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April 1, 2009 Service bulletin

Mini: due to a failure in the production process,the catalytic converter may deteriorate causing an...

MINI technical service bulletin SI-M-18-01-09 for 2001-2008 MINI Cooper and 2006-2008 MINI Cooper Clubman.

Bulletin number
SI-M-18-01-09
Component
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor
Summary
Mini: due to a failure in the production process,the catalytic converter may deteriorate causing an increased level of vehicle emissions. The catalyst efficiency fault code (276a) will be stored in the dme memory, and the service engine soon lamp will be illuminated. Vehicle drivability is not affected by this type of the catalyst failure. (r55, r56).

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