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SIM 01 05 20
2020-08-03
B46M ENVIRONMENTAL AIR CATALYST SENSOR: LTD WTY EXT TO
15 YEARS/150,000 MILES

MODEL
E-Series
F54
F55
F56
F57

Model Year
2016
2015 and 2016
2015 and 2016
2016

Model Description
Cooper S Clubman
Cooper S Hardtop 4 Door
Cooper S Hardtop 2 Door
Cooper S Convertible

Production Dates
August 29, 2015 – June 29, 2016
August 8, 2014 – June 28, 2016
June 18, 2014 – June 29, 2016
October 20, 2015 – June 27, 2016

For the above model vehicles with the B46M PZEV/SULEV engine that are not registered in the State of
California or a State that has fully adopted the State of California PZEV (SULEV) regulation.
The Model information above is for informational purposes only, and it is not the only deciding factor.
Eligible Vehicles
To determine a vehicle’s eligibility and to confirm that this coverage applies, always perform a VIN-specific
DCSnet Warranty Inquiry first.
To assist you in identifying those vehicles that have this component-specific extended limited warranty
coverage, the DCSnet Warranty Vehicle Inquiry has been updated with the VIN and component-specific Vehicle
Comment shown below:
Please see SI M01 05 20 (DC 13 62 90 02 00): For this vehicle, the engine radiator’s
Environmental Air Catalyst (EAC) sensor limited emission-related warranty for defects in
materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years/150,000 miles as determined from
the original in-service date. This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility
requirements, limitations, and exclusions that apply to the MINI New Passenger Car Limited
Warranty. Vehicles that are registered in California or a State that has fully adopted the State
of California PZEV (SULEV) emission regulation (model year dependent), the standard
emission-related coverage for this component is 15 years/150,000 miles.
If you have Extended Limited Warranty (ELW) eligibility and/or coverage questions, please contact the Warranty
department through IDS by selecting Coverage, Policy, Coding Questions and Mileage Corrections prior to
performing any repair.

SITUATION
Component/Issue-Specific Limited Warranty Extension
For the eligible vehicles, MINI USA, a division
of BMW of North America, LLC (“MINI USA”) is
extending the limited warranty for the engine
radiator’s Environmental Air Catalyst (EAC)
sensor (shown) to:

15 years/150,000 miles as
determined by the vehicle’s original
in-service date.

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This component/issue-specific limited warranty extension applies to defects in materials or workmanship.
This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusions that apply to the
MINI New Passenger Car Limited Warranty.
During the extended limited warranty coverage period (Eligible vehicles that are beyond the 4 year/50,000
mileage New Passenger Car Limited Warranty coverage), non-emission related engine radiator defect
issues are not covered.
Note: This bulletin is notice of a limited warranty extension. This is NOT a notice of a Recall or Service
Action.
There is no immediate repair required unless the vehicle is currently experiencing this problem.
Customer Notification Letter
Even though this is NOT a Recall, MINI USA sent VIN-specific customer notification letters.

CAUSE
Situation A
The malfunction indicator lamp light is on (MIL) with the following fault code stored in the DME:
Fault code
1B8302

Control
module
DME

Fault code text
LIN bus, communication (EAC sensor): missing

There is a loss of LIN-Bus communication (signal) from the EAC Sensor that is permanently mounted on the
engine radiator due to corrosion that develops over time.
Situation B
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) light is on, and the following fault code is stored in the DME:
Fault code
1B8004

Control
module
DME

Fault code text
Environmental air catalyst sensor: Temperature - Coolant
temperature cooler output, comparison, implausible with one

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another
Due to a software issue, fault code 1B8004 for repeated implausibility could set even though the EAC sensor
has not malfunctioned.

CORRECTION
Follow the instructions in the PROCEDURE section.

PROCEDURE
Situation A
1. Inspect the engine radiator to ensure it is a genuine MINI original or a correct application MINI replacement
part that has been installed (non-genuine MINI parts and/or incorrect MINI part application/installation issues
are not covered)
2. Perform diagnosis with the latest version of ISTA, working through the test modules as needed.
3. If it is determined that engine radiator’s EAC sensor has failed, replace the radiator with EAC sensor.
Important: In conjunction with replacing the
radiator as outlined in Situation A, check the
part number of the fan shroud (1).
If the installed fan shroud is PN 17 42 7 637
189?
If yes, replace this installed shroud with PN 17
42 8 742 712.

