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SI M11 01 17
Engine

December 2018
Technical Service

FAULT 118002 - MIXTURE TOO RICH SETS DURING WINTER
WITH COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES
New information provided by this revision is preceded by this symbol

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This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M11 01 17 dated January 2018.
What’s New:
• Model list simplified
• Correction section added
• New target programming level
• Cylinder head cover inspection added
• Pre delivery vehicle procedure

MODEL
F54 (Clubman)

F55 (Hardtop 4 Door)

F56 (MINI Hardtop 2
Door)

F57 (Convertible)

F60 (Countryman)
Produced up to 7/15/2018 with the B36, B38, B46 and B48

SITUATION
The Service Engine Soon (MIL) light is on with the following fault stored in the DME.
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Fault: 118002 – Mixture too rich
In the situation being described, the fault is only stored during the “cold winter months along with
the use of winter fuel.”

CAUSE
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DME software diagnostic is too sensitive
This situation is most likely to occur if the driving profile is one of frequent cold engine starts and/or
primarily short distance trips (idle / low load operation) where full engine operating temperature is not
reached.

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Due to the lower engine oil temperatures crankcase vapors that contain a higher fuel content are not
completely drawn off via the crankcase ventilation system.
A false DME adaptation routine could then lead to this fault being set.

CORRECTION
1. Check for rich mixture condition
2. Program the vehicle with ISTA Next
3. Replace the engine oil
4. Inspect cylinder head cover and replace as needed
5. Pre delivery vehicle procedure

PROCEDURE
Do not replace any parts unless a definite failure is identified during diagnosis.
Perform diagnosis using the latest version of ISTA Next.
1. Check the current mixture adaptation:
Path: ECU function - DME / Diagnostic scan / 721 Mixture Adaptation
Note: Let the engine idle at operating temperature. If the mixture adaptation drops significantly below
1.0 it indicates a rich mixture condition.
2. Replace the engine oil and filter on a warm engine.
Refer to SI M11 01 15: Engine Oil Quick Reference and Drain Plug Torque
Do not reset the CBS for engine oil service unless the oil service shows to be currently recommended or
due on the key reader.
3. Upgrade the vehicle software using ISTA Next to the appropriate level shown below:
Programming is only required if the integration level is earlier than the target level.

Model

Target

F54 (Cooper Clubman)

F056-18-07-531 or higher

F55 (Cooper Hardtop 4 door)
F56 (Cooper Hardtop 2 door)
F57 (Cooper Convertible)
F60 (Cooper Countryman)
Note that ISTA Next will automatically reprogram and code all programmable control modules that do not have

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the latest software.
Always connect a MINI-approved battery charger/power supply (SIM04 08 09).
For information on programming and coding with ISTA, refer to CenterNet / TIS / Technical Documentation /
Programming and Diagnostics / Programming Documentation.
Only for vehicles equipped with the B36 and B38 engine produced to October 31, 2015:
4. Inspect the version of the cylinder head cover

The older version is shown to the left.

The newer version is shown to the left
Note: This updated version can be identified by the additional
supports on crankcase ventilation ports

Replace the cylinder head cover and profile gasket if the older version is equipped.
-HIL-HI-0009-A17 - Versions of the cylinder head cover
and M11 03 15
Only for pre delivery vehicles described in the model list above:
5. During the cold season, replace the engine oil as described in step #2 prior to delivering the vehicle to the
customer.

PARTS INFORMATION
Part Number

Description

Quantity

11 42 8 570 590

Oil filter

1

83 21 2 365 955

MINI Original Engine Oil LL14FE+ 0W-20

B36/B38 – 4.25 liters
Or

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83 21 2 365 955

MINI Original Engine Oil LL14FE+ 0W-20

B46/B48 – 5.5 liters

Refer to ETK

Cylinder Head Cover

1

WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the MINI New Passenger Car Limited Warranty.

