Technical Service Bulletin M120213 — 2005 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Bulletin Details
| TSB ID | M120213 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Vehicle | 2005 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Communication Date |
Bulletin Summary
State Inspection and Emission (I/M) Test Fails Due to an Invalid VIN Number. The affected vehicle may fail to pass a State Inspection and Emission (I/M) test due to a noncompliant 17-digit vehicle identification number (VIN) stored in the DME (Digital Motor Electronic). The VIN read-out displayed on the state test printout does not match the actual VIN of the vehicle. If the DME was reprogrammed using the previously available BMW service equipment (e.g., Progman, GT1), it was possible that only the last 7 of the VIN were entered into the DME, and positions 4 through 10 may only contain default characters. For example: The state I/M tester or OBD scan tool may read out WBAAA00000A123456 instead of the correct full 17-digit VIN, WBAZZ03492A123456.
About Technical Service Bulletins
A Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) is a document issued by a vehicle manufacturer to its dealers, describing a known issue with a specific vehicle or set of vehicles and the recommended procedure to fix it. Unlike recalls, TSBs are not mandatory and are typically only performed if an owner reports the related issue. However, TSBs can be an indicator of common problems with a vehicle.
Other TSBs for the 2005 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE
SI M01 01 13
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
MC-10113
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP