Electrical - Battery Discharges With Key In Ignition
SI M 61 13 06
General Electrical Systems
October 2006
Technical Service
This Service Information bulletin supersedes S.M. M61 200 04 dated May 2002-2006.
SUBJECT
Battery Discharge with Key Inserted in Ignition Lock
MODEL
R50 (Cooper), R53 (Cooper S)
SITUATION
There is a possibility of the battery eventually discharging if the driver leaves the vehicle parked up for a long period without removing the key from
the ignition lock completely.
CAUSE
2002-2006 Mini Cooper (R50) L4-1.6L (W10) Page 239
If the key is not removed from the ignition lock completely (semi-removed status), there is a critical distance between the key and the ring antenna
where the EWS will detect statuses permanently changing between "key inserted" and "key removed". This will result in a permanent closed circuit
current of approximately 800mA.
PROCEDURE
In the event of a complaint, explain to customer that he should either leave the key fully in the ignition lock or remove the key from the ignition lock
completely.
Parts replacement does not provide a remedy.
