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F60 PHEV HV BATTERY EXPANSION VALVE EXTENDED LTD WTY
(ELW) 15 YRS/150,000 MILES
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2025-05-19

THIS REPAIR IS MOBILE FRIENDLY

MODEL
E-Series

Model Year

F60

2023

Model Description
Cooper SE
CountrymanALL4

Production Dates
September 22, 2022 to September 27,
2023

Engine
XB2H

Note: The PHEV Model listing above is for informational purposes only, it is not the only deciding factor.
Eligible Vehicles
To assist you in identifying those vehicles that have this component-specific extended limited warranty (ELW)
coverage, the following Vehicle Comment will show in the VIN-specific Warranty Vehicle Inquiry (WVI).
SI M01 01 25 (RC 64 50 90 03 00): For this MINI PHEV model, the high-voltage battery
assemblys expansion valve limited warranty for defects in materials and/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
exclusion criteria that apply to the MINI New Passenger Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Note: Before performing a repair and submitting a claim, first confirm that the vehicle has the above Notice of
Extended Limited Warranty coverage in the WVI “Vehicle Comments” section.
If you have 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 and Issue-Specific Extended Limited Warranty (ELW)
For the eligible vehicle models, MINI USA, a
division BMW of North America, LLC (MINI USA)
is extending the limited warranty coverage for
the high-voltage battery assembly’s
expansion valve to:
15 years/150,000 miles as determined by
the vehicle’s original in-service date.
This component-specific extended limited
warranty (ELW) applies to defects in materials or
workmanship.
This coverage applies to the specific vehicle, it is transferrable to the next owner, and it is subject to the same
vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusion criteria that applies to the MINI New Passenger Car
Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks.
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 MINI vehicle is currently experiencing this problem.
Customer Notification Letter

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Even though this is NOT a Recall, MINI USA is sending VIN-specific customer notification letters.

CAUSE
The MINI PHEV’s high-voltage battery assembly’s refrigerant circuits expansion valve may fail.
For example, if the high-voltage battery assembly’s refrigerant circuit’ expansion valve remains permanently
“open,” the cooling system’s target temperature “set point” will remain at permanent cooling.
Should this occur, the expansion valve’s operational malfunction will be detected by the vehicle’s monitoring
system, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) will illuminate when the vehicle generates and stores a
corresponding fault code, such as:
21F110 Valve stuck open.

CORRECTION
Follow the instructions in the PROCEDURE section.

PROCEDURE
When a vehicle arrives with the issue described in the CAUSE, perform the corresponding diagnosis and when
applicable, replace the affected high-voltage battery refrigerant circuit’s expansion valve as instructed, or as
determined by the diagnosis.
Important Note
If the vehicle’s refrigerant oil is black and/or contains visible chip particles, especially in conjunction with a
failure of one or more other refrigerant circuit components, refer to the repair procedure to flush/rinse the
refrigerant circuit (Repair instruction 64 50 770) along with replacing the applicable refrigerant circuit
components.
An air condition system repair like the one stated in this “Important Note” above is beyond the scope of
this extended limited warranty and is not covered.
Important Warning for working on the High-Voltage Systems on BMW Group PHEVs
Only properly trained personnel, who have passed all applicable technical training courses, should perform any
maintenance or repairs on any Hybrid or Electric Vehicle. Work performed by unqualified persons may result in
the sever injury or damage to the vehicle. Additional information is found in Repair Instruction 61 00.. Observe
safety instructions when handling electric vehicles.

PARTS INFORMATION
Only order these parts in the quantities needed to address customers’ vehicles that have confirmed
failures.
To determine the part number that applies to the specific vehicle being repaired, enter the VIN/chassis number
into either ETK or AIR, this will consider the specific equipment and/or options that are fitted to the vehicle.
Part Number
Refer to ETK/AIR
Refer to ETK/AIR
Refer to ETK/AIR

Description
Electric expansion valve
Gasket ring (Large)
Gasket ring (Small)

Quantity
1
1
1

Bulk Supply Materials - Sublet
Part Number
83 19 2446563

Description
BMW Group R-1234YF - (10lb / 160oz) (DN = 1 ounce)

Quantity
As needed

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Refrigerant oil Sanden SP-A2 (DN = 250 ml)

As needed

Additionally, other related system components, materials, small parts that are not specified above, such as
fluids, lubricants, one-time use screws, nuts, and seals, which must be replaced or installed according to the
ISTA repair instructions/ETK, must be selected from the Electronic Parts Catalogue, or other approved BMW
Group resources, according to the respective vehicle type. Invoiced these items separately under the Repair
Code below.