Note: For component issues before the EAC Sensor (engine harness side connector, pins, wires, etc.) are not
included in the scope of this bulletin.
Or:
Situation B

1. Replacement of the radiator with EAC sensor is not necessary.
2. Determine the vehicle’s current I-level by either using AIR or ISPA NEXT application.
3. Is the current vehicle integration level:
Target integration level
Model
F54, F55, F56, F57

F056-19-11-520 or higher

NO: Proceed to Step 3
YES: Further diagnosis with ISTA is needed

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4. Program the vehicle using 4.20.1x or higher (released 11/2019).
Target integration level
Model
F54, F55, F56, F57

F056-19-11-520 or higher

Note: If fault code 1B8004 is found in the DME fault memory while performing diagnosis for another repair and
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) light is not on and the vehicle’s current integration level is F056-19-11-520 or
higher, disregard this fault, it can be deleted from the fault memory.
Note that ISTA will automatically reprogram and code all programmable control modules that do not have the
latest software.
Always connect a MINI-approved battery charger/power supply (SI M04 08 09).
For information on programming and coding with ISTA, refer to DealerSpeed / TIS / Technical Documentation /
Diagnostics and Programming / Programming Documentation.

PARTS INFORMATION
Obtain and confirm the part numbers for your specific vehicle by entering the chassis number in either ETK or
AIR which takes into account specific equipment and/or options.
Situation A only
Part Number
Refer to ETK
And, when applicable:
17 42 8 742 712
82 14 0 031 133

Description
Radiator
Fan shroud (600W-850W)
Coolant (1 Gallon)

Quantity
1
1
See sublet below

Only order the required parts in the quantities needed to address customers’ vehicles that have confirmed
failures.
If ETK/EPC item identifies additional part(s) that must also be replaced/installed in-conjunction with
performing a covered repair, these required additional items are also covered under the terms of this
extended limited warranty.
Also refer to ETK/EPC and the repair instructions for onetime-use fasteners/screws and other information
regarding repair-related gaskets, seals, fluid and/or lubricants that also need to be replaced/used and
claimed.

WARRANTY INFORMATION
A. For eligible MINI model vehicles equipped with the B46M PZEV/SULEV engine that:
Are registered in the State of California (CA); or a
State that has fully adopted the State of California PZEV/SULEV regulation (CT, ME, MD, MA, NJ,
NY, RI and VT),
The engine radiator’s Environmental Air Catalyst (EAC) Sensor is covered by the terms of this California
Limited Emission Warranty for 15 years/150,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Or:

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B. For eligible MINI model vehicles equipped with the B46M PZEV/SULEV engine that:
Are not registered in the State of California; or a
State that has not fully adopted (DE, OR, PA and WA) the State of California PZEV/SULEV
regulation,
The engine radiator’s Environmental Air Catalyst (EAC) Sensor’s limited emission warranty has been extended
to 15 years/150,000 miles.
This component and issue-specific limited emission warranty extension applies to covered repairs that are
performed by an authorized MINI dealer in the United States (including Puerto Rico).
The existing limited warranty coverage of the engine radiator for non-emission-related issues, the
whole vehicle and other components has not changed.
This coverage supersedes the coverage that is provided under the MINI NEXT/MINI Certified Pre-Owned
Limited Warrant or any BMW Group Vehicle Service Contract that applies to the vehicle.
Excluding the one-time programming and encoding procedure, should the EAC Sensor fail again, this
component is covered by the remaining portion of the extended limited warranty coverage period.
Non-Qualifying Repairs
Non-US specification vehicles, ineligible vehicles, eligible vehicles operated and repaired outside the United
States and Puerto Rico and/or the diagnosis and repair of other unrelated issues are not covered under the
terms of this limited warranty extension.
Qualifying Repairs – Claim Submission
Claim this work with the defect code and labor operations provided below.
Defect Code:

1362900200

F54 F55 F56 F57 EAC-Sensor (Prem Air Sensor)

Situation A – Replacing radiator with EAC sensor
Labor Operation

Description

Labor
Allowance

00 00 006

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

Refer to AIR

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

Refer to AIR

Connect an approved battery charger/power supply
(indicated in AIR as charging battery)

Refer to AIR

Performing vehicle diagnosis – test module

Work time (WT)

Troubleshooting in the electrical/electronic system

Work time (WT)

Replace coolant radiator (Plus work)

Refer to AIR

Replace coolant radiator (coolant drained and refilled
with another repair during the same workshop visit)

Refer to AIR

Or:
00 00 556
And:
61 21 528
And, as necessary:
61 00 006
And, if necessary
61 00 009
And:
17 11 501
Or:
17 11 505

