A/C - Unpleasant Recirculation Flap Noise
SI M64 04 08
Heating and Air Conditioning
October 2011
Technical Service
This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M64 04 08 dated September 2008.
[NEW] designates changes to this revision
SUBJECT
Noise from Recirculation Motors
MODEL
R50 (Cooper)
R52 (Cooper, Cooper S Convertible)
R53 (Cooper S)
SITUATION
Unpleasant noise can be heard when the recirculation flap is actuated.
CAUSE
Recirculation flap motor
2002-2006 Mini Cooper (R50) L4-1.6L (W10) Page 22
PROCEDURE
Activate and deactivate the recirculation motor by pressing the recirculation switch. If the recirculation motor is causing an abnormal noise, replace
the recirculation motor as described in Repair Instruction RA 64 11 805 "Removing and installing/replacing servo drive for fresh-air/recirculated-air
