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January 1, 2013 Service bulletin

Mini: when a false reading leads to difficulty in starting engine and causes service engine soon lamp to...

MINI technical service bulletin SIM-17-07-12 for 2010-2012 MINI Cooper, 2010-2012 MINI Cooper S and 2010-2011 MINI Cooper S Convertible and others.

Bulletin number
SIM-17-07-12
Component
Engine
Summary
Mini: when a false reading leads to difficulty in starting engine and causes service engine soon lamp to illuminate, internal corrosion is forming in engine coolant temperature sensor, causing inaccurate engine temperature reading due to bridging of contacts. Models 2010-2012 r55, r56, r57, r58. Kb

Owners of these vehicles have filed 158 complaints in the engine category.

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