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Service Action: Retrofit Of Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (SI M17 02 13)

Publication date: 2016-12-01
Reference number: SI M17 02 13

SERVICE ACTION: RETROFIT OF ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR

SERVICE ACTION: RETROFIT OF ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): SI M17 02 13, Date of Issue:  December 2016
MINI: R55; R56; R57; R58; R60; All with the N18 engine
GROUP: Cooling Systems
Superceded Bulletin(s): SI 17 02 13, Date of Issue:  May 2013

SERVICE INFORMATION

Please perform the procedure outlined in this Service Information on all affected vehicles before customer delivery. In the event the customer has already taken delivery of the vehicle, please perform the procedure the next time the vehicle is in the shop. 

NOTE: This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 17 02 13 dated May 2013.

AFFECTED VEHICLES

This Service Action involves R55, R56, R57, R58 and R60 MINI/Cooper S vehicles with N18 engines which were produced from 3/2012 to 6/2012.

Vehicles which require this Service Action to be completed will show it as "Open" when checked either in AIR, the "Service Menu" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or with the Key Reader.

SITUATION

Internal corrosion could form in the engine coolant temperature sensor. This corrosion leads to internal bridging of the contacts, which can cause an inaccurate engine temperature reading. This false reading could lead to difficulty in the engine starting and/or a "Service Engine Soon" lamp being illuminated.

CORRECTION

Replace the upper coolant hose with a modified hose that houses a new engine temperature sensor. An adapter harness needs to be fitted to the car to utilize this new sensor.

Only then:

If the hose with temperature sensor is no longer available from MINI USA, then replace thermostat as outlined below.

PROCEDURE

For coolant hose with sensor:

If the coolant hose with temperature sensor is unavailable:

PARTS INFORMATION

A. Replace coolant hose with the integrated temperature sensor (until these parts are no longer available MINI USA)

PARTS INFORMATION

Part Number Description Quantity
17 12 9 813 275 Coolant hose (R60 Automatic) 1
17 12 9 813 276 Coolant hose (R60 Manual) 1
17 12 8 619 857 Coolant hose (R5x Manual) 1
17 12 8 619 858 Coolant hose (R5x Automatic) 1
12 51 7 647 200 Adapter cable 1
64 53 7 578 707 Spacer 1
61 13 1 367 599 Cable tie 1

Only then:

B. Replace the thermostat and adapter harness

PARTS INFORMATION

Part Number Description Quantity
11 53 7 647 751 Thermostat 1
12 51 8 611 289 Adapter harness 1

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Reimbursement for performing this Service Action repair as noted below (either A or B as applicable) is via normal claim entry utilizing the following information;

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Defect Code: 0011050300

A. Replace coolant hose with the integrated temperature sensor (until the applicable parts are no longer available from MINI USA)

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Labor Operation: Labor Allowance: Description:
00 61 623 Refer to KSD2 Replace the coolant line (hose) and connect the adapter cable (Plus work)

Only then:

B. Replace the thermostat and the adapter harness

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Labor Operation: Labor Allowance: Description:
11 53 500 Refer to KSD2 Replacing and installing/replacing the coolant thermostat (Plus work)
Or:
11 53 700 Refer to KSD2 Replacing and installing/replacing the coolant thermostat (Associate work - Coolant drained as part of performing another repair during the same repair visit)

And:

Bulk Materials (Items A and B)

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Sublet Code 4 See sublet reimbursement calculation below Reimbursement for replacing the drained quantity of antifreeze/coolant (bulk container reference P/N 82 14 0 031 133, one gallon container. Do not use this part number for claim submission).

Sublet calculation: MINI antifreeze/coolant (bulk container reference P/N 82 14 0 031 133 only) - partial refill/used quantity (50/50 mixture) at dealer net plus your dealer's handling.

Enter this material cost in sublet and itemize the amount in the claim comment section.

ATTACHMENTS

View PDF attachment Installing the Temperature Sensor. 

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