2005 MINI Cooper S service bulletins & manufacturer communications
43 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2005 MINI Cooper S. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 43
- MINI electrical systems have continued to develop over the past few years. As a result, the demand on the batteries has increased. Breakdowns due to an empty battery or problems in…M610607 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 25, 2023
- Programming a Replacement EGS Module with ISTA/P. Programming a replacement electronic transmission control module (EGS) with ISTA/P requires the manual entry of the correct target…M240112 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 12, 2019
- NAVIGATION SYSTEM HAS MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain address…M650610 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 1, 2018
- NAVIGATION SYSTEM HAS MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain address…M650610 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 1, 2018
- Aisin automatic transmisison: right side output shaft seal replacementM240118 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 1, 2018
- This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 32 02 14 dated August 2014. SUBJECT Installation of Right-Hand Drive Steering Spindle in Left-Hand Drive Vehicle is No Longer Requir…M320214 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Mar 1, 2016
- Mini: because of the dme software, and a damaged clutch, the drivetrain malfunction check message appear. *ma12 06 15 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jul 1, 2015
- Mini: different faults activates engine malfunction and oil warning. *ma11 06 15 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 1, 2015
- Mini: faulty software causes the check control and engine power reduced light to appear. *ma12 07 15 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jun 1, 2015
- Mini: due to faulty dme software, the service engine lights comes on, including the check control message for motor force decrease. *ma12 05 15 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jun 1, 2015
- Mini: a mechanical failure and dme software error of the vanos actuators cause the engine to run rough which activates the malfunction warning light. *ma11 02 15 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jun 1, 2015
- Mini: some vehicles have turbocharger noise and a lack or loss of performance, due to restriction of turbocharger oil supply, resulting in oil starvation and seizing of turbocharge…SIM-11-10-14 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 2014
- Electro-Hydraulic Power-Assist Steering Pump (EHPS) and Cooling Fan: Limited Warranty Extension to 13 Years/150,000 Miles. On affected vehicles, the electro-hydraulic power steerin…M010113 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 1, 2014
- Mini: models r50, r52, and r53 with the electro-hydraulic power-assist steering pump and cooling fans will have an limited warranty extension to 13 years/150,000 miles. *taSI M01 01 13 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2014
- Installation of Right-Hand Drive Steering Spindle in Left-Hand Drive Vehicle. Supply shortage of left-hand drive steering spindlesM320214 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Aug 1, 2014
- Mini: there is a disconnection or kink, in wnidshield washer hose, which is too short, causing windshield front washer jet to fail. Model f56 (cooper, cooper s). *peSIM-61-05-14 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jun 1, 2014
- Mini: information on parts warranty extension applying to previous qualifying repairs and no immediate repair required unless currently experiencing problem with cvt assembly or co…SIM-01-05-14 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 1, 2014
- Mini: warranty coverage extension/repair expense reimbursement for the electro hydraulic power (assist) steering (ehps) pump, which has its own cooling fan, on some vehicles and no…MC-10113 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Apr 15, 2014
- Mini: see document search button for owner letter. A warranty extension for certain vehicles with potential problem with cooling fan and the durability of electro hydraulic power (…SIM-01-01-13 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Dec 1, 2013
- State Inspection and Emission (I/M) Test Fails Due to an Invalid VIN Number. The affected vehicle may fail to pass a State Inspection and Emission (I/M) test due to a noncompliant …M120213 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2013
- State Inspection and Emission (I/M) Test Fails to Read 17-Character VIN. An affected vehicle may fail to pass a state-mandated Inspection and/or Emission (I/M) test due to a noncom…M120213 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2013
- Mini: there is a procedural error in the removing and installing or replacing high pressure pump current version that has been replaced with the corrected repair instruction portio…SI-M-13-01-13 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 1, 2013
- Electro-Hydraulic Power-Assist Steering Pump (EHPS) and Cooling Fan: Warranty Extension to 13 years/150,000 miles. On affected vehicles, the electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS)…M010113 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jul 1, 2013
- Electro-Hydraulic Power-Assist Steering Pump (EHPS) and Cooling Fan: Warranty Extension to 13 years/150,000 miles. On affected vehicles, the electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS)…M010113 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 1, 2013
- Bmw mini: airbag warning light is on: mrs fc 02, 03, 05, 06. *kbSIM-65-08-03 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Mar 1, 2012
- Mini: after drive-away locking activates, it is not possible to unlock the boot. *kbSI-M61-01-12 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Jan 1, 2012
- Bmw: the crimping process of the oxygen sensor could lead to an electrical failure inside the sensor. There may be a malfunction light on with a fault code stored. *rmSIM-12-04-09 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2011
- Bmw: the airbag warning light is on with a fault stored. The wiring under the seat may be pinched or damaged. *rmSIM-65-06-11 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued May 1, 2011
- Mini: turbocharger failure; oil supply line blockage. Loss of performance and turbocharger noise. *pe updated 8/16/11. *peSIM-11-03-08 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2011
- Bmw: description and specifications of crankcase ventilation system. *rmSIM-11-07-08 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2010
- Bmw: service engine soon light may be on with stored trouble codes and reduced engine power. The high pressure fuel pump malfunctions. *rmSIM -01-04-10 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Aug 1, 2010
- Mini: when replacing the cylinder head cover on a vehicle equipped with the new n14 engine, the cover will look different in appearance. The replacement cover is now equipped with …SI-M-11-01-09 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2009
- Mini vehicles: while driving or at idle, the headlamps flicker or sporadically move up or down by themselves. The headlamp wiring harness is damaged due to chaffing at the engine g…SI-M-63-01-09 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Mar 1, 2009
- Mini: rear split door opening problems. One or both of the rear split doors intermittently have functional problems. The door(s) may not unlatch when the lever on the handle is pul…SI-M-51-09-08 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 1, 2009
- Mini: service engine soon or check gas cap warning is illuminated: tank leakage. Leakage is detected in the tank ventilation or evaporative system. *peSIM-12-02-09 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Feb 1, 2009
- Mini: fuel odor from the engine compartment. The high pressure pump (hdp) and/or the low pressure supply hose connection can allow fuel seepage, resulting in the fuel odor. *peSI-M-13-01-08 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2008
- Mini: check svs function. On certain vehicles, the voice input system (svs sa 620) does not function. The svs was not installed in the vehicles. *peSI-M-65-05-08 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 1, 2008
- Mini- r5 & r56 (cooper; cooper s) with getrag 6 speed manual transmission: complaint of an intermittent no-crank, no start situation. The clutch switch module has not been secured …SI M21-03-08 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 1, 2008
- Mini: r55, r56 (cooper, cooper s) with f21 asin 6-speed automatic transmission - incorrect gear display. *peSI M24 01 08 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 1, 2008
- Mini: driver footwell area becomes hot. The hearter core pipes are poorly insulated. Model r56. *peSI M64-02-08 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 1, 2008
- Rattle noise from engine. From start of production up to april 11, 2007. With n14 engine. *njSI M11 02 07 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2008
- Mini: electric cooling fan runs after engine is shut off. After the engine is shut off, the electric cooling fan continues to run. Due to the operating strategy of the dme, the ele…SIM-17-02-07 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 2007
- Mini: water leak from the front doors. After heavy rain, the carpet may be wet in the area near the rear of the front doors or in the footwell area. Water which is allowed to enter…SIM-51-09-07 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 1, 2007