Engine Controls - MIL ON/Fault Code 0136 Set

SI M 12 02 05
Engine Electrical Systems

May 2006
Technical Service

This Service Information bulletin supersedes M 12 02 05 dated October 2005.

[NEW] designates changes to this revision

SUBJECT
Cooper S - DME FC 0136; O2 Sensor Bank 1

MODEL
R52 (Cooper S Convertible) and R53 (Cooper S) equipped with 6 Speed Automatic Transmission (GA6F21WA) produced from 01/05 up to 05/05.

[NEW] R52 (Cooper S Convertible) and R53 (Cooper S) equipped with 6 Speed Manual Transmission produced up to 09/05.

[NEW] SITUATION

DME (MS5150 or EMS2K) fault code P0136 (O2 Sensor Bank 1 Post Cat Malfunction) may be stored after starting the vehicle cold and driving a short distance to a downhill slope causing the vehicle to enter a deceleration or fuel cutoff situation for an extended period. If such a condition is encountered in two consecutive drive circles, the Check Engine Light is going to be illuminated.

CAUSE

DME calibration.

[NEW] CORRECTION

On a customer complaint basis only reprogram the vehicle using the latest software, which is on Progman V21.2 or higher. This Progman software version is displayed as 21.02.00 in the Progman "Installation status" screen or 21.02 on the "Administration" screen.

[NEW] PROCEDURE

1. Connect an approved battery charger and DK diagnostic head.

2. Start new Progman session and select "MINI" series.

3. Select "Load Software", and then answer "NO" to the query as to whether any of the control modules have been replaced.

4. Select DME from the list of the control modules.

5. Select "Program" menu, and then "Update Software" from the submenu. The measure plan will be determined and displayed.

6. Select "Accept" and "Start" to start programming.

Important:
After the DME programming ends, continue to follow the Progman screen prompts to "Turn Off Ignition", wait 25 seconds, and then "Turn On" ignition to complete the DME coding and measures plan successfully. If necessary, determine and clear any fault codes using the GT1 diagnostic path.





[NEW] WARRANTY INFORMATION

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





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