Retrofit of the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
MINI technical service bulletin M170812 for 2011-2015 MINI Cooper, 2011-2015 MINI Cooper S and 2011-2012 MINI Cooper S Convertible and others.
- Bulletin number
- M170812
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling
- Summary
- Service Action: Retrofit of the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor. Internal corrosion could form in the engine coolant temperature sensor which is integrated into the thermostat housing (not replaceable). This corrosion leads to internal bridging of the contacts, which can cause an inaccurate engine temperature reading. This false reading could lead to difficulty in the engine starting or a "Service Engine Soon" lamp being illuminated.
Owners of these vehicles have filed 115 complaints in the engine category.
Vehicles covered
- MINI Cooper 2011-2015 20112012201320142015
- MINI Cooper S 2011-2015 20112012201320142015
- MINI Cooper S Convertible 2011-2012 20112012
- MINI Cooper Clubman 2011 2011
- MINI Cooper Countryman 2013 2013
- MINI Cooper S Clubman 2011-2012 20112012
- MINI Clubman 2013 2013
- MINI Cooper S Us 2011 2011
- MINI Cooper Coupe 2012-2013 20122013
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