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Electrical - Numerous System Complaints


Electrical - Numerous System Complaints



SI M 12 05 05



Engine Electrical Systems



November 2005



Technical Service



This Service Information bulletin supersedes S.I. M12 05 05 July 2005.



2002-2006 Mini Cooper (R50) L4-1.6L (W10) Page 158



[NEW] designates changes to this revision



SUBJECT



[NEW] Various Complaints Caused by Damaged Engine Harness



MODEL



R50 (Cooper) with W10 Engine



R53 (Cooper S) with W11 Engine



[NEW] SITUATION



One of the following complaints may be encountered:



^ The oil pressure warning light is illuminated when the vehicle is in motion but the engine oil level is correct.



^ Charge Indicator Lamp to Illuminate



^ Loss of Power Assisted Steering



CAUSE



The engine wiring harness has chafed through against the starter motor heat shield causing a short circuit.



PROCEDURE



In the event of a customer complaint, check the engine wiring harness near the starter motor heat shield and replace it if necessary. The heat shield



must also be replaced if the engine wiring harness is replaced.



Note:



An improved starter motor heat shield was introduced into production on August 19, 2003&line;



PARTS INFORMATION



WARRANTY INFORMATION



Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.