Campaign - Power Steering Fan Relay Wiring Modification
SI M32 03 04
Steering and Wheel Alignment
January 2005
Technical Service
This Service Information bulletin supersedes S.I. M32 03 04 dated December 2002-2006.
PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL
AFFECTED VEHICLES THE NEXT TIME THEY ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS.
[NEW]designates changes to this revision
SUBJECT
Service Action: Correct the Wiring for the Power Steering Fan Relay
MODEL
R50 (Cooper) and R53 (Cooper S) equipped with Park Distance Control (option 508)
SITUATION
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Due to an improperly fitted electrical connection, the cooling fan for the power steering pump may not operate. This in conjunction with certain
conditions, high ambient temperatures combined with aggressive driving conditions, could activate the thermal cutout feature causing the electro
hydraulic power steering pump to switch off. If this were to occur, the steering system would revert to manual steering without power assist.
[NEW] A revised copy of the customer notification letter is included.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
This Service Action involves Cooper and Cooper S vehicles which were produced from 11 June 2002-2006 through 26 August 2002-2006.
In order to determine if a specific vehicle is affected by this Service Action, it will be necessary to utilize the "Service Menu" of the DCS (Dealer
Communication System). Based on the response of the system, either proceed with the corrective action or take no further action.
The Chassis Number Ranges listed below are only for informational purposes and are not to be considered as the only deciding factor.
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CORRECTION
The pin contacts of the relay connector must be repositioned in order to assure proper operation of the power steering cooling fan.
PROCEDURE
The relay for the power steering cooling fan is located above the fuse box in the driver's foot-well area.
1. Remove the left front sill trim strip, see Repair Instructions RA 51 47 000 "Remove and refit/replace the sill trim strip inside on the front left
or right".
2. Remove the relay (2).
3. Disconnect the relay base (1) from its mounting.
4. Disassemble the relay base by removing the upper white portion of the housing.
5. Use special tool 61 1 136 to remove the green/violet wire with connector from pin location 1 (4) of the relay housing.
6. Insert the green/violet wire with connector into location 9 (3) of the relay housing.
7. Reinstall the upper white portion of the relay housing.
8. Reinstall the relay and clip the relay base into its mounting position above the fuse box.
Carry out a functional check of the cooling fan with the GT-1 as follows.
9. Connect the diagnostic head of the GT-1 and switch on the ignition.
10. Select "Diagnosis" and automatically identify the vehicle.
11. At the "Diagnostic Vehicle identification" screen, select the right arrow.
12. The "Diagnostic Fault symptom selection" screen will be displayed. Select the "Function selection" button from the lower left corner of the
screen.
13. At the "Diagnosis Operation and component selection" screen, select "Complete vehicle/Drive/Engine and transmission control/Engine
cooling/Electric cooling fan two stage". Then select the "Test Plan" button at the bottom center of the screen.
14. Follow the Test Plan for activation of the cooling fan.
15. After confirming proper cooling fan operation, refit the removed components.
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PARTS INFORMATION
LABEL INSTRUCTIONS
This Service Action has been assigned code number 17. After the vehicle has been checked, and corrected if necessary, obtain a label (SD 20-013)
and:
a. emboss your MINI dealer warranty number in the middle of the label (1);
b. punch out code number 17 (2) printed on the label and,
c. affix the label to the B pillar as shown.
If the vehicle already has a label from a previous Service Action/Recall Campaign, affix the new label next to the old one. Do not affix one label on
top of another one because a number from an underlying label could appear in the punched-out hole of the new label.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
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Reimbursement for this Service Action will be via Campaign Entry.
MINI RE-FUELING COSTS
MINI a Division of BMW of North America, LLC, will provide reimbursement to have the gas tank topped off once, as required, for each vehicle
affected by this recall.
VALET COSTS
MINI a Division of BMW of North America, LLC, will provide reimbursement for vehicle valet services (pick up & delivery) for each vehicle
affected by this Recall Campaign. Attach the appropriate receipt to the repair order.
RENTAL VEHICLES
Dealers participating in the MINI Dealer Administered Customer Assistance Program may self-authorize claims for reimbursement of rental costs
from independent rental agencies in certain situations.