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And:
Sublet – Bulk Material
Sublet Code
4

See sublet reimbursement
calculation below

Reimbursement for the repair-related bulk material
(MINI part number, please do not use the part
number for claim submission)

Sublet reimbursement calculation for claiming repair-related bulk materials (MINI part number) is at the dealer
net price for the quantity used plus your dealer’s handling.
MINI Antifreeze/Coolant: Claim the corresponding dollar amount for the quantity needed to replace what was
drained with a 50/50 coolant/water solution.
Enter this material cost in sublet and itemize the amount on the repair order and in claim comment section.
Or, for:
Situation B - One-time vehicle software update
During the workshop visit for the Situation B repair procedure, an eligible vehicle may also show one or more
programming and encoding Technical Campaign repairs open, the programming and encoding procedure may
only be invoiced one time.
If you should have this circumstance, update the vehicle to the current available I-level by performing
and submitting for one of these open Technical Campaigns instead.
Please be sure to also perform any additional work the campaign repairs require and/or close the
remaining open programming and encoding the Campaign repairs as outlined in the corresponding
Service Information Bulletin.
Only if the circumstance above does not apply, the MINI software solution for Situation B is then covered onetime under the terms of this component/issue-specific extended limited warranty coverage.
Labor Operation
00 00 006

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

Labor Allowance
Refer to AIR

Or:
00 00 556

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

Refer to AIR

Connect an approved battery charger/power supply
(indicated in AIR as Charging battery)

Refer to AIR

Performing vehicle diagnosis – test module

Work time (WT)

Programming/encoding control unit(s)

Refer to AIR

And:
61 21 528
And, as necessary:
61 00 006
And:
61 00 730

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.
Refer to AIR for the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowances.
Work time labor operation codes 61 00 006 and 61 00 009 are not considered a Main labor operations.
As applicable to your dealer, please refer to SI M01 01 20 or M01 04 20 for claiming your diagnosis work time
(WT), WT and repair-related explanation procedures.

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Programming and Encoding - Vehicle Control Units (RO and Claim Comments Required)
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 (including performing the IRAP Control Unit
Recovery procedure first as required, refer to the SIB in AIR) under the defect code listed in this bulletin with the
applicable AIR labor operations.
Please explain this additional work (The why and what) on the repair order and in the claim comments section
For control module failures that occurred prior to performing this programming procedure:
When covered under an applicable limited warranty, claim the applicable test plan and the corresponding
control module-related repair work using the applicable defect code and labor operations in AIR (including
diagnosis as noted above).
Previous Customer-Pay Repairs – Limited Warranty Extension Reimbursement
Under this extended limited warranty, MINI USA, a division of BMW of North America, LLC (MINI USA) will
provide reimbursement for qualifying customer-pay repairs that were performed on an eligible vehicle prior to
the release of this component-specific limited warranty extension.
Customer-pay repairs are subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusions that
apply to the MINI New Passenger Car Limited Warranty.
Repairs That Do Not Qualify for Reimbursement
Repairs performed on ineligible vehicles, eligible vehicles operated and repaired outside the United States and
Puerto Rico and/or the diagnosis and repair of other unrelated issues. This exclusion also applies to repairs that
were performed using (including those repairs that result from using) non-genuine MINI parts and/or used MINI
passenger car parts.
Requesting Reimbursement for a Previous Repair That Qualifies
For a customer to request reimbursement for a qualifying customer-pay repair performed either by an
authorized MINI dealer or independent repair shop located in the United States (including Puerto Rico), please
have him/her submit his/her reimbursement request online at www.MINI-RP.com under the following reference:

M-ELWR 2020 B46M Radiator EAC Sensor 15Y150M
Reimbursement Request Procedure
The online process is initiated by attaching/sending PDF files of the supporting documentation for the prior
repair.
The letter also includes alternative methods to request reimbursement, either through the mail or by fax as
described below:
MINI Customer Reimbursement Center
Attention: M-ELWR 2020 B46M Radiator EAC Sensor 15Y150M
P.O. Box 54067
Hurst, Texas 76054
Fax number: 877-434-2992

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Please allow 4-6 weeks for processing your request.
Should you have any questions concerning this reimbursement process, please call 1-844-857-0341.
MINI Owner/Operator Inquiries and Assistance
For all other questions, please contact the MINI USA Motorer Relations and Services via email
at MINI[email protected] or via telephone at 1-866-ASK-MINI (275-6464).

Supporting Materials
picture_as_pdf M010520_Customer Letter.pdf

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