 mls
- For the eligible vehicles listed above, the limited warranty for the vehicle’s Selector Lever Magnetic...
- Once the Telematics Module (TCB2) enters sleep mode, a MINI Data Services trigger for Remote...
- During inspection and/or diagnosis there is noticeable dirt/grease buildup on the axles near the inner...
- Cavity protection applied to underside of the hood is leaking out onto the wheel arch trim and grille.
- MINI electrical systems have continued to develop over the past few years
- ?BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop: REPLACE CHARGE AIR LINE.
- ?The panoramic roof sunblind does not close, or jams while closing.
- Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.
- Oscillations in the electric drive can occur
- The buttons on the gear selector switch (GWS) do not work, or the function indicator lighting has failed.
- The 3G network in the US has been shut down
- Ambient lighting changes color after the vehicle goes to sleep.
- During a vehicle inspection and/or while addressing a customer's concern, the engine stabilizer bar/link...
- It is possible that the guide stem (aka rotational axis) on the wind deflector can break, upon removal and...
- During the service life of the vehicle, the high-voltage battery may unexpectedly not provide power to the...
- The following complaints may be noticed while slow maneuvering with a steering input of 80-100% (at or...
- Mist formation on the windscreen inner surface may occur at departure or after MSA (automaticstart/stop)
- The Check Control message "Door open" appears in the instrument cluster (Kombi) even though all vehicle...
- Vehicles with total mileage below approx
- In situations when the fuel tank vent line becomes blocked, the on-board diagnosis (OBD) may not detect...
- When the vehicle is on a lift and wheels are manually spun, a clanking noise is heard from the...
- New RDC wheel electronics will be introduced with future generation MINI models
- Any or all of the following CCM ID code 14/15/16/17 door open appear in the instrument cluster when the...
- Different air temperatures are felt from left to right out of the front fresh air grilles (air vents).
- The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT came in vehicles with option 609
- Different air temperatures are felt from left to right out of the front fresh air grilles (air vent)
- A groaning and/or squeaking noise from the front axle occurs when turning at low speeds or idle
- Creaking Noise When Cornering: A creaking noise is heard from the front end of the vehicle while cornering...
- Mini F54 right front door
- Active cruise control (ACC) cannot be activated
- Reworking the pvc seam on the tailgate water channel
- Clicking noise in vehicle interior during charging
- Replacing the cell module of highvoltage battery
- ?REPLACING THE CELL MODULE OF HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY: During the service life of the vehicle, the...
- ?REPLACING THE CELL MODULE OF HIGHVOLTAGE BATTERY: During the service life of the vehicle, the...
- NOISE DURING FORWARD / BACK SEAT ADJUSTMENT OVER THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF TRAVEL: A loud screeching noise can...
- Service action - mounting the oil filler cap correctly
- The incorrect tailgate handle strip may have been installed during production.
- BUZZING NOISE IS HEARD WHEN AIR CONDITIONING IS DEACTIVATED: A buzzing noise is heard when the air...
- Condensation from air conditioning leaks into passenger footwell
- Service action - program the body domain control (BDC) unit
- Mini turbocord portable EV 120V/240V charger
- B46M environmental air catalyst sensor - ltd wty ext to 15 years/150,000 miles
- Cracking noise from a-pillar
- Delivery stop - high-voltage battery
- Noises from the fuel tank at idle
- BLACK SPOT IN THE CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY: A small black spot remains on the Central Information...
- KAFAS (CAMERA-BASED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS) LIMITATIONS: KAFAS camera-based assistance system (without...
- Tank ventilation and mixture control faults stored in the dme
- MIL light illuminated at low ambient temperatures
- Program control units (EME)
- Program the digital motor electronics (DME) - B36C
- Creaking noise from the lower engine area
- Front doors do not latch in cold weather
- Check control messages for brake suspension and air bag system malfunction
- Central instrument panel LED surround ring does not illuminate when ignition is turned on
- Connecteddrive/mini assist system diagnosis information
- Convertible top will not completely stow
- Water ingress in footwell area from a/c condensate drain
- Safety belt warning gong sounds after unbuckling while vehicle is stationary.
- Sets during winter with cold ambient temps
- Malfunction indicator lamp is illuminated with a crankshaft adaption fault
- Power-assisted Steering Intermittently Not Available at Engine Startup This Service Information Bulletin...
- Creaking noise from the lower engine area
- Dme fault code 1B8004 environmental air catalyst(eac) sensor
- Power windows inoperative.
- F60 PHEV wiring harness eme.
- Vehicle will not unlock using the remote control key button.
- Replace underhood emissions label.
- 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.
- WIND NOISE FROM SIDE VIEW MIRRORS. A wind noise can be heard from the area of the side view mirrors where...
- Security improvements for head units.
- Diagnostic hint: catalytic converter inspection after loss of crankshaft signal
- F60 PHEV wiring harness eme
- Egs faults stored after aisin transmission replacement.
- Delivery stop: F60 PHEV wiring harness eme
- The tail light mounting brackets may be cracked or broken
- Intermittent heater output.
- 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.
- Standard occasional use cable charging complaint troubleshooting.
- Bluetooth connection is lost during a phone call.
- Telematics control unit activation via dcsnet for mini assist.
- GROANING/SQUEAKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. A groaning and/or squeaking noise from the front...
- Rework tail lights.
- 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...
- FM radio static heard between 88 to 97 mhz.
- Airbag indicator light remains on after seat occupancy mat replacement.
- GROANING/SQUEAKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. A groaning and/or squeaking noise from the front...
- Preconditioning start time for ventilation and high voltage battery charging cannot be selected.
- XM Satellite Radio Reception
- Rattle noise from the tailgate.
- 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..
- Stationary climate control not working after charging procedure.
- ?SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE THE DME CONTROL UNIT. The damaged Digital Motor Electronics (DME) control unit...
- ?TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS. Customer inquires about tailgate opening process, mentioning:...
- ?SEAT HEATING DOES NOT GET SUFFICIENTLY WARM. The seat heating in the sports seat may not heat up...
- ?RATTLE NOISE FROM SUNROOF WHILE CLOSED. When driving over rough road surfaces, a rattle noise is present...
- ?CONNECTEDDRIVE/MINI ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION. ConnectedDrive/MINI Assist features are...
- 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
- High voltage system: isolation faults
- 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
- The engine starter intermittently does not crank over
- Dme fc 135608 - valvetronic: no movement identified
- Paint on the b-pillar is scratched/damaged
- Sme fcs 21F156 21F1F7
- Head unit high 2 reset while bluetooth is connected
- Drive warning ccm messages
- Diagnosing non-functioning edrive
- PREMATURE REAR BRAKE WEAR: ehicles with total mileage below approx
- 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...
- Jcw engine tuning kit should not be program with ista 4.10.1X
- 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
- Bluetooth and USB audio playback functions missing
- Aisin automatic transmisison: right side output shaft seal replacement
- Horn does not work
- Fuel gauge erroneous display
- Head unit high resets with connection of iphone 8, iphone 8 plus or iphone x
- Dme fault code CDC203
- Engine vibrations or noise.
- Service action rework tail lights.
- 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)
- Hood release bowden cable positioning.
- 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...
- Replace the integrated supply module.
- Erroneous service inclusive cbs display.
- Knocking noise from the engine compartment.
- Check engine light (MIL) is on.
- MIL active - eme fc 222F96.
- Noise from head air bag.
- ?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
- Vanos and vanos central bolt identification
- The Clock in the Instrument Cluster Loses time This Service Information Bulletin supersedes SI M62 05 15...
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant R1234yf Introduction
- Collision warning and Pedestrian Warning Failed
- Bluetooth Connection Failures This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M84 01 14 dated February...
- This Service Information bulletin and attachment supersedes SI M11 07 15 dated October 2015.. Excessive...
- VANOS Faults Stored in DME (Bosch)
- Air Intake Makes Rattle Noise At Engine Idle
- Front Windshield Wiper Noises
- 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 01 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
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