2003 MINI Cooper service bulletins & manufacturer communications
46 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2003 MINI Cooper. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 46
- Cavity protection applied to underside of the hood is leaking out onto the wheel arch trim and grille.M511616 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 2, 2023
- W10 ENGINE: EMS2K - COMPREHENSIVE COMPONENT OBD READINESS MONITOR NOT COMPLETED: An affected vehicle fails to pass a state Inspection and Emission (I/M) test due to the ÒComprehens…M120817 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 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: faulty software for the tank ventilation control displays engine throttle reaction when temperature is high outside, and more obvious if the tank is only partly filled. *ma12 09 15 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jul 1, 2015
- Mini: because of the dme software, and a damaged clutch, the drivetrain malfunction check message appear. *ma12 06 15 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · 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 · Electrical System · 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 · Electrical System · 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 · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2014
- MINI CVT Replacement Parts Warranty Extension: Additional 12 Months with Up to 50,000 Accumulated Miles. A MINI vehicle's CVT assembly or component that was previously repaired and…M010514 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 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 · Steering · issued Aug 1, 2014
- MINI CVT Replacement Parts Warranty Extension: Additional 12 Months with Up to 50,000 Accumulated Miles. A MINI vehicle's CVT assembly or component that was previously repaired and…M010514 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 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: a software error is causing a hesitation or jerking when accelerating under higher loads between 3000 ¿ 4000 rpm. *rmSIM-12-02-11 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 1, 2011
- 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: description and specifications of crankcase ventilation system. *rmSIM-11-07-08 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2010
- 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) …SI-M-18-01-09 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 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: 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
- 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
- Airbag warning light is on with mrs (multiple restraint system) fc 02,03, 05, 06 stored. *tt720103 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jul 1, 2006
- Nitrogen inflated tires. *tt360106 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Apr 1, 2006
- Voluntary emissions recall campaign 04e-a01 - reprogram dme for tank leakage diagnostics. Tank leakage diagnostics does not run correctly due to an error in the dme software. As a …120104 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2005
- Voluntary emissions recall campaign 04e-a03 - replace crankcase breather line. The crankcase ventilation breather hose may soften and eventually may collapse after extended time in…110104 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2004
- Service action for bc1 replacement and harness repair. *tt610402 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 1, 2002
- Disabling double lock. Vehicles before 9/02. *tt610602 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 1, 2002
- Service action to flush and replace incorrect cvt transmission oil. Produced from 2002. *tt240102 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 2002
- Battery maintenance requirements. *tt610102 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2002
- Conditions with sealing awning arm lower mounting brackets. *yc7SB0029806X · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 27, 1998