NHTSA ID Number: 11017507

Manufacturer Communication Number: M540124

TSB/Document Date: 2025-05-02

Summary

After the fully automatic convertible top is closed, a clicking sound is heard from the convertible top latcheswhen they are locking.

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TSB/Document ID: M540124
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Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
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MFR Communication Date: 2025-04-30
- Date the communication was disseminated by the manufacturer.

MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version:
- Manufacturer's unique identifier for the service campaign if this communication is a related one.

Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

- Service Bulletin / Repair Instructions
- Service Campaign
- Warranty Program / Extension
- Over The Air
- Emissions
- Other

NHTSA Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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2025-04-30

THIS REPAIR IS MOBILE FRIENDLY

MODEL
E-Series
F67

Model Description
MINI Convertible

SITUATION
After the fully automatic convertible top is closed, a clicking sound is heard from the convertible top latches
when they are locking.
Note: Please see the attached video V54 01 24.

CAUSE
Actuation of the convertible top locking mechanism is not favorable.

CORRECTION
Program the vehicle using ISTA version 4.52.1x (I-level U006-25-03-5xx or higher).
Note: ISTA version is expected to be released in February 2025, pending verification.

PROCEDURE
1. Determine what is the vehicle’s current I-level by either using AIR or the Key Reader/Aftersales Workplace (AWP)
application.

2. If the vehicle’s I-level is below U006-25-03-5xx, continue to step 3. Otherwise, this bulletin does not apply.

3. Program the vehicle using ISTA 4.52.1x (I-level U006-25-03-5xx or higher).

Note: ISTA will automatically reprogram and code all the programmable control modules that do
not have the latest software.

PARTS INFORMATION
No parts are required.

CLAIM INFORMATION
Vehicle Programming and Encoding
During this workshop visit, the affected 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.
Select one of these open Technical Campaigns instead to perform and submit for updating the vehicle to the
required I-level, or higher when applicable (Includes labor operation codes 00 00 006/556, 61 21 528 and 61 00 730).
Please be sure to also perform any additional before and/or after work (including attaching labels) as required by
the open campaigns on the vehicle. Close any other open programming and encoding Campaign repairs as outlined
in the corresponding Service Information Bulletin.

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Only when the above does not apply, the MINI software solution is then covered under the terms of the MINI
New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks, or the MINI Certified Pre-Owned
Program as described below.
Repair Code:

5434253900

Linkage, electromechanical convertible top Unpleasant
noises

Obtain the flat rate unit (FRU) allowances for the following that applies.

Labor
Operation
00 00 006

Description

Labor Allowance

Carrying out vehicle test (Main work)

As applicable

Carrying out vehicle test (Plusposition work)

As applicable

Supporting voltage of the vehicle electrical system /
recharging vehicle battery

As applicable

Carrying out vehicle diagnosis, ABL (Work time)

WT FRU

Diagnosis Worktime Flat Rate

2 FRU

Program/encode control unit(s), includes deleting the fault
memory

As applicable

Or:
00 00 556
And:
61 21 528
And, as needed:
61 00 006*
Or:
00 58 500*
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, or exclude them (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.
Vehicle Programming and Encoding – Additional Work (RO and Claim Comments Required)
This procedure automatically reprograms and encodes any vehicle control modules that do not have the latest software Ilevel.

If one or more control modules fail during the reprogramming procedure, claim the required consequential
repair work procedures to address this issue (including performing the IRAP Control Unit Recovery first as
required, refer to the SIB in AIR) under the Repair Code in this bulletin together with the corresponding labor
operation codes and their flat rate unit (FRU) allowance(s), including the diagnosis* that applies.
Please explain the additional work procedures that were performed (The why and the what) on the repair order and in the
claim comments.

For covered repairs that address control module failures that occurred prior to performing this
reprogramming procedure, claim this work with the appliable Repair Code listed in AIR together with the
corresponding labor operation codes and their flat rate unit (FRU) allowance(s), including the diagnosis* that
applies.
(*) 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.

Other Repairs (The vehicle I-level is at U006-25-03-5xx or higher)

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If other eligible and covered work is performed because of performing the ISTA diagnostics, related test
plans, and/or other approved diagnosis procedures, claim this work with the applicable Repair Code listed in
AIR together with the corresponding labor operation codes and their flat rate unit (FRU) allowance(s),
including the diagnosis* that applies.
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 (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.

FEEDBACK REGARDING THIS BULLETIN
Technical Feedback
Warranty Feedback
Parts Feedback

To submit feedback for the technical topic 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

Supporting Materials
Videos
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