CLAIM INFORMATION
For eligible US-specification MINI vehicles that are registered and operated in the United States (including
Puerto Rico), this component-specific 15 years (180 months)/150,000-mile extended limited warranty coverage
for defects in materials and/or workmanship applies to qualifying repairs performed by authorized MINI dealers.
This coverage applies to vehicle and is transferrable, and it is subject to the same vehicle eligibility
requirements, limitations, and exclusion criteria that applies to the MINI New Vehicle Limited Warranty for
Passenger Cars and Light Trucks.
The existing limited warranty coverage for the whole vehicle and other components has not changed.
This coverage supersedes the coverage that is provided under the MINI Certified Pre-Owned Program or any
BMW Group Vehicle Service Contract that applies to the vehicle.
For the issue described in this bulletin, the high-voltage battery refrigerant circuit’s expansion valve is then
covered by the remaining portion of the extended limited warranty coverage period.
Non-Qualifying Repairs
Repairs performed on ineligible vehicles, eligible vehicles operated and repaired outside the United States and
Puerto Rico, or the diagnosis and repair of issues that are outside the intended scope of this extended
coverage including those caused by other refrigerant circuit components, O-ring leakage, other unrelated
issues, and/or that are caused by outside influences are not covered by this extended limited warranty. This
exclusion also applies to repairs that were performed using (including those repairs that result from using) nongenuine MINI parts and/or used MINI passenger car or light truck parts.
Qualifying Repairs – Claim Submission
Defect Code:

6450900300

F60 PHEV high-voltage battery expansion valve

Obtain the flat rate unit (FRU) allowances for the following that applies.
Labor Operation
00 00 006
Or:
00 00 556
And:

Description
Carrying out vehicle test (Main work)

Labor Allowance
As applicable

Carrying out vehicle test (Plus work)

As applicable

Supporting voltage of the vehicle electrical system /
recharging vehicle battery

As applicable

61 00 006*

Carrying out vehicle diagnosis, ABL and other required
diagnosis (Work time)

WT FRU

Or:
00 58 500*
And:

Diagnosis Worktime Flat Rate

2 FRU

61 21 528
And, as needed:

Removing and installing/replacing expansion valve for
high-voltage battery unit, left/driver side (Associated
64 51 533
As applicable
work, after vehicle diagnosis) (without suctioning,
evacuating,
andafilling)
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And:
64 50 510

Extract, evacuate and fill air conditioning system
(Plusposition)

As applicable

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, or exclude (including 61 21 528) when the Vehicle Test is included in another repair.
Work time labor operation codes 61 00 006 and 00 58 500 are not considered Main labor operations.
(*) Based on which one applies to your dealer, please refer to SI M01 01 20 or M01 04 20 for the applicable
procedure for documenting, claiming, and explaining, on the RO and in the claim comments, your diagnosis
work time (WT), job/repair work time (WT), and the vehicle repairs your dealer performed, unless otherwise
required by State law.
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 the Chassis Number (last seven (7) characters of the VIN), and click on the
“Search” icon. If the “Vehicle Selection” window displays two or more model possible vehicle choices, select the
applicable Model, or enter the full VIN (17 characters) instead to proceed. Click on the “Flat Rate Units” button
and enter a flat rate labor operation code number “without spaces” in the field to the right, click on the “Search”
icon to display the corresponding listing of “Flat rate unit group details” that are available and their
corresponding FRU allowances.
Previous Customer-Pay Repairs – Extended Limited Warranty Reimbursement
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
extended limited warranty.
Customer-pay repairs are subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusion criteria
that applies to the MINI New Passenger Car Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks.
Repairs that Do Not Qualify for Reimbursement
Repairs performed on ineligible vehicles, eligible vehicles operated and repaired outside the United States and
Puerto Rico, or the diagnosis and repair of issues that are outside the intended scope of this extended
coverage including those caused by other refrigerant circuit components, O-ring leakage, other unrelated
issues, and/or that are caused by outside influences are not covered by this extended limited warranty. This
exclusion also applies to repairs that were performed using (including those repairs that result from using) nongenuine MINI parts and/or used MINI passenger car or light truck 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:
MINI ELW HVB Expansion Valve15Y150M

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
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Attention: MINI ELW HVB Expansion Valve15Y150M
P.O. Box 54067
Hurst, Texas 76054
Fax number: 877-434-2992
Please allow 4-6 weeks for processing your request.
Should you have any questions concerning this reimbursement process, please call 1-844-857-0341.

FEEDBACK REGARDING THIS BULLETIN
Technical Feedback
Warranty Feedback
Parts Feedback

To submit feedback for the technical topics of this bulletin: Submit your
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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