MINI Cooper 2014–2020 — technical service bulletin
Bulletin M110117 · NHTSA communication 10171510 · issued Jan 1, 2020
Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine and Engine Cooling
component
2014–2020
model years
14
vehicle entries
Official summary
SETS DURING WINTER WITH COLD AMBIENT TEMPS: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 8) replaces SI M11 01 17 dated May 2019. The Service Engine Soon (MIL) light is on together with the following fault stored in the Digital Motor Electronics (DME). Fault Code: Control Unit: Fault Code Text: 118002 DME Mixture control: Fuel-air mixture too rich In the situation being described the fault is only stored during the cold winter months. Note: Various other causes for a rich mixture fault are possible and should not be overlooked. DME software diagnostic is too sensitive This situation is most lik
Vehicles covered
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