NHTSA ID Number: 10249429
Manufacturer Communication Number: M280123
TSB/Document Date: 2024-02-01
Summary
SITUATION A Check Control message displays for âÃÂÃÂTransmission oil service requiredâÃÂà(ID 2120). This warning can betriggered: From 60,000 miles (95,000 km) to 78,000 miles (125,000 km) After six years: The time interval of âÃÂÃÂsix yearsâÃÂàstarts from the production date of the vehicle, not onthe day of the first registration or the completion of the pre-delivery check (PDI). If the vehicle is driven more than approx. 1900 miles (3,000 km) after the first CCM, then a second message will be display for âÃÂÃÂTransmission fault!âÃÂà(ID 368).
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TSB/Document ID: M280123
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MFR Communication Date: 2024-01-29
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Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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SIM 28 01 23
DOUBLE CLUTCH MANUAL TRANSMISSION (DCT)
MAINTENANCE SVC TRANSMISSION OIL (CCM)
2024-01-29
This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI M28 01 23 dated January 2023.
What’s New:
Situation updated.
Claim Information section updated.
MODEL
E-Series
F54
F55
F56
F57
F60
Model Description
MINI
Clubman
MINI
Hardtop 4 Door
MINI
Hardtop 2 Door
MINI
Convertible
MINI
Countryman
Affected Option Code
02TC - Sport transmission
w/dual-plate clutch
(DKG/DCT)
SITUATION
A Check Control message displays for “Transmission oil service required” (ID 2120). This warning can be
triggered:
From 60,000 miles (95,000 km) to 78,000 miles (125,000 km)
After six years: The time interval of “six years” starts from the production date of the vehicle, not on
the day of the first registration or the completion of the pre-delivery check (PDI).
If the vehicle is driven more than approx. 1900 miles (3,000 km) after the first CCM, then a second message
will be display for “Transmission fault!” (ID 368).
CAUSE
The oil in the double clutch transmission ages with increasing usage, as well as depending on the vehicle’s
driving profile.
When the transmission oil reaches the end of its service life, a regular "transmission oil change in the double
clutch transmission" is required.
CORRECTION
Change the oil in the DCT (aka DKG, German abbreviation for Doppelkupplungsgetriebe).
PROCEDURE
Follow Repair Instruction 00 11 276 Oil change in the double-clutch transmission (DKG).
PARTS INFORMATION
Obtain and confirm the part numbers for your specific vehicle by entering the chassis number in either ETK
or AIR which considers specific equipment and/or options.
Part Number
28 00 8 486 555
83 22 2 433 157
Description
Set of screw plugs (7DCT300)
BMW
DCTF-2 (1 Liter)
Quantity
1
4
CLAIM INFORMATION
Replaced the oil in the double clutch transmission (DKG/DCT) when and as instructed above.
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MINI
Maintenance Program
If the MINI
vehicle has the applicable “active” optional extended full maintenance (MM+) program coverage,
then submit for this maintenance service task as follows:
Repair Code:
85990701MP
MAINTENANCE SERVICE, MANUAL TRANSMISSION OIL
(CCM)
Obtain the flat rate unit (FRU) allowances for the following that applies.
Labor Operation
Description
Labor
Allowance
00 11 276
Oil change in the double-clutch transmission (DKG) (Main
work) includes Carrying out vehicle test (00 00 006/61 21
528)
As applicable
Oil change in the double-clutch transmission (DKG) (Plus
work) includes Carrying out vehicle test (00 00 556/61 21
528)
As applicable
Or:
00 11 576
Note: The Standard Scope procedure (Labor operation code 00 00 105) does not apply here since this
transmission oil service task is identified and displayed through a Check Control message instead of through
the vehicle’s CBS data.
And:
Sublet – Shop Supplies
Sublet Code Up to
4
$10.00
Reimbursement for the appliable maintenance service-related shop
supplies (One time per workshop visit).
Enter this material cost in sublet and itemize the amount on the repair order and in claim comment section.
BMW
Group’s AIR Application Resource for Flat Rate Labor Operation Codes
To obtain the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowance information from the BMW
Group AIR application
resource, start by entering the Chassis Number (the last seven (7) characters of the VIN, select the
applicable Model if two or more vehicle choices show), or enter the full VIN (17 characters), click on the
“Search” button. Next, click on the “Flat Rate Units” button and enter the flat rate labor operation code in the
field to the right, click “Search” to display the Flat Rate Unit Group detail choices.
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feedback in the rating box at the top of this bulletin
To submit feedback for the CLAIMS section of this bulletin: Submit an IDS
ticket to the Warranty Department, or use the chat available in the
Warranty Documentation Portal
To submit feedback for the PARTS section of this bulletin: Submit an IDS
ticket to the Parts Department
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