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SI M11 01 12
Engine

April 2014
Technical Service

This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M11 01 12 dated January 2014.
designates changes to this revision
SUBJECT

N16 and N18 Engine Oil Leak
MODEL

R55

(Cooper Clubman and Cooper Clubman S)

R56

(Cooper and Cooper S)

R57

(Cooper Convertible and Cooper Convertible S)

R58

(Cooper Coupe and Cooper S Coupe)

R59

(Cooper Roadster and Cooper S Roadster)

R60

(Cooper Countryman and Cooper S Countryman)

R61

(Cooper Paceman and Cooper S Paceman)

Produced to 1/2013
SITUATION

The customer states that a small engine oil leak can be seen from the underside of the engine.
CAUSE

The internal sealing of the oil pump volume control solenoid valve is compromised, allowing engine oil to leak
from the oil pump volume control solenoid.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

Below is the procedure for identifying how far the engine oil has migrated inside the engine electrical harness,
when this issue occurs, if at all. The procedure must be followed very carefully so that the proper repair is
identified.
1. Disconnect the oil pump volume control solenoid valve electrical connection per Repair Instruction 11 41
… “Installing repair kit for oil pump solenoid valve wiring (N16, N18).”
Inspect the electrical connector; if no engine oil is found inside the electrical connector, perform the oil
pump volume control valve repair procedure. If engine oil is found inside the electrical connector, proceed
to step 2.
2. Remove the cover from the DME and remove all three electrical connectors from the DME. Inspect the
connectors for traces of engine oil. If no engine oil is found, perform the oil pump volume control valve
repair procedure and replace the engine section of the wire harness. Refer to EPC for the additional part
number.
If engine oil is found in the DME connector, proceed to step 3.
3. If engine oil is found in the DME electrical connector, perform the oil pump volume control valve repair
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procedure. Replace the engine section of the wire harness and replace the DME. Refer to EPC for the
additional part numbers.
Refer to Repair Instruction 11 41 … “Installing repair kit for oil pump solenoid valve wiring (N16, N18)” to
install the repair kit.
Refer to the applicable repair instruction in ISTA/D if replacing the engine electrical harness and the DME.
Do not remove the engine oil pan.
Do not replace the oil pump volume control valve.
Do not replace the engine oil pump.
Do not perform a wheel alignment if the tie rod (track rod) length has been not changed or the control arm
(wishbone) has not been replaced. Refer to Repair Instruction 31 60 004, “Removing and
installing/replacing right output shaft.”
Programming and Coding the DME After Replacement
Always connect a MINI approved Battery charger/power supply (SI M04 08 09).
ISTA/P will automatically reprogram and code all programmable control modules that do not have latest software.
For information on programming and coding with ISTA/P, refer to DealerNet / Aftersales Portal / Service /
Workshop Technology / Vehicle Programming.
PARTS INFORMATION

Part Number

Description

Quantity

11 41 8 609 973

Repair kit for wire to solenoid valve

1

Refer to EPC, using the VIN of the vehicle for the engine section of wire harness and the DME, as necessary.
WARRANTY INFORMATION

Covered under the terms of the MINI New Passenger Car Limited Warranty or the MINI NEXT Certified PreOwned Limited Warranty
Defect Code:

11 41 90 02 00

Procedure Step One – Install Repair Kit Only
All except for the R60 COOPER S ALL4 with Manual Transmission
Labor Operation:
00 61 110

Labor Allowance:

Description:

Refer to KSD2

Installing repair kit for wire to solenoid
valve (includes removing and installing the
right output shaft) (Main work)

Refer to KSD2

Installing repair kit for wire to solenoid
valve (includes removing and installing the
right output shaft) (Plus work – Vehicle
already in the workshop)

or

00 61 844

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R60 COOPER S ALL4 with Manual Transmission Only (KSD2 - Lead Type: ZC53)
Labor Operation:

Labor Allowance:

Description:

00 61 110

34 FRU

Installing repair kit for wire to solenoid
valve (includes removing and installing the
transfer case) (Main work)

33 FRU

Installing repair kit for wire to solenoid
valve (includes removing and installing the
transfer case) (Plus work – Vehicle already
in the workshop)

or

00 61 844

Note: KSD2 may not show the FRU allowances listed above for the COOPER S ALL4 with Manual
Transmission. This will be corrected with a future release of KSD2.
And, if necessary:
Procedure Step Two – Replacing Engine Section of Wire Harness Required
R55, R56, R57, R58, R59 and R60 (excluding the COOPER S ALL4 Models)
Labor Operation:

Labor Allowance:

Description:

12 51 501

Refer to KSD

Replacing engine section of wire harness

or
R60 COOPER S ALL4 with Automatic Transmission (KSD2 - Lead Type: ZC63)
Labor Operation:

Labor Allowance:

Description:

12 99 000

52 FRU

Work time for replacing engine section of
wire harness (right output shaft removed )

or
R60 COOPER S ALL4 with Manual Transmission (KSD 2 - Lead Type: ZC53)
Labor Operation:

Labor Allowance:

Description:

12 99 000

35 FRU

Work time for replacing engine section of
wire harness (transfer case removed)

Even though work time labor operation code 12 99 000 ends in “000,” it is not considered a Main labor operation.
Also, since the “work time” FRU allowances to be claimed are specified, a separate punch time is not required.
And, as applicable to the vehicle’s repair procedures:
Sublet - Materials

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Sublet Code 4

See sublet
reimbursement
calculation below

Reimbursement for used quantities of
required operating fluids (applicable MINI
part numbers. Do not use these part numbers
for claim submission)

Sublet calculation:
Reimbursement for used quantities of required operating fluids (applicable MINI part numbers) at dealer net plus
handling.
MINI antifreeze/coolant (Bulk container reference P/N 82 14 0 031 133) - refill drained quantity (50/50 mixture)
at dealer net plus handling.
Enter these material costs in sublet and itemize the amount in the claim comment section.
And as necessary:
Procedure Step Three – Replacing DME Required
Labor Operation:

Labor Allowance:

Description:

00 00 556

Refer to KSD2

Performing “vehicle test” (with vehicle
diagnosis system – checking faults)

Refer to KSD2

Connect an approved battery charger/power
supply (indicated in KSD2 as “Charging
battery”)

Refer to KSD2

Replacing control unit (DME)

Refer to KSD2

Programming/encoding control unit(s) (not
including CAS)

Refer to KSD2

Programming/encoding control unit(s) (with
CAS)

and
61 21 528
and
12 14 550
and
61 00 710
or
61 00 720

Refer to KSD2 for the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowance. Enter the Chassis Number, which consists of
the last 7 digits of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Click on the “Search” button, and then enter the
applicable flat rate labor operation in the FR code field.
If control module(s) fail to reprogram or initializations are required, the additional work must be claimed using
separate labor operations found in KSD2 under the defect code listed above.
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