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SI M12 04 16
Engine Electrical Systems

April 2016
Technical Service

Please perform the procedure outlined in this Service Information on all affected vehicles before
customer delivery. In the event the customer has already taken delivery of the vehicle, please
perform the procedure the next time the vehicle is in the shop.
SUBJECT

Service Action: Program Control Units (HFM Diagnosis)
MODEL

All Cooper S and JCW models with the N18 engine
SITUATION

Required P codes (OBD II fault codes) for the HFM diagnosis (hot film air mass meter) cannot be
displayed correctly.
As a result faults in the HFM may not be detected.
AFFECTED VEHICLES

This Service Action involves the R55, R56, R57, R58, R59, R60, and R61 vehicles with the N18
engine produced from August 2, 2010 to March 30, 2016.
Vehicles which require this Service Action to be completed will show it as “Open” when checked
either in AIR, the “Service Menu" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or with the Key
Reader.
CAUSE

DME software error
PROCEDURE

Program the vehicle using the latest version of ISTA/P (3.58.2 or higher).
Target integration level: R056-16-03-503 or higher
For information on programming and coding with ISTA/P, refer to CenterNet / Aftersales Portal /
Service / Workshop Technology / Vehicle Programming.
Always connect a MINI approved battery charger/power supply (SI M04 08 09).
WARRANTY INFORMATION

Reimbursement for this Service Action will be via normal claim entry utilizing the following
information:
Defect Code:

00 12 28 04 00

Labor Operation:

Labor Allowance:

Description:

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00 64 552

1 FRU

Programming and coding was
performed previously in conjunction
with another campaign or repair
(vehicle is already at the specified
“Target” integration level or higher, no
repair is necessary) (Plus work)

8 FRU

Programming and coding control units
(includes connecting an approved
battery charger/power supply and
performing a vehicle test) (Plus work)
(excluding the CAS)

9 FRU

Programming and coding control units
(includes connecting an approved
battery charger/power supply and
performing a vehicle test) (Plus work)
(including the CAS)

Or:

00 64 553

Or:

00 64 554

Vehicle Programming and Coding
If a control module was working properly and it fails to program correctly or requires initialization,
please claim this additional work with the applicable KSD2 labor operations under the defect code
listed above.
The diagnosis and repair of vehicles “arriving” with failed control modules or stored faults which
will cause them to fail during programming cannot be claimed under the defect code listed in this
bulletin.
Other Repairs
If other eligible and covered work is performed “prior” to programming and coding the vehicle,
claim this work with the applicable defect code and the labor operations listed in KSD2.
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