Defect Code:

1042900100

Dealers that experience “Cold” Winter Months
• New vehicles in-stock only (No in-service date), just prior to the first delivery, fault code 118002 “is
not” set/stored in the DME

Labor Operation:

Labor Allowance:

Description:

11 99 000

3 FRU (All except the F57); 4 Work time to change the engine oil and filter
FRU (F57)
without a CBS data reset

Note: Only claim the engine oil and filter change as stated above when SI M01 02 15 (CBS Engine Oil Service
Task: New MINI Vehicles in Inventory/in Stock) does not apply.
Or:
All applicable vehicles that “have” fault code 118002 set/stored in the DME

Labor Operation:

Labor Allowance:

Description:

00 00 006

Refer to AIR/KSD2

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

Refer to AIR/KSD2

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

Refer to AIR/KSD2

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

Or:
00 00 556
And:
61 21 528*

If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 00 00 556 instead of 00
00 006.
*Claim 61 21 528 only when it is not included in another flat rate labor operation.
And, additionally for the:
e-Vehicle

Labor Operation:

Labor Allowance:

Description:

61 25 910

Refer to AIR/KSD2

Recharging high-voltage battery unit (to high

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voltage charging socket)
And, only if the:
Vehicle’s I-level is lower than 18-07-500

Labor Operation:

Labor Allowance:

Description:

61 00 730

Refer to AIR/KSD2

Programming/encoding control unit(s)

And, if applicable:
For MINI vehicles equipped with the B36 and B38 engine produced to October 31, 2015 only

Labor Operation:

Labor Allowance:

Description:

11 12 510

Refer to KSD2/AIR

Replacing cylinder head cover

And, together with the items above that apply:

Labor Operation:

Labor Allowance:

Description:

11 99 000

3 FRU (All except the F57); Work time to change the engine oil and filter
4 FRU (F57)
without a CBS data reset

Note: Only claim the engine oil and filter change as stated above when SI M01 02 15 (CBS Engine Oil Service
Task: New MINI Vehicles in Inventory/in Stock) does not apply or when the engine oil service does not show
Recommended or Due.
Refer to AIR/KSD2 for the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowances.
Work time labor operation code 11 99 000 is not considered a Main labor operation. Also, since the “work time”
FRU allowance to be claimed is specified, a separate punch time is not required. However, it still requires an
explanation on the repair order and in the claim comments section.
And:
Sublet – Bulk Materials

Sublet Code 4

See sublet reimbursement
calculation below

Reimbursement for used quantities of required
operating fluids, including engine oil only when it
is not claimed under the MINI Maintenance
Program (applicable MINI part numbers). Please
do not use these part numbers for claim
submission.

Sublet reimbursement calculation for claiming the used quantity applicable repair-related bulk materials (MINI
part numbers) is at the dealer net price plus your dealer’s handling.
Enter this material cost in sublet and itemize the amount on the repair order and in claim comment section.
Programming and Encoding - Vehicle Control Units

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During the same workshop visit, if a vehicle also requires another Technical Campaign or repair that also
includes programming and encoding the control units, the programming procedure may only be invoiced one
time.
A. The programming procedure automatically reprograms and encodes all vehicle control modules which do not
have the latest software i-level. If one or more control module failures occur “during” this programming
procedure:
• Please claim this “consequential” control module-related repair work under the defect code listed in this
bulletin with the applicable AIR/KSD2 labor operations.
Please explain this additional work (The why and what) on the repair order and in the claim comments section.
B. For control module failures that occurred “prior” to performing this programming procedure:
• When “covered” under an applicable limited warranty, claim this control module-related repair work using the
applicable defect code and labor operations (including diagnosis) in AIR/KSD2.
Overlapping Labor Procedure
If invoicing the KSD2/AIR flat rate labor operation codes for other repair work results in overlapping labor, for
those flat rate labor operations that are affected, you are able to:
• Replace the stated KSD2 “FRU allowance” with a “reduced FRU value” to eliminate the overlapping labor.
For help in identifying the overlapping labor, please refer to the AIR FRU Plausibility Check (Overlapping Labor
Tool) that is located in the AIR Client.
Eligible other repair work being claimed under a different defect code will require separate punch times.
On the repair order and in the claim comment section, please identify and itemize those labor operations being
claimed with a “reduced FRU value.”
Other Repairs
If other eligible and covered work is performed after carrying out the ISTA diagnostics and other diagnosis,
claim this work with the applicable defect code and labor operations (including diagnosis) that are listed in the
AIR/KSD2.
Posted: Tuesday, December 11. 2018